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SJWS INTERN & RESIDENT GRADUATION DINNER ON 6/14/07
The St. John West Shore Hospital Graduate Medical Education Department was kind enough to invite us to the 2006-2007 Intern and Resident Graduation Dinner held at Lakewood Country Club in Westlake on Thursday, June 14. It was an honor and privilege to enjoy a delicious meal at a table with SJWS Sisters and to be present for the presentations of the evening. Our congratulations to all the students and physicians who were recognized for their dedication and hard work...and best of luck to those moving on to new endeavors!
My daughter, Sandee, had indicated to me her desire to do something in Brian's name..possibly a scholarship or an award. It was suggested (and approved by GME) that an award be presented annually to a D.O. who displays exceptional compassion in the care of patients at St. John West Shore Hospital. So many members of SJWS staff and Brian's teaching physicians have told us that Brian was so very compassionate with his patients. Brian had a smile for everyone, and he was kind, caring and demonstrated "patience with his patients". This is how the BRIAN HOLOD, D.O. "PATIENCE WITH PATIENTS" AWARD was created.
We had the honor of presenting the first "Patience with Patients" award to ANTHONY J. ROZZO, D.O. Anthony and Brian were classmates at Ohio University and enjoyed a special friendship with each other. It was our privilege to present Anthony with a recognition gift of $300.00 from THE BRIAN HOLOD, D.O. MEMORIAL FUND.
The inscription on the beautiful blue lucite Midnight Star award reads:
Patience with Patients
Awarded to
ANTHONY ROZZO, D.O.
In recognition of your caring
attitude, commitment and
"patience with patients".
Your compassion and
dedication make you a shining
example of the principles of
your profession.
BRIAN HOLOD, D.O.
'PATIENCE WITH PATIENTS"AWARD
JUNE 14, 2007 - SJWS
Congratulations, Anthony, on being the first recipient of The Brian Holod, D.O. "Patience with Patients" Award. Thank you to SJWS's GME Department for assistance in orchestrating this award. Thanks to everyone who has displayed continued care and concern to our family. Your kindness is greatly appreciated.
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CONTRIBUTION TO SJWSH/DIALYSIS FROM BRIAN HOLOD MEMORIAL FUND
A CONTRIBUTION OF $500.00 WAS MADE IN FEBRUARY, 2007 FROM THE BRIAN HOLOD, D.O. MEMORIAL FUND TO ST. JOHN WEST SHORE HOSPITAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF DIALYSIS EQUIPMENT. The hospital designated in 2006 that fund development would benefit dialysis. Since Brian started his medical career as a Dialysis Technician at St. John West Shore Hospital, our family felt it would be a tribute to him to donate funds from his memorial account for the purpose of updating dialysis equipment and ultimately assisting those patients. St. John West Shore Hospital will always hold a special place in our hearts, and hopefully Brian will be remembered for his medical skills and his compassionate care of patients.
Special thanks to the following individuals for their generous contributions to Brian’s Memorial Fund for the SJWS Dialysis Equipment: BARRY W. SCHLENTNER (Brian’s Godfather), Eloy, AZ for $100; GENE & BEVERLY PEINDEL (Family friends from Pa. who recently learned of Brian’s passing), Greensburg, PA for $100; BETTY LESH (Brian’s Grandmother), N. Ridgeville, OH for $50.
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Our family received the following note of thanks:
March 1, 2007
Dear Joyce & David,
I can't begin to express how poignant this gift is to us. Brian lives on here at the Dialysis unit. He is in our memories and in our hearts. We miss him here as does everyone he touched.
We appreiate your thoughtfulness in remembering us with this donation. It is a gift that will keep on giving in providing life-sustaining dialysis treatments to others. Please accept our most sincere thanks. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Carol J. Ragaller, LSW, & the St. John West Shore Dialysis Staff
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Brian's Garden - A Memorial Tribute at St. John West Shore Hospital
MEMORY BRICKS FOR “BRIAN’S GARDEN”
A lifetime memorial has been constructed at St. John West Shore Hospital to honor, Brian D. Holod, D.O., our beloved son, brother, and friend. The site of the memorial is a triangular piece of land on the hospital campus, located near the pond, between the Medical Arts Building and the grandstand. This garden and landscaping is certainly adding beauty to the hospital grounds and is providing a place for people to relax. For those who knew Brian, it provides a peaceful area to remember him. Please visit "Brian's Garden" and remember Brian in your prayers.
“Memory Bricks” have been placed in the patio and walkway of "Brian's Garden". You still have the opportunity to purchase a brick to be engraved with your name and/or a few words. We would love to include it as a tribute to Brian. The engraved bricks are similar to those used in areas of Jacobs Field. Two sizes of brick are available:
Small Brick - Cost $20.00
Engraving limited to 10 characters per line, limit 2 lines
or
Large Brick - Cost $50.00
Engraving limited to 18 characters per line, limit 3 lines
Please access order form by clicking here: www.angel-bug.com/images/Memory_Bricks_Order_Form.pdf
Please forward your memory brick order and remittance to:
Brian Holod Memorial Fund
c/o Joyce Holod
34450 Fortune Court
N. Ridgeville, OH 44039
If you have any questions regarding the memory bricks, please contact Joyce Holod at (440) 748-3528 (evenings) or via e-mail at ljh529@aol.com.
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RIDE ON! BRIAN HOLOD MEMORIAL POKER RUN
We were blessed with a beautiful autumn day on Saturday, October 7, 2006, for the BRIAN HOLOD MEMORIAL POKER RUN. The event started at Lake Erie Harley-Davidson in Avon, OH at 2:00 p.m. It was a joy to see our new rider, Sandee, come into the H-D driveway shortly before start time. As a tribute to Brian, Sandee rode the beautiful orange Harley-Davidson V-Rod which Brian had selected in July, 2005. The license plate renewal she selected reads "4 BRI".
The 30 bikes left H-D to St. John West Shore Hospital in Westlake for the first stop. Father Elmer Marquard blessed the memorial garden which was planned by Brian's family and St. John West Shore Hospital. Next stop was West Shore Primary Care in North Olmsted. Then the bikers rode on to Stamper's Bar & Grill in Fairview Park, Johnny Malloy's in North Ridgeville, and to the final destination of Quaker Steak & Lube in Sheffield Village. Guests enjoyed an all-you-can-eat wing buffet. We had a 50/50 raffle and a Pick-A-Prize raffle for an autographed Brown's jersey (won by Brian's buddy, Joe Turos), an autographed football (won by Jordyn's Aunt Sheila), a digital camera, and a night at Candlewood in Cincinnati (won by Megan Goff).
The evening definitely consisted of good friends, a good time, and beer!
Music was performed by the Roadhouse Band, and they did a terrific job!
We thoroughly enjoyed the day's activities and thank everyone for their participation and assistance with the event. Thanks to Joe & Julie for coming in from Michigan and to Kelly for flying in from Florida. It was great seeing everyone and reminiscing about special times with Brian.
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1st Annual BRIAN HOLOD MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING
The 1st annual BRIAN HOLOD MEMORIAL GOLF OUTING was held Tuesday, August 22, 2006 at Red Tail Golf Club, Avon, Ohio. Tee time for the 18-hole, shotgun start was at 1:00 p.m. We had 90 golfers participate in the 4-man scramble. Dr. Gotsis' team took first place with a 57.
It was a great day for a great cause...remembering Brian (a/k/a "The boy who could really smoke a golf ball out of sight!)...and supporting the Brian Holod Memorial Fund with proceeds to benefit St. John West Shore Hospital.
The weather was beautiful, and we had good company and great food at Red Tail. Our little Jordyn was definitely in an entertaining mood on Tuesday. After the golf participants got their instructions from a Red Tail representative and were preparing to get into their golf carts, Jordyn serenaded the group from the upper balcony of the club house, and she received a big round of applause. At the dinner she got the "mike" and thanked everyone for attending the outing and hoped they had a good time. She said her mom worked very hard and Grammie baked the cake. And, of course, she let the guests know that she helped with the cake, too! The grand finale was a repeat of the song she sang earlier.
Need to let you know what happened when the door prizes were drawn. Joe selected the winning names which included all of us Holods, including: Sandee Holod, Sherrie Holod, Mark Holod, Joyce Holod & Dave Holod. Yes, so many of us recognized this as Brian looking down on us that day! Some of his best friends names were also drawn for door prizes including: Pete Fera, Ross Staffeld and Jeff Fesler and David Tolentino.
And of course, Jordyn drew Joe's name for one of the Chinese auction items. Joe said he would pass on that particular gift since he "wanted the football" which was being auctioned off. Amazingly, Joe's name was drawn for the football he indicated he wanted. Thanks, Bri!
The Family of Brian Holod wishes to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all those who contributed to the success of the event. Hope to see you next year...
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I am so proud to say...
I received the "Ten Commandments for Human Relations" from the Pastoral Care Department when I worked in Human Resources at SJWSH. I always kept that paper at my desk as rules to live by. I have not seen the "Commandments" in several years, but just obtained a new copy (with Pastoral Care 2000 printed on the bottom) outside the hospital chapel last month.
I am so proud to say, Brian, that I know you naturally demonstrated these "Commandments" :
1. Speak to people. There is nothing so nice as a cheerful word or greeting.
2. Smile at people. It takes 72 muscles to frown; only 14 to smile.
3. Call people by name. The sweetest music to anyone's ears is the sound of their own name.
4. Be friendly and helpful. If you want friends, you must be one.
5. Be cordial. Speak and act as if everything you do is a joy to you.
6. Be genuinely interested in people. You can like almost everybody if you try.
7. Be generous with praise and cautious with criticism.
8. Be considerate of the feelings of others. There are usually three sides to a controversy: Yours, the other person's, and the right side.
9. Be eager to lend a helping hand. Often it is appreciated more than you know. What counts most in life is what we do for others.
10. Add to this a good sense of humor, a huge dose of patience, and a dash of humility.
This combination will open many doors, and the rewards will be enormous.
(Taken from the Redemptorists)
Brian,
When your name was called by God's voice,
He obviously made a very special choice.
I'm sure you were welcomed at His door,
With the promise of peace and pain no more.
I miss you so, and send you my love,
Knowing that you are in heaven above.
Love,
Mom
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Softly As I Leave You ...
April 11, 2006
Life is so uncertain, this we all may know…
No one knows the time or day, when they’ll have to go.
Though now my time has come to leave you, to face this world alone…
These promises I make to you, to give you strength to carry on.
When the sunlight awakens you, I’ll be there too.
When the moon shines on your pillow… I’ll be shining on you.
I’ll be in the cooling breeze, As it rustles through the trees…
I’ll be in the pouring rain, As it hits your window pane.
When darkness dims your vision, Close your eyes and look above
I’ll be standing right beside you, You will always have my love.
May peace and comfort be upon you… hold close our happy memories.
For in our hearts we know that no matter where you go…
is where I’ll always be.
Bri, you're everywhere...and although I cannot see you, I know you;re with us. I love you & I miss you more than words can say... -Sandee
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Parents carry their children for only a little while, but their hearts will hold them forever.
April 5, 2006
'I'll lend you for a little time, a child of mine,' Christ said.
For you to love the while he lives, and mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years, or twenty-two or three,
but will you, 'til I call him back, take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you, and should his stay be brief,
you'll have his lovely memories of solace in your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay--since all from earth return,
but there are lessons taught down there I want this child to learn.
I looked the wide world over, in search of teachers true,
and from the throngs that crowd life's lane, I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love, not think the labor vain--
nor hate Me when I come to you and take him home again.
I fancied that I heard them say, "Dear Lord, Thy will be done."
For all the many joys he'll bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may,
and for the happiness we've known, forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him, much sooner than we planned,
we'll brave the bitter grief that comes and try to understand."
-With Love from Sandee
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TO BRIAN, OUR "SHINING STAR": A STAR NOW BEARS YOUR NAME!
February 19, 2006
Brian,
A STAR IN THE HEAVENS HAS BEEN NAMED IN YOUR MEMORY!
What a beautiful gift we received today from Amy--a frame with a constellation chart showing the telescopic coordinates of your special star along with a certificate from the International Star Registry which reads:
"Know ye herewith that the International Star Registry doth hereby redesignate star number *Scorpius RA 17h 30m 37s D-40* 46' to the name: BRIAN DAVID HOLOD.
Know ye further that this star will henceforth be known by this name. This name is permanently filed in The Registry's vault in SwIitzerland and recorded in a book which will be registered in the copyright office of the United States of America." (This information will be registered and recorded in the astronomical compendium YOUR PLACE IN THE COSMOS, Volume VIII, copyrighted in the USA.)
We know that your special star is located in our own galaxy, The Milky Way, which is a vast collection of over 100 billion stars. Your star, undoubtedly, will be quite bright as was your time with us. We now have the sentimental value of knowing your special shining star is among the beautiful stars in the night sky! Yes, we will look to the skies and know you are there!
I now have several angels holding a "shining star" in their hands, including a picture frame that reads:
"Perhaps they are not stars in the sky but rather openings in Heaven where our loved ones shine down to let us know they are happy."
Brian, may our Lord grant you eternal peace and happiness.
Love,
Mom
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PEOPLE COME INTO YOUR LIFE FOR A REASON
In the last few weeks, this article has been presented to several of our family members. We would like to share it with you as you reflect on your relationship with Brian.
PEOPLE COME INTO YOUR LIFE FOR A REASON, A SEASON, OR A LIFETIME.
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like a godsend, and they are. They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrong doing on your part or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die. Sometimes they walk away. Sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, and their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered, and now it is time to move on.
Some people come into your life for a SEASON, because your turn has come to share, grow or learn. They bring you an experience of peace or make you laugh. They may teach you something you have never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real. But only for a season.
LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons, things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and areas of your life.
Thank you for being a special part of Brian's life, whether you were a REASON, a SEASON, or a LIFETIME!
-Submitted by Brian's Mom on 2/19/06
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Brian & LuLu - The Resuscitation
Brian and his dog were very close. But some of you may not realize how close.
He noticed one day that Lulu was not acting herself. He thought she needed to go outside and maybe go to the bathroom. However not long after being let outside she collapsed. Brian noticed that she was not breathing, tried to wake her, but without repsonse. So he did what all of us would have done?!?!? He grabbed her snout in both hands and gave her mouth to snout until she started breathing. Sure enough she did. What a doctor!
-Submitted by Andrew Filiatraut, Friend 01.28.06
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