Comments on: Parents speak: “Victor Robert Krumdick, his story of life and death in the Kaweah Delta ER”

By: Jana Laurence Meyerstein

Jana Laurence Meyerstein — Sun, 10 Oct 2021 00:50:02 +0000

Victor and Gillian, I am so sorry for your excruciating loss of your beautiful son. I am a close friend of Laura Krumdick and have so much respect for the whole family. Remembering all the fun we had in Three Rivers at your family home is one of my fondest memories. I too have a 24 year old son, and I know our adult children make mistakes, but that does not mean they were not incredible human beings with so much promise and hope for the future. My heart is grateful because you are Christians and God can get you through this. Bless You All.

By: Donn Ritter

Donn Ritter — Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:05:13 +0000

Today my heart was so sad to read of Victor’s untimely passing. My oldest son was a classmate of Victor’s so we have know Victor for many years. My last time I saw and talked with Victor was while he was still working at Starbucks and Cigna. He always asked about my son, talked of his dealing with his chronic pain but always had a positive outlook on life and a love for life. As soon as I read the article of Victor’s passing I called my son and we both shared in what a sad day it was to find out he was gone.
From my vantage point Victor was a remarkable your man and I think he left those of us who knew him with a positive view of life and he was a ray of sunlight. I know nothing can take away your family’s pain but Victor was special your man and he did make the world a better place.

By: mRN Ayyyy!

mRN Ayyyy! — Sun, 03 Oct 2021 04:58:04 +0000

True responsibility is not blaming a ‘scribe’ for an adverse event, it is acknowledging what you did that led to an unwanted outcome and what you can do differently. It starts with “I’m sorry”

Having worked at KD I can truthfully say admin only wants to look good and will throw anyone under the bus to keep it that way.

I always felt something was amiss, when I read an entire new emergency room couldn’t open because of scribe. Perhaps ifreporters did their due diligence, they would have reported “Opening of new emergency dept delayed bc CDPH is concerned about the ability of this company to run a new everywhere room.

I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for your strength and courage to have your letter printed. We are all better for it.

Gary are you listening at all???

By: Dee

Dee — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 13:05:03 +0000

So very sorry for your loss.
As a hospital employee, you are spot on about the intense and frantic aspects of our job. Trying to “do life” while working through this is one of the biggest challenges we have, while still desiring to help and serve others. Covid has multiplied those challenges. We tentatively carry on. Your son faced his fears and became a healthcare hero. The kindness he showed on the job and off will resonate eternally. I pray for comfort and peace for you and yours
God bless

By: Jan

Jan — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 05:14:18 +0000

Victor, the story about Buddy’s life is powerful and heartwarming. You defended him perfectly and beautifully as only loving parents can see the details of their child’s life and mental state. We have loved buddy since he was a baby and could see early on his compassionate tender heart. It is so painful and hurtful to have people write about your son and misrepresent who he is. I am so sorry that caused additional grief and pain to your already unsurmountable devastation over the loss of your son! It was only the severe chronic pain that led to a bad choice with terrible consequences that he should not even be held accountable for considering the state of mind he was in and the pain he was bearing! Buddy Victor was the kindest and most loving young man and a very special friend to our only son Austin. When he was a toddler he looked like an angel with that blonde curly hair and big blue eyes and now I know he is dancing with the angels in heaven and not experiencing any pain anymore. Glenn and I pray for you guys often and think about you and your family enduring this pain of loss. The Krumdick family is loved and each one of you along with Buddy, hold a special place in our hearts!

By: Jennifer Deer

Jennifer Deer — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 21:54:36 +0000

In reply to Xavier Avila.

How compassionate,
Kind and loving.
Beautifully said

By: Jennifer Deer

Jennifer Deer — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 05:59:50 +0000

The morning you called was a nightmare I’ll never forget. I still don’t know how you were brave enough to make those calls to us-your family. When you told me I was in utter shock as I had recently visited and spent such memorable times with Bud. I will always cherish having that time with my dear nephew Bud Victor. The memories of going through Covid with him, how he helped my mom Mayme and his mom Gillian get through it and how he urged me to take “Mayme” to get an I V fluid to help with her restoration. He sent me with a note which allowed his friends at work the ability to allow her to feel more comfortable by knowing that the Doctors were Bud’s friends. At 89 she recovered like a champ.
Mayme felt safe with Bud-she was at ease knowing he was nearby. That speaks of Bud’s strength and capabilities. He was of extreme high intelligence which can sometimes be a double edged sword.
The last time I was with Bud was about 2 weeks before Christmas. His room was decorated with Christmas lights and he had done some shopping-he bought his very best friend in life a bottle of her favorite perfume.
With tragic news such as what my brother told me that day-it’s difficult to remember the time frame and what takes place. It is a full blown state of shock.
When I told my daughters-they we’re devastated and sick. One had to leave work she was so overwhelmed with grief.
All I knew was I had to get back to Visalia and be there for my brother and Gill and Corrie. Our family-my sister and other brother were devastated, but tried to hold it together for Bro Vic and Gill and Miss Corrie.
During that fateful phone call when I asked my brother what had happened, he said, “oh Bud made a mistake” and I knew it was that-I knew it was not a suicide!
From that day forward-I knew the rest of my entire life would be based on being there for my brother and for Gill. Bud was the apple of their eye! And the pain appeared nearly insurmountable-so prayer was what would be number one in order to sustain them.
The first two weeks folks from church brought food and stopped by to say prayers and give condolences. It was helpful to all of us and it provided a respite.
My sister and brother were there through all of it to just be a shoulder-or be able to talk about Bud and the memories that could never be taken away.
My brother Victor has always been my hero-and when he and Gill came to visit when Bud was only months old-I had never laid eyes on a baby more precious than Bud Victor-he was the most precious child I have ever seen. Because of him, I started a family of my own
As time went by and I saw my brother mourning-the weight of the world was visible on his shoulders. It is beyond words to imagine. I knew the importance of keeping in touch-even if it was just a text asking how he was holding up. His life and that of Gill’s and Corrie would never ever be the same.
In this life you see things-imagine things and cannot fathom some. They were going through the unfathomable.
A support system was vital.
And when my brother needed it the most-silence.
Silence from previous church friends-from upper echelons in the hospital-utter silence This was stunning and infuriating especially to my sister and I.
My brother is so humble, he would never put someone in a position of being a let down. And I’ll say it here-his previous church friends did not text or call. Nothing!
People he had know in the past for decades-nothing. This infuriated me. Other than his new church
pastor-the others fell very short. How hard is it to text a friend who is going through intense sorrow and just check in???
Then-the articles in the newspapers appeared. My sister and other brother and I were outraged! How dare they put our beloved Buddy in this light? A man that cannot say anything for an explanation-a man that was not suicidal at all! How could they use him as a patsy to justify their new covid floor to be late with less beds than expected. This was the most outrageous and disgusting behavior I have ever witnessed from so called professionals!
Bud was exhauted and thin on sleep and in horrendous pain- how could they print such utter disrespect-cover their own behinds and let the deceased take the fall-the perfect scapegoat! It is absolutely the most negligent thing I have ever seen! Shameful and flat out inexcusable!
These events made grieving more difficult. They put my nephew’s reputation as a human being in jeopardy. They projected a view that was untrue!
The true life of Buddy will always live in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. As for those that can learn a lesson from this painful event-I pray that that will eventually happen.
The loss of Bud Victor leaves us all with a hole in our hearts. Shows us the fragility in life, proves God provides moments of solace-and shows you who your friends truly are. For those of us that suffer this deep loss-remembering the joy and laughter we shared with Bud is a true gift.
May my brother Victor, my sister in law and my niece be given Gods mercy and Grace daily.
Thank you Lord for the family that remain, the loyalty and devotion we have for one another and for never forgetting the things that truly matter in our short journey through life. The richness of your Grace will get us through

By: Jennifer Deer

Jennifer Deer — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 05:55:50 +0000

Beautifully written Bro-from a father and mother that lost your firstborn son-the gravity of loss is incomprehensible.
The morning you called was a nightmare I’ll never forget. I still don’t know how you were brave enough to make those calls to us-your family. When you told me I was in utter shock as I had recently visited and spent such memorable times with Bud. I will always cherish having that time with my dear nephew Bud Victor. The memories of going through Covid with him, how he helped my mom Mayme and his mom Gillian get through it and how he urged me to take “Mayme” to get an I V fluid to help with her restoration. He sent me with a note which allowed his friends at work the ability to allow her to feel more comfortable by knowing that the Doctors were Bud’s friends. At 89 she recovered like a champ.
Mayme felt safe with Bud-she was at ease knowing he was nearby. That speaks of Bud’s strength and capabilities. He was of extreme high intelligence which can sometimes be a double edged sword.
The last time I was with Bud was about 2 weeks before Christmas. His room was decorated with Christmas lights and he had done some shopping-he bought his very best friend in life a bottle of her favorite perfume.
With tragic news such as what my brother told me that day-it’s difficult to remember the time frame and what takes place. It is a full blown state of shock.
When I told my daughters-they we’re devastated and sick. One had to leave work she was so overwhelmed with grief.
All I knew was I had to get back to Visalia and be there for my brother and Gill and Corrie. Our family-my sister and other brother were devastated, but tried to hold it together for Bro Vic and Gill and Miss Corrie.
During that fateful phone call when I asked my brother what had happened, he said, “oh Bud made a mistake” and I knew it was that-I knew it was not a suicide!
From that day forward-I knew the rest of my entire life would be based on being there for my brother and for Gill. Bud was the apple of their eye! And the pain appeared nearly insurmountable-so prayer was what would be number one in order to sustain them.
The first two weeks folks from church brought food and stopped by to say prayers and give condolences. It was helpful to all of us and it provided a respite.
My sister and brother were there through all of it to just be a shoulder-or be able to talk about Bud and the memories that could never be taken away.
My brother Victor has always been my hero-and when he and Gill came to visit when Bud was only months old-I had never laid eyes on a baby more precious than Bud Victor-he was the most precious child I have ever seen. Because of him, I started a family of my own
As time went by and I saw my brother mourning-the weight of the world was visible on his shoulders. It is beyond words to imagine. I knew the importance of keeping in touch-even if it was just a text asking how he was holding up. His life and that of Gill’s and Corrie would never ever be the same.
In this life you see things-imagine things and cannot fathom some. They were going through the unfathomable.
A support system was vital.
And when my brother needed it the most-silence.
Silence from previous church friends-from upper echelons in the hospital-utter silence This was stunning and infuriating especially to my sister and I.
My brother is so humble, he would never put someone in a position of being a let down. And I’ll say it here-his previous church friends did not text or call. Nothing!
People he had know in the past for decades-nothing. This infuriated me. Other than his new church
pastor-the others fell very short. How hard is it to text a friend who is going through intense sorrow and just check in???
Then-the articles in the newspapers appeared. My sister and other brother and I were outraged! How dare they put our beloved Buddy in this light? A man that cannot say anything for an explanation-a man that was not suicidal at all! How could they use him as a patsy to justify their new covid floor to be late with less beds than expected. This was the most outrageous and disgusting behavior I have ever witnessed from so called professionals!
Bud was exhauted and thin on sleep and in horrendous pain- how could they print such utter disrespect-cover their own behinds and let the deceased take the fall-the perfect scapegoat! It is absolutely the most negligent thing I have ever seen! Shameful and flat out inexcusable!
These events made grieving more difficult. They put my nephew’s reputation as a human being in jeopardy. They projected a view that was untrue!
The true life of Buddy will always live in the hearts and minds of those who knew and loved him. As for those that can learn a lesson from this painful event-I pray that that will eventually happen.
The loss of Bud Victor leaves us all with a hole in our hearts. Shows us the fragility in life, proves God provides moments of solace-and shows you who your friends truly are. For those of us that suffer this deep loss-remembering the joy and laughter we shared with Bud is a true gift.
May my brother Victor, my sister in law and my niece be given Gods mercy and Grace daily.
Thank you Lord for the family that remain, the loyalty and devotion we have for one another and for never forgetting the things that truly matter in our short journey through life. The richness of your Grace will get us through

By: G Cardoza

G Cardoza — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 04:56:29 +0000

Thank you for telling your sons story. I am so sorry for your loss

By: Barbara Kane

Barbara Kane — Fri, 24 Sep 2021 03:49:01 +0000

In reply to Xavier Avila.

Beautifully said!