Professor Bonser....

by The Squirrell 29. October 2012 20:52

Today mourns the loss of a truly great man.

 

Proffesor Bonser (with help) started cardiac surgery at

QEH and lead the way into transplantation. Proffesionally

he gained world wide respect in his field and pioneered significant

advancement both at QEH and in the science of organ transplants.

 

As a man I always found him gentley spoken, with a wry smile

and dry wit. We spoke many times, at first during my time in QEH

after my transplant and then on during my (numerous!) visits to

clinic/the hospital.

 

The team as a whole, and also the transplant "family" are all

devastated by his passing and will mourn and miss a lovely man who

bought salvation, life, and health to so many over his career. 

 

Goodbye "Proff' " we will all miss you very much....

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08/11/2012 11:19:49 #

Deanna Esposito

God Bless You Prof!!! You will be remembered forever. Thank you for saving my life as you did many others. We all have our Remembrance scars. RIP

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16/11/2012 19:37:09 #

matt

A GREAT man sorely missed... If you'd like to continue to read my transplant blog, just enter your email address in the "newsletter" box on the home page. Thanks for your interest and comments. Matt

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14/11/2012 14:16:12 #

Steve


Myself and my family (in particular my younger Brother whose life was saved by Professor Bonser) were all deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a truly remarkable man who saved so many lives by dedicating his own to his work. Rest In Peace Professor Bonser

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16/11/2012 19:36:57 #

matt

A GREAT man sorely missed... If you'd like to continue to read my transplant blog, just enter your email address in the "newsletter" box on the home page. Thanks for your interest and comments. Matt

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23/11/2012 19:56:32 #

Gilbert Elmer

Just today, I heard of the passing of Prof Bonser.  July,2007, when I was almost at deaths door, HE gave me my extended life by the use of his expertise.  I am 82 years of age, and, have sadly outlived him. He was such a quiet pleasant person and it was a pleasure to know him.  For all your wonderful deeds, we thank you.  Our thoughts are with your loved ones.  R I P.
Gilbert

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07/12/2012 11:47:18 #

matt

Your sentiments are shared globally... M

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12/12/2012 18:43:11 #

K

Truly sad to hear of his passing he was a great man and paved the way for many successful transplants including that of my younger brother...He will be missed, but the world is a better place because of what he has given us. Deepest sympathys are with your loved ones..you will always be remembered as a great man. RIP.

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12/12/2012 19:27:44 #

matt

Very true... M

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23/09/2013 15:29:16 #

R Noka

23/09/2013 I  had an appointment at heartlands hospital with Dr Lee and he asked me who operated me and I said professor Bonser and he told me about the devastating news that he has passed away. I was shocked and saddened to hear the news. He saved my life and I will alway remember him. Dr lee told me that I was very lucky to have had my heart operation with one of the best surgent in the world. R.I.P Professor  Bonser.

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24/09/2013 23:19:47 #

matthew

Certainly a huge loss, both to his family, and his transplant family... M.

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24/01/2014 19:56:11 #

alan reynolds

I have been to cardiology at New Cross to day.

when asked who did my bye pass.I replyed Professor bonsor.

My consultant told me he was no longer with us.

I would just like to say how sad to hear this news.

He was a truly remarkable heart surgeon.

His family should be truly proud of him.

alan reynolds United Kingdom | Reply

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About Matt.

My name's Matt. I was born with a congenital heart defect which hampered me in my youth, and sadly became a terminal conditon recently, and beyond the (amazing) care of the BRI-Bristol Heart team.

In 2008, my condition deteriorated, to a point I was happy to see Xmas 2008. I had prepared to die.

Then in January 2009, a late night phone call from QEH-Hospital Birmingham changed my world, when they offered me a heart transplant, if I could get there pronto!!

6 months on, after a rocky start, I am still alive, thanks to them!

Read on to see how my new life is taking shape, and my adventures to date!....

 

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