Alfonso David Holliday II, M.D.

All of you were in my thoughts on Saturday, 1/19/08. One year of Al's
passing. It's hard to believe. May you all continue to be strong. You are in my prayers.

My hert goes out to your family in the days ahead. Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.

Our hearts are saddened to hear of your loss. We deeply admired Doc and loved you all. Our family will cherish his memory and be forever grateful for every guiding word he so generously gave to each of us as we grew into adulthood. May the love of God and the love you shared so deeply sustain you forever.

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

To The Holliday Family
I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences. Doc was an Honorable man, whose footprints will match other great men, who have left an impression on the many, many lives they have touched.

To Stanley and the Holiday family,

We are keeping you in prayer in this time of loss. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

To Stanley and Family members:
Our medical profession has lost a true ideal! Our neighborhood history, one to recall with pride,
will live on without end.
From ours to yours, loving memories.

You have my deepest sympathy in the Loss of Dr. Holliday. I worked for Dr. Holliday in the late 60's, and he always stressed education. Dr. Holliday took me under his wing, and I went to school for surgical technologist. I am now a surgical tech in a Trauma hospital in Ft. Lauderdale. Dr. Holliday also taught me many things in life, and I will miss him for the rest of MY life. You have my prayers and may God continue to bless you

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

To the Family of Dr. Holliday:
Dr. Holliday was truly a visionary and well ahead of his time. When he contacted the Gary Model Cities Resident Committee and convinced them to fund the establishment of the Medical Center of Gary, few people knew that would be the beginning of a Health Maintenance Organization in Gary. He was at the forefront of the emphasis on bringing new medical talent to the City of Gary and that effort still continues to this day. He was a kind soul and his memory will live with me forever. May God bless his family.
Sincerely,
Victor & Hazel Thornton

To the Holliday family I extend my deepest sympathy and condolences.Al and I attended Indiana University School Of Medicine and later trained at Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St. Louis. He was ahead of me and a mentor. I even moved into the apartment he had in the Pruitt-Igoe projects when he moved to a better place. What I remember most was Al's attention to detail.
We lost touch and reconnected about 4 years ago and during a dinner, I was taken by his love and devotion to Iris. Al will be remembered as a doctor, educator, civil rights advocate, father and loyal friend.What more can you ask of a man than he be a man of commitment and character.
May his family find comfort in his works in life and his love for them.

To the family of "Doc" Holliday:
I have struggled with what to say to you since I learned of his passing. I am one of many Nurse Practitioners that he was responsible for training and if that was the only link to him that I had I would be forever greatful. However after finishing the nurse practioner program at I.U.N. I worked with him at the Lake County jail, till 1989, since that time I have been a solo provider in a Frontier Clinic in S.D., full filling a life long dream thanks to him. I have many fond memories of him and hardly a day passes that I do not think of him and count my blessings for having gotten to know him.
My prayers are with you in your time of sorrow!!!
Thank you for allowing him to touch so many people in so many different ways.

TO THE HOLLIDAY FAMILY
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

each that we loose takes a part of us, a crescent still abides, which like the moon, some turbid night, is summoned by the tides
Emily Dickinson

You left my family with words of wisdom, education and hope. Always a lesson shared, advice and many memories. Thanks for your helping hands, thanks for it all.

Brenda Holliday, Alfonso Holliday IV, Jeffery Champion II, Jovan Champion

Please accept our deepest sympathies.

I remember Alfonso well in rhe days of his surgical practice.
R. James Bills. M.D.

Holliday family and friends:
I have known of Doc's work in opioid addiction treatment since I joined the State of Indiana's Department of Mental Health Division of Addiction Services back in 1983, and Doc's reputation as a pioneer in this field and as a patient advocate was strong even back then. In the past year, I've had the opportunity to join the Office of the State Methadone Authority and to learn that Doc's work in this field continued and that his influence grew. I was fortunate to personally hear of his plans to develop an addiction center of excellence in Lake County and shared in his enthusiasm and hope for this project. I also attempted to support his avant-garde ideas to move northwest Indiana in the direction away from clinic-based opioid addiction treatment to pharmacy-based care for patients who had achieved medication stability.

My heartfelt condolences go to not only family members, but to the field of addiction and to the people of northwest Indiana who have and will continue to benefit from the legacy of Doc Holliday.

Holliday Family,

Condolences from the Luna Family, Gary In.

To the family of Dr. Holliday:
Our deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Dr. Holliday. Dr. Holliday and his work will forever live in the hearts and souls of those he touched during his stay here. He will be missed.

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Doc Holliday was my neighbor for twelve years. The first day I moved in, Doc came right over and told me what I should and should not do. I just knew I had two Dad's! Until last summer, when my Dad passed and Doc's strength was ebbing, he made sure I could rely on he and his family for gardening, swimming, knowledge, the list is endless. He was very giving of his time, his expertise and his resources. My heart goes out to Iris, Ronny, Leroy, Dawn and those I did not have the opportunity to meet. I know that Doc and Dad are looking down, and keep on your toes because they are still looking out! You will be missed Doc Holliday. Melody, Mary and Jennifer Richards

To the Holliday Family,
My prayers are with your family during this time.
It is unfortunate that I never met
“Doc Holliday” in person but had several very meaningful conversations on the phone. He was not only a very special person who cared about everyone he met but he was full of visions of what each person he met could accomplish and how they could add something to the world that would make it a better place. It may sound strange to say that a man I never meet touched my heart in ways I didn’t think were possible but, he inspired me to take on challenges that I didn’t know if I had the strength to tackle. I will always be grateful for the words of wisdom he gave to me. I will continue to uphold “Doc’s” visions for the addicted persons that we serve.

Thank you “Doc Holliday" for all that you have done in your life. Your words, visions and life work with Methadone and addiction services will live on through all of us.

Robin Schulte and Associates of Discovery House Lake County

Dear Family of Doctor Holliday:
I was saddened, though not surprised, by the news of your loved one's passing. I pray for your family's strength as you go through the grieving process. As you do, remember that he touched a lot of lives, a lot of lives touched his and all were the better for it.
I got to know him ten years ago after I had joined the bureaucracy of state government and was assigned oversight duties of his "methadone" clinic. Over the years as I gained knowledge and expertise, some from his expertise, we became not only colleagues but friends. As colleagues we were joined in the fight to provide ethical, compassionate and respectful opiate addiction treatment services. And on a number of occasions he eventually sought my advice and guidance about how he might realize his dream.
Ecclesiastes 3 tells us that "to everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Doc Holliday had his seasons and his purpose. I was fortunate to have been a small part of both. I valued him as a colleague, respected him as a man, and cherished him as a friend. I will miss him.

To the Holliday family:

On behalf of myself and the entire staff here at of Semoran Treatment Center, I want to express our most heart felt condolences.

Doc, you are a great man who touched a lot of people in very profound ways.

I cherish the memory of the many drives we shared down to the state capital for the quarterly State Methadone Authority meetings.

You were always willing to freely pass on your hard earned wisdom to myself personally over the years and to a our patients and staff when you filled in as Acting Medical Director.

To honor your legacy as a pioneer in the field of medication assisted treatment we have renamed our clinic Communications Room the: Dr. Alfonso Holliday II Communications Room.

I have a lost a great friend, mentor and surrogate father may God take you into his eternal embrace.

Gregory Hardin, Program Director: Semoran Treatment Center

I knew and worked with his father, and his brother. Rest in peace.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

My condolences to all the Holliday family. Doc was always a wonderful neighbor and friend. My fondest memory is of Doc always letting us swim in his pool but first making us clean the pool cover first. It usually was hot and took all day. Now that I am older I can appreciate the lesson he was teaching. Hard work leads to many rewards. Thanks Doc, for everything. I will miss you!!

Dr. Holliday saved my heel after getting it caught in the spokes of a bicycle, when I was little. Thanks to him, I can walk normally. I am 47 yrs now, but I never forgot him. His brother, Stanley, was very close to our family. Stanley..if you read this, please contact me.
God Bless You Dr. Holliday, you made a HUGE impact on so many lifes...

To The Holliday Family,

Alfonso was my late husband's best friend. (Not to mention brother-in-law for a time too!)
Heaven may never be the same now that Alfonso Holliday and Julian Allen Jr. have been reunited. If two people would be able to cause havoc in heaven it would be these two.
No two men could be more proud of their families or their families more proud of them and their accomplishments.
Please know our hearts are with you and we are so glad we got to see him. I'm sure those two are raising hell right now.
The Allen Family
Magdalene, Julian III and Courtney

The Family of Dr. Alphonso D. Holiday II. M.D.:

As John 11:26 states "whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die." Be thankful for your loved one who we knew as a faithful and dedicated servant to this community.

We were blessed with the labor and love that Dr. Holiday gave of himself before retiring to his Heavenly Home.

Judge Deidre L. Monroe and the Gary City Court Staff want you to know that we pray for your strength and you will remain in our thoughts.

To: The Holliday Family
I would like to offer my deepest condolence and prays. If there is anything that I can do please feel free to contact me

to the Holiday family:

Please except our heartfelt condolences on the passing of your loved one. It is our hope and prayer that each of you will trust in the Lord. We know that you are in pain at this present time but remember that God will see you through this ordeal.

To The entire Family Of Dr. Alfonso D. Holliday II. M.D.:

As John 11:26 states "whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die." You should give thanks for your loved one who was a faithful and dedicated worker in our community.

We all give thanks for the labors and joys that Dr. Holiday who passed away the other day to his Heavenly home. May his family live together in Thy faith and love, and in that hope which is the forerunner of immortality: we the staff of "The Gary city Court want you to know that our thoughts are with you and you are in our prayers.

To the Holliday family
May God comfort you at this time. We all have lost a great mentor.

To
the Holliday Family,
On behalf of the Scott family, I want to express our sincere
condolences to each of you. Thank you for sharing "DOC" with us.
As a fellow member of the Gary School Board, Doc taught me a lot, and
encouraged me to learn more about technology than I ever thought I
would know. It was a passion of his. He truly wanted to make sure our
children were more than well equipped with the lastest technological
innovations.
Because of his hard work and dedication as the Chair of the Technology
Committee, we were able to complete the application for the five
million dollar Challange Grant. We were able to complete the five year
technology plan required by the Indiana Department of Education in
order to receive an additional four million dollars. As well as many
otherr projects he took under his wings.
Thank you Doc for taking me along with you and allowing me to learn from you. It
has helped me to be better able to help our children. We love you.

We are all impacted by the loss of "Doc Holliday"; we are more greatly impacted by the life of this wonderful man who has done so much in the service of those who so dearly needed his advocacy and strength. We celebrate his kindness and servanthood. We memorialize him by holding his life as a role model for our own.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

To The family of Dr. Alfonso Holliday,II
Earth has no sorrow, that heaven can not heal. The 1949 Alumni Classes of Roosevelt/Frobel High schools extend our sincere condolences on your loss. With prayer, we will find the strength to know and understand we are in the hands of our Lord and things are done according to His will. May your cherished memories bring you peace.
Charles Boone, Class President

To The Holliday Family,

As we all mourn the loss of a great man, we also reflect on the accomplishments made in his personal and professional life. Your memory remains in our hearts and in all those you have touched. We rejoice that one day we will meet again !!!

The Parks Family,

Kevin, Tisch, Garrett & Matthew

The accolades that have been written have not even begun to scratch the surface of what Dr. Holliday has contributed to the field of methadone and addiction medicine. Doc will always be a legend in hundreds of lives that he saved. I met Doc in the 1970's when I was working at Gary's first drug program, Marona House. During this time he was helping the City of Gary in their efforts to open the first methadone program. Doc listened to his patients and believed them when they told them that they needed help. Because of that, patients came from all over Chicagoland and Indiana to seek out his services. I will continue to uphold Doc's name and carry out the vision he had for an all-addictions campus. I have been praying for Doc and his family and extend warm wishes to all.

Carmen Pearman-Arlt

Lately, people have asked me to share my most memorable and cherished moments spent with My Dad-Doc Holliday. Those moments were our regularly scheduled 'Father-Daughter Talks'no matter where he was in the world at special dates and times. During these times, we shared our Froebel High School,Indiana University-Bloomington and daily life experiences, but more than that recently we talked about my parenting skills to prepare me as my only child (my son) prepares for a life-threatening kidney transplant; with emphasis on the fact that he would not be here on earth to support me and for me to make a special attempt to accept in my grief process that My Dad-Doc Holliday would always be with me in 'spirit'.
I'll always love and cherish the days and nights My Dad-Doc Holliday and I spent creating the vision of Holliday Healthcare, P.C., especially when we wrote the training manual to certify the concept of the private out-patient methadone program; plus the days, week-ends and nights Dad, Kathy and I reviewed charts word-by-word by-the-law.
My Dad-Doc Holliday taught me to display the characteristics of a 'highly qualified' general education and special teacher by reading, writing, exploring 'the theory of teaching' everyday--focusing on 'if and then' projections. I was always proud when My Dad-Doc Holliday, the Gary School Board President would surprise me and sit-in on some of my classes at Wirt H.S. He made me especially happy when assisted me as a mentor to the Wirt H.S. Just Say No to Drugs Service Club programs. I thank God for My Dad-Doc Holliday allowing me to experience his gifts and talents 'side-by-side'working as an Indiana State Certified Addiction Therapist for 23 years at Holliday Healthcare, P.C.
Where Would I Be Today!? But, more than that-I will always be grateful for My Dad-Doc Holliday's insistence that I have soft-tissue surgery to the nerves in my right hand during my Christmas Vacation'05. This surgery performed by Gary native, certified general and plastic surgeon -Carl N. Williams,M.D.II of Las Vegas/Henderson, Nevada afforded me the opportunity to 'walk' without my cane or crutch before My Dad-Doc Holliday made his transition. There are many challenges My Dad-Doc Holliday has set before me,to include my present studies in Law School to become a Litigation Specialist upon my retirement from the Gary Community School Corp.--but,none greater than my 'courage' to recreate my life, even at my age of 56, through exercise and above all-daily prayers--to 'walk' before Friday, January 19, 2007.
I'll always love My Dad-Doc Holliday because he accepted me as his 'special daughter' just the way I am! The tears I cry are tears of 'joy' - My Dad-Doc Holliday is not suffering anymore.
I will work harder as a 'proud' Gary, Indiana teacher to show our children that 'education' is worth the struggle to be committed to attend class everyday-My Dad-Doc Holliday always stressed the fact that a high school diploma is only a part of the key to survive.
I, Thank You Dad For Never Leaving My Side!
DeLia M. McClam-
Doc Holliday's Special Daughter

Our sincere condolences to Alfonso’s beloved family.

“Believe on Him to life everlasting” 1Timothy 1:16

May God comfort you now.

Gloria (Hower) Bernal, Ray Bernal (Atlanta) & Mia (Bernal) Rogers

Our heart-felt condolences go out to the Holliday/Flack family. Doc was an inspiration to our family and his inspiration will continue after his passing. He helped my mother with various needs over the past 30 years and for that, we thank him.

The Martinez Family will tremendously miss Doc, as well as those in the Miller Beach community.

The Martinez Family

To The Family of Dr. Alfonso David Holliday II,

With sincere condolence during your time of sorrow. Not only did I have the pleasure of having Dr. Holliday as my physician, I also went to school with his wonderful son, Alfonso Holliday III. Dr. Holliday was such a caring physician who truly cared about his patients. I was hospitalized with influenza in the 80's and you could not have told me he was not a miracle worker, for Dr. Holliday did everything, ran every test he could to find out what was going on with my illness. His bed-side manners were impeccable. He also impacted my life and encouraged me to get my education. I was a young mother and he assured me the road would not be easy, don't give up, be somebody and love your child like you've never loved before. Thank you Dr. Holliday. May you rest in peace, peace be still...

Iris & Family:

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

To the Holliday Family my deepest sympathy on your lost.
The Allen Family