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for Michael Nash
Michael A. Ravain, MSN, RN
January 6, 2024
I served in the USAF with Dr. Nash at Patrick AFB in Cocoa Beach, FL from 1972-74. He was a general medical officer and I was a medical services specialist at the 6550th USAF Hospital (AFSC). I had a budding interest in recording technologies and folk guitar, and I recorded Dr. Nash and his performance partner,
Sgt. Larry Byers, as they prepared for the Air Force worldwide talent competition in which they were finalists playing a duet of Mason Williams "Classical Gas." I subsequently was taught by Dr. Nash how to play guitar in a folk, fingerpicking style.
Unfortunately, that cassette tape recorded on a RadioShack cassette deck with very cheap microphones was lost many years ago, and the facility to play the fingerpicking style that Dr. Nash taught me was lost after I had open heart surgery and a subsequent stroke. I will always remember how kind and patient Dr. Nash was with me as I struggled to learn what he was trying to teach me. He was the same with the patient that we saw in the hospital. I left the Air Force in 1974 and became a professional nurse and retired after 50 years. Recently, I had someone ask me to teach them to play fingerpicking guitar as they had heard me play about 30 years ago when I was at the height of my development... which was nowhere near the proficiency of Dr. Nash. I will remember Mike fondly as an excellent physician and an excellent human being who invested his time, and his talents to help those in any kind of need.
Since I´m in poor health, I was reminiscing about people who I influence my life... And Dr. Nash was one of those people. To all of you who know Dr. Nash or are related to him, I extend you my condolences. I am very thankful to have known him and I hope that all of you will recognize that you very positively influenced many people in his personal life... respected by his colleagues, admired by his patients... a fine example of the positive impact that a caring human being can make someone´s life.
With utmost respect and admiration,
Michael A. Ravain, MSN, RN
formerly SSgt, USAF (ret)
Elizabeth, Chase and Gabriel McGehee
July 13, 2007
Dear Mindy, David, Lily and Truman,
We are so sorry to hear about your Father. We didn't know about his passing until today. Your family, your Mother and the rest of your family are in our prayers. We love you all.
Kristina
July 11, 2007
Dear
Mindy, David and the Nash Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss and send our condolences. I didn't
know your dad very well, but did meet your parents a few times. I know
he was a great, gifted, and exceptional man because of my friendship
with you over the past 10 + years. The person, mother, wife and friend
you have grown into is a great reflection of the man your dad was when
he was here on earth.
Love, Kristina, Chad and Ava
Linda and Don Starr
July 7, 2007
Dear Arlene, Rebecca, Mindy and family,
We were out of town and did not learn of Michael's death until today. The beautiful thoughts expressed in the guest book are a testament to Michael's great love for his family and patients. His life was one well lived. We are keeping you in our prayers
Love, Linda and Don Starr
Trusan Ponder,R.N.
July 7, 2007
Mrs.Nash,Dr.Sentman & Family,
My thoughts and Prayers are with you all at this most diffucult time.I was very sad to learn that my dear friend Dr nash had passed.I worked with him when I was a Dialysis Nurse at St Joseph's
Hospital for 13 years.He was a brilliant Nephrologist who only wanted what was best for his patients.I had the highest respect for him and will miss him dearly.
Sincerely,
Jack Weathers
July 4, 2007
My prayers are with you. I will always remember Dr. Nash fondly, he was a great renal doctor to My mother until she passed away in 1989. Thanks for sharing him with us for all those years.
Susan Sauer
July 3, 2007
Dear Mindy,
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Love,
Nancy Sheets
July 3, 2007
Dear Arlene and Mindy; my thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Although the past few years have been difficult, I know it is still hard to lose your husband and father.
Sincerely, Nancy Sheets
Katie Godfrey and Drew Cory
July 3, 2007
Dear Mindy, David, and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this time.
barbara hill
July 3, 2007
Dear Mindy, David and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. We know this has been a terrible time for all of you and know that your father is at peace. We have only heard wonderful, nice things and wish we could have had the opportunity to have met him.
Again our thoughts are with you at this time.
Barbara, Cory and Jordan
Glenn and Debra Dansky
July 3, 2007
With our deepest sympathy and thoughts.
Chad and Skye Tarr
July 3, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Bonnee Binker and Jerry Socherman
July 3, 2007
Dear Mindy, David and Family,
We are so sadden to hear of your lost. Although we never had the privilege to meet your father, we know what a wonderful man he was based on how the two of you are. Please know that our hearts and thoughts are with you now, as they always are.
Bonnee and Jerry
Gigi Roque-Rowan
July 2, 2007
Mrs.Nash, Dr.Sentman, and family,
My love, thoughts, and prayers are with you all. I knew Dr. Nash since my teen yrs, both professionally and personally...he was always kind and thoughtful to me, and always a patient mentor; willingly sharing his knowledge. My father was a fellow "Candler man" with him in the "70's" and we both loved his unique sense of humor, timing, and outlook on life and medicine. I've missed him since he retired from Marshlands (and Dr.Sentman, you helped bridge that gap for me - Thanks.)...now I miss him and his laugh more...May God Be With You All...
Always,
Gigi Roque-Rowan, RN
Earlyn Simmons
July 2, 2007
My sympathy and prayers are with each of you. I worked with Dr. Nash at Coastal Dialysis for over twenty years and had a lot of respect for him. He will be missed.
Helen Hartley
July 2, 2007
Dr. Sentman and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and all of your family. I am very fond of Dr. Nash and enjoyed working with him, for many years, while at Coastal Dialysis.
Anne Byerly
July 2, 2007
To the Nash Family,
I had known Dr Nash for over twenty years. I still have the card he sent me when my father dies as well as a letter of recommendation that he wrote for me.
He loved his family. I still recall the many times he kept me posted on the girls when they were little. He also gave me my love of Duke basketball!
My thoughts and prayers are with you always.
Sincerely
Anne Byerly RN
Jamie Willis
July 2, 2007
Mrs.Nash, Dr.Sentman and Mindy,
I am sorry for your loss. Dr. Nash was a wonderful doctor and was always willing to give advice when I needed it. He will be sadley missed.
Boland Eye Center
July 2, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers and with you at this very difficult time.
Dr. Ryan Boland and Staff
H Edward Blount
July 1, 2007
my heart felt sympathies. Dr Nash was just wonderful to my parents, who were his patients.
Josceline Reardon
July 1, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
hedda ginsberg
July 1, 2007
arlene and girls,
Thinking of you at this sad time, my prayers are with you. Hedda
Dr. Keith and Amy Cobb
July 1, 2007
Our sympathy and prayers are with you.
Linda Norby
July 1, 2007
I had the pleasure to work with Dr. Nash while at the Marshlands Dialysis Unit. The patients loved him and so did the staff. He will be greatly missed.
Linda Norby, R.N.
Nancy Richards
July 1, 2007
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Much love, Nancy.
Shirley Grotheer
July 1, 2007
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. You will be in my prayers in the days to come.
Cindy Epps
July 1, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with the Nash family. Dr. Nash taught me so much during the time I worked with him. He will be missed.
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