Russell Chieffe

Dear Russell,
When I was a sixteen year old boy in 1979, you saved my life. I went to the ER at Valley Hospital in the middle of the night. My problems were more teenage angst than anything physical and you took the time to talk to me. I recently decided to reach out to tell you I remember you and that I am grateful. It pains me to know you are gone and that you never knew how much you gave me. I became a nurse because of you, just to be able to give back what you gave me.
I hope...

I am at a loss for words - Russell you were the best mentor! When I joined the squad I was a timid shy person - you saw my potential and took me out of my shell - you taught me soo much - even though our paths went in separate directions you were never far from my thoughts -

Good times with Russell at VALLEY HOSPITAL. I worked with him and became good friends. He will be sorely missed. RIP GOD BLESS!

My brother, I love you and will miss you for the rest of my life.

To Ken and Rusell's family and huge group of friends. I just heard the news and I am heartbroken, selfishly, of course, because my time with you is over. The wonderful things are the memories of your compassion, altruism, concern, friendship, professional care and personal outreach. I wish you eternal peace and look forward to the time when you will be reunited with us, one by one, so that we can continue, selfishly, to receive what you have so easily given through all these years. You...

I worked with Russell for many years in the 90's and into the 21st century. I am still in practice and patients still ask about him and reminisce about their experiences with him and the wonderful and warm care he provided. I enjoyed my time working with Russell and have missed him since our last days together. Even though I was not in touch with regularity, I will miss him and I am sure he will missed by anyone who knew him and knew him well. I'm sorry for your departure from this existence...

God is in the details and your ability to love and care for others was as detailed as it gets.I will always remember your sense of fun and fairness.It was a pleasure to have met and spent time time and energy with you.

To Rusell's friends, family, and community.
I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of this generous and gentle soul. I only worked with Russell for a little over a year yet through that time came to appreciate his sense of humor, his dedication to helping others, and his generous spirit. May his good work continue to spread immeasurable benefit to all those whose lives he touched.

Take care,

Jerome Stone