RIP Howard Portnoy 1940-2009

rip howard.

Im sure he's rocking out in a better place, and he woulda been the proudest dad around with such a brilliant talented son. 

Azk


well...my condolences, toughts, prayers and benditions to you and your family mike...

i really dont know if you ill read this, but i like to share it anyway...

my dad passed away last november 2nd...after nearly 7 months of battling with cancer...

you can be sure that all those months had been the hardest in my 22 years...

mi dad was my biggest example of a man...he didnt have a dad, and he raise me, my brother of 20 and mi sys of 13 with love, and with great advices...he loved my mom, for nearly 30 years, and there were best friends and confidents...

and, thank to God, in all these last monts, we care for him, preyed, listen to him, and, as a family we unite more, and we grow....

he left this world in mi arms...with all his family around him: my mom, my bro and my sis....we miss him so very much...but we know that up there, he is watching us..and caring for us...

and like i say to him before the funerary services take him, i hope he doesnt forget us, cause we´ll see again some dayand...

and yes...definitively... The Spirit Carries On...

Im sorry to read that paisano.
For what you tell, he's a good man, and he will surely remember you guys.

Hey Mike,
I'm sorry to hear such sad news! My heart is with you and your family.

My condolences for you and your family. You are all in my Prayers.

My sincerest condolences Mike, to you and your family.
 

Best wishes to you and your family in this difficult time.

Cancer affects so many people, it rips at the very fabric of the body and the mind, but also the people around who feel such a terrible sadness and loss.

Our thoughts are with you.

My condolences.

Wishing the best to you, your friends and family!

My condolences for you and your family.

My sincerest condolences, Mike. Your father was a great man, and will always be remembered. He lives on through you, and I am sure even now any time you might try and look to him he is still smiling. My prayers are going to you and your family.

Mike...

Sorry for your loss. Keep the good thoughts in mind, and live strong.

I lost my father on May 30, 2008 to cancer. He had a five month battle.

Very sorry to hear this, Mike.

R.I.P.

Mike, sorry to hear about your dad. My heart sank when I read the news. I'm deep into the "Lifting Shadows" book right now and know you two were pretty close. I'll keep you and your family in my thoughts and hope you're doing well.

Sad news, MP... My deepest condolecences.

Sorry to hear such tragic news, Mike.  My thoughts, prayers, and best wishes go out to you and your loved ones.

Sorry for you loss Mike, but the Spirit indeed Carries On.  Every time I listen to this song, I think of my Father........

RIP

Mike, 

 You have my most sincere condolences for the loss of your father, Howard.  I'm terribly sorry for your loss and saddened by it. I did not have the chance to know your father, but through you, through what you are, I am sure that he must have been somebody very special, as he leaves behind him people worth of mention.

May you and your family find the strength to grow from this truly sad event.

Thoughts and Best Wishes to you and your family.

May you and your family find peace through this difficult time.

"For death is no more than a turning of us over from time to eternity."
--William Penn

My wife and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies. We will keep you and your family in our prayers. God Bless. 

Sorry as this is a little late... I would like to extend my wishes of support for you and your family during this difficult time. I hope that you can find the strength to carry on, and please know that you have many people who admire and love you and your work.

RIP Howard

Hang in there Mike - RIP Howard .

 May solace and peace be with you all.

Words can't express how I feel for you, Mike.
I lost my mum in march '07 to this terrible disease after her 6 year lasting struggle.
 
Your dad is always with you, in your heart as well as surround you, whatever place you ever will go.
I'm sending my sincerest condolences to you

God rest your soul, Howard.

May God rest his soul.

R.I.P. Mr.Portnoy,your spirit will carrier on.Mike, my condolences to you and your family.

I haven't spent much time here in the last year and I'm very sad to hear this news, I've read many times how close Mike was with his father and what a wonderful relationship they had.

Until you meet again....

Hey Mike,
 
I hope you are hanging in there and focusing on the celebration of his life.
My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family. Especially your children.
I lost and found my Grandpa when he passed away and it is a memory that haunts
me till this day.
God bless you for all you do for us and stay strong brother.
 
DBD

R.I.P.

The spirit does indeed carry on. My condolences to you and your family Mike.

My deepest condolences to you. I remember when I figured out in I&W era that Mr. Portnoy was the man who came up with the name of the band.

RIP

i'm sorry for your loss Mike

I'm so sorry Mike. Ilost my dad when he was only 57 years old. Losing a parent is a rough experiance. I wish you and your family much peace and comfort is a horrible time.

I feel truly sorry for you, Mike! My deepest condolences and thoughts to you and your family. Having lost a family member myself, I know what a rough time it is. But I can only imagine how it must hurt to lose a parent. I wish you and your family all the strenght you need to get through this.

I can't express how bad I feel, Mike. My condolences to you and your family.
RIP Howard Portnoy

I lost my mother to heart ailments 4 years ago when I was only 21 so I know what it's like to lose someone too early. My condolences to you Mike and your family. May God bless Howard and may he rest in peace, he's definately in a much better place. =)

We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our deepest condolences to you and your family.
RIP

Antonella & Luca

Mike, i lost my father when i was 15 and i know it feels terrible. My deepest condolences to you. Please remember that we always support you and we're here for you to keep going.

I am truly sorry to hear about your loss, I'm sure he was a great father, husband and father. My deepest condolences to you and your family

May he rest in peace, we are all with you Mike, we love you!

Alway keep in mind what your friend John Myung wrote in a song.

" Remmeber the death is not the end, but only a transiotion."

 So your fahter will be there for you all the time.

Mike, I am really really sorry to hear that your father has past away.
I hope you stay strong and that you get through this loss in a good way.
Write a lyric about it, anything that will help you through your loss.

My sincere coldolences, Richard Andreas Salvesen(14),
Norway