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Steve Preiss
May 9, 2006
I had the priviledge of working with Dr. Long from 2001 forward on the Biofield project. I marveled at his drive, and was fortunate to respectfully observe a man working at his hobby - research and invention to improve our world. I learned about his family through several long drives to FDA ("a police swat team surrounded my house"), and saw a man who could relate to anyone, independent of social status. I hope we can realize his scientific goals and dreams, but he will none-the-less be proud of our continued efforts. Dr. Long - Watch over Us, and Rest in Peace. Mrs. Long, I know you have family in Philadelphia, but if there is ever anything I can do for you from afar, please call on me.
Best Regards,
Steve
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Jerry Dalfors
April 28, 2006
...thank goodness for only 6 degrees of separation. I was in Mexico City when I heard of David's recent passing. Few I have known as driven, dedicated and personable as Dr. Long. We shared many stories over peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and late night experimental runs. I regret we had not crossed paths in these recent years as we had both moved to greener pastures. When I heard the news, the gaskets began to leak as I thought back on the times we shared, the great man we all knew to be a gentleman's gentleman and a man of great wisdom. My condolences to his family. He is a well loved man.
Beth Morgante, Vice President
April 24, 2006
The administrative staff of Sharp Grossmont Hospital and the Board of Governors for Grossmont Hospital Foundation are grieving the loss of our benefactor and former member of our medical staff, Dr. David Long. Thanks to his vision and generosity, the David and Donna Long Center for Cancer Treatment and Cardiovascular Diagnosis was established in 1992 and continues to be a leading medical facility, now and for generations to come. We wish to express our condolences to his family and friends.
Laura Boehmke
April 23, 2006
To Carolyn and the Long Family,
I have many good memories of the Long family growing up in the neighborhood and meeting Carolyn on the first day of school in 6th grade. Both of us had just moved to California and didn't know anyone. We soon learned we were from towns in Illinois just a few miles apart. An instant connection ocurred.
Dr. Long was a very busy man yet always had time to laugh with the kids and keep a solid household. I remember playing a joke on Dr. Long with Carolyn, Grace and Ruthie when we placed fake "dog droppings" in the master bedroom thinking Dr. Long would be furious. When he saw it, he chuckled and played back with us pretending he didn't see it and called Grace into the room to have a conversation with her until she cracked up. The rest of us were laughing in the next room listening. I couldn't believe he didn't get angry.
I was a frequent visitor in the Long home and always felt welcome with the other kids, Dr. and Mrs. Long. I learned about family love, respect and understanding among the Long children of various ages and talents. I cherish those days wish the Long family all the best through the days ahead.
My thoughts are with you in loving memory of Dr. Long.
Laura (Friet) Boehmke
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Susan Yager
April 22, 2006
I find it hard to believe the world has lost someone as special as Dr. Long! What a great man and friend he was! I have been a family friend of the Longs since they lived next door to us in Villa Park, IL from 1965-1973. I remained friends with them after that, visiting them in San Diego and finally, being inspired by them to move to CA myself in 1984. Dr. Long helped shape the person I am today. In 1967, he invited me to go to Trinity Lutheran Church (Villa Pk, IL) with him and his children. I went that day, became a confirmed Lutheran 7 years later and, to this day, continue as an active member of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod. I am also passing that faith along to my own son. All this, because of a seed planted by Dr. Long. I will be forever grateful for his role in leading me towards my faith in Christ. He is most certainly in the hands of our Lord now. My sincere condolences to Mrs. Long, my dear friends Grace, Carolyn and Ruth and to Carl, Ray and Kurt and the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you! God Bless!
C. Leonard and Margot Gordon
April 19, 2006
David Michael Long Jr. will be sorely missed. He was a dynamic, energetic, creative, sensitive, thoughtful and charitable man. He was also a brilliant doctor and scientist. I had the good fortune to work with him on a system usilng voltaic differentials for early breast cancer diagnosis and was delighted by his dynamic solutions to many difficult problems. I also had the good fortune to work with his brilliant son Carl, and Margot and I enjoyed his lovely and talented wife Donna. To them, and all of his family we send our condolances. How lucky you were to have him as a husband, father and friend. Wayne Linker, the Director of the New York Academy of Art asked us to send condolences to the family and to express how grateful the Academy was to have known him and to have had his and Donna's generous support, as well as the work of their son Kurt who created the Academy's Library.
Mike Bruckner
April 19, 2006
Dr. Long left his mark on Muhlenberg College. Many students and faculty were touched by his spirit and generosity. He will long be remembered for his work on behalf of his alma mater.
David at Philippines General Hospital, Manila, The Philippines
John Kehm
April 19, 2006
Dr. David Michael Long Jr., was a true humanitarian in all respects.
It was my greatest honour to be associated with David in his never ending efforts to spread the word of early detection of breast cancer in underprivilaged women of all ages in the Developing Countries.
I've taken the liberty of enclosing a group photo of David during a visit he made to train technicians in the use of his 'other' love, the Biofield Diagnostic System, at the Philippines General Hospital, Manila.
David's untiring, selfless efforts and his legacy to humanity will stand alone forever.
I extend my sincere sympathies to Mrs. Long, family, friends, and associates.
Grou
p photo at: University of Philippines (UP)-Philippines General Hospital (PGH) Cancer Institute:
L-R: Jayne Vaughton (BioPhil), John Kehm (BioPhil), Dr. Tuazon (head of Pathology, PGH), Dr. David M. Long Jr. (Biofield Corp.), Dr. Johnny Nañagas (Director, PGH), Dr. Romano (head of Radiology, PGH), Dr. Cecilia Llave (Chair, Cancer Institute, PGH), Dr. Malou Matsuda (coordinator of the Avon Breast Care Center), Jose Z. Osias (BioPhil)
Cecylia Escarcega
April 19, 2006
I had the privilege and honor of working with Dr. Long as his administrative and personal assistant for almost 12 years. During that time, I came to know Dr. Long as a scientific researcher/entrepreneur, a gentleman and a great American. Anyone who worked along Dr. Long knows that he had great perseverance. He never gave up on his vision to help and improve healthcare for women. When facing extraordinary obstacles, he seemed to get more energy and nerve. He inspired many young persons to continue their career paths in science and medicine. Everyone who worked at Abel Laboratories learned something valuable from Dr. Long. His inspiration and encouragement to others in scientific research will be felt for decades. I will miss hearing his hearty laugh, his morning greeting and thank you at the end of the day. I hope to carry his principles for work, never giving up in what you believe is right, and to always do the best job possible.
ALFRED PEARSON
April 19, 2006
There must really be a “distant drummer”. How else could it be explained for two people who didn’t meet until later in life to have followed such similar paths through this world? Dave and I must have been tuned in to the same drummer.
Working together in the operating room, playing racquetball or sharing a lunch in the hospital, one of us would mention having been at a certain place at some time in the past. The other would ask, “When were you there?” Inevitably, it turned out Dave had been there just a couple years before me. U. of Minnesota Medical School, Chicago, Uppsala in Sweden, East County in San Diego - these were all places familiar to both of us. Had we been born into the same family it would have been as though I were following in my big brother’s footsteps. I had never run a 10K until observing Dave do one and then deciding I could do one too. Although I had never worn the U.S. Navy uniform, I eventually came to work for the Navy as a civilian.
That “distant drummer” led Dave to much higher professional accomplishments than most of us will ever achieve. However, having made his acquaintance and having had the privilege of following in his geographical journey has made me more aware of many of life’s pleasures.
We’ll miss him!
Dr. Al Pearson and Ruth send condolences to his family,
Cri Hilmer
April 18, 2006
I was lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Dr. Long. He backed his world view with erudition, creative ideas, deeds and donation.
I feel honored to have participated in his vision for women's healthcare - he saw women as the foundation of community and society. He instilled a sense of urgency to find ways to save women’s lives in medically underserved communities so that community fabric can endure and strengthen. He saw women's health delivery as a vehicle of information and empowerment, an instrument of change.
I am sad that he is gone, but there is a legacy in ones he touched. I am very grateful for the chance to have worked with Dr. Long ... honored that he called me a colleague (when not using stronger more ‘inspirational’ monikers). I am a better person with stronger purpose, and stand in awe of his achievements - he truly operated in a league of his own.
Jan Hernandez (Crist)
April 18, 2006
I was fortunate enough to have gone on some outdoor adventures with Dave about 10 years ago in my affiliation with the San Diego Hiking Club. I remember him well and enjoyed his company. I know he will be missed by all. Sympathies to the family.
Randy Helm
April 18, 2006
The Muhlenberg community mourns the passing of one of its most distinguished and loyal alumni. Our sympathies are with his family and friends.
Randy Helm, President
Ted Argeson
April 18, 2006
Dr. Long, a good friend and classmate of mine at Muhlenberg College, had so many fine attributes, entirely too many to list in this limited space. He was a leader in all his endeavors, both as a young student and in his professional life that followed. David will be especially remembered for his great philanthropy to all the institutions with which he was involved. A humble man with very high personal standards, he will be missed. My sympathies go to his wife Donna and his children and grandchildren.
John Stephens
April 17, 2006
April 17, 2006
Eulogy for a Friend
It is true that in the beginning that we aim high and Dr. Long lived his life this way and it is what shapes his end. His self-direction was a force.
Whatever be his faith be assured we stood together through the end to see the brightness of his future. In dying he approached death as is life, with all his efforts. In the grave we put our friend, and in the closing time we had, I saw all his children honor him. He now sleeps beneath a wildness of flowers dreaming of Ms. Long.
Lets us take a moment, Dr. Long was a father, doctor, and friend. He would face problems and of course find a solution. His time was spent working, little resting his life of labor. A fine man and father he was. He could be loud and fear-full but always a friend. At the end you could feel his pain. I hope he follows a path and finds holy ground to rest now.
John Stephens
H.GLenn Kellogg
April 17, 2006
I certainly apppreciated Dr. Long's help with the Grossmont Hospital Foundation. H.Glenn Kellogg, M.D.
Janice Faulds Jaffe
April 16, 2006
Thank you to the Long family for being a wonderful friend to my brother, Dan Faulds, for the last couple decades. It has been a pleasure for me to know Carolyn, and to meet her sisters, Grace and Ruth. Condolences from myself and my daughters, Amy and Kristen.
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