JOSEPH GEORGE ONG

15 years ago in 2008 this brilliant doctor made a surgery on my neck at Sentara Hospital Virginia Beach. I was an international student who came to the USA on exchange program and had a car accident. I had 7 surgeries. The most important was on my neck. I am grateful for Dr Ong for saving my life. I never forgot my doctor. Even if I was under anesthesia most of the time, I clearly remember the faces of Dr Ong and his assistant Dr Joshua. They saved my life. My deepest gratitude. Thanks to you, I have a family, 4 children. I was so sad to find this information on the internet. I was looking for this doctor to say "thank you, I am still alive". But when I found out you were not with us anymore, my tears came down. I want to thank the parents of Dr Ong for such a brilliant doctor. I will never forget Dr Ong, who saved my life.

I hope that Joe and my grandmother, Dominadora, are up in Heaven; reminiscing and laughing about the time they randomly saw each other at the PA Turnpike rest stop, on Sideling Hill.

We miss you so much. The holidays are no longer the same without you around. I always remember the good times. I wish you were still around, so we could talk neuroscience. I am back at NIH and I'm working in a neuroscience lab, I'm learning so much and doing some pretty cool procedures. Before here, I was actually at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. I do think of you often, I really miss you brother-in-law. I love you and I miss you. May you continue to Rest in Peace.

A great friend who taught me how to move like Michael Jackson, when we were friends back in the 80's. When I was an awkward late bloomer of a college student, he taught me to have confidence in myself and how to ask out girls. At Christmas time, I traveled from Philly to Pittsburgh with he and his fiancee. And he even let me drive his car for the last hour. Perhaps he was bothered that I bumped the curb while trying to parallel park, but he never let on. He never lost his temper over anything. Because of work obligations, I was extremely late to his wedding. But he did not bear me any ill-will. He had a cameo appearance in the movie "Wonder Boys", but I am too afraid to watch it, because of the misfortune that befell him. And it will be too difficult for me to see him onscreen. Thank you for being a friend, Jason

My deepest condolences to the Ong Family. Doctor Ong was the gifted Virginia Beach physician who saved my life and earned the eternal gratitude of me and my family. The Lord now has another angel by his side. May you rest in peace.

Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. My son Luke is friends with Joey. Mr. Ong was always so nice to me and my son.He seemed to be such an amazing father.

Our deepest condolences to the Ong Family. I knew Doctor Ong as my Physician at the Virginia Beach Hospital. He was a brilliant Neurosurgeon whose life was cut short. My family and I thank you very much Dr. Ong for saving my life. May you rest in peace.

Rest in Peace cousin. You are in a better place now. You will never be forgotten and always remembered. You live eternally through your boys and your wife.

Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Sheila and the boys as you reflect and move forward in this difficult time. God Bless.

We are so saddened by Joseph's untimely death. He will long be remembered by everyone whose life he touched. Our prayers and sympathy to our good neighbors, the Ong family, and to Joey'w wife and children.

I am at a loss for words....my sympathies to Dr. Ong's wife and family. I knew him as my physician in virginia beach; a bright man with a bright future cut short. I am so sorry for your loss and that your family has such sorrow. Respectfully, Kathy Rohaley

My sincerest condolences to Sheila, Jospeh and Virgil and the entire Ong family. I worked with Dr. Ong when he practiced in Virginia Beach and appreciated that he always took time to speak with me about his patients care. My heartfelt thoughts and prayers. Marlene Ryan Gentiva Health Services

To the Ong family. I send my regards and all my Prayers to you and family.
Patricia Dupree from TERC

Such a tragic loss. Your family is in our prayers.

The Lewis'

So sorry for your loss. Joe was one of the smartest guys I knew in high school. He was always very kind, funny, and helpful. I still have great memories of him from the National Odyssey of the Mind competition. His memory will always remain in my heart. Many prayers to your family.

My heart goes out to Joe's family. We were classmates in Mechanical Engineering at MIT. -Brad Layton

Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Ong Family.

Kits and Linda Castillo

When George and Odette moved to Milford NH they became our very best friends because of our Filipino connection my wife Teresita McKeown also being Filipino.We attended
their Wedding in Peterborough NH.When Joey came along
I had the honor at Joey's Baptism to be Joey's Godfather.
When George and Odette moved to Pa. We watched Joey
advance through life with his determinatipn and his education to become a Doctor.
Joey and his family will always be in our prayers.
Our Hearts go out to you George and Odette on these trying days. Im so sorry.
Bill and Tessie McKeown Wilton, NH.Always! God Bless

Our condolence to the Ong Family for their loss. We will include Joseph in our prayers.

My thoughts and Prayers are so much with you during these sad days! God Be With You all!

PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU THROUGH THIS DIFFICULT TIME..REST EASY JOE....GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

Thoughts and prayers for your family. God Bless you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I went to school at Moon with Joe. He was a really nice guy and awesome tennis player. God Bless.

I was so sorry to hear about Joe. I last saw him at our class reunion a few years ago and have thought of him many times since. His smile and GENUINE interest in me and my family have stayed with me. I know that he will be missed by many, his kindness, his joy and his love for friends and family touched all that knew him.

Many respects and prayers to the Ong family!