Say a prayer for Richard L. Ornauer, my father and one of my journalism mentors

Posted June 4th, 2009 by Dave Ornauer

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New traffic on here is going to slow considerably for the next couple of weeks.

My father, Richard L. Ornauer, 86, has suffered a series of strokes which have left him paralysed on his right side and unable to speak.

He is hospitalised in Dover, Delaware, where I will likely head later this week or early next week.

Please pray for him, pray for his doctors and their wisdom in caring for him, and pray that my dad will encounter fortunate circumstances as he prepares for his next life's mission.

I love you, Pop. Fight on.

Your father

On June 4th, 2009 jlmiller says:

Your father and I were neighbors in Dover until I moved three years ago. I'm also a reporter for The News Journal in Wilmington, Del., and so have dealt with your father on both a personal and professional basis.
A year ago I was diagnosed with cancer, and your father expressed his concern about my condition. When I completed treatment and got back to work, he congratulated me and said he was glad to see my stories in the paper again. He's a good man.
Please convey my best wishes to your father and his family. You all will be in my prayers.

--J.L. Miller

Your Dad

On August 1st, 2009 Bill7 says:

Dave;
I know this is late; however my prayers are with you.
Bill

Mr. Ornauer, You have given

On June 5th, 2009 ajmik2002 says:

Mr. Ornauer,
You have given so very much to our FDNF community, I last saw you at Yo-Hi day and your were brilliant. Our High School student/athletes see you at an event and it makes them step up to another level. Your father and journalism mentor deserves a Well Done.
We will keep your father, family and doctors in our prayers.

Sorry, Dave

On June 5th, 2009 sfs_soccer says:

Will be praying for your Dad, Dave.

YOUR POP

On June 5th, 2009 ray rivers says:

Dave: My my prayers are with You. I lost my Dad to heart disease in December 2002. We had similar interest. My Dad was a big part of my life; not a day goes by without me thinkinking about him.

May God be with your Father

On June 5th, 2009 squint says:

Dave,

May God be with your Father.....Fight on.........

Osan Cougars....

Love you Brother....

Prayers

On June 6th, 2009 dragonspirit says:

Mr. Dave,

God bless your family! Thoughts and prayers from the Dragon ladies.

Be strong ...

On June 7th, 2009 sportsview says:

My family will keep you and yours in our hearts, minds and prayers. We hope for the best....

~Hard work just can't be beaten~

Your Dad

On June 8th, 2009 ClarkEC1 says:

Dave,
From all of us here in Samurai country, we wish you the best and our prayers go with you...

Thinking of you

On June 8th, 2009 topdoc says:

Dave

My my prayers are with You and your family, if you need anyhing just let me know

Dave

On June 10th, 2009 casey99tim says:

My condolence and prayers are with you and your family. Dave just heard from the guzzler nation of your loss. Have a safe trip home.

Tim
camp casey 99

Dave's Father

On June 11th, 2009 CoachKeith says:

Dave,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in these difficult times.

Coach

Mr. Ornauer

On June 14th, 2009 pellaton says:

Dave, will offer prayers for your Dad at Mass this evening. Best always. jp

Hey

On June 24th, 2009 chief says:

Hey Our prayers are with you. We are praying for the doctors as well so that they do their best. We are there with you in your bad times. Peace

Hey !!!

On June 24th, 2009 Marc says:

Hey Dont worry. I pray to god that he give your father the strength and relieve him of his pain. Be Strong for your father. May god bless you all.

One of my first bosses

On July 11th, 2009 gregwynne says:

I read recently that your father passed away. I was sorry to hear that. Dick was one of my first bosses at the L.I. Press where I started as a copy boy while attending St. John's in Hillcrest. I went on to become a cub reporter and then assistant to your father. He was a great man and journalist. He had a terrific sense of humor. Looking back I remember his string ties. No one could say he was a conformist. Dick forced everyone working on the Nassau beat to know that BOCES was in and VEEB was out. I also remember in the mid-60s we were saddened when he had a heart attack. I went to visit him several times at the North Merrick house (I also lived in NM). We took little walks. He said the episode really sapped his energy. But he came back strong and lived a good life for many more years.
Journalism was your father's profession, education was his love. Many people today owe him a debt of gratitude for all time he volunteered to improve their educations.
Always remember, the day will come for everyone when the -30- is put on the end of their story. Stay well and God Bless. (I know I met you either at the office or at your home many years ago)

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