I am Manolo Llorente, physicist at MD Anderson Madrid. We met during your vistis to Madrid and also sometimes at Houston. I am terribly sad to hear the news from Karl. He was an extraordinary person, extremely close, simpathetic and human. It is a terrible loss for every one who met him. He was full of kindness and was able to transmit his good feelings around him. He taught me a lot, not only about Physics but, most importantly, about human relations. I will never forget him.
With my deepest condolences.
Manolo Llorente
Charlotte and family, I am deeply saddened to learn of Karl's passing. We first met during our brief time in Charleston in the late 1990s while we both worked at MUSC. His professionalism and overall decency was always appreciated. While we were unsuccessful in getting you and Karl to join us here in Portland, you and your family are always welcome to visit us @ OHSU. You and Karl made a positive impact on all during your journey together. With deepest sympathy, Charles Thomas, Jr.
Dear Charlotte,
I was aware of these sad news this weekend.
You probably remember my wife Monica and me. I was a Resident Medical Physicist in 2003 and I visited MDACC to learn with Karl and to start working in MD Anderson Madrid, Spain. We shared very good moments during those two months.
I always remember Karl's smile and patience and everything I was taught by him. He was a very important person for me. In my PhD Thesis (2017) he is acknowledged for this reason, nothing less than 14 years since we met. His legacy is not only in USA, but also in Spain.
By last, let me send a few words in Spanish to his family:
Estoy terriblemente desolado por la perdida de Karl. Para mi fue una persona muy influyente, de la que aprendi mucho. Tanto sus hermanos, como sus hijos y sus nietos pueden estar muy orgullosos de el.
Karl, siempre estaras con nosotros.
Charlotte,
I am so sorry to learn this. I only found out last week and it literally blind-sided me during a meeting. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Karl was a very special man. While I had the pleasure of meeting him as part of my work, my husband Angel knew him even better from their early days in radiation oncology. Angel always spoke so highly of Karl. He considered Karl a brother, friend, and mentor. Those mutual feelings were shared by Karl when I loss Angel in May 2018. Peace and blessings to you and your family as you cope with this loss. My thoughts are with you.
Dearest Charlotte,
we learned from Greg the shocking news about Karl leaving us. We cannot believe it! Please accept our deepest condolences and sympathy. He will stay in our memories forever as a really nice, fun guy with whom was a pleasure to spend time.
We are sure that your family and friends are giving a huge support for you in this difficult time.
Please let us know if we could be helpful in any way!
Our thoughts are with you - lots of love,
Ian and Judit
A belated message to send continued condolences and to say how much Dr. Prado meant to me. While you might not remember me, we met briefly at a physics/dosimetry gathering you two hosted at your home a few years ago and at his department retirement celebration.
I have thought of him fondly since his retirement as he was such a wonderful mentor and all around great person. He made the rounds to our various sites on his last day and spoke with me about his son in Portland with the food truck (which I've vowed to visit some day despite now being vegan). Hearing him speak so proudly of his heritage and culture, and being Latina myself, made me that much more proud to say I know him. He had so much faith and certainty in my ability to succeed as a dosimetrist and I can only hope to do him proud by continuing to work with the utmost passion for patient safety and quality of care.
I sent him some books gifted to me on his behalf of his beloved island and hope they brought him some joy in the past few months. He is missed and will always be remembered.
Dear Charlotte, my sincere condolences. During my 12 years at UMB, I can simply say that Karl always was the most kind and supportive colleague. I will forever remember him.
I just heard of Dr. Prado’s passing. I am so very sorry for this loss. I worked in the Radiation Physics Department at MD Anderson, quite a few years ago and knew him from there. He was always so very kind to me and always took the time to see how I was doing. He will be missed. Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. 💙
I received word very recently about Dr. Prado's passing. My wife and I are completely in shock.
Dr. Prado was the man who gave me my first break in this field and I will always be grateful to him. He took me under his wing and helped develop my skills and work to be the best Medical Physicist I could be. He told me to call him Karl, but I never could because I have so much respect and admiration for him. He was kind, wise, personable, ethical, charming, fun, intelligent, methodical, inspiring and more; all the best qualities of a man.
Dr. Prado, I will always keep you with me in my memory and will always strive to be the Medical Physicist you were. You meant the world to me and you always will. If I can be half the Physicist you were, I'll consider myself a success.
Charlotte and family, please accept Crystal and my deepest condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers and we hope you find some peace. Always remember that he was known by many as a great man and was deeply respected.
I am Manolo Llorente, physicist at MD Anderson Madrid. We met during your vistis to Madrid and also sometimes at Houston. I am terribly sad to hear the news from Karl. He was an extraordinary person, extremely close, simpathetic and human. It is a terrible loss for every one who met him. He was full of kindness and was able to transmit his good feelings around him. He taught me a lot, not only about Physics but, most importantly, about human relations. I will never forget him.
With my deepest condolences.
Manolo Llorente