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for John Murren
Christopher White
December 7, 2006
Dear Murren Family
My family shares your loss. I was a classmate of Johns at Loyola and the recipient of several "midnight raids." I will always think of him as a genuine person with a quick wit and a warm smile for everyone. Peace to you all.
The White Family
Denise Thibault
January 10, 2006
Dear Murren Family,
We were very sad to hear about the death of Dr. Murren. He treated my husband for small cell lung cancer and cured him. That was eleven years ago. We will never forget him.
Thank you Dr. Murren
The Thibault Family
Nora Rightmer
January 8, 2006
To the Murren Famiy,
I am the Social Worker on the Oncology Unit at Yale and in my role have worked closely with John in caring for his patients over the last few years. He was a wonderful, intelligent, kind man who cared greatly for his patients and he will be sorely missed by all. Not a day has gone by without many people including myself expressing their sadness for his loss. Please accept my heartfelt sympathy.
Melisa & Alan Simpkins
January 7, 2006
Dear murren family,
As my husband Alan and I found out the news we were very shocked and hurt in our hearts. My husband says how do you repay someone who saved your life? He was a very special person and always will be in our lives. Dr. Murren gave and saved. God Bless you and your family.
Lyons and Lyons, PC
January 6, 2006
Dear Jean and family,
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of John. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Terry, Sarah and Dave Jr.
Lyons and Lyons
January 6, 2006
Dear Jean and Murren family,
We were very sorry to hear of the loss of John. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are with you and your family at that this very difficult time.
Sincerely,
All of us at Lyons and Lyons
Nicole Parisot
January 5, 2006
I will never forget the first time I met John Murren in a meeting for medical school. I thought, wow-to be inside that man's brain must be amazing-he had so many brilliant ideas! A few years later, I ended up becoming his research coordinator and friend. John was undoubtedly the kindest, caring man who did his best for the patients and produced amazing research. There are so many wonderful memories, laughs,and stories to reflect upon, which at some point will help ease the pain of this loss. To have been able to work at his side has truly been the greatest learning experience and an honor.
My interests in trauma surgery became John's project--he told me I was not going to be a trauma surgeon and he was going to show me how I was really going to be an oncologist. Recently I was working on a Saturday and John called, he said to me, Nicole, go home and make sure you take time to do everything you want to do in life and enjoy it-but that he would talk to me when he was back from NCI to continue to interfere on my thesis project, that he was not letting me off that easy. His research is cutting edge and will forever impact the lives of many in the cancer world; his character and spirit will forever impact those who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. There will never be another John Murren and I am happy to have known him-we will miss him dearly--he is in God's hands now.
Kesav Nair,M.D
January 4, 2006
Dear Murren Family,
It was with great sadness and shock that I heard the news of John's passing.I had the privilege of working with him closely, sharing in the management of our mutual patients.He was always there,being most generous with his great fund of knowledge and remarkably even in the midst of his busy work schedule,with his valuable tme.His humility and humanism were only matched by his intelligence.I shall surely miss him as a friend and colleague;the oncology community has lost a gifted, highly ethical and humanistic researcher and physician.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shannon Chapman
January 4, 2006
Dear Murren Family,
No words can express how sorry we are to have heard of John's passing. In the short time we knew and spent time with John in Las Vegas, we know he was a remarkable human being. Please know we are thinking and Praying for you.
Ted and Shannon Chapman
Janice Mehnert
January 3, 2006
Dear Murren family,
What a tremendous loss from our world. I am one of the current medical oncology fellows at Yale and I can truly say John was loved by us. We worked extremely hard in his clinic, but he never stopped teaching, and was so appreciative of our help. We shared so many laughs together. John has always inspired me and his memory will continue to do so.
Sincerely,
Janice M. Mehnert, M.D.
John Wright, M.D.
January 3, 2006
Dear members of the Murren family,
Please accept my condolences and those of my colleagues at the National Cancer Institute (CTEP) for your loss. John was an exceptional cancer researcher and clinician with insight and imagination that was matched only by his prodigious energy and compassion for his patients. We respected him as a fellow physician and revered him for his unique personal qualities of kindness and humor. He was a scholar who made enormous contributions to the cancer community and a friend whose advice and expertise were repeatedly sought. John truly left the world a better place. Despite our sorrow, I hope we can gain some solace from knowing that his life will always serve as an inspiration to us.
Nicole Parisot
January 3, 2006
I will never forget the first time I met John Murren in a meeting for medical school. I thought, wow-to be inside that man's brain must be amazing-he had so many brilliant ideas! A few years later, I ended up becoming his research coordinator and friend. John was undoubtedly the kindest, caring man who did his best for the patients and produced amazing research. There are so many wonderful memories, laughs,and stories to reflect upon, which at some point will help ease the pain of this loss. To have been able to work at his side has truly been the greatest learning experience and an honor.
My interests in trauma surgery became John's project--he told me I was not going to be a trauma surgeon and he was going to show me how I was really going to be an oncologist. Recently I was working on a Saturday and John called, he said to me, Nicole, go home and make sure you take time to do everything you want to do in life and enjoy it-but that he would talk to me when he was back from NCI to continue to interfere on my thesis project, that he was not letting me off that easy. His research is cutting edge and will forever impact the lives of many in the cancer world; his character and spirit will forever impact those who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time. There will never be another John Murren and I am happy to have known him-we will miss him dearly--he is in God's hands now.
Diane Schings
January 2, 2006
We are friends of Mike and Mary Kay in Ohio, and we wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the entire Murren family. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love,
Diane and Bruce Schings
Gloria Lockett
January 2, 2006
I am so thankful that my life was touched by Dr. Murren. He comforted me during my bout with cancer. I am so thankful to have met him and for all He gave to his fellow man.
My prayers, my heart and my love go out to his family and friends. Be of good cheer and find strength in the knowledge that Dr. Murren is happy where he is, no longer in pain and watching over you.
May God bless you and keep you.
Susan Regan
January 2, 2006
Dear Nancy and John, I just wanted to extend my heartfelt sorrow for your great loss. I know from my own experience of loosing my husand and recently my mother (Rita Shannon) that you miss John very much. I just want you to know that when my mother was up at Yale this past year, she really enjoyed seeing and talking with Dr. Murren. Please except my families deepest sympathy with the sudden passing of John. I know that he will be sorely missed, not only by your family but by all of the patients that he has helped over the years. I know that Yale Cancer Center will certainly miss his smile as well as his great knowledge. Again I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Regan
January 2, 2006
Dear Nancy and John, I just wanted to extend my heartfelt sorrow for your great loss. I know from my own experience of loosing my husand and recently my mother (Rita Shannon) that you miss John very much. I just want you to know that when my mother was up at Yale this past year, she really enjoyed seeing and talking with Dr. Murren. Please except my families deepest sympathy with the sudden passing of John. I know that he will sorely missed, not only by your family but by all of the patients that he has helped over the years. I know that Yale Cancer Center will certainly miss his smile as well as his knowledge. Again I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Bruce Rudolph
January 2, 2006
To Nancy and the entire Murren family,
I am very sorry for your loss. From reading about John's work, I know John touched many lives and helped many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
David Liss
January 1, 2006
John was a magnificent human being. I was not as lucky as his family, his friends, and many of his patients who knew him much better than I did. Nonetheless, I count my blessings that I was able to learn from John while completing my pulmonary training at Yale New Haven Hospital. More important than the incomparable medical knowledge he imparted, was how much he taught me about kindness, courage, and living life right. Like so many others, I will miss his presence, but he will unquestionably live forever in those whose lives he touched.
Vanita Noronha
January 1, 2006
Dear Mrs. Murren,
My deepest and sincerest condolences. Dr. Murren was my attending during my three years of medical oncology fellowship at Yale. He was a wonderful teacher, researcher and physician. He was always cheerful and extremely helpful. Even after I completed my fellowship and moved away from New Haven, I often called him to ask his opinion about challenging cases. Even though I know that he was unbelievably busy, he always took the time to give me advice. He touched the lives of all his fellows- we loved him. He will be truly missed.
Vanita Noronha
Andy & Sarah Vigneron
January 1, 2006
Dear Nancy & family, Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of John. He was always a true friend who grew into a wonderful man, husband, father, and doctor. He achieved so much in his lifetime and touched so many people. John will be missed. Sincerely, Sarah and Andy
P.S. We went to high school with him.
Francine Foss
January 1, 2006
Dear Nancy and John,
We at Yale are all grieving the loss of John, who was loved and admired by all. He touched so many lives and will live on through his many wonderful deeds. I will always remember him for his beautiful smile and his generous nature. May God bless him.
ANNE BOTTILLO
January 1, 2006
"SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS"!DR. MURREN TREATED MY HUSBAND MICHAEL FOR 9 YEARS! SUCH COMPASSION! I KNOW HE WAS LOVED BY ALL!HE TREATED ALL WITH RESPECT, AND KINDNESS.
SINCERELY,
ANNE BOTTILLO
& FAMILY
maryellen bottillo/hesselton
January 1, 2006
Dear Murren family,
my family is very sorry about Dr. Murren. I knew if i ever became ill with cancer i wanted him to treat me. he was a great doctor he helped my father fight cancer on and off for 9 years. back and forth to yale. Doctor Murren was great always got dad better. Doctor Murren was always thought of after dad died in 2001 and he will never be forgetten either for the fine job he did in taken care of my dad. Again sorry for the loss of a great doctor.
Jack McCarthy
December 31, 2005
Dear Mrs. Murren, I am so sorry for your loss of John. I will attend the wake buit I had to tell you what a wonderful man and doctor your husband was. I had leukemia in 1992-3, I am a cousin of Patty Tietjen, MD, and John treated me in Yale. He was wonderful, kind, gentle, sweet, caring and quite competent. I thought of him, amd always will, as a special man. He iimpressed me and I treasured our relationship. Please know that many people loved your husband. If there is ever anything I can do, please let me know immediately. Yours truly, Jack McCarthy 85 Pinewood Trail, Trumbull, CT 06611 tel 203 375 0559.
Joe and Laura Homa
December 30, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Helene Daly Zimmer
December 30, 2005
Dear Nancy and John,
Having only known your family for a short time through hockey, I have come to learn what an amazing man your husband and father was to so many people. Fr.G's previous entry certainly says it all. I feel privelaged to have met John and talked with him a bit from time to time. One would never have known that such an amazingly gifted man, who gave so much to others, was inside of that very humble exterior. It is a rare combination and so noble. Mine and Quinn's prayers are extended to you and your whole family.
Peggy Check
December 30, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. There are not enough words to describe John. He will be greatly missed.
Love, Peg
Fr. Donald A. Guglielmi, Pastor of St. Mark's Roman Catholic Church
December 30, 2005
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the untimely of a wonderful man. For the past year, Dr. Murren treated my 81 year old mother (Ginger Guglielmi) for advanced lung cancer at Yale Medical Oncology. From the moment we met him last December we all felt so much at ease in his presence. He was a gentle, kind, and most compassionate man, as well as an outstanding physician. It is a tribute to his noble character that he devoted his brief life to alleviate the pain and suffering caused by cancer, even as he also battled this terrible disease. Your personal loss is also a great loss for the medical community and for all of Dr. Murren's former patients.
Dr. Murren treated my mother with deep respect and tenderness. She just loved him, and always brought him some of her homebaked cookies. Whenever she left, she would give him a hug and a kiss and call him "sweetheart." Their last visit together was in November. My mom's condition was worsening and I could see the worry on Dr. Murren's youthful face. When she said, "goodbye," she placed her hand on his right cheek and said, "Take care of yourself, Doctor. You are working too hard and need some rest." That was the last time they would see each other in this life. My mother passed away on December 17, 2005 without ever knowing the grave nature of Dr. Murren's illness. I will offer Holy Mass for the blessed repose of John's soul and pray that he and my mom meet again in the eternal joy of God's kingdom. Your family is in my prayers also duing this very difficult time.
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