RESPONSES / COMMENTS (OBITUARIES)

07/29/2010     

RE: The Passing of Godfrey Viegas, DPM

It is truly a very sad week for the SCPM Class of 1990, with the passing of Godfrey Viegas, DPM, who was so young to be taken by pancreatic cancer. His family must be devastated. Godfrey was a very unique person. Not only was he a very talented physician and surgeon, but he had a great sense of humor and was a great musician. Many of us saw him for the last time at the Midwest Seminar this past year. He actually played with his band at our reunion. It’s amazing that you can spend four years with someone, have great memories, separate for twenty years, and it’s almost like time stands still when you hear this tragic news.

I know the SCPM class of 1990 will set up some kind of memorial fund for Godfrey’s family. As we are all running every day in the craziness of life, let's remember to give gratitude and give time to those who are most meaningful in our lives. Although Godfrey and I were not best friends, we had lots of interactions and memories that will stay with me forever! He was a great guy and will be missed by everyone!

David N. Helfman, DPM, Atlanta, GA