RIP Howard Portnoy 1940-2009

My condolences to you and your family, MP. May he rest in peace.

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He had a good innings Mike, sorry for your loss but happy that you had such a close relationship with your father and were able to be with him in his last moments.

Carpe Diem

Mike,
 
I am verry sorry to hear of the passing of your father.  I know what you and your family are feeling and what you are going through.  You have my deepest sympathies.
 
I'm here packing things for my trip, and decided to play some random John Cougar songs on listen.com.  This one song just came up of his, called Longest Days.  First time I ever heard it.  Kinda struck me out of nowhere.  I then started reading the lyrics, and logged into the Forum and saw this thread.  The first cry I had since my mom's funeral in November.
 
God bless you and your family.  We all love you here man.  Carry on.
 
Sincerely,
 
Duke

I feel for you and your family. Hang in there.

Oh dear, I have just read this news and I'm so very sorry!  My deepest condolences to the Portnoy family and to Mr. Portnoy's friends who are going to feel this terrible loss.

R.I.P. 

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My deepest condolences.

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Man, I'm so sorry for your loss.  I'm one of those guys that is not really moved by much, but certain things just rip at my heart strings.  As a fan since "Pull Me Under" hit the air waves, and having met you guys on several occasions, you guys are (not to sound psycho or anything) kind of family.  But, just knowing that anyone in this community (particularly someone like you who is so open with us forumers) experiences this kind of loss is really upsetting.  This forum is my first top any time that I hop on the internet and I was pretty shocked and moved to see that this had happened.  I wish you and your family the best in your time of grieving and my heart is with you.  I actually got upset as I read of this sad news and reply to this post.  Take care and I am sure  that  your father's Spirit Carries On...

Thank you for sharing so much with your fans - Mike

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Let me just take a moment to say hats off to MP for dealing with this for the past 6 months while under the added stress of recording a new album... he's never complained or appeared out of sorts, poor guy

I know first hand that watching a loved one succumb to cancer messes you up something awful.

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my condolences :(

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I am very sorry to her about that Mike... My prayers go out to you and your family.

RIP sir.

Condolences to you and the family.

So sorry for your loss. When you get past the mourning, celebrate the life he had. 

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I'm very sad about hearing this very very sad news from Mike.

R.I.P Howard

 

Unfortunately I know how this feels.  Sorry to hear this MP. 

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Sorry to post again, but I just realized how honored I am that you took the time to update us here at the Forum just a few short hours after his passing. Thank you for thinking enough of your fans, in this time of grief, to share it with us. 

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All of our love goes out to you and your family. It is never easy to lose someone you love but they are in a much better place than we are.

RIP.

So sorry. Rest in peace, Howard Portnoy

I'm very sorry to hear that!

My deepest condolences to you and your family Mike!

R.I.P.

Such sad news.  May he rest in peace and may he always be with you. 

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Thoughts go out to you and your family, RIP.

My condolences to you and your family Mike!

I'm really sorry to hear that Mike. My thoughts are with you and your family.

A couple of days ago I was actually thinking about Howard and what was up with him - apparently he wasn't doing well :-(

RIP

I'm very sorry to hear that Mike.  I shall keep you and your family in my prayers and thoughts.  I know it's a tough time for you but it is also better to think that at least he's not in pain anymore.  RIP Howard Portnoy your spirit shall carry on.

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I'm very sorry for your loss Mike! My deepest condolences to you and your family.

My prayers go out to you and your family, Mike.

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I'm so sorry for your loss, my deepest condolences to you and your family Mikey.
 
R.I.P. Howard Portnoy, you'll be on our hearts and minds forever

carpe diem.

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I´m very sorry, my sincere condolences, is hard to find the right words for this moment, but I really think that the spirit carries on, and now you have  a new guardian angel to protect you and your beloved ones.
All the strenght and peace in the world for you.
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Best of luck, Mike, in this tough time. My deepest thoughts and prayers go out to you. I don't even know what I would do if I lost my father. He was loved, that much was obvious, and now his spirit WILL carry on, we can be sure of that.

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Sorry to hear the news Mike.  Best wishes to you and your family.

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My sincere condolence to you.
His spirit will carry on...

Move on, be brave, don't weep at my grave
because I am no longer here
but please never let your memory of me disappear

Mike
 
So sad
 
I recall his interview with Voices, such a gentleman
 
 

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My Condolences Michael I've been there twice with both my Parents.  Mom was 53 Dad was 56.

God Bless your Family.

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My heart goes out to you and your family, MP. You are all in my prayers, and carpe diem indeed!

sorry for your loss, Mike. My sincere condolences to you and your family

I'm sorry to hear, I will be praying for you and your family.

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I'm very sorry to hear the bad news. My thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family. 

I never met him in person but from your stories and some of his commentaries and interviews he seemed like an amazing person and a wonderful father.

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I'm so sorry to hear this :(.. My condolences to you and your family

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It's a tragedy indeed.
So sorry to hear about it MP.
but  the Spirit definitely does carry on, and I'm positive you made him proud with all of your great achievements and accomplishments in music and life as well.
 
R.I.P.

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i'm so sorry to hear this mike.  i hope you cherish the great memories you have and know that the spirit does indeed carry on.  RIP Mr. Portnoy.

I am very sorry to hear that, Mike... My sincere condolences go out to your entire family and everyone that knew Howard.
 
R.I.P., Howard.
 
Carpe Diem!

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So sorry to hear this Mike. My prayers go out for you and your family.

RIP Howard

Hope your family pulls through.

R.I.P. Mr. Howard Portnoy

Sorry to hear that Mike, my deepest condolences to you and your family. I know how sad is to lose someone after battling cancer, my grandfather died 5 years ago and as you say: The spirit carries on and that's what matters because Mr Portnoy, like my grandpa, is now in a better place where nothing can harm them; and they'll live as long a we keep them with love in our hearts.

RIP Mr Howard Portnoy

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My condolences to you and Samantha, and to your families.

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I am so sorry to hear about your terrible loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers! My deepest condolences, MP! Rest In Peace Howard Portnoy.

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So sorry to hear about your loss Mike.

my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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My deepest condolences, Mike.
A big hug and all the strength in the world for you and your family.

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Wow, thats a tough one. I'm very sorry to hear that and can only slightly imagine what you and your family are going through.
Although I'm only one in this long list of those who commiserate,also my condolences go out to your entire family and everyone that knew Howard.

R.I.P. Howard Portnoy

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 My heart, along with my wife's are with you and your family. 

I'm sorry for your loss.

I lost my grandfather to cancer a couple of years back. My prayers are with you, Mike.

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My condolences are with you and your family. He'll rest well with the knowledge his son made him proud.

R.I.P Howard Portnoy...sorry Mike.

Sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family

Wow. Deeply sorry to hear about this. My sincere sympathies to you and your family...

Such sad news 

RIP

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He was a true gentleman and my sincere sympathies to the entire Portnoy family.

that sucks. i'm sorry to hear that mike. 

RIP howard

My thoughts are with you, Mike. Your family will be there with you to go through this painful ordeal.
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So sorry to hear about your loss.  My sincerest condolences to you and your family!

I'm deeply sorry to hear about your loss. My sincere condolences go out to you and your family!

My condolences, Mike.

I'm so very sorry to hear about this Mike.  My deepest condolences to you and your family.

We're all here for you Mike, sorry to hear about your Dad...

I'm sure he's doing much better now, somewhere! 

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Really sorry to hear about this Mike. My sincere condolences and prayers go out to you and your family at this time.

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My very deepest condolences, Mike

Sorry for your loss, keep the best memories of your father alive and just be there for the rest of the family, they need your shoulder to cry on.

Our Condolences, Mike.  Thoughts and prayers for you and yours.
He's happier now.
RIP Howard

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So sorry to hear this terrible news... Howard seemed like such a gentleman going by his interviews i've read & his commentary on the YMC DVD. Regardless, RIP Howard & I know you will never be forgotten by the Portnoy family & many others accross the world...
Cancer is such a terrible disease & has taken so many before their time...

My condolences for you and your family, Mike. May Howard Portnoy rest in peace...

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I am very sorry for your loss Mike. My grandpa died from cancer right around this time as well 7 years ago. He and your whole family will definitely be in my thoughts and prayers.

R.I.P.

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Sorry to hear that, Mike.

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Sad, sad news.  Deepest condolences, MP.  The Spirit Carries On, indeed.

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Sorry  for your loss. Our thoughts are with you Mike.

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Very sorry MP.  Prayers are with you.  

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I'm so sorry for your loss, Mike...
Know that we love you Mike and pray for you in this horrible tough time for you and your family.
Your dad will live on in your heart and soul forever..
I read the interview with him in Voices...he was so proud of you Mike !
May God bless you and your family and give you strength to deal with your dad's passing..
Carpe Diem,
 
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Caroline

My most sincere condolences...

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