Today I am attending the Memorial Service in memory of Dr. Fortuin. I thought of just leaving the blog quiet. That\u2019s hard. So, I decided to tell you a little bit about my experiences with him.<\/p>\n
Dr. Fortuin came at a time in my family\u2019s life when we needed him the most. He was compassionate, available, friendly and most of all he made us feel at ease.<\/p>\n
I had total trust in his judgment and opinion. And, on a funny note, he was reading my blog, (I told him I was going to test him), specially since he was visiting Bethany Beach this summer with his whole family; wife, children and grandkids. <\/p>\n
I know he loved playing golf in Delray during his visits with Dr. Guzman, a cardiologist who had been a student of Dr. Fortuin\u2019s, from Puerto Rico, at the Gulfstream Club. He also loved photography. I gave him several books from our own photographer, Kevin Fleming, the last being Wild Delaware, autographed by Kevin.<\/p>\n
The first time I met him he mentioned to me that he had been involved in the case of Rev. Ron Pytel from Baltimore. Rev. Ron Pytel\u2019s healing or \u201cmiracle\u201d was thoroughly and exhaustively researched by medical professionals and theologians who deal with the causes for saints. In order to be declared a saint in the Catholic Church, 2 authenticated miracles (usually physical healings) must be approved. Healings must be instant and irreversible.<\/p>\n
Dr. Fortuin was Rev. Pytel\u2019s cardiologist. St. Maria Faustina\u2019s intercession in Rev. Pytel\u2019s healing elevated her to Sainthood. This was the second miracle needed. Dr. Fortuin was part of the panel reviewing the case and attended the Cannonization in Rome, by Pope John Paul II.<\/p>\n
He really left us too soon. Talk to you later\u2026.<\/p>\n
Note: Dr Nicholas Fortuin\u2019s Memorial Service will be at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 811 Cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201 at 4:30 p.m., today, Saturday, 4\/17.<\/p>\n
Nicholas J. Fortuin, World-Renowned Cardiologist, Johns Hopkins, Baltimore, Maryland<\/p>\n