Extraordinary People

In memory of #ExtraordinaryPeople worldwide who died from complications of #COVID19.
Many died alone. Many family members could not say goodbye.

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Katherine Hughart, RN, 61
Nurse, #WARMC #Arizona
@usairforce Vet, served 3 Tours in Iraq
Died July 12, 2020 from #COVID19
25-yr career
Came out of retirement
Told family “that’s what I took the oath for, that’s what I do.”
Sister to 4 brothers
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

@JannPolitical My heart breaks for you.
💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Master Sgt Lisa Maria Soto, 38
@USArmy Alpha Company
244th Quartermaster Battalion, Fort Lee
Died January 2, 2021 from #COVID19
20 years of service
Combat missions: Iraq-2005 and Afghanistan-2011
15+medals
Mother of 3 sons
#ExtraordinaryPeople #Veterans

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering SSgt Jeffrey Gonteneau, 36
@usmc Gunnery Sgt, Marine Corps Recruiter #NorthCarolina
Died September 19, 2021 from #COVID19
16 years of service
Tour of duty: Afghanistan
Husband, father of 2
#ExtraordinaryPeople #VeteransDay2022

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering First Class William Mathews, 47
@USNavy Reserve, Electronics Technician
Died November 24, 2021 from #COVID19
20 years of service
He had a great sense of humor, generous spirit and a playful nature.”
Husband, father of 4, brother
#ExtraordinaryPeople #VeteransDay

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Dr. Tomas Pattugalan, MD, 70
Internal Medicine #NewYork
Died March 29, 2020 from #COVID19
48-year career
UERMMC College of Medicine #Philippines
“Dr. Pattugalan loved and cared for his patients, truly exemplifying the profession of medicine.”
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Captain W. Chris Mertz, 54
@RSF_Fire
Died Jan. 20, 2021 from #COVID19
30-yr career
Ground Zero & Hurricane Katrina responder
“His commitment to service extended beyond his community”
Husband, father of firefighter son, 2 daughters @usairforce
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

@BBCBreaking Queen Elizabeth II was also my Queen as an American.
Thank you for your grace, character and champion of equal rights for all mankind.
September 8, 2022 is a heartbreakingly sad day for the world.
@RoyalFamily

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Dr. Robert Pollack, 94
@USNavy Veteran, Researcher/Professor
Former Chair, biochemistry dept, @TUDentistry
Died Dec. 1, 2020 from #COVID19 in #Philadelphia
Navy Hospital Corps, World War II
Doctorate, Biochemistry, Univ. of TN
Husband, father
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Edward Malioff, 84
@USNavy Logistics Manager, F-14 Tomcat
Died Jan. 19, 2021 from #COVID19
35 yrs of service
Also served in @usairforce
@TempleUniv graduate
Synagogue Congregations of Shaare Shamayim
Husband, father of 2, grandfather
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

@SethAMandel Indeed, very good.

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Lt. Colonel Bryan Bonzo, 51
@usairforce @EdwardsAFB
Died Sept. 18, 2021 from #COVID19
20 years of service
Earned many medals
Doctorate/Physical Therapy, @uofstaug
@universityofky
"His attention to detail was legendary.”
Husband, father of 4 sons
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Captain Reginald K. Smith, 43
Wilson PD #NorthCarolina
Died Jan. 7, 2022 from #COVID19
23-year career
“Captain Smith served as a mentor and friend to countless Wilson youth.”
“Miss you Brother!! You were an awesome Captain”
Husband, father of 4
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Lieutenant Terry Lee Watts, 51
@ShelbyCoTN Fire Dept.
Died Feb. 10, 2021 from #COVID19
Career firefighter
Former Fire Chief in Mason
Bachelor’s, Fire Science @Waldorf_U
“Exceptional public servant”
Husband, father of 4, grandfather to 6
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Captain George Arthur Roque, 57
Los Angeles Fire Dept, #California
Died January 1, 2021 from #COVID19
22-yr career
“He was an exemplary leader who displayed a strong work ethic, led by example,... ~Chief
Husband, father of 4
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Bryan “Hammy” Hamilton, 42
Firefighter, Naval District of Washington FES
@USNavy Vet served 18 yrs.
Died Jan. 1, 2021 from #COVID19
Career firefighter
“He was a selfless friend.”
“Bryan was the person you knew you could call.”
Son, brother, uncle
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Cory P. Collins, 32
Engineer & Firefighter, Pine Bluff FD #Arkansas
Died August 21, 2021 from #COVID19
9-yr career
“He always had a pleasant attitude, never seemed to be disgruntled about things. He always had a smile on his face."
Husband, friend
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Dr. Ivan Rodriguez, MD, 61
Internal Medicine, Brooklyn #NewYork
Died May 25, 2020 from #COVID19
30-yr career
@nymedcollege #NYMC graduate
Enjoyed playing dominoes, fishing
"Hero on the frontlines during the pandemic."
Husband, father of 1, brother
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

Remembering Dr. Godwin O. Molokwu, MD, 59
Gastroenterologist #NewJersey
Died May 25, 2020 from #COVID19
32-year career
Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr
Ross Univ. School of Medicine @RUSMAlumni
Enjoyed dancing to @BrunoMars
Husband, father of 4
#ExtraordinaryPeople

[Extraordinary People @XtraordinaryPp]

@KayStephen16 I am so sorry; we shall never forget your loss.