In Memory of David Messmer

Today, I came to work intent on a celebratory post of someone's transplant anniversary and ironically, I learned a dear friend, colleague and Lungs for Life supporter had passed away.

David Messmer, aged 51, died August 1st at Duke University Hospital. For those of you who knew Dave, he had cystic fibrosis and received a double lung transplant many years ago. Recently, he went to Duke for a lung re-transplant, yet a few short weeks later he developed pneumonia.

David will be missed dearly. Please take a moment today and remember Dave.