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for William Harrington
Rip Harwood
November 12, 2009
I attended Bill's memorial, of course, but just discovered this guestbook, and would be remiss not to add my comments. Bill and I were college classmates at UM and I lived with him and his family at their south Miami home. Bill and I were the same age, and he and his brothers were my brothers. His family was a second family to me, and losing Bill so suddenly was a great shock and a great loss. I am proud of my dear old friend. I read all the tributes written at various websites by his professional colleagues and am awed by the depth of his caring for his fellow man and the brilliance and tenacity to which he committed himself to the selfless pursuit of medicine for the sake of healing. You are surely and sorely missed, my friend.
Marta Noa
March 2, 2009
My deepest condolences to the Harrington Family. I had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Harrington while I worked at UM Cancer Center. Several years later, in April of 2008, Dr. Harrington was kind enough to participate in Career Day at Campbell Drive Elementary School in Homestead, FL where he spoke to our students. He took time from his very busy schedule to attend even though he'd just returned from a trip. The students and I will forever be grateful for his kindness, generosity, and intelligence. He was a genuine good soul. May the Lord bless his family with peace in their time of loss. We were blessed to have known him.
In Christ,
William Stiehm
February 27, 2009
To the Harrington Family
I share your grief at your tragic loss. I was a colleague 2001-2005 at Sylvester and had great respect for Bill and always marveled at his warmth and kindness. He will be greatly missed.
John Cleveland
February 8, 2009
Dear Tania and Family,
I was so saddened and shock to hear of Bill's tragic passing. He was a tremendous man and I admired him very much. My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Bill Ratcliff
February 6, 2009
Dear Family,
I have many fond memories of Bill back in our high school days. Bill, I and Mike Dowling were thick-as-thieves back in those days. If you remember, we contemplated going into the Navy together right after we graduated from Immaculate-LaSalle High School. However, we decided to travel the USA instead and think about it. That was a wonderful and memorable trip. I still tell stories to this day. Especially the time we flipped the VW Van in northern California and were almost run over by an 18 Wheel Semi logging truck. I knew then that God had other work for us to accomplish on this earth. From what I’ve read, Bill has done great things for the poor and suffering of this world and unfortunately, for us all, his time was cut short.
I’ll always remember Bill as a happy-go-lucky fun-loving individual who lived life to the fullest. I’m just sorry we didn’t keep in touch over the years. I think it’s very true that “only the good die young”. Bill was definitely one of the good guys and will be sorely missed. Gone but never forgotten.
My deepest sympathy,
Ross and Lorraine Collazo
February 6, 2009
To the Harrington Family,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy at your loss. Please be sustained by the fact that Bill touched so many lives in his short stay with us, that he will live on in many hearts and minds. We continue to pray for your family.
Lori DeFillipo
February 3, 2009
To your family, Bill, I express my most heartfelt sympathy. I'm sorry that you left us so soon, but happy that you had so much life in your years.
Artur Santos
February 3, 2009
Tania,
Our prayers are with you and sons. Accept our sympathies and condolencies.
"Tudo que hoje pode parecer nebuloso e cinzento, certamente, ao longo do tempo, se transformara em uma suave e sublime lembranca.
Com carinho e amizade, Artur, Maria, Andre e Leonardo.
Miami, Fl
Alicia Cabrera
February 3, 2009
Dr. Harrington will be deeply missed. My condolescences.
Diana Misas
February 3, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give him eternal rest and may his soul rest in peace! Please be strong and accept my condolences!
All my sympathy is with you.
Paula Dundon
February 3, 2009
Dear Tim,
It was with great sadness that I learned of your brother's death. Though I only met him once during my employment at UM Sylvester, I typed his work and knew how respected and revered he was. So, your old retired Irish court reporter from many years ago can only say a prayer for him:
May the roads rise to meet you,
May the winds be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields,
and until we meet again
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
The family has been and will continue to be in our prayers.
Paula and Joe Dundon
Antonio Abella
February 3, 2009
Mrs. Harrington, Tim and family:
I have the fondest of memories of Bill as a student at Belen and want to express my deepest condolences in his untimely passing. Our prayers are with you and your families. We know Bill is already enjoying the Lord's rewards for his generosity and sacrifices for humanity and will always remember him dearly.
Lyn Miggins Kelly
February 3, 2009
Dear Tim and Tommie, Just an old friend giving my deepest condolences on the loss of Wim.The love of your family will keep you going. God Bless you all.
Nancy and Jenny Ortiz
February 3, 2009
Tim
We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May faith, friends and family bring you comfort in your time of sorrow.
Max Benjamin
February 2, 2009
Tom
I am so sorry about your lost.Bill had such a wonderfull heart.
Max Benjamin MD
Marie Rosy Toussaint
February 2, 2009
Mrs. Harrington, Tania,Tom and Leslie, Tim and family, Ann and family, I just received and e-mail from Chuck. It is eerie that I am actually reading an obituary for Bill.
My prayers are with you. I am at a loss for words. Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Amy Myers-Dieppa
February 2, 2009
Mrs. Mary Harrington and Tim,
We were very sorry to hear about Wim. He truely accomplished so much in his life! We know you were very proud of him. He was special because he was part of a very loving family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Amy and Jorge Dieppa
Becky Aponte
February 2, 2009
My thoughts are with you and yours..anything that I could help let me know
Dawn Mosher
February 2, 2009
Tim:
I was so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Leopoldo Raij,MD
February 2, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
vernon spikes
February 2, 2009
Please accept my deepest sympathies and my sincerest condolences for your tragic and untimely loss.Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you at this time of your sorrow.
Toledano Family
February 2, 2009
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Marco Fernandez
February 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.Bill was a great guy and a special Doctor, I am honor to have known him and to have been his friend.
Lakisha Coleman
February 2, 2009
Tim,
I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Medina
February 1, 2009
Tania we meet in December 2008 at a S&F Cert. Those minutes were enough to know how special you are. I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Wanda Skelt
February 1, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Ivonne Schulman
February 1, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with the Harrington family. William was admired and respected by all his students and colleagues at JMH and UM and he will be sorely missed. He was a true role model as a clinician and researcher.
Miranda Johnson
February 1, 2009
I will forever and always remember Dr. Harrington. Because of him, I am alive today. God bless the Harrington family.I am truly sorry for your loss.
Staff of West Wing 12
February 1, 2009
He will be missed here in West Wing 12 at Jackson Memorial Hospital
Nancy Auster (Vitas Hospice)
February 1, 2009
It was an honor to know and work with Dr Harrington. He will be sorely missed.
Darlot Veloso
February 1, 2009
At a moment like this we find ourselves lost for words.
To describe a pain that is undescribable, to justify the unjustifiable, to understand the unexplainable. We seek answers for the unanswerable. As mere mortals these are not our privileges.
We become painfully aware of our limitations, and very humbly accept the fragility of life and the intricacies of our journey on this earth.
We must supplicate the Almighty for his support and guidance, for we feel that we can’t properly see forward, we can’t adequately act, we can’t find ours ways. Our human senses have been overwhelmed and have terribly failed us on this tomentous moment.
We look for the Creator of the Universe, for all forces emanate from Him, and graciously beg for his support on this new mission that is before us.
With the Lord’s support we shall weather the storm and see us through a new day, as we will continue on to the completion of our duties to help the ones that depend on us
Please, Oh, Lord, give me the strength and the courage, which is beyond, my powers rights now, for my pain has robbed me of my abilities to move on.
Lord please help me put a smile on my face, to help make the journey for others, that depend on me, more bearable and pleasant and support them as they need.
Our loss is unmeasurable and we can comprehend it, but with the Grace of God a new begging will be granted for us and we will ultimately have to understand the mysteries of our lives.
Oh God, forgive us for our frailness and bless us with Thy Grace.
Amen.
Aurea. Veloso, Phillip, Stephanie
Maritza Marchand
February 1, 2009
My prayers are with all of you.
Aurea Veloso
February 1, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
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