tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post6891964069617020823..comments2023-11-03T07:06:18.302-04:00Comments on ENVIRONMENTAL REPUBLICAN: Dr. Maj. John Pryor Dies in IraqScotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16009365546781588250noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-25486816569413506212009-01-07T18:38:00.000-05:002009-01-07T18:38:00.000-05:00John Pryor spoke at my school on September the 8th...John Pryor spoke at my school on September the 8th, 2008. He spoke about his time in Iraq and how similar it was to his time at Penn Teaching Hospital. The stories hit hard for our whole student body, and instantly we respected him. He seemed a great man, and God Bless Him and His Family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-58739430925396306102009-01-05T07:35:00.000-05:002009-01-05T07:35:00.000-05:00I mobilized and deployed to Iraq with John this pa...I mobilized and deployed to Iraq with John this past December and took care of him when he came through the doors to the trauma resuscitation unit. Words cannot express the loss that I feel. But there is something that all of us can do. His family needs help. Here's the link and do what you can. http://www.drjohnpryor.com/index.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-59311169635018199042009-01-03T12:01:00.000-05:002009-01-03T12:01:00.000-05:00I attended a funeral of a patient that died who bo...I attended a funeral of a patient that died who both Dr. Pryor, and many of the staff at HUP cared for during her hospitalization at HUP. It was really no surprise to see Dr. Pryor attend this patient's funeral. He was the kind of person who saw the importance of each person's life and the connection that we have with each other. I feel very grateful to have worked with Dr. Pryor even though Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-91806046296533551972009-01-01T15:30:00.000-05:002009-01-01T15:30:00.000-05:00I just read the obiturary about this Heroic Trauma...I just read the obiturary about this Heroic Trauma Surgeon. To enlist in the Army after 9/11 showed how brave and how selfless this great man is and will always be.<BR/> To the family, I am truly sorry for your lost, but know that your Father, Husband, Son & brother is a Hero.<BR/><BR/>God Bless you Major John Pryor M.D.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-54543644226887895162009-01-01T08:23:00.000-05:002009-01-01T08:23:00.000-05:00I was a general surgery resident with John Pryor a...I was a general surgery resident with John Pryor and knew he would do great things as he was a truly gifted man. He exuded kindness, had brains to burn, and had unparalleled dexterity. He also had a lovely family. In spite of all this he took nothing for granted and was amazingly, humble. The world was a better palce with John and he will be missed. May God bless him and his family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-64834921798239702942008-12-30T10:11:00.000-05:002008-12-30T10:11:00.000-05:00John was my college roommate. The last time I spo...John was my college roommate. The last time I spoke with him he told me that he had signed up to go to Iraq because our wounded soldiers were dying or losing their limbs because there weren't enough good trauma surgeons there to save them. The words American Hero are not strong enough to convey the man he was or the loss that his sacrifice will mean to his family. As devastated as I am, I TXKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10869272029843405939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-45195691491953507132008-12-29T16:46:00.000-05:002008-12-29T16:46:00.000-05:00Dr John Pryor saved my life, I was a patient of hi...Dr John Pryor saved my life, I was a patient of his at HUP after a car accident. I am grateful everyday for having Dr Pryor in my life. No words can describe how great of a man he was. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-3838483694547954602008-12-29T12:12:00.000-05:002008-12-29T12:12:00.000-05:00John Pryor was one of my best friends growing up. ...John Pryor was one of my best friends growing up. His family was obviously influential on his altruism and selfless dedication. I'll never forget visiting his family on Christmas...His mother would make the biggest & best Christmas dinners anywhere. <BR/><BR/>Music was a big part of John's life. I remember thinking of him last year when I taught my son a guitar riff that John Admin-1https://www.blogger.com/profile/12091858772946745277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-58296940738071262022008-12-29T08:36:00.000-05:002008-12-29T08:36:00.000-05:00I went to medical school with John way back in the...I went to medical school with John way back in the days, he was a very bright and hard working student. It puts a smile on my face to hear from people on these blogs what a great and selfless physician that John turned out to be. I knew he would always aspire to something higher. <BR/>Thank you for your service and may you now rest in peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-7044924121076951952008-12-28T22:33:00.000-05:002008-12-28T22:33:00.000-05:00Major Pryor is by far the kindest person I have ev...Major Pryor is by far the kindest person I have ever met! I worked with him his entire career at HUP. He will be missed terribly. I learned so much from him. <BR/> Well said about how fragile life is. It is GREAT to hear from his patients as a further tribute to his devotion and life. RIPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-68857619247682410962008-12-28T22:23:00.000-05:002008-12-28T22:23:00.000-05:00John Pryor saved my life in July 2005. I have nev...John Pryor saved my life in July 2005. I have never met a more caring and selfless person. I considered him a friend. My thoughts and prayers will always be with John and his family. God bless you John.<BR/><BR/>Sam HeimSam Heimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753820409172371427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-57057214529698561552008-12-28T19:43:00.000-05:002008-12-28T19:43:00.000-05:00I met Dr. Pryor in February 6, 2007when my son was...I met Dr. Pryor in February 6, 2007when my son was in the emergency room at HUP. Dr. Pryor saved my son's life and I am so grateful. I feel blessed to have known such a caring, selfless person. Dr. Pryor truly made this world a better place and he will be missed by so many. My heart and prayers are with his family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-15229963163321526832008-12-28T17:22:00.000-05:002008-12-28T17:22:00.000-05:00I served with Major Pryor in 2006 Abu Ghuraib, Ira...I served with Major Pryor in 2006 Abu Ghuraib, Iraq(344th CSH). He was easy to talk, had a great sense of humor and he always put a smile on my face. God Bless...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-78802312761371840162008-12-28T13:45:00.000-05:002008-12-28T13:45:00.000-05:00It was an honor to have worked with John. I am a b...It was an honor to have worked with John. I am a better person for having known him. He was never negative when the environment that we worked in was so negative and took a toll on everyone. I learned so much from him in the Trauma Bay at Penn but perhaps the most important lesson he taught me was with his own death, which reminds us just how fragile life really is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-69797121156486254252008-12-27T22:14:00.000-05:002008-12-27T22:14:00.000-05:00As a fellow Eagle Scout I knew John when we worked...As a fellow Eagle Scout I knew John when we worked on our First Aid Merit Badge...It was then I knew he would go on to GREAT things in his life. God bless his family as we pray for them....<BR/>Tim HoffCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11747962329258709311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-23409140654511961832008-12-27T21:10:00.000-05:002008-12-27T21:10:00.000-05:00Dr. Pryor was a man who loved his family, loved hi...Dr. Pryor was a man who loved his family, loved his job and loved his country. I knew him for only a few days but am better for the time I spent learning from him. My condolences to his friends and family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-67533710942425755592008-12-27T17:22:00.000-05:002008-12-27T17:22:00.000-05:00I worked with Maj. Pryor at penn and heard many of...I worked with Maj. Pryor at penn and heard many of his stories. TRULY an amazing human being. He risked his life to save many and save many is what he did. He once pulled a unexploded ordinance from a soldiers leg on his first tour, in the desert in a make shift OR to protect the medical unit. A very risky procedure... 1 in 6 detonate during removal. A true hero. Rest in peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-23754137181072461732008-12-27T14:41:00.000-05:002008-12-27T14:41:00.000-05:00We are proud of his service to our country and its...We are proud of his service to our country and its efforts to make the world a better place. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.Seamus MagRaithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06904130523437397963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4066256.post-20558826510305504422008-12-27T12:11:00.000-05:002008-12-27T12:11:00.000-05:00God Bless you Maj. John Pryor. God Bless your Fami...God Bless you Maj. John Pryor. God Bless your Family. A major loss for everyone. We salute you and your dedication. Thank you for your service. Rest in Peace.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com