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Miki Osep
May 22, 2020
Happy 57th birthday (May 22, 2020), David. It's hard to believe it's been 17 years since you left us -- and far too young. Melanie has remarried, and your daughters are grown, but they are remembering you today with a lot of love and sadness. You are sorely missed by many.
Ezeko & Rossy
April 6, 2017
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of David Bloom. May God grant you strength, as you reflect on His promise to do away with sickness and death forever. (Isaiah 33;24 & 25:8). We all are looking forward to a time when death will be SWALLOWED up forever.
DAVID STANLEY
April 9, 2015
I had not trusted many or much in the news since my 5 yrs. during the Vietnam war. My wife and I are veterens,she is a disabled vet. We both would sit on the couch in the evenings and watch you guys roll on up the highway. I was off from a site change over at work. This allowed me a full month off to watch the tube and give the play by play over the phone to my wife. I blinked Dave and you were gone. Our hearts were broken. Like a story from the Bible in an instant you had been called home. Once again we were reminded of our own mortality. We'll never forget you.
Annie Badon
February 23, 2014
Oh! How I enjoyed watching you. And how your face lite up when you spoke of your wife and girls. Blessings to you and your family.
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J. JOHNSON
February 22, 2014
REMEMBERING HIM WITH SADNESS TODAY.REST IN PEACE DAVID.
Carmen Lofton
February 22, 2014
Never will you be forgotten
Peter and Valerie Schad
June 13, 2008
We all enjoyed David's style of reporting. He was a friend to us, even though we never personally met him.
Our prayers are with you for the Lord to be close to you, offering comfort as you remember David. We both lost our fathers in 2007, Val on Sept. 10 - Elias Boccheciamp and Peter on Dec. 4 - George Schad. We are standing with you in prayer and our hearts are with yours for your loss. We have great hope and want to share these thoughts with you. We will pray for your family every time we think of you that you may find the strength in the Lord, to know that He is the closest to us when we feel the most pain. He weeps with us and loves us deeply.
These Bible verses have given us great hope and wish to encourage you as well: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: "But I would not have you to be ignorant, brothers, concerning them which are asleep, that you sorrow not, even as others that have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with the shout of the arch angel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. Comfort one another with these words."
Also, 1 Corinthians 15, the whole chapter really, especially verses 50-58: "Now this I say, brothers, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God: neither does corruption inherit incorruption. Behold, I show you a mystery: We shall not all sleep, but we shall be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall all be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is your sting? O grave, where is your victory? The sting of death is sin: and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which gives us the victory through Jesus Christ. Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord."
Jesus is coming again as promised! The trumpets of God will sound; His faithful will all be changed at once from mortality to immortality. Our loved ones who have died in Jesus will be called forth from their graves and their next conscious thought will be their joy at seeing Jesus returning. To see Him again!
Doug Batchelor of Amazing Facts once said, "Christians don't die, they go to sleep. If you have Jesus, you have life, everlasting life."
Remember Jesus said "Lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world." May God go with you.
gene
March 4, 2008
Still missing one of the GREATEST reporters ever.
May You rest in peace.
Shelle Thomas
October 25, 2007
Remembering David Bloom today and his family. I was drawn to his life upon learning of his death. I was blessed to learn of his commitment to his family, his work, and to God. My prayer today is that his life will continue to speak to others about how we live our life is a testimony and strength to others.
Pam Grimwood
October 2, 2007
It has been a while. I am in college and deside to due a report on the man that I watch for the war. How he helped the soilders with calling home and giving them air time so there families could see them. He had me glued to the tv when he was on to see wjhat was actully going on with our troops. I am so sorry for your lost but he touched so many lifes that he had no clue on.
Kimmie Sterba
July 25, 2006
I watched David Bloom's coverage in Iraq daily and heard of his death from a pulmonary embolism on April 6th, 2003 just hours before I was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism. Luckily the doctors caught it in time and were able to treat it successfully. The news of David Bloom's death hit me especially hard when I found out I actually had the same diagnosis as he did. He is always in my thoughts, even today, over 3 years later. I was 34 at the time and it really changed my life on many levels. I know David's family was affected much more than I was and I truly am saddened by their loss.
I wish the best for David's family.
You are always in my thoughts and prayers.
Madelyn Mrs. Terreri
April 30, 2006
I never found this about David and it's late for me to comment here on such a great brave journalist who had empathy for all and did tremendous work. My deepest sympathy to Melanie his wife and their girls. I did send also to nbc
when it occurred. I will never forget him, he is the Ernie Pyle of his day and beyond. We love and miss David. Again our deepest sympathy to the Bloom Family
LFS
April 16, 2006
Praying for David Bloom in a special way this Easter.
sandra hawkins
July 25, 2005
I RECENTLY VIEWED A RERUN OF THE JANE PAULY SHOW WITH DAVID BLOOMS WIFE AND SOME OF HIS FRIENDS AND COLLEGUES, I AM AWARE OF THE DEATH OF DAVID BLOOM, BUT TO SEE HIS WIFE SO VALIANTLY CONTINUE TO HONOR HIS MEMORY IS QUITE UPLIFTING. THE FATHER AND DAUHTER DANCE AND DAVIDS FRIEND/COLLEGUE(BOB]STEPPING IN TO ACCOMPANY DAVIDS DAUHTER TO THE DANCE AS WELL AS DAVIDS BROTHER WAS ONE OF THE MOST ENDEARING THINGS A PERSON COULD DO GOD BLESS THESE TWO MEN AND THEIR WONDERFUL HEARTS! GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN MRS BLOOM.
Susan Merrill
March 11, 2005
My daughter and I were watching Mrs. Bloom on Larry King the other night. I feel she has so much courage and strenght to be able to go on with her life and take care and protect her little girls since David's unexpected death. I hope she will help the progress of awareness of this terrible disease, DVT. Her time and her support is greatly appreciated.
The pictures they showed of David and his family were so nice. He seemed like a great husband and Father. We as viewers will always remember David and how hard he worked at bring the most important facts about a story into our homes. I lost my Father when I was 5 years old and I know how hard this is. We will miss him.
Sincerely,
The Merrill Family
Brian Gibson
March 10, 2005
To the family of David Bloom. He truly was a great TV Reporter. He was sincere and through in his delivery. After seeing his wife and family, just tonight, (3/09/05),
I had to share. Melanie, keep the faith and your wonderfull work to Help Prevent further DVT deaths.
God Bless.
Brian Gibson
Wendi Waugh
June 30, 2004
I watched him faithfully on MSNBC news and I love the way he not only reported the news but gave it heart...It was like have a little piece of home there with our soldiers..he had a big heart and sole and I will continue to miss him even today...God Bless his family...
Kirk Mickelson
May 26, 2004
I was checking out video tapes yesterday as we are moving to a new house. I found one of the NBC tribute to David and it brought back all the feelings I felt that day. I don't think I wrote anything in this guest book at that time. I didn't think I could express how I really felt. I lost my father to a sudden unexpected heart attack in January 2002 and I know I think of him every day. I just wanted to say I still think of David and he was the type of person that makes me try to be a better husband, father and man. God bless...
Amanda Little
May 21, 2004
I just had David on my mind this morning and didnt know tomorrow would have been his 40th birthday.
I watched each weekend and so enjoyed his news cast. My prayers and hopes are with you and the girls.
Christi Solstad
April 8, 2004
We miss David so much. I know, the past few days, especially, he's been on my mind and in my heart. It's amazing how someone can touch your life by the means and ways that David did. He was comfort and solice, charming, charismatic and heartfelt. He sincerely had care and concern for those close around him, and also for those who embraced him right through the TV. He was an angel in our presence, and I am sure he makes a beautiful angel up there in heaven. God bless him and his family.
Albert Cruz
April 7, 2004
It was my honor to have organize the "David Bloom Building" Dedication Ceremony, 19 March 2004, Fort Lee, Virginia. I am also, humbled and proud to have shared with his family, his NBC News family and his 3rd Infantry Division family. God Bless America.
Priscilla Davis
April 7, 2004
David Bloom will always be remembered for his integrity and sensitivity as much as for his warmth as he reported the news. He was one of a kind and those of us who admired him hope that his family gets some comfort from the love we still feel for him a year after he left us.He will never be forgotten.
Karen O'Connor
April 7, 2004
I watched David every weekend and loved how he'd report the news, try to cook and just plain laugh. Then, when I didn't see him in his Bloommobile, I knew something had happened to him. I think about him all of the time and have to remember to smile, because that's what he did. Great guy! Best wishes to all who knew and loved him.
Andrea Marine
April 6, 2004
Today, April 6, is the one year anniversary of David Bloom's untimely death. My son, Spec. Jason S. Mounce-Marine, US Army 3/15 Infantry, had the distinct privilege and honor of being Mr. Bloom's sniper bodyguard as he rode on the "Bloom Mobile." Jason's life will forever be touched by such a kind, wonderful person. He keeps the MSNBC picture of he and David Bloom on his dresser at home to remind him of the time they spent together and the life that was extinguished so early. Thank you, David Bloom, for all you did for the US Army, the media coverage that was so vital for the parents of those who were fighting in Iraq, and especially for being my son's friend and traveling companion during those miserably hot days of the Iraqi war. You will never be forgotten by me or my son. God bless and keep you.
Claire Bliesner
April 6, 2004
It is with a joyful heart that I read Chuck Colson's article on David Bloom on the anniversary of his death as I searched Google this morning. I am so so happy that he is in heaven with His Lord. I never heard one mention of his walk with the Lord in all the tributes but certainly that is the greatest. My heart is with his family today as they mark the one year anniversary.
Kay Ellington
April 6, 2004
Even today David is missed so very much. His straightforward, honest, to-the-point reporting combined with his professional delivery always commanded our attention. We always knew he was someone very special. Thank you for your wonderful web site and allowing his many admirers to return here often.
We still miss him so very much.
m c
March 31, 2004
I first started watching David's reports during the OJ trial and I was very impressed by his style.One of my late mother's favorite sayings before turning on the news at night was "Let's see what Bloom's doing." David Bloom was truly one of a kind. It was a pleasure to watch him doing what he loved.
Karen Rutter
March 29, 2004
It has been almost a year and I have not forgotten David Bloom
as so many others for so many reasons.
We thought of you with love today, David,
But that is nothing new.
We thought about you yesterday,
And days before that too.
We think of you in silence,
We often speak your name.
Now all we have is memories,
And your picture in a frame.
Your memory is our keepsake,
With which we'll never part.
God has you in His keeping,
We have you in our heart.
God Bless David and his Family.
Karen Rutter
Tammy Wangerin-Raether
March 25, 2004
It will almost be a year that I had the sudden need to turn the television on at 6:00 on a Sunday morning. Almost as tho' I new something was ground shaking! This day changed our lives forever. I had my eyes glued on the news coverage of the war because of David Bloom's exciting, life-threatening reporting. It was like a suspence movie. He made it so intense, showing the reality of the war and what our people were going thru. He risked it all for all of us to see, first hand.
I feel sadness for his family for their loss but knowing he loved them as he did it brings a bit of comfort. His love for them and for God makes him even more of a Hero in my eyes! I will never forget him nor will any of us when we remember this long war! He was there for us and we are here for him now with our prayers for him and his family. Thank you and God Bless
Loretta Ortiz
March 22, 2004
I truly miss waking up with David and Soledad every Saturday/Sunday morning. They were a great team. My weekends will never be the same. My loss must pale in comparison to what the family has had to endure. May peace be with you.
Cynthia Davis
March 22, 2004
I just wanted to let Mr. Bloom's family know that God laid you on my heart today. I just finished reading David's eulogy written by his best friend and all I can say is...WOW! David deserves many accolades and awards for his professional work and dedication to excellence. But, think of all the rewards he has been given by his heavenly Father for his dedication and excellence where his family and spirtual life are concerned. I'm deeply impressed by his faithfulness and love for his family and his God. What a witness!!! God bless and sustain you all.
Pat & Don Hoffman
March 21, 2004
We miss David Bloom on the news shows. Much love to his family.
Shannon Savage
March 21, 2004
To the David Bloom family:
Although a year has past, I often think of David Bloom. I will forever remember him whenever I think of the Iraq War. I teach U.S. History and his reporting was amazing. I miss seeing him on T.V. and NBC still doesn't have anyone that can match his reporting. He connected to viewers like no other reporter. He seemed like such a nice guy, he will forever be missed.
Charlotte Wright
March 20, 2004
I, too, have sorely missed David and his on-air broadcasts. I often think of his family and wonder how his wife, daughters and brothers are all doing. Since his age was the same as one of my son's I felt as if I had lost one of my own children. His presence, dedication and professionalism will never be forgotten. My kindest regards to his family and to Melanie, a special prayer to help her get through the next few years. Love always.
Mary Beth Romano
March 20, 2004
I still cannot believe David Bloom is gone. Like John F. Kennedy Jr. and Princess Diana, there is still a sense of shock at his death. I really miss him on the Today Show, my weekend news watching is forever changed. I pray for his family and friends that God is giving them the courage to carry on. David touched many lives. I feel like I have lost a friend, and I never even met the man.
Leonard Hall
March 20, 2004
David Bloom brought the Iraq War to life for so many Americans huddled around their tv sets watching and waiting to see what would happen next. As a member of the Marine Corps Reserve and a student of international relations, it was such a pleasure to watch the information that Mr. Bloom brought to the world. It was balanced, fair and brought many precious insights to the experience of the common soldier. I admired his strength, courage, perseverance, and intelligent reporting. The world is a dimmer place without his presence. Semper Fi
Patrick Harkins
March 19, 2004
Its been almost a year since we lost a great journalist and a great man. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. May time heal their pain.
John Begley
March 19, 2004
I have been watching the NBC reports on Iraq one year later. When I see them I think of David Bloom. I am glad to see that the Third ID has named a building after David. I want his wife and daughters to know America still misses David and may God Bless them and comfort them.
susan Merrill
March 19, 2004
Just a note to say, with this 1 year anniversary of David's death he is still in our hearts and our prayers.
Robin H
March 17, 2004
I have just been reflecting on the last year and just wanted to post a note for Davids family so that they know he (and they)are still in the thoughts and prayers of America as the 1 year anniversary of his death approaches. I enjoyed his dramatic style of reporting. I really miss seeing him on the Today Show and I will always wonder what could have been. I hope God blesses his family every day since they have lost so much...
Molly Macgowan DeGroote
March 15, 2004
I was browsing through this guest book and thought how wonderful it was that David has not been forgotten. I was in his Edina High School graduating class and remember him not only for being smarter than all the rest of us, but always well-liked by everyone. He'll always be in our minds and hearts.
Molly Macgowan DeGroote
Edina Class of 1981
Marcia Wimmer
March 15, 2004
It's almost a year since we lost such a truly great man as David Bloom. I hope his wife and children have some peace and comfort knowing he was truly a special man and loved them so very much.
Debbie Katsiroubas
March 7, 2004
As our men and women in the armed services are still in Iraq and in harms way, I think about David Bloom and how he gave his life in Iraq. I miss hearing what his perspective would be concerning Iraq, the upcoming presidential election and many of the stories that are in the news today. He is still greatly missed by his many loyal viewers of his news reports. But I also want to extend my hope that his family can take some consolation in the fact that he is not forgotten. I appreciated his talent and his compassion that brought him to Iraq so that we could have a better glimpse into what the war there was really like for those men and women fighting there. He will never be forgotten but will always be greatly missed.
Sue C
March 1, 2004
It has been nearly a year since his death my thoughts are with his family. He was a great reporter he brought such a sense of "realism" to reporting. His energy and down to earth manner really was refreshing. We were able to relate to him in ways others have not. His loss was felt world wide and he is missed.
John Bloom
February 24, 2004
Thank you to all our friends, family, and those that we have never meet, for taking the time to share their thoughts on David. It is comforting to read how Dave touched so many lives with his reporting. Our family was very proud of Dave, and continue to be proud of the legacy that he left.
On behalf of our entire family, including Dave's 3 daughters, thank you all again for your kind thooughts.
John Bloom (Dave's Brother)
Melissa Pelletier
February 22, 2004
It has been almost a year since David Bloom's life was lost in Iraq and I want his family and friends to know that his loss is felt still by his viewers and admirers. My husband and I were fans of Davids and watched him every weekend on the Today show. He had such a lovely, gentle manner and was a true gentleman. We miss seeing him very much and think of him often - it should be David Bloom who would replace Tom Brokaw on the NBC nightly news. I have often thought of his wife and children over the last year and hope that they are coping and dealing with their grief. I cannot imagine such a loss and wish David Bloom's family and friends all the best.
Keith Herron
February 20, 2004
To David's Family:
I was friends with David in College Debate and he was a wonderful person and great debater. I can remember teaching at summer workshops in D.C with David and competing aganist David at debate tournaments across the nation. David was a special person and one of the hardest working, competitive and smartest college debaters in the nation. I had not talked with David for 15 years but recently had been going through boxes and found old debate records, pictures, etc. of college debate and David and just had to express my sincere thoughts to his family. He was a wonderful person and my hope is that his family is doing well and that God will bless each of you.
Marie Shepherd
December 28, 2003
That day when we heard we had lost Mr. Bloom, we cried for our own loss, but we also cried for his family and his co-workers. He is now a legacy for us all in so many ways...he affected us here in our home and we are very much saddened. He had so much giving left to do, that smile would always be kind and reassuring, that humor would always be making us laugh, and he will be more missed than some realize... may our Lord in Heaven give strength and courage to his wife and three daughters (I also have three daughters). May God give him a restful peace, and may God help us all to go on without his laughter and adorability factor...we feel as if we had "really" known him...he is going to be missed for those broadcasts we won't see, like on the Today show or Dateline, and for those live ones from a courtroom, small towns in America, and overseas covering the war or whatever breaking news story was to have been his...we loved you David Bloom, and you are going to be very missed; we just admired your character for the pure character you were..."Hey, Buddy..." ; see you there one day...where the Lord carries us all. I have not been able to get this out until now, because the tears would cloud up in my eyes and the saddness would take over my heart...I know your family must be so lonely without that face of yours there with them...after all, we didn't have you here long enough as we would have hoped for...forgive me to those of you who did know him as a person...he was just my favorite reporter...
Dierdra McMullen
November 3, 2003
I watched intensily, as David Bloom reported the OJ Simpson trial. He reported with such stamina. I watched his career grow, and mature to another level of reporting with the White House Press. He researches everything, and it truly showed in every segment of journalism. He was passionate of his gift. He was honest in showing a human side, willing to laugh at himself, and be vulnerable to the world. His ultimate sacrifice was the war in Iraq, undisputed his calling was in Bagdad. He wanted to show the world that he could make a simple, but yet such a major advancement in journalism. He was a head of his time, at least in this life time, and he will surely be one of Gods' children in heaven. Be at peace David, and spread your wings and fly, you have no boundaries.
God Bless his family, and young children. Allow yourselves to be whole again knowing the world has David looking over us, and protecting us together with the hands of God.
Joe Hoefgen
June 12, 2003
It has now been more than two months since the tragic loss of David Bloom. Like many of the contributors here, I did not know him personally but have been saddened by his passing. The fact that he was so open about his faith is an inspiration to us all. God Bless
Lisa Faith
May 26, 2003
Today, on Memorial Day,
I am remembering David Bloom
as I reflect on the true meaning
of this observance.
I never met David Bloom;
I am merely one of countless viewers
who have been deeply moved by
this man’s war reporting from Iraq,
his untimely and tragic loss,
and most importantly of all,
by his faith in God.
On this day when we pause
to remember and pray
for all who served,
and for all who gave their lives
to protect our freedoms,
I remember David Bloom,
who brought home to us a deeper,
more personal understanding
of this war and of the bravery
and sacrifice of our troops
placed in harm’s way.
Through his enthusiasm and humanity
David Bloom made me really care
in a unique way unmatched by other
news coverage.
I thank God for the inspiration
that David Bloom has given to me
and to so many people
from all walks of life,
who have been touched by his example
of dedication, of courage,
and of faith. And I will continue
to remember and pray for him
and his family and friends.
May God comfort and bless you all.
Sandra Herrmann
May 9, 2003
It broke my heart to wake up to the news that David Bloom had been lost to us in the desert of Iraq.
You get close to these people. They become your family. You drink your morning coffee them and hope nothing will ever change. Sad, such a tremendous loss. I miss him.
Marie Garland
May 4, 2003
Thank you for allowing David’s viewers to participate in his memorial today via the MSNBC internet. I know that his loss must be extremely difficult to his family and friends.
As a consummate NBC/MSNBC news junkies (of many years - we needn't discuss how many), my sister and I have encouraged our children to stay abreast of current events. And we have always picked out specific reporters/journalists who we felt were role models for their gift of reporting, their language skills, ability to convey an interesting but informative story to the viewer etc. David Bloom was certainly that. We have followed him since O.J. and Hurricane Andrew.
Through his reports, we were often sent packing to the library or the Internet to research history, weather, concepts of law, crime scene investigation techniques, the Supreme Court, the voting laws etc. Visitors to our family gatherings/dinner table often say they suffer whiplash from the breath of topics our family discusses - from the youngest (Meredith, age 9 - who definitely has her opinions!) through my kids (who are in their 30s) to the most senior (I'm afraid that's my seat). Our children's teachers have remarked about how "worldly" and "knowledgeable" our kids are about both news and news reporters (they have been known to quote a few nightly broadcasts). David had the magic ability to speak to "all ages" in his reports. If the subject was a bit too serious or deep, he always seemed to have a "catch" - like the "Bloom-mobile" that kept even the budding teenager captivated. In a very real and personal way, he also brought home the terrible price that wars exact.
We were devastated at his passing; however, our loss must be incomparable to that of his family - both personal and at NBC/MSNBC.
David Bloom was a remarkable man who went to tell the soldiers' stories - and in doing so he became part of their story,too.
His assigned military unit's soldiers simple memorial service to him and their fallen peers was heartbreaking.
In his memory, we have kept track of his group of Marines through their journey and look forward to knowing when their job is done, that they return home safely.
Recently in doing some internet research, I happened upon a WTC memorial site and was taken by surprise at the haunting sound of David's voice -- in his remarkable rise via the NBC network he will be remembered for his passion, his veracity for the news and his compassion for those he worked with, reported about, and those he loved - his beloved "Ladies".
Please know that we send our sympathies to you and his family. He will be fondly remembered.
Go in Peace David -
We will look for your bright shooting star in the skies above .
Marie Garland -Austin, TX
Martha Clark -Houston, TX
Penny Pucher
April 25, 2003
Iwas saddened to hear of David's death. He was one of the best in his field. I will miss him on the Today show. May God watch over his family and keep them in His care.
David Musolf
April 21, 2003
To John Bloom and the whole Bloom family,
Regrets go out to you and your family. You could alway tell that he cared. A true Minnesotean.
David Musolf and Family
Minnetonka, Mn
April 20, 2003
To the Bloom family,
I was shocked at the news of David Bloom's death. I recently lost my father under tragic circumstances. My only wish for my own father would have been that, untimely as it was, he had died doing something for which he felt the same passion as David Bloom. My father did not have the same zest for life as david Bloom seemed to have. If there is nothing else to be gained from such loss it would be the knowledge that he died following his passion in a way that so few follow much less possess. It is a reminder too, that life is a gift to be shared with those you love and doing those things that bring you joy. This tragedy reminds a nation and beyond, that we must not settle for less than passion in our lives and in our loves. Though it is a sad fact that sometimes it is only through tragedy that we are faced with what had been there all along- a gifted person with so much more to give both to his family and to the world. With this harsh reality also comes the reminder that we must each make meaningful contributions to the world and our loved ones- that we each can have our passions and loves.
Thank you, david. I was 4 years behind you in school and have the fondest memories of Edina and then Blake. While I never met you, I have watched your career as a fellow Minnesotan with hometown pride.
My sympathy to the entire Bloom family. May the following months and years bring you solace,peace, and love.
A
April 20, 2003
To the Family of David Bloom:
Even though I have never meet David in Person, I did meet him by turning on my TV every Sunday morning and I looked forward to that. When I heard he went to Iraq, I said "No", not David. Yes he did a Wonderful job, My Point: Last October I lost a Brother-in-law at the young age of 38, my sister was widowed at 37 with 3 kids. My Dad believes God needed a Good Golfer in Heaven and that he got and has now gained an excellent Reporter, both to young. My thoughts & Prayers to David's Family, Wife & Kids.
SUE VESEY
April 19, 2003
GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AND HELP YOU THRU THIS AWFUL TIME IN YOUR LIVES.
Linda Quimby Batterson
April 18, 2003
To John Bloom and The Bloom Family,
I know that many of us from Edina (class of '83) are sending you our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you all!
colleen seiler
April 18, 2003
Dear Family of David Bloom--may you find some happiness knowing how many people your loved one touched.
Sue Ortloff
April 18, 2003
Missed in Minnesota. Always interesting to listen to.
Wayne & Debbie Bock
April 17, 2003
David was a TRUE SPIRIT and as his brother said a Hero. I hope that Davids children will be able to look back at this and see how much there dad was admired for all that he did. We were sadened by the loss of coverage David would bring to our homes. David had a way of making the coverage on the war seem like you were there with him as he broadcasted it to you. David will be missed by alot of people. Some new him well and some of us new him from the great job he did as he came into our homes on television. May you take comfort in knowing that David is with the lord and he is still doing a much bigger job. As long as David is in your hearts he will never be forgotten.
Rev and Mrs Earl Hammons
April 17, 2003
To the family of David Bloom,
Though the words of a stranger may offer little consolation at this time of deep grief, we wanted you to know the comfort that Mister Bloom brought to our soldiers and their families here at Fort Bragg in recent weeks. Many families have loved ones in the Middle East, as you know, and they spend hours keeping up with events overseas. Mr. Bloom's excellent and compassionate reporting from Iraq brought much comfort to the wives here. Though he was not with their unit, we often heard his name mentioned as "the reporter who really seemed to care" about the men. We know your loss is profound...please know our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you. May the God of all comfort bring you His peace. Mr Bloom will be missed by countless Americans.
With Sympathy,
Rev and Mrs Earl Hammons
Fort Bragg, NC
Laura
April 17, 2003
David Bloom was one of my favorites. Good looking and eternally excited about his job, David gave me, the viewer, his all. I'm sure many feel the same way. How sad I was to hear of his passing. It seemed almost unreal - a joke or something. To his family I offer the deepest sympathies. May God bless David and all those seeking a little comfort at this sad time.
ALM
April 16, 2003
I would like to send my thoughts and prayers to the bloom family. Only a few days before Davids passing I was watching one of his reports and said wow I really like him. We have lost a wonderful reporter-he will be missed.
Tracy Sparkman
April 16, 2003
I would like to send my deepest sympathies to David Blooms family. I grew up in Edina and my sister was his debate partner for a short time. His work on covering the war was amazing and he will be sorely missed. He sounds like he was a wonderful husband and father, now he will be their amazing angel. God Bless you!
Vicki Wiese
April 16, 2003
My condolences to everyone in David's family and his NBC colleagues. Those of us in his "audience family" who were privileged to have watched him on TV will miss him immensely. I am sure we felt like we did know him regardless. He will be sadly missed. I hope this message helps in some way to lessen the pain of the loss that in some ways, we all feel.
Diane Prahm
April 15, 2003
I did not know you personally, but I enjoyed your personality, wit and laughter that you brought to us.
May God Bless you and your wonderful family. You will be missed.
Diane Prahm
Rachel Swenson
April 14, 2003
What a shock to hear the news about David Bloom's death. David & our oldest daughter, Jill, graduated from Edina Highschool together. The day we heard the news, I asked for his name to be remembered in our joys & concerns at our church, Good Samaritan Methodist. I never knew David, but watching him on TV, I sure felt like he was a part of our family. My sympathy goes out to his wife, children, parents & 2 brothers & families. What a terrible loss. He was too young, but what an accomplishment he has done thru his life. He sure never let any grass grow under his feet. You should be very proud of him. I will surely miss seeing his face, great smile, and his great broadcasts. He made you feel like you were right with him in Iraq. You have our sympathy. Take one day at a time & remember the wonderful memories you have of him.
Frank Loving
April 14, 2003
My wife and I were enroute to Hawaii when the news broke of David's death. Since we had been in the air all day, we had not heard any news. I had fallen asleep watching something on CBS, and my wife woke me to tell me she heard Dan Rather say that David Bloom died. I was flipping through the channels, not knowing it had happened much earlier, and couldn't find out anything. I asked her if she was sure, and she said yes, she was. I just couldn't believe what she was telling me. David Bloom represented, to me, everything I think a good journalist should be. We have enjoyed watching him not only on the Weekend today, but on all of his reporting. He did everything with such professional enthusiasm. My thoughts and prayers are with his beautiful family. He will be missed sorely by many.
TWL
April 14, 2003
I was sadden to hear of the loss of David Bloom. He was a very pleasing person to look at and listen to on the weekend morning news. He put his heart into his work. I pray for the entire family of Mr. Bloom. I know it must be difficult to loose someone so young and who had so much to live for. Look to the hills from which cometh your help and know that your help comes from the God. I know he (David) will be watching over his three little girls. They will always have their own personal angel.
Ramona Pearson
April 14, 2003
There were tears here in Ft. Myers when we turned on the television on April 5, and instead of David, there were Katie and Matt with the sad news....We had not realized that David grew up in Edina..and on Jeff Place, near the home of my brother, Norman Peterson, where he and my nephew Tim walked together to Countryside School and were in the same grade...I had been cheering for David, even before the BloomMobile, and thinking that HE should be replacing Tom Brokaw...and reading this morning on the Startrib internet his obituary and his final message to his wife, I admire him even more...Our Lord has a wonderful new angel in heaven...but how very much DAvid will be missed in this earthly life.....My heartfelt sympathy to his family...Ramona Pearson
Anita Hansen
April 13, 2003
I hadn't watched David too long but after seeing him on his BloomMobile I was captured. I especially remember him with his dusty touseled hair a short time before his death. You can all be so proud. My heart goes out to all of you who loved him so and who will miss him so much. May the Lord Jesus be with you and give you His strength.
A former Bloomingtonian,
Cindy Bell
April 13, 2003
To the Bloom Family,
I was sadden when I heard of Davids passing. I got up early every morning to see his reports before I went to work. His work was wonderful.As he was. He will be deeply missed.
Cindy Bell
Tom Tierney
April 13, 2003
I was deeply saddened by the news of David's death. Although I never knew him, I spent many cold mornings watching hockey games with Harry as John and my son Tom played on Edina rinks. Jim was a contemporary of my daughter Lyn, as well. Even though we have not seen each other in years, I feel this tragedy because it was so public and so untimely. It is so sad to see the young die but to have it happen so publicly is almost unbearable. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you, Harry and Laura
Linda
April 13, 2003
When I first saw the news of David's passing, I said aloud..... "Oh No!" and continue to feel the same about it today. I never "knew" him personally, but he seemed to be the "guy next door" and part of our every day life. What a horrible loss of a wonderful person. I will never forget his boyish smile, his happy eyes and all that enthusiasm. Deepest sympathies to his family, and all who loved him as we
Judy Johnson
April 13, 2003
As a former Minnesota resident, I had following David's journey as a journalist for many years. I, too, mourn his passing and express my sincerely sympathy to all who loved him and knew him
Barbara Dobbs
April 13, 2003
Dear Bloom Family:
My deepest sympathies I send to you. I enjoyed watching David on the "today" show even before I found out he was from Minnesota. He had that sincere, cute way about him. I was shocked when I heard the news. I am very sorry and remember if God takes you to it, he will help you through it.
Mary Molitor
April 13, 2003
To the Family & Freinds of David Bloom's;
I was greatly saddned in hearing of David's death I watched every weekend the News with him on. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him and all of us that watched him on the news. Our Prayers go out to the family and friends.
with deepest sympathy to all
Lisa Sorvari
April 13, 2003
Dear Bloom family, Melanie, Christine, Nicole and Ava -
My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. I was heartborken when I heard of David's untimely passing. I enjoyed watching him on Weekend Today and his live reports from the war. It was obvious he loved what he was doing. I pray the LORD will bless your family with strength and courage to get thru this very difficult time. May you find comfort in the LOVE he had for you ALL - especially his wife and daughters, what a beautiful legacy to leave behind. GOD BLESS.
Jo Anne Weir
April 13, 2003
To David's family, friends and associates, my heartfelt thanks for a great reporter you let us share, he will be missed, he was truly one of the best
Renee
April 12, 2003
When I heard of David Bloom's untimely Death I was in shock and so upset .I always looked forward to seeing him on the Today Show or MSNBC.Many people have said they did not know him personally but he made you feel like you did.He was a very special person. I want to send my deepest condolences to his wife, 3 daughters ,his Parents ,Brothers and his NBC Family. They are in my thoughts and prayers. I will truly miss seeing him on TV.He made a difference in many peoples lives.
God Bless
Barbara Thornton
April 11, 2003
My deepest sympathy to the Bloom Family and The NBC Family. David was a great reporter and a person you don't forget.
My Prayers are with you all
Anne Marie guadagnino
April 11, 2003
To David Bloom's Family,
May the strength of the Lord be with you all at this sad time. Mr. Bloom will be missed for a very long time. A person could feel his enthusiasm as he reported the news and as an anchor on the Today Weekend Show. I personally feel like I lost a member of my on family. My condolences to the great loss your family has suffered.
Jennifer Martin
April 11, 2003
I was shocked and so very saddened to hear of David's death. We admired him greatly -
My husband and I had a running joke every weekend. Being from the same hometown of Pound Ridge, I would often giggle over coffee saying how handsome and charming I thought David was - My husband never thought it was very funny, but nevertheless, David Bloom became part of our weekend mornings for years.
He will be truly missed, and our mornings will never be quite the same.
John Chassaniol
April 10, 2003
I was shocked to hear of the death of David Bloom. He was a strong role model and inspiration for myself, and a profound journalist to us all. He will be deeply missed every Saturday and Sunday morning, as well as each time I see pictures of the Iraqi desert. I pray daily for his wife and children, and may God bless everyone at NBC, as well.
Marc Wilkofsky
April 9, 2003
I am deeply saddened by the truly unbelievable news of David Bloom's passing. For years, I have admired his work, his journalistic skills and the quality he was known for, his never-ending cheerfulness and kindness.
I was able to see him outside the Today studio on a couple of Sunday mornings, chatting with a musician or introducing a fun event, but never got to actually meet him. When I first saw his recent war reports, I was worried for him but extremely awed by his relentless bravery, an awe certainly shared by his colleagues.
I can't believe he's gone...but his family, friends and countless viewers will always be able to watch his on-screen work for years. We're all beaming with pride, David, and we will miss you lighting up our screens and touching our lives.
Maribeth Sala-Gietzen
April 9, 2003
I am so sorry about the death of David Bloom. Although I never met him, I felt that I knew him through his hosting of the Weekend Today show and his reporting over the years for NBC. He truly touched millions of people in his Bloommobile and his reports from Iraq were truly memorable. He brought the reality of this war back to America. I hope that his family and friends find some consolation in the fact that so many viewers thought so highly of him. My sincerest condolences to his family-
Gina Gusloff
April 9, 2003
I feel so sad to hear about the loss of David Bloom. I didn't know him, maybe that is why I feel so strange that I have this hole in my heart for him, his family and colleagues. Everytime I think of him I get a lump in my throat.
I wish I could have been one of the proud people that knew him.
My prayers and thoughts are with the ones that David touched.
Connie Hansen
April 9, 2003
David Bloom always seemed to have a child's enthusiasm for his work. It is such a loss for his family, his co-workers and everyone who watched him. I hope that the outpouring of admiration for him will bring some small relief to his wife and children. They are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joseph Schmidt
April 8, 2003
A true dedicated reporter May God Bless his family on the loss. I am going to miss David Bloom on NBC- TV
Cindi
April 8, 2003
I will miss his voice!
Marc Broidy
April 8, 2003
Please See www.pitzer.edu/feature/DavidBloom/ (David Bloom's Alma Mater) for more coverage.
Pitzer shares in the grief of David's loss,our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife Melanie and their three children.
Christie E Cartolano
April 8, 2003
Just as many others are, I too am still trying to wrap my mind around the loss of David Bloom. As someone who is an avid NBC news enthusiast, I've followed Mr. Bloom's career since the beginning. I feel as if I've lost a member of my own family. I've read many messages here and on the NBC condolance boards themselves and one thing is very obvious--this man was loved. He was thought of as a brother and friend by people who didn't even know him. I think that's an incredible thing. To touch so many and to be so well thought of. To have a career such as his, always rising never faltering at such a young age. How much more was this man capable of? With the war in Iraq, David Bloom became a fixture in our homes showing us firsthand that war is NOT glamorous. I know that many in my family have been so worried about the embedded journalists over there. Afraid of what would happen during fire-fights and bombing raids and whether or not they would be caught in the middle unable to fight back. Instead, David Bloom pushed himself and it seems his own health to the very limit to be there for us. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and colleagues at NBC and elsewhere. Watching tributes today in the news and even in Congress, one thing was certain--David Bloom was loved by all.
Susan Clark
April 7, 2003
My family and I are deeply saddened by the sudden and untimely death of David Bloom. We watched NBC weekend show BECAUSE of him. Such a great loss. He family is suffering a tremendous loss, and our hearts and wishes go out the them.
Kara Swanson
April 7, 2003
From a fellow Minnesota native, my deepest sympathies to David's beautiful family, his wife Melanie and three little girls. I am so sorry for your loss. David was a truly great journalist and we will be indebted to him for his thorough coverage of the war in Iraq.
May you be comforted and strengthened in the midst of this time of overwhelming sadness.
Kathleen Lyons
April 7, 2003
David -- You were one of my favorites: energetic, enterprising, and always downright interesting. You shunned shortcuts and refused to take the easy, predictable way out. You were never part of the pack. You were a good, decent journalist and human being. My sympathy to your family and your NBC colleagues.
Ann Bourque
April 7, 2003
The wind was knocked out of me when I heard the news of David Bloom's death - I simply could not believe it.
I was so excited for him and his ability to bring the war to us in ways unknown before. He was breaking all barriers, was taking great risks, and was such a pleasure to watch every time he came on with a new bit of news on the war. I have admired David Bloom for many years, and have always enjoyed watching him. I feel especially moved by this tragedy and sudden loss because David Bloom was my age. He had 3 beautiful children, as do I, and he was happily married and dedicated to his wife and children - as am I, as well. It is very difficult to imagine a tragedy like this in my own life, let alone someone like David Bloom's. It just hits too close to home. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to his wife Melanie, and their 3 beautiful daughters. May God continue to bless them and help them through this awful and difficult time. David Bloom was loved by many, and will be greatly missed. A one of a kind, he truly was. May God bless him.
Julie Rowekamp
April 7, 2003
I was so very saddened to hear of the death of David Bloom. I was always so glad to see one of his reports from Iraq--he was always so down to earth in such an otherworldly situation. He seemed like almost a brother to me, explaining the war and manuevers in an easy to understand way. I will sorely miss him! My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at NBC and to his wife and children.
Fred Almeida
April 7, 2003
When i heard the news about David Blooms passing, it struck me as if I lost a member of my family, Davids style of reporting was always a very detailed report of any story he covered, My deepest sympathy to the Bloom family and his NBC collegues. There is a new star in the heavens, allow me to call it the "BloomStar", David may God always have a special place for you.
regards and sympathy
Fred A
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