Karl William Borgwardt

I am still willin' !

Lew and I say we had some great times in OREGON and AZ,, and Mexico.......RIP bro...

It is a beautiful April spring day, I met Karl at Oregon State University at some dismal philosophy class. Both of us were rude ragamuffins, but had fun! I left for Florida and lamented never to see the Dead again. Within one month, the strange trip continued.
I suppose that Karl enjoyed the Phish in concert, maybe even Midnite Oil.
Yes Karl,you lived a good life with your diabetes; no regrets to that! I had my breakdown and subsequent return also.
And today, I stumble upon...

Today is Tuesday, March 1st 2011 and I just found out about Karl's passing (when I Googled his name) and I am heartbroken. The last time I heard from Karl was in October of 2008 when he sent me his new e-mail address. I was wondering why he would never respond to my e-mails and now I know why. I met Karl in the summer of 1975 right after 10th grade. His family had just moved to Boise and they moved in right next door. Karl had a dog named Oliver who was his constant companion. Karl and...

RIP Borgy. We had a some good times back in the ole days. Fond memories of good times, good friends and lotsa Grateful Dead Concerts. I never have met anyone with quite the sense of humor that Borgy had. Adios Amigo.
Dave A (Spring Creek, NV)

Karl was such a pleasure to work with. He was very passionate about educating others on organ & tissue donation and helped saved many lives because of his dedication & volunteering. He will be missed but not forgotten. Barry: Donor Network of Arizona.

May God's peace be with y'all. I pray that this disease will be cured soon! My brother is a donor recipient and I cannot be anymore grateful for the sacrifice of his donor. PLEASE if you are not a donor now reconsider :)