THIS IS NOT AN ATTEMPT AT HUMOR
PLEASE REPOSTUpdates on Marc’s Condition Can Now Be Found HereThis post was written by Oliver Starr.
At some time between 7:30 and 8:10 AM on Sunday Morning December 2nd, 2007, Marc Orchant, my fellow author on this blog, as well as one of my closest friends sustained a massive heart attack while working in his home office. At this time Marc is in critical condition at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Critical Cardiac Care Unit, Bed 3. He is not expected to regain consciousness for the next 24 to 48 hours.
I was notified by Marc’s wife, Sue and asked to help notify Marc’s colleagues, friends and other business associates. Marc was scheduled to go to Seattle, WA as well as Ojai, CA this coming week. Obviously he will not be able to attend either event. Those of you that have association with either of Marc’s scheduled appearances at these locations, please notify those that require notice of this turn of events.
According to Sue Orchant, Marc was up early Sunday morning as is his normal custom. Sue told me that he was working in his office from about 7:30 AM until 8:10 when Sue says she heard a strange noise in Marc’s office. When she went to investigate she saw that Marc was not sitting in front of the computer like he normally does and was slumped over between his desk and a small couch that is in the room.
Initially, Sue said, she though he was leaning over doing something to their Golder Retriever but then she realized that he was not conscious. Fortunately, Sue has basic medical knowledge and after verifying that Marc was not choking and had a clear airway she began to perform CPR while their son, Jason, called paramedics.
The ambulance arrived in less than 10 minutes and technicians immediately took over performing CPR and administered treatment with a cardiac defibrillator. Marc was rushed into emergency open heart surgery where an angioplasty was performed to restore circulation in the blocked artery.
Sue went on to tell me that in spite of Marc’s apparent good health, he has severe occlusion in both his other arteries and they too will require treatment soon. That, however is a secondary concern as is the condition of Marc’s heart muscle. The primary concern and the question that cannot be answered until Marc regains consciousness is the nature or extent of any neurological damage as a result of insufficient oxygen reaching Marc’s brain.
While Marc still had what appeared to be normal color when Sue found him she is uncertain as to the exact time that Marc suffered the infarction. It is also unknown if Marc had stopped breathing or been without oxygen for any length of time prior to her discovery of the situation.
Currently Marc’s immediate family as well as his brothers and parents are in or on their way to Albuquerque to be with Marc. Sue has asked me to keep Marc’s colleagues and friends in the technology community updated as information becomes available. Please do not contact Sue for updates. I will publish any information that I have in multiple venues to keep people informed of any changes in Marc’s condition.
For those of you that wish to send flowers, cards, or other gifts, Marc is at:
Presbyterian Hospital
Cardiac Care Unit Bed #3
1100 Central Ave SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
the hospital switchboard number is 505-841-1234.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Marc and his family in this difficult time. Marc is one of the finest human beings that I have ever had the good fortune to know and I pray that Marc makes a full and speedy recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 1:48 pm
Shocking. I wish Marc and his family well, and hope that he pulls through.
December 3rd, 2007 at 1:51 pm
Terrible turn of events. My thoughts are with Marc and his family, and I also wish him a quick and complete recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 1:58 pm
That’s awful news. Pass on the best wishes of all of us in Blognation.
December 3rd, 2007 at 1:58 pm
Our hearts are with Marc and his family. Truly wishing him well and waiting for good new about his recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 1:59 pm
Marc I am I shock and feel numb. My thoughts are with you and your family. Get well soon.
December 3rd, 2007 at 1:59 pm
This is terrible news, Oliver. Thanks for serving as the conduit to keep us informed of Marc’s condition and progress. Of course, I wish Marc all the best and my thoughts are with his family during this most difficult time.
If he’s in intensive care, are flowers allowed?
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:00 pm
Best wishes to Marc and his family. Having known someone who suffered three in a row and came out relatively unscathed i am hopeful Marc will make a complete recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:00 pm
Thoughts & prayers are with you guys.
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:14 pm
My thoughts are with Marc and his family
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:17 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marc, Sue and their family during this trying time.
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:18 pm
I am totally devastated by this horrible news. Marc is a close friend of mine and this is just horrible. My thoughts and prayers go out to Marc and his family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:40 pm
Marc and family has my thoughts and prayers. I am devastated and shocked by this news.
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:41 pm
I was shocked by the news this morning after returning from Amsterdam. Marc is a great friend and one of the most passionate and caring people I know. I am immediately adding him to my church prayer list and pray that he fully recovers and that his family is comforted by the love and support of his friends.
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:45 pm
My best wishes to Marc and his family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:48 pm
Praying for him and his family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 2:55 pm
I will be praying throughout these coming days for Marc and his family. Marc is a great friend, and this news is just devestating.
December 3rd, 2007 at 3:20 pm
Thanks for telling us about Marc, someone I follow on Twitter. I will be praying for him and hoping he leaps back into perfect health and joy.
December 3rd, 2007 at 3:31 pm
Marc, sending you my sincere prayers for your recovery, and your family’s wellbeing.
December 3rd, 2007 at 3:38 pm
This is such sad news. Marc was one of the first people who inspired me to blog. I started reading his original Marc’s outlook on productivity site. My thoughts to the entire Orchant family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 3:42 pm
Marc, Here’s to a full recovery. Reading the details above makes this very real and very sad. My thoughts are with you and your wife.
December 3rd, 2007 at 3:43 pm
We here at Etelos wish a good friend a speedy recovery.
Jeff
December 3rd, 2007 at 3:49 pm
Very sad news.
Marc, just do what Batman would do in this situation.
Thoughts and hopes to the Orchant family.
Trevor
December 3rd, 2007 at 3:53 pm
Our prayers are with you and your family Marc.
December 3rd, 2007 at 3:55 pm
Thoughts & prayers to the family and friends. Praying for a complete and speedy recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:08 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 4:10 pm
Wow, I’m completely blown away by the news. Let’s all pray for Marc and his family that he makes a speedy recovery.
Nitin
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:13 pm
It is tough to hear that someone as strong, vibrant and active as marc has sufferred such an event. He is strong, and we pray that God will restore him quickly, and use this event in his life to bring Marc and all those around him closer.
Marc? Can you hear us buddy? We love ya man!
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:17 pm
Awful news. Prayers for Marc and family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:20 pm
[…] Oliver Starr writes: At some time between 7:30 and 8:10 AM on Sunday Morning December 2nd, 2007, Marc Orchant, my fellow author on this blog, as well as one of my closest friends sustained a massive heart attack while working in his home office. At this time Marc is in critical condition at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Critical Cardiac Care Unit, Bed 3. He is not expected to regain consciousness for the next 24 to 48 hours. […]
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:31 pm
OMFG. Blogged. I feel completely helpless. Please keep us up to date Oliver, so I don’t go bugging Sue by myself!
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:41 pm
Betsy Weber - http://visuallounge.techsmith.com/ introduced me to Marc at ETech 2006. He’s a funny, witty, engaging individual.
Our thoughts and wishes go out to Marc and his family.
Marc we need someone to have another throw down with Winer and others. Hope to see you soon! Get well buddy!
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:41 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with Marc and his family. This was devastating news to hear. Thanks, Oliver for spreading the word. There are many who are thinking of Marc and his family now.
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:46 pm
OMG. My thoughts and prayers are with Marc and his family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:46 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 4:46 pm
Shocked hearing it. Get well soon, Marc.
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:51 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 4:52 pm
This news comes as a complete and horrifying shock. My thoughts go out to Marc and Sue for a complete and very quick recovery. My only consolation is that he seemed happy and ready for to take on the world when I spoke to him on Wednesday.
Please keep us up to date Oliver!
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:54 pm
I hope you recover soon. Our prayers are with you and your family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 4:55 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 4:59 pm
What a terrible thing to happen! Prayers are with Marc and his family. I’ve never met Marc, but have long been an admirer.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:00 pm
This is very shocking news. My thoughts and prayers are with Marc and his family. I hope he makes a full, speedy recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:10 pm
[…] This is a repost from the original Blognation post. […]
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:15 pm
Thanks for letting the community know, Oliver. We are all sending positive thoughts and prayers towards Albuquerque.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:22 pm
Oh my, that’s terrible. Marc, my thoughts are with you and your family. Speedy recovery, I hope.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:24 pm
Wow, what a terrible turn of events. My thoughts and prayers to Marc and his family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:25 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 5:25 pm
All prayers and best wishes for you, Marc–and for your family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Here’s wishing a speedy recovery for Marc and all the strenght and resilience for his family during these tough times.
I’ve gotten to know Marc recently from my association with blognation and he came across as a really nice guy.
With prayers,
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:35 pm
Wow. Hang in there, Marc and Sue! We need you!
You’re in my prayers, for a speedy recovery…
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:35 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 5:36 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 5:39 pm
I hope that that Marc makes a swift and full recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:43 pm
My thoughts and prayers go out to Marc and his family. I worked with Marc for a while at Weblogs Inc. and we’ve stayed in touch ever since. He’s a great guy with some great skills in technology. I wish him the speediest recovery possible.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:43 pm
Please let Marc and his family know they are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:49 pm
From Bolivia my thoughts are with the Orchant’s Family. Hope you recover fast.
December 3rd, 2007 at 5:57 pm
Just a quick note to extend my support to Marc and his family, hoping for a quick and full recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:02 pm
Keeping Marc and family in thoughts.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Marc our family’s prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:04 pm
Shocking. Just on saturday, myself and Marc had a chitchat about Marc getting out of facebook. He was in high spirits then. Hope he recovers fast and his family has the strength to get through the situation.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:10 pm
Oliver,
Thanks for posting the news. I didn’t know Marc well but have followed his blog. I can only pray for his family for a recovery that will allow him to regain his health. This is another reminder of what really matters in life.
Waiting to hear more from NM.
Thanks Oliver for keeping everyone up to date.
John
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:11 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with Marc and his family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:18 pm
Marc
My prayers are with you. Wish you a speedy recovery and strength to your family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:19 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with Marc and family as well…
Even though I have never met Marc, I’ve been following his online presence for years and I feel very connected to him. I hope and pray he can recover from this medical condition.
Bob
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:25 pm
speedy recovery and much strength and love, Atul
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Marc, we’re all pulling for you over here. Sue and family, we’re keeping you in our thoughts.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:27 pm
Speedy recovery and, yes, positive vibes to you.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:28 pm
This is very sad. My thoughts and best wishes.
Steve.
UMPCPortal.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:30 pm
My thoughts go out to Marc and his loved ones
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:33 pm
Marc and family,
Complete shock is a huge understatement here. I’m sure I speak for everyone who has spent time with Marc when I say we’re pulling for you. Best wishes from us all.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:36 pm
Our thoughts are with you Marc. We hope you’ll recover soon.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:37 pm
Sick feeling in my heart while reading. May God bless Marc! Great person and friend.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:40 pm
Sending positive thoughts and hopes for the Orchant family– Marc has always been an inspiration to me.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:44 pm
The whole gang at LaunchSquad wishes Marc a speedy recovery. Marc and his family are in our thoughts and prayers.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Marc…hang in there! My thoughts and prayers go out to you, Sue, Jason and Becka…
Buzz
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:52 pm
Marc, all our thoughts are with you…speedy recovery
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:53 pm
This is terrible news. I too would like to wish Marc all the luck to get better soon.
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:56 pm
I’m at a loss for words and in complete shock. Marc & the Orchant family, you’re in my thoughts…get better soon!
December 3rd, 2007 at 6:59 pm
Wow this really sucks. Marc, I sent you an email but I hope you get better soon. Let me know how you make out.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:01 pm
Marc is one of the finest human beings I’ve met along my blogging journey (and his wife Sue is a real sweet person too).
My thoughts with Marc and Sue. This news really sucks.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:09 pm
Very shocked and sad to hear about this news. My thoughts are with Marc and his family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:10 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 7:14 pm
Oh no! I hope he gets better quickly. His writing is an integral part of our community. All my best wishes to the Orchant family!
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:15 pm
So sorry to hear about this. Marc was my host in Albuquerque just a few weeks ago and there was definitely no hint of this. My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family. Best wishes for a complete and speedy recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:15 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 7:25 pm
Marc and Sue.
All the best wishes and deep prayers from all of your friends in Redmond. You’re a better man than an MVP, and that’s saying something. Get better soon.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:28 pm
Marc and Sue — We’re all pulling for you and your family. Hang in there.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:29 pm
hard to say anything to such shocking news, but wishes for recovery to the whole family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:31 pm
To Marc and Sue- here’s hoping for the best in all cases, and my hopes and thoughts are with you. Stick with us, big guy.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:32 pm
Marc, my thoughts are with you and your family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:35 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 7:43 pm
This is just devastating news. Marc, on behalf of all of your friends here at Microsoft, we wish you and your family the best. You’ll be in our thoughts.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:46 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 7:49 pm
THANK YOU Oliver for putting together this post! Now I’m on pins-n-needles wanting to know what’s happening with him (I posted too so the people I know that know Marc will see it: http://www.iconnectdots.com/ctd/2007/12/marc-orchant-ne.html).
Can Blognation put together an update-for-Marc page or will you update this post so we can stay appraised of his progress?
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:49 pm
This is terrible news. I am stunned. Marc is a great guy, and one of my inspirations in both blogging and productivity.
My thoughts are with him for a speedy recovery, and with his family, friends and colleagues at this time.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:50 pm
Wishing Marc a full and quick recovery and my best to the family! I’ll definitely add my prayers to all of those above.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:51 pm
Our little world is a better place thanks to fine people like you Marc and this is no time to leave us. Hang in there and come back my friend - we need you.
My thoughts, hopes and prayers go out to you, Sue and the family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:55 pm
We are praying for you to recover quickly Marc; our thoughts and prayers are with your family too.
December 3rd, 2007 at 7:57 pm
My prayers and well wishes are with Marc and family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:02 pm
It’s hard to estimate the reach and influence Marc has. I’ll be praying for him and his family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:08 pm
I’m so sorry and I’m shocked. But if he has survived so far, the odds are good that he will make it and this will be behind you all. I prefer to think optimistically.
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Wow! Just heard the news… my thoughts will definitely be with Marc and his family! I wish for him a speedy recovery!
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:11 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 8:13 pm
Marc, my thoughts go out to you and your family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:29 pm
My thoughts and prayers for Marc and his family. I saw Marc a few times on my recent trip to the US, fantastic guy and someone I want to talk to again.
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:29 pm
Please get well Marc.
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:30 pm
Marc, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:32 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 8:35 pm
This is such tragic news. I will definitely keep Marc and his family in my prayers and pray that he makes a full recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:47 pm
Marc, Sue, Becca and Jason … you are in our prayers. May you know God’s peace and direction.
You need to stick around Marc, because I haven’t yet delivered on your “I will settle for nothing less … ” words to me last week … which are on my wall as a constant challenge!
M.
December 3rd, 2007 at 8:48 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 9:02 pm
[…] From Oliver Starr of Blognation At some time between 7:30 and 8:10 AM on Sunday Morning December 2nd, 2007, Marc Orchant, my fellow author on this blog, as well as one of my closest friends sustained a massive heart attack while working in his home office. At this time Marc is in critical condition at Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Critical Cardiac Care Unit, Bed 3. He is not expected to regain consciousness for the next 24 to 48 hours. […]
December 3rd, 2007 at 9:04 pm
What horrible and shocking news. We are all praying for Marc and family. Let us know if there is anything we can do to support Marc’s family as this time of need.
Gaelen, Melinda and the Mindjet team
December 3rd, 2007 at 9:36 pm
Hello Oliver - here’s Michael and Ewelina from Poland - we had a pleasure of dining with you, Sue and Marc in San Francisco. This news came as a shock to us. Our prayers are with Sue and Marc and their family. Marc is a great person and I’m sure he’ll be all right - he’s gotta be. We all still need him still!
December 3rd, 2007 at 9:39 pm
Terrible news, Marc is a great guy wish him a speedy recovery!
December 3rd, 2007 at 9:43 pm
PHS ABQ has a free get well card service. http://www.phs.org/PHS/hospitals/content/card/index.htm
December 3rd, 2007 at 9:43 pm
This is terrible! All my best wishes to Marc, his family and friends. Marc is a wonderful character and I’m looking forward to seeing him again!
December 3rd, 2007 at 9:43 pm
Terrible news. I too hope for his speedy recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 9:48 pm
Please pass on my prayers to his family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:04 pm
Crossing my fingers.
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:07 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with Marc and his family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:09 pm
Get well soon Marc!
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:32 pm
best wishes.
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:36 pm
Best wishes for Marc’s speedy recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:50 pm
This is such a shock. My thoughts and prayers are with you Marc, and with Sue and family for quick recovery.
December 3rd, 2007 at 10:56 pm
Mark, I hope you make a full recovery and that you get back to enjoying your life and loves very soon. To Marks wife and family, I’m shocked, I hope Mark can be back among you all in full health very soon.
December 3rd, 2007 at 11:01 pm
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December 3rd, 2007 at 11:24 pm
Marc, our prayers are with you for a full recovery. Sue, know that my wife and I will be praying for Marc and your family.
December 3rd, 2007 at 11:34 pm
Hang in there Marc !!
December 4th, 2007 at 12:23 am
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December 4th, 2007 at 12:29 am
I listened to Marc when he did the Tablet show and just want send my best wishes to him and his family. Hopefully he returns to near full health!
Molly
December 4th, 2007 at 12:39 am
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December 4th, 2007 at 1:31 am
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December 4th, 2007 at 1:31 am
I’ve been very upset all day, after hearing this news about Marc. My prayers and most positive thoughts go out to Marc, Sue, and their entire family and friends. It is because of Marc that I have had a recent opportunity to participate in an upcoming blog roundtable, following an earlier one on Aaron Brazell’s Technosailor blog. I have always admired Marc professionally, and I know that we are all in this together as his friends and colleagues. We’ll be with you, Marc, as you recover, and always.
Cathryn
December 4th, 2007 at 1:36 am
Please know my thoughts and prayers are with Marc, his family and close friends.
December 4th, 2007 at 1:37 am
Ugh. This is such sad news. Marc, I hope you battle. Our prayers are with you.
December 4th, 2007 at 1:49 am
So sad to hear. My prayers and best wishes are with Marc and his family.
December 4th, 2007 at 2:00 am
Marc, I’m your fan, I enjoy your intelligence and your style and I pray God you get well soon! Felix
December 4th, 2007 at 2:06 am
Just wanted to send some love from San Francisco. Our thoughts go out to Marc and his family.
December 4th, 2007 at 2:12 am
I know Marc and his family will be touched by this massive and amazing amount of support from around the world.
I’ve chatted with Oliver and he will be updating this post with information when he gets it.
As someone who considers Marc a friend and mentor this has been a very hard day, as I imagine it has been for many of you as well.
Continue your prayers for his speedy and complete recovery.
December 4th, 2007 at 2:16 am
What a shock. I’m saying a prayer for Mark and his family.
December 4th, 2007 at 2:23 am
Marc is one of the most quality guys I have ever met, and a great friend.
He’s been an inspiration to me. I’m stunned by this news, and really praying hard for his recovery. Sue, our love and prayers go out to you and the family. I’m confident — doctors can do amazing things these days.
Have faith!
December 4th, 2007 at 2:50 am
I’m sorry to hear about this. Marc, and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you, praying for a complete recovery to full health.
December 4th, 2007 at 3:47 am
Thoughts and prayers to Marc and his family for a complete and speedy recovery.
December 4th, 2007 at 4:29 am
Marc,
Me and the entire team at AdaptiveBlue are wishing you speedy recovery.
Alex
December 4th, 2007 at 4:58 am
Suzan and I send healing thoughts to Marc and love to Sue and the family. We hope to see you all soon and for Marc to be well.
December 4th, 2007 at 5:01 am
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December 4th, 2007 at 6:11 am
Terrible news. Thoughts and prayers for Marc and his family.
December 4th, 2007 at 6:28 am
Marc, you need to get better so that you can have the exclusive interview of me opening a new Mac. (You don’t think I would give that scoop to Michael, do you?)
Sue, Becca and Jason, may you know the Lord’s peace as you care for Marc and for one another.
This will be a difficult time, no doubt. My hope and prayer for you, Marc, is that this will be a time of strengthening for you and your family and that you will draw upon the Lord for His healing.
Sincerely,
Eric
December 4th, 2007 at 6:33 am
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December 4th, 2007 at 6:39 am
I met Marc last year - at the Office 2.0 conference. He has a really open and engaging style and we talked a lot about our mutual interest in Collaboration software, Web 2.0, SaaS and others.
At this moment my prayers are with his family. I hope he has a speedy and full recovery.
December 4th, 2007 at 6:56 am
Bah, I just teared up reading this news. I’ve never met Marc, but I’ve been reading his blogs for years, and so like I imagine many others, I feel I know him. Please pass along my best wishes to Marc’s family, and I’ll look forward to reading happy news about his recovery soon!
December 4th, 2007 at 7:05 am
Wow, just heard about this today on Twitter and needless to say all my best wishes and hopes for a full recovery. Let me just also say that his wife and his son were truly heroic in their actions. God bless.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:30 am
My thoughts are with you buddy. Get better soon.
December 4th, 2007 at 7:47 am
The entire Central Desktop team is thinking about Marc and his family - praying and hoping for a fast recovery.
December 4th, 2007 at 8:11 am
My thoughts are with you and your family. I am a tablet pc user and big fan of your podcasts. I have listened to you often during daily walks up a mountain as part of my recovery from a heart condition. You have helped me with my recovery and I hope and pray you will have a complete and speedy recovery.
December 4th, 2007 at 8:17 am
Thanks Oliver for keeping us posted. It is midnight on Monday night here in Albuquerque, Marc’s hometown. I just learned about his heart attack. I must say that it is quite touching to have to scroll down so far past so many messages from Marc’s friends from around the world. Marc is a beautiful soul. May he have a speedy recovery. Godspeed to him, Sue, and his family.
We love you, Marc!
December 4th, 2007 at 9:01 am
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December 4th, 2007 at 10:02 am
Marc, I’ve listened to your podcasts many times. And now it’s time for you to hear what I want to say. And I say: “Marc, come back to us as soon as possible. We are waiting for you!”
December 4th, 2007 at 10:27 am
Will be in my prayers for a speedy and full recovery.
December 4th, 2007 at 11:01 am
My thoughts and prayers will be with Marc, his family, and friends. The community has benefited so much by Marc’s thoughtful ideas and playful humor.
December 4th, 2007 at 12:20 pm
Marc is by far the nicest person I met in a long time. He has a great spirit. Thinking of him and his family.
December 4th, 2007 at 2:07 pm
What horrible, horrible news. Marc and his family will be in my thoughts and I wish him nothing less than a speedy recovery.
December 4th, 2007 at 2:45 pm
Oh no. I hope Marc is doing ok. I can’t echo enough everyone else’s wishes, prayers and sentiments. Marc is *such* a strong guy, I have only encouraging wishes for him to get well soon.
Thinking of you, Marc!
December 4th, 2007 at 2:49 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marc and his family.
December 4th, 2007 at 2:50 pm
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December 4th, 2007 at 3:21 pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with Marc and his family. May the Lord see fit to guide him through a full recovery. God bless.
December 4th, 2007 at 3:43 pm
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December 4th, 2007 at 4:45 pm
Marc and family are in my prayers. Speedy recovery, Marc. God’s blessings to you and family.
December 5th, 2007 at 5:14 pm
Grr at this post being pulled. Oliver’s keeping everone updated here: http://owstarr.com/marc-orchant-updates-and-information/
December 5th, 2007 at 6:08 pm
sending lots of love and light to Marc and Sue and their entire family. we have been praying constantly since hearing the news. May we all help see you through a full recovery.
December 5th, 2007 at 8:24 pm
Hey, where’s the previous comments from 174 to about 200 gone? There were at least 3 updates on Marc from people. Why have they been deleted?
M.
December 5th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
All our hopes and prayers for a speedy recovery, Marc, and our deepest sympathies to your family. I know this is extremely hard on them, too.
December 5th, 2007 at 10:59 pm
Thanks to Eric Mack, I got back some of the updates that were deleted from here. I have posted them at http://www.michaelsampson.net/2007/12/marc-orchant-al.html
December 6th, 2007 at 12:55 am
3.13pm Pacific update …
I rang the hospital for an update, and they gave the phone to Sue. She said that Marc is just back from having an EEG scan (heart function) and CT scan (brain function). He has not regained any consciousness, however his body functions are improving so that he could be moved for the tests. He is now responding to pain (eg, reacts when arms and feet are pressed), and his eyes are responding to light. There is better stability on heart rate and blood pressure. The family is awaiting the report from the neurosurgeon.
One day at a time.
December 6th, 2007 at 1:10 am
Hi, Everyone. Sam Sethi deleted the link to the page I’ve built specifically for updates on Marc’s condition. That page is here:
http://owstarr.com/marc-orchant-updates-and-information/
I am also in the process of setting up a trust to help Marc and his family through this difficult time. More information on this will be at the page above as well. Thanks for your support.
Please update your own links and information accordingly as I no longer have access to the original post above.
Thanks,
Oliver Starr
December 6th, 2007 at 5:06 am
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December 6th, 2007 at 6:48 am
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December 6th, 2007 at 11:26 pm
Was shocked to learn of this via Betsy’s post. Hang in there Marc, hoping for the best for you and your family.
December 7th, 2007 at 12:01 am
Thursday December 6, 3.45pm Pacific
I called the hospital for an update, and spoke with Ed, Marc’s brother from the East Coast. He said that it is still very touch and go. There has been some physiological improvement, some organs have stabilized, but Marc has still not yet regained consciousness. As such, they still have no update on brain functioning, or how long he was without oxygen. He has opened his eyes a few times today and tracked light. Ed and all the family who are there are hopeful that every hour brings improvement. Someone is with him all the time, and they are looking forward to him opening his eyes and saying, “so what’s happening?”.
Marc’s iPhone is in his pocket, playing the music that he loves constantly.
The family is grateful for the worldwide support network.
December 7th, 2007 at 12:06 am
Wow, sad news! I barely know Marc, but the interaction we’ve had was always very positive. He’s one of those guys you like right away. My thoughts are with him and his family during this tough time.
December 7th, 2007 at 1:27 am
Wow, Marc. I just got this news, and can not stop staring at my screen in shock. I’m pulling for you, man. Sue, I’ll swing by and visit if I can. I don’t want to overwhelm you all with yet another visitor. Marc, you’re an inspiration. Hang in there.
December 7th, 2007 at 9:49 am
Thanks for the update Michael.
December 7th, 2007 at 3:36 pm
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December 8th, 2007 at 1:14 am
Marc Update: time of visit: 11:30 a.m., MST/USA, Friday, December 7, 2007:
I stopped by the hospital to see how Marc is doing this morning. I was able to visit at some length with Sue who was there with Becca in Marc’s room while I was there with him. Marc’s family is rallied in the family area of the critical care floor at PHS.
Marc remains unconscious, though he is turning his head and responding to some stimuli, and at times seems almost ready to open his eyes. As Michael mentioned in a previous post, Marc’s favorite tunes are serenading him from his iPhone.
According to Sue, he is well past the normal recovery time for regaining consciousness post-incident and post-surgery which is of high concern. She said post-surgery heart response measures showed good signs his heart is recovering well, but the big question is his brain function, since it is unknown how long he may have been without oxygen following the original attack.
Meanwhile, we all remain guardedly optimistic and prayerful for Marc’s full recovery.
Randy
December 8th, 2007 at 5:57 am
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December 10th, 2007 at 1:53 am
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December 10th, 2007 at 7:07 am
I would just like to say that having spent the week in the hospital with Marc and the entire Orchant family, we all appreciate the comments and outpouring of support that is being devoted to such a wonderful, amazing and unbelievably talented man. The family has been checking the page constantly, since it acts not only as a sign of the footprint Marc left on the earth but also as a way for the family to grasp just how much he meant to so many people that we may have never had the opportunity to meet. With that said, I would like to personally request that this page be kept intact as much as possible, because I’ve seen just how much the family needs this. And to see Marc’s page become trivialized by whatever is going on politically on this site is deeply disconcerting. However, regardless of all of this, the family has truly felt the love you all have for Marc and I can tell you first hand that it is not going unnoticed. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
December 11th, 2007 at 12:19 am
I just wanted to post here on Blognation a link to the comment that I also posted at 2:00 a.m. this morning, at:
http://owstarr.com/2007/12/05/marc-orchant-updates-and-information/#comment-91
Hopefully, Marc’s family and close friends will know that they can contact me or his other online friends for ongoing support and to share memories of our experiences with Marc. I think we all have been really moved by the response in the tech community, using the social media tools that Marc championed—it seems really appropriate. I am so thankful I met Marc online and only wish I could have known him better in person. I am grateful that these tools have helped me to more fully get a sense of who he has been for so many people.
With my deepest condolences to Marc’s family,
Cathryn
December 11th, 2007 at 8:04 am
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March 14th, 2008 at 3:52 am
This certainly is some sad news. Best wishes and best of luck to him and his family
March 27th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
I completely agree with all that here is told
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