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Tasos Thanos
December 27, 2010
Dear Steve,
if i'm lucky you must be the one that we studied together in Paris many years ago.
if it's so, i'm very sorry for your loss..
if it's you old friend and if you'll ever get this message,please contact me.
[email protected]
Tonya Cook
January 31, 2008
To the family of Dr. and Mrs. Garretson, I am very sorry for the loss of your parents. In the early seventies When I was 19 years old, my 19 year old husband was struck by a car. Being at the old General Hospital alone and feeling lost Dr Garretson overheard me talking with the switchboard operator trying to get info on my husbands condition. Dr Garretson informed me that he was my husbands Dr and he was always their for me when I needed help. After going home from the hospital I remember calling your house, when I needed help, and your Mom was very kind and would tell me to hold on while she got your Dad, saying that he was out on the tractor mowing. Your Dad was a great inspiration to me and I will never forget him. God Bless you all, and remember Jesus said that He will never leave you or forsake you. Hold on to the Lord. Love Tonya
Susan Steffey Davies
January 12, 2008
Dear Steve and John,
I am related to you both through your mother. Marianna and I were cousins-her mother and my father were siblings.We have always lived far apart so didn't really know each other, but kept in some touch with photos, notes at Christmastime.Just wanted you to know that my sympathy is with you and your families.
Gloria and Steve Worth
January 2, 2008
To The Garretson Family,
My husband and I send our deepest sympathy to you at the loss of your parents. Your father operated on our son when he was just days old and he weighed in at only 2.5 lbs. Our son did very well in spite of some premature birth obstacles he had to overcome. At a later date your Father operated again to revise his original sugery. My son took his favorite "lovey" with him to the surgery room, a very love worn little terry cloth horse. Upon returning from sugery the horse was gone. I was distraught as I knew how much he loved that horse. Your dad, chief of neurosurgery, took it upon himself to go to the laundry room and search for his horse. He found it and 27 years later we still have it. My son grew up healthy and whole and much of that is due to your father's steady hand and brilliant mind.
We send you our prayers and blessings that you will find the memories of your parents a comfort at this sad time.
Rosmarie Moser
December 29, 2007
Dear John, Michele, Brian and Eric,
It is with great sadness that we just received the news of the unexpected and sudden departure of Henry and Marianne into eternity. Their warm hospitality at your wedding is still fresh in our memory. May God the giver of life and death be your comfort and strength. With much love, Rosmarie, Naomi, Raimo and Joshua
Damon Nall
December 22, 2007
Steve...So sorry to hear of your father & Mother's death...You have my deepest sympathy.
Hans Moser
December 22, 2007
Dear John, Steven, Michele, Desire, Brian and Eric
What a loss!!
The memory of Marianne and Henri
will always be kept in my highest regards.
Please accept my condolances!
Grossvater
Nancy & Maynard Stetten
December 21, 2007
With our deepest sympathy.
Tom Brown
December 18, 2007
To the family of Dr. and Mrs. Garretson,
Words are inadequate to express my sense of shock and sadness upon reading of the loss of such fine people.
Dr. Garretson performed a very delicate surgery on my neck in 1992, which was a complete success. But more than his skill, he was possessed of a genuine caring for his patients and their familes.
My tenderest thoughts and deepest sympathies are with you all.
Justin Garretson
December 17, 2007
I'm so sorry. I was proud to call Henry and Marianna family.
Karen Mooney
December 17, 2007
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to your family at this horrible time in your lives. Dr. Garretson operated on my 34 year old husband in 1989 and removed a tumor from his brainstem and by that my husband was given 11 more months of life. He was tough and he was Brilliant. Dr, Gardner too! I lost both my parents after a terrible struggle with cancer and treatments. It happened 18 days apart in October. I feel your Sadness more than you could know. My prayers are with you and your family. May God bring you some PEACE. Remember the LOVE!
With sympathy,
Karen Murdock Mooney
Floyd Cooper, M.D.
December 16, 2007
Hank and I were together for three years at the Montreal Neurological Institute . A great pal and friend and a tremendous loss. 1958-1961. Prayers to his family.
Amy Curry
December 16, 2007
My sincere sympathies to the Family of Henry and Marianna. Amy Curry
Lawrence Gettleman
December 15, 2007
In fond remembrance.
Heather (Broome) Kabat
December 15, 2007
Dear Steve and John,
My mother told me about the loss of your parents, and I just wanted to send you my deepest condolences. May you find peace and comfort...
Best,
Lynette & Toit Van Aarde
December 15, 2007
Steve & Desiré
We are so deeply saddened to hear of the lost of Henry and Marianna. You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. They will be missed.
Royce Cook
December 14, 2007
To The Family of Henry and Marianna:
They were very good, long-time friends--I was saddened to learn of their tragic deaths. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tammy Crenshaw
December 14, 2007
To the family of Mr. Henry and Mrs. Marianna, my prayer goes up for each of you. Tammy
Rosanne & Robert Broome
December 14, 2007
Steve,
We are so sorry to hear of your Mother and Father's death. We haven't seen or spoken to you in years..Centre college days..to be exact, but we are thinking of you at this time and send our love and prayers.
Paula Cobb
December 13, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Jannice Aaron
December 13, 2007
Steve,John,Michelle,
I am a physician who worked with Henry for many years.He was a wonderful surgeon and made many significant lasting contributions to medicine and the University of Louisville as well as countless individuals. He had extraordinary
insight,intellect,talent,energy and skill. My thoughts are with you.
Amy (Hinton) Forsee
December 13, 2007
John--
I was so sorry to learn the news of your parents. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. You have always been such a thoughtful, intelligent and gracious person; my hope is that you find some grace and peace returned to you during this time.
Dr. and Mrs. Richard Swigart
December 13, 2007
Dick and I were deeply saddened to hear of the tragic deaths of two such wonderful people we knew well from the U of L Medical School faculty. We have many nice memories of holiday dinners with their family. Our love goes out to the boys.
Susanne and Hans-Carl Koch
December 13, 2007
Dear John and Michèle,
Steven and Desiré
What a tragedy. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The friendship with your parents was one of the most cherished. We fondly remember all the discussions and laughter on the sun deck of their beautiful Kiawah home. We will miss them. Kiawah will never be the same without Marianna and Henry
Please accept our deepest sympathies
Christine Buchenberger Drouin
December 12, 2007
Steve & John,
I'm so sorry for your loss. May you find peace & comfort through Him, the God of all comfort, during this difficult time.
2 Corinthians 1:3-7
Gordon Blair MD FRCPC
December 12, 2007
Steve and John:
I was saddened to hear of the tragedy of the death of Henry and Marianna in a plane crash.
I had the pleasure of working with Henry as a colleague (neurologist ) in the 1990's and his devotion to his patients one of his outstanding characteristics.
He will be missed by both his patients and his colleagues. He was regarded as a leader and an example in his field.
Gordon Blair
LOUISE MOORE
December 12, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF DR. AND MRS. GARRETSON, I WORKED AS DR. GARRETSON'S SECRETARY FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND I LOVED HIM AND MRS. GARRETSON VERY MUCH. IT WAS SUCH A SHOCK TO HEAR THIS. HE TOOK ME FOR A PLANE RIDE FOR SECRETARY DAY ONCE AND I WILL NEVER FORGET THAT. THEY ARE VERY SPECIAL PEOPLE AND WILL BE MISSED SO MUCH BY MANY. TAKE CARE FOR THEY WILL ALWAYS BE WITH YOU.
LOUISE
Roger & Maggie Fletcher
December 12, 2007
Dear Steve & Desire,
Roger and I are so stunned and saddened with your loss. Our prayers and deepest sympathy are with you (and your brother as well). While we did not know your parents, you spoke of them fondly. Be comforted in knowing that they are in a good place. We know how very dear they were to you and we're just so sorry. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. You know how to find us.
Henry Grierson & Frank Denham
December 12, 2007
Steve and Desire,
We are so awe stricken and deeply saddened by your loss. My heart is your heart, your burden is my burden. Nothing will ever make this right, but know you are not alone, we are here for you both. We offer our deepest sympathies. May the memories bring you solace and a return of the joy your parents always wanted you to have.
Joe Iverson
December 12, 2007
I met Doctor and Mrs. Garretson many years ago while taking care of the heating and air equipment in their home on Kiawah. We spoke many times over the years. I just wanted you to know that they were very good people, that they were very proud of and truly loved their family, and that I will certainly miss them.
Catherine Binkley
December 11, 2007
Dear Garretson Family,
We are so deeply saddened at the sudden and terrible loss of two of the most wonderful people we have ever known. Please accept the sympathies of all of us in the Department of Surgical & Hospital Dentistry at the University of Louisville. We will also miss them.
John Farley
December 11, 2007
John - You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I remember getting to know your wonderful parents at your wedding. They were warm and gracious people and they raised you well!
Tamela Cooke
December 11, 2007
I am so sorry to hear of this loss, of Dr. Garretson and his wife.
I worked at Norton and Jewish at the front desk of surgery, and remember him well as a great healer.
My prayers are with his family in this time of need.
Gretchen Crews & Kenny Wingfield
December 11, 2007
Steve,
Kenny and I were deeply saddened to hear of the loss of your parents and would like to extend to you are deepest sympathies. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephen and Ashley Beneke
December 11, 2007
What nice people and so charming to have known as our neighbors. Dr. and Mrs. Garretson always spoke so fondly of Kiawa, their family, and their flying adventures together. They will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and the family. Respectfully your neighbors.
Martha Bunch
December 11, 2007
Steve and John, I worked with your father at Norton's Operating Room for many years. He was a wonderful man, and a wonderful neurosurgeon. I respected him so much. There is no other surgeon like him. Dr. Garretson spoke of you both so much through the years while we were operating, and I always felt that I knew you both. He was so proud of you. You and your family will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
A Garretson Family Christmas
December 10, 2007
Steve, Robin & Joey O'Bryan
December 10, 2007
We were so sad to hear about your parents, are prayers are with all of your family. Your father operated on our son many times the first being 3 weeks old and weighing 2 lbs., in 1980. If not for him we may not have our son today. He was a very compassionate person. I often thought many times how I would like for your father to see my son and how well he is doing. He was a wonderful man as I am sure your mother was too. I lost my father many years ago. I can not imagine both parents. May God send your family peace. Again we are so sad.
Tracy Burdett
December 10, 2007
Steve and John, I am terribly sorry to hear of the loss of your parents. Even though it was many years ago, I consider it an honor to have known them. You have my best wishes during this difficult time.
Lisa B.
December 10, 2007
Dr. Garretson performed surgery on me in 1994. He took away 10 years of pain that NO other doctor in this city could seem to figure out! My prayers are with you and your family. We have lost a fine fine man and surgeon.
Martin & Peggy Harley
December 10, 2007
Dr.Garretson performed 2 major brain surgeries on my husband in the spring of 1996 for a AVM.There is no doubt in our mind that he saved his life.The world has lost a great mind and person in Dr. Garretson.We are saddened to hear of this lose of both parents to the family.Our deepest sympathy.
Drs. Amy and Paul Kaelin-Larson
December 10, 2007
My husband and I were very shocked and saddened to hear the news this morning about Dr. and Mrs. Garretson. Dr. Garretson was instrumental in training young neurosurgeons at U of L, my husband Paul being one of them. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this very difficult time.
Steve Glazer
December 10, 2007
John, your former colleagues at Weil are deeply saddened by the loss of your parents. You and your family have our most sincere condolences.
Lester and Laura Dugan
December 10, 2007
Steve, we are so sorry to hear of the loss of your parents. You and your family are in our prayers.
John Phillips
December 10, 2007
Dr. Garretson was a great teacher as well as a healer. He testified on several occasions as an expert witness which I observed, and he always patiently explained the most complex neurosurgical concepts, making them easy for everyone to grasp. Both he and his wife will be missed.
Linda & Carl Bollinger
December 10, 2007
Steve - Carl and I want to extend to you are deepest sympathies for the loss of your parents. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers
Reed
December 10, 2007
Dr. Garretson removed my brain tumor in October of 1972 when I was 19 years-old. After the surgery the nurses were reluctant to apply too much pressure to the stitches in cleaning the area. Dr. Garretson came in one morning and requested a pan of warm water and rolled up his sleaves. He vigorously cleaned the area and gave me a much-needed pep talk.
Because of his care, I am now 55 and have a large family of my own. My thoughts and prayers are with his.
Joyce Wolfe
December 10, 2007
I am so sorry for you with loss of your parents.
Joyce Wolfe
Bob Moser
December 10, 2007
Sorry to hear of your loss. I have been working at Norton Hospital for 31 years. I originated the CT Department in Radiology. Dr. Garretson and I performed the first CT guided Brain biopsy. He was always a very caring man.
Melvin and Pam Eversole
December 10, 2007
Steve and family
We were so sorry to hear about your mother and father,our prayers are with you and your family
Melvin and Pam Eversole
December 10, 2007
Steve and family
We were so sorry to hear about your mother and father.Our prayers are with you and your family.
Melvin and Pam
Lisa Day
December 10, 2007
Steve, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your parents. I just wanted to let you know that you and your brother, as well as the rest of your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You are a dear friend and there will always be a special place in my heart for you. Loss is never easy but I hope you find some peace in knowing they are among the finest angels among us now. Take care.
Shelia Phelps
December 10, 2007
Dr. Garretson opperated on me in
1987 for a serious brain aneurysum.
He was a great caring docter and a
friend through it all
Sharon & Derek Jonson
December 10, 2007
We wish to add our thoughts and prayers for your Dad and Mom.
Steve, your dad and I shared a love of the sky and the ability to navigate through it.
We are deeply saddened by your loss. God Bless
Laura Benson
December 9, 2007
... what a terrible loss, Dr. and Mrs. Garretson were wonderful people. I enjoyed knowing them and flying with them. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carleen Herde
December 9, 2007
Dr. Garretson and his team of surgeons performed several brain surgeries on our daughter, Amanda in 1984 specifically Dr. Arpin. We were truly blessed to have had such outstanding doctors available to us. Thank you Dr. Garretson for your unbelievable knowledge,skills and leadership in this extremely complex part of the human anatomy. Louisville has been truly blessed by your expertise.
AL H.
December 9, 2007
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
jason vincent
December 9, 2007
I'm so very sorry........my thoughts and prayers.
Isaac and Annetta Donovan
December 9, 2007
Dr. Garretson and his wife Marianna were dear friends to us, they will be truly missed. It was a blessing to know them both.
Dawn Henretty
December 9, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren of Dr. and Mrs. Garretson. I had the honor and pleasure of working with Dr. Garretson at the Neurosurgical Institute of Ky. up to and through his retirement. He was a wonderful man that gave so much to so many. You will both be sorely missed and I cannot say I am sorry enough. Love and Blessings to all. Dawn Henretty, RN.
Flev & Rebecca Hughes
December 9, 2007
Indeed the medical and aviation community have lost a great surgeon, and an avid aviator. The Garretsons were good friends to our family. They will be sorely missed. Your family is in our prayers during this sad time.
Mary Dunbar
December 9, 2007
Sorry to hear of your losses...
M. Anne Middleton
December 9, 2007
I am so saddened to hear of the loss of your parents. They were dear friends of mine, and my Mother's at Kiawah for many years.
Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Emily Smith
December 9, 2007
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Chad Haysley
December 9, 2007
Dr. Garretson did surgery on me to repair a birth defect in my spine. Because of him I have a better quality of life. He was not only a great surgeon, but a great friend. I am truly sorry for your loss, may God comfort you and your family during this difficult time.
Alan Canon
December 9, 2007
Dr. Garretson was my neurologist in 1982 when I had a brain haemmorhage as a young teenager. Thank you for caring for me, Dr. Garretson. You are missed by your former patients.
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