John Paul Laurent

Dr. Laurent was my Neurosurgeon at the very young age of four years old and again at thirteen. I'm thirty seven now, and can truly see God had a purpose for my life. I have a family of my own, a career. I had a AVM and was definitely facing certain death. I was too young to remember the pre-surgery at four. But I do remember at thirteen the day of my second surgery. I told Dr. Laurent's team, that can't touch me till they form a circle around me and pray for me lol. God spared my life twice...

God bless you Dr Laurent! I am reading about your passing and I'm so sad to hear that you are gone, but not forgotten! You gave me life again at the age of 14-16 ( 1984-1986) and I will always be grateful to you and condolences to your family and I just want to let you know thank you, thank you, thank you for performing A Miracle On Me! I was 14 when I had a AVM arterial venus malformation and I had it again at 15 and then at 16, you were so gracious to my folks and me! I had major AVM brain...

My husband and I found out about Dr. Laurent's passing from our neurologist Dr. Zeller. Our one week old daughter was born with a brachial plexus injury. When I asked about other professionals in the area that dealt with this, he informed us then of the passing. Even though we never had a chance to meet Dr. Laurent, we are deeply saddened to hear of his passing. We pray that your family is comforted in the coming days...and especially during the holidays. May God keep you all safe. Sincerely,...

My prayers are with the Laurent family. I thank god for giving Dr. Laurent a talent and a wonderful heart to help so many childern, including my daughter. I will always look at her and know that she was given a gift also.

Patty, et al,

Words cannot express our sorrow. Dad was so happy about your visit!! You & your children are in our embrace. Right now you just need hugs; next your wonderful memories! The pain will never go away entirely, but the legacy of Jack/Dad/husband will comfort you.

Damn Patty,

Dad was so happy about your visit w him. He said it was a wonderful surprise!!

Al & I love you & are thinking of you & your children!

Your family and the BPI Community are in our prayers. May God Bless and Keep You! I set up a little Memorial Picture Page for Dr. Laurent on: http://www.angelfire.com/wi3/lauren t/memory/

My family met Dr. Laurent back in July of 2002. Thank god we did. My son today, after two surgeries is able to raise his arm above his head and grasp objects with his hand. We are very grateful for Dr. Laurent and the brachial plexus staff. Our love and prayers are with him and his family. He was a wonderful man.

My family and I met Dr. Laurent just once for a consultation for our daughter, and needless to say it took just one meeting to categorize Dr. Laurent as a one in a million. He was friendly, sensitive, and honest, traits mimicked by few. My prayers are with his family, and my thanks are to the lord for lending us his angel for the time he did.

We send our love and sympathy to the Laurent family at this time. What a wonderful man Dr. Laurent was. Our son had 2 surgeries with Dr. Laurent in Houston. In my mind all I can see is Dr.Laurent's constant smile and loving warmth for every patient he cared for. We were honored to have had him here in our home on 10/9/2000 for an appreciation party for Dr.Laurent and Lisa Davis for National Brachial Plexus Awareness Week. What an honor to have known him. Thank-you Dr. Laurent for everything...