RIP Howard Portnoy 1940-2009

R.I.P.

Any ideas for ink in remembrance yet Mike?

I'm so sorry for your loss Mike, we all here on the forum know how important he was to you, and we are all here for you man. RIP.

Sorry to hear that.

My condolences Mike.


RIP

Mike, I just lost my father a little over a year ago now.   I know exactly how you feel.

All my prayers are with you...

Agape....

(Rev 21:3, 4)

My thoughts and prayers to all of the Portnoy family at this difficult time.

condolences... prayers to you and your family!

This sucks.... :(

My heart goes out to you, Mike.  You and your family will be in my prayers.

My condolences to you and your family Mike.

R.I.P. Howard Portnoy.

Stay strong (especially for the children).

Sorry to hear the news Mike. May he RIP.

wow, thats tough 
i as a 21y.o. guy know exactly how you feel since i had to go through this misery at the young age of 17 o0

i'm very sorry for you, mike! may he rest in peace! at least you carry one obvious thing around with you, which shall remind you and us all of him: the title of this wonderful band you're in, which eventually is his legacy since he was the one to suggest it to you guys!

...actually there's one more thing for us to remember him: the powerful hits on the gong bass drum in "the great debate", IIRC...

R.I.P. mr portnoy...

I'm very sad to hear this :-(

My condolences go out to you and your family. I'm sure that he is very proud of all that you have accomplished.

 My prays goes out to you and his friends and familly My prays goes out to you and his friends and familly 

So sorry for your loss Mike. As you said... The Spirit Carries On! R.I.P. Howard Portnoy

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

The spirit truly carries on.

My thoughts are with you Mike. May your father rest in peace!

I'm sorry to hear this sad news. I remember his interview in one of the DT fanzines he seemed really cool.

I am so sorry to hear that. You dad just has a sweet face and you can tell he is a wonderful and kind man from that face alone. Bless your family at this time and let the memories you have of him guide you all.

So sorry to hear that - sad news indeed.

My thoughts are with you and yours right now.

All the best.

God bless you and your family Mike.

my condolences as well.  He's no longer suffering, thats the important thing.

Oh, man. 

My deepest condolences. These are very sad news. He seemed like an awesome guy, and I'm sure he will be missed. Thoughts and prayers toall of Howards loved ones.

RIP.

--David

what can you say?
Im sorry to hear that and I wish you and your family peace in this time.
-Keith

Im so sorry to hear this Mike

There's nothing left to loose other than seize the day and carry with us those good moments

RIP

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So sorry to hear that - sad news indeed.

My thoughts are with you and yours right now.

All the best.

I'd like to echo these words.

My condolences to you and your family.

so sorry for your loss Mike

Sorry to hear that, MP. You have my deepest condolences, it's been almost 10 years since I lost my father (april '99). My thoughts are with you and your family.

Condolences to the Portnoy family.

My condolences for you and your family, Mike.

I'm so sorry to hear Mike
My condolences are for you and your family!
 
Such a shame
The man who gave us the name we all love so much, "Dream Theater".
 
RIP!

We can all be thankful for this man. For, without Howard, none of us would be at this little sanctuary and inspired in the way we are, and there definitely would be no "Dream Theater," majesty logo, and so on and so forth. 

I'm sure you made your father very proud on a level that can't even be measured, Mike, and it's tremendous how his influence (not limited to his career) was able to help propel another to inspire millions.

I´m so sorry for your loss Mike. My condolences go out to you and your family.

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You have GOT to know you made him proud with all you have done and accomplished.

 This can't go without a +1.

My deepest condolences, MP.  I'm sorry for your loss and you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Sorry to heat that MP, my prayers are with you and your family.

Terribly sorry to hear this, Mike. I easily recall the devastation I felt when I lost my Mom whenever I hear of someone else losing a parent.

Thoughts and healing vibes sent your way during this very sad time.

Mike, words cannot express the sorrow I feel for your loss.  My thoughts and prayers to you, Marlene, Max, Melody, Trish, and all the rest of your family.  As you yourself said, the spirit carries on.  I just wish I could offer more words of comfort, as I can only imagine how this loss is for you.  Again, my deepest sympathies and condolences to you and your family.  God bless.

I'm sorry for your loss, Mike.

So sorry to hear....thoughts are with you and your family MP.