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daphna rose
July 5, 2017
Hi David- Listening to Joni Mitchell and thinking about you. You turned me on to Hejira... No Regrets Coyote... Wherever you are, friend -I speak to your spirit and thank you for all of your kindness. The energy you gave will never be gone. Your memory is a blessing. Thank you
Hanna/Ava Raskin
Deanne Raskin
November 15, 2014
Deanne Raskin
November 15, 2014
You are so correct Valsa. I am so blessed with his children . Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and memories.
Valsa G
October 31, 2014
My dear David, I still remember celebrating your 21st birthday when we were all at U of C and celebrated at Club 920. We had so much laughs with searching for the perfect girl for you and perfect man for me. Now I know, you found the perfect girl and had a family. I am so sorry, I didn't keep in touch with you and share the laughter from the good old times. I was thinking about you and wanted to talk with you today... and I searched for you and saw you in the Obituary!!!!. Mrs. Raskin, David is an incredible guy. You are blessed with his children. Peace be with you. He lives in all our hearts...
Valsa, Chicago.
David and Howard Raskin 2010
Deanne Raskin
August 27, 2014
Today would have been your 52nd birthday. Nothing is the same without you. We miss you with all of our hearts. Deanne, Ava and Hanna
Deanne Raskin
May 12, 2014
James Gill
May 2, 2014
I don't know if anyone still checks this, but I think about Dave frequently. Deanne - you and the kids are to this day in my thoughts and prayers. If there's ever anything I can do, PLEASE don't hesitate to call me. I know for certain Dave would have done the same. I miss his mentorship and friendship - it's a void that hasn't been, and I don't expect to be - replaced.
Brad
March 16, 2014
I just found out David died. I was saddened by this awful news. I was your neighbor (31) next door. Sorry for the late condolence, but I've had my own health issues.
The old water pump , the center of camp,
Malcom Brown
January 3, 2014
Great to have known you at Camp Chickawah,,glad you continued to run , and run well in every part of life..
Harrison Chow
May 22, 2013
My lasting memory of David will always be of watching him run. What a dedicated and effortless runner he was!
I first met David as a student sports writer at the University of Chicago covering track and field, he had won the 800 meters at a conference meet in 1983 (Henry Crown fieldhouse). As I watched him pull away in the final race, stride-by-stride, so relentless and with such grace, I thought to myself "He can run". After the race, David congratulated the other runners before I interviewed him for the story. Dave would finish all-Conference that year.
Our paths would cross again at UCSF and again coincidentally in Hawaii where our families would meet at an educational conference. My wife and I were very sad to hear of David's passing. I feel David pursued his personal and professional life, as in running, with relentless dedication and kindness. I can still see and hear the footsteps flying around that fieldhouse track in Hyde Park. Those strides really echoed indoors. David, the athlete and the man, could really run.
Deanne Raskin
October 27, 2012
We miss you every minute of every day. We love you with all of our hearts. Deanne, Ava, Hanna
Peter Juhn
September 14, 2012
To the Raskin Family,
I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences at your tragic loss. I just read about David's passing in the U of Chicago magazine. He and I were teammates on the U of C track team and roommates in Hyde Park. Above all, he was a very special friend who always managed to find the positives in any situation. He will be greatly missed. He will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Gary Levenson
September 13, 2012
Just heard of David's passing in the U of C Magazine. I have fond memories of meeting David when I first visited U of C as a high schooler and he hosted me. We later became track & cross country teammates. He was always friendly and helpful. While we never became close, I am not surprised by how his positive spirit was recognized and appreciated by those who knew him well. My condolences to the family.
Janet & Jerry EtsHokin
August 7, 2012
August 7 - Jerry and I just heard about your loss, Please accept our sincere condolances. I know we've lost touch, but our thoughts have often been with you
Jill (Edelstein) Hack
July 20, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss Raskin family. I know the Raskins from the time I was very young. What a great family.
Carol Endo
July 19, 2012
As a classmate of David's from medical school, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. He was a bright and incredibly energetic colleague who was such a positive influence on anyone he worked with. My thoughts to out to his family.
Wendy Cook
July 12, 2012
As a McDonogh schoolmate (class of '79), my condolences to the family.
Shara Kronmal
July 11, 2012
As a former classmate of David's I want to extend my condolences to his family. Sorry for your loss.
Ori Drori
July 7, 2012
We, the family in Israel, met David the first time on 1984.
He was visiting Israel and extended his vacation to participate in our wedding celebration. David was very excited to be part of an Israeli wedding
He was staying with us and we were traveling around in the north of Israel. He was anxious to hear about everything. It was much fun traveling with him.
We remember that he was very impress form the Bahai temple & gardens the Sea of Galilee and the Golan Heights.
A day after our wedding there was an earthquake in Israel and it seem he was experiencing it the first time (so do us) and he was very excited.
We didn't met or talked for years and only reunion on 2008, it was like we just met yesterday, big smile and big hug.
We are all very sorry about his loss and miss him.
Dermot Anderson
July 5, 2012
David and I ran for McDonogh and shared many miles and races together. He was a wonderful teammate and friend and we both saw each other through our high school challenges. I remember returning from college my freshman year to watch David at the MSA champs and he and I warmed up together before his big race. That day he ran an amazing race and dueled the great Mike Miller from MSJ. I watched with pride from the stands as he earned his medal! His father, Dr Raskin, took great care of me my senior year at McDonogh. I am so sad to hear this news and want everyone to know David and the family are in my prayers.
Rob Black
July 5, 2012
David attended McDonogh School in Baltimore for twelve years and was a wonderful friend, athlete, and talented student. His positive attitude toward life was inspirational. From the time he was in first grade, he deeply cared for others, which is why his becoming a doctor was such a perfect fit. David will be missed, but his spirit shall remain in everyone who had the pleasure to know him. All my best to the Raskin family.
Robert Litt
July 5, 2012
I was very saddened to hear of David's passing. I remember him from fondly from Medical school. My heartfelt condolences to his family.
Jennifer Callahan
July 4, 2012
We met the Raskin family when they moved to Houston. Our children went to school together. Although I didn't know David for long, he truly was an inspiration. His positive outlook and upbeat personality will not be forgotten. Deanne is a remarkable person and i am still in awe of how strong you are. We miss all of you and think of you often.
Clinton La Grange
July 3, 2012
I was very sorry to hear about the loss of David. We were classmates during our anesthesia residency at UC San Francisco. He was intelligent, diligent, and an excellent physician. He had many achievements, both personally and professionally, but always remained humble. As a friend he was always genuine, positive, and fun. We shared many good times together both in San Francisco and more recently, during his family vacations to Santa Barbara. He will be greatly missed.
Jonathan Drachman
June 30, 2012
David and I were classmates at McDonogh School for many years. Our paths have crossed several times since graduation, but not nearly enough. I just re-read what he wrote in my high school yearbook and was reminded of his positive attitude, constant smile, and the way he always made those around him feel better. His enthusiasm and spirit will be greatly missed and will inspire me to try to live life to the fullest every day.
Shadee Afkham
June 29, 2012
My deepest condolences to Dr. Raskin's family. It was an honor to know him and work with him. It's hard to believe he's not among us anymore.
Brian and Lisa McGuinness
June 28, 2012
Our prayers to David's family. We are so sorry for your loss. Dave was such a wonderful person and gifted Doctor. Loved and dearly miss our conversations on family, the A's, and MLB.
June 27, 2012
To Family and Friends of Dr. Raskin:
I am truly sorry for your loss and hope that the God of comfort and strength will give you the love and support you need to go through this. Dr. Raskin will be missed by many.
Jeannemarie Hennessey
June 26, 2012
I am so thankful for the time I knew David. He was a great Doctor and a friend. I will miss him very much.
Jim Lin
June 26, 2012
David and I were classmates in medical school at the University of Chicago. We became close as we went through some of those tough times together. We did manage to do some fun things as well, such as seeing some concerts and catching some ballgames. I was truly inspired when he took off the final year of medical school to train and compete in the Ironman Triathalon in Hawaii. As we both practiced anesthesia in the Bay area, I was able to see him become a wonderful husband and father as well. I'm glad our final communications were on a positive note. He was anticipating a full recovery prior to his final setbacks in his fight with leukemia, so he was asking me to split some season tickets for the our beloved Oakland A's with him! I will miss my friend.
Cari Belfrage
June 25, 2012
I consider myself lucky to have worked with David Raskin for the last 11 years. He was kind, compassionate, funny, and dedicated. I remember when he married his wife and when they were blessed to have a family. He always had a photo to share of his girls whom he loved deeply. David was one of the most amazing people that I have had the great fortune of knowing. I will miss you and remember you always.
Laurie Levy
June 23, 2012
I had the pleasure and honor of knowing David and the Raskin family for the months they lived in Houston. I met the Raskins through The Shlenker School where I teach and Ava and Hannah attended school. David and I would spend time discussing many issues. He never ceased to amaze me with his positive attitude about life. Although I knew him for a short period of time, I feel like we have been friends forever. He will always be in my heart.
Michael Axinn
June 23, 2012
David was my close friend and teammate in cross country and track at the University of Chicago. I was privileged to watch him meet and overcome numerous challenges in his life. Many of these ranged from the type we all face, finding a career, finding a partner, etc., to truly exceptional items like the Ironman Triathalon and his work as a physician. In all of these circumstances, David showed a special ability to transform daunting setbacks into remarkable successes.
And with all his success in life, as an athlete, as a doctor, and most importantly as a husband and father, he remained the humble, loving, and no-nonsense guy we all loved.
He met the challenge of his illness with the same spirit and fight. He never lost his grace, consideration, and sense of humor and was the same joyful, considerate, thoughtful friend to us even as he fought for his life. I never expected him to lose that battle and it's still hard to understand how he was unable to overcome this obstacle in the way he had overcome so many others. I will miss my dear friend.
Mark Moore
June 23, 2012
I had the pleasure of training with David at UCSF and then having him there as a junior attending at the VA hospital for a year. Subsequently we worked in Walnut Creek in the same group, although at different hospitals.
The things that always struck me about David were his dry wit, his easy smile and his kind manner. He truly was a gentleman, in the old-school sense of the word. The last time I saw him I met his wife and daughters at the July 4th fireworks and he looked so happy as a family man. What a great legacy! You are missed, David.
Nancy Detmers
June 22, 2012
We loved David and he will always be in our hearts. The sadness of losing such an incredible man is overwhelming, but the legacy of his spirit, the love he felt for Deanne, his daughters , his friends and family will live on in our memories. We will always set your place at the table David, we love you! Nancy Detmers.
June 21, 2012
Eileen & I have known David for the last 12 years at our anesthesia practice. He had a great dry sense of humor, cared for his family, and we often talked about cars. I vividly remember David praying for our twin boys 6 years ago when they were in the NICU. We will miss him around the hospital and our lives are a little sadder without him
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