Tribute for Brian Michael Kalla (Guest book)

Message from Linda K. Dye

January 25, 2015 7:14 PM

Oh, it's so hard to believe that your gone.,.my favorite Dr. Kalla. I will miss you deeply. Not only were you my Dr..,you were also my friend ! I know "God Has A Special Place For You In Heaven" . May you rest in peace. until we meet again . I will keep you , your wife, children and family in my thoughts and prayers. XXOO I Love You My Dr.Kalla . Love Linda K. Rodriguez "Dye"

Message from Cecilia Harris

January 21, 2015 3:10 PM

He was one of the nicest men. ,Always pleasant but at the same time .Funny .May his Family be blessed in this time of sorrow....I know he is with the Lord now. peace and love always to his family

Message from John

January 12, 2015 1:28 PM

I remember when Dr. Kalla first started working at Siskin. He was always very reliable each time I needed to talk to him about a patient or page him when he was on call, he always called back promptly, knew his profession very well. He was just starting to greet me by calling me John when I had to leave Siskin. He took excellent care of a lot of people through the years and leaves a huge void to be filled, but I think Dr. Kalla's big smile and laugh will resonate through out the halls of Siskin for many years to come.

Message from Mary Lahiere White

January 12, 2015 8:07 AM

I have known Dr Kalla both times he has worked st Siskin Hospital. He is a great Rehab doctor. I will miss him terribly at work. His medical knowledge, his hearty laugh, & those brightly colored shirts is a large part of who he was. My sympathy & condolences to the family who knew him so much more. May God watch over you & give you comfort in the days, months, & years to come.

Message from Melisa Norris

January 8, 2015 12:05 AM

I want to extend my condolences to Dr. Kalla's family, staff, and friends. He was my doctor for many years. I will remember him as a compassionate, caring, and wise physician. Because our doctor/patient relationship spanned many years, I was aware of the pride and love he felt for his wife, sons, daughter, and extended family. I feel blessed to have known him.

Message from Nancy Helton

January 7, 2015 2:52 PM

I am sad to hear of Dr. Kallas passing. He has been my doctor for 1 year as of today. I loved him when I was in Siskin. I just don't know what to say!! It is still a shock!! He will be greatly missed!! My prayers go out to his family! Thank you Dr. Kalla, Rest in peace!!

Message from Eileen Marchese

January 7, 2015 1:24 PM

So sorry to hear of Dr. Kalla's passing. I had a post surgery wound that wound not heal for 11 months when I was referred to Memorial's wound center. He took care of me. He was very caring, and after very few visits injected my wound with medication which healed me in very short order. He was fun to be around and I looked forward to each visit. May he rest in peace. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time. Eileen Marchese, Ooltewah, TN.

Message from Michelle

January 7, 2015 10:58 AM

Brian was a good friend to me. I deeply cared for him, he was a good friend to me. I remember him when he was an acting Intern at Hermann Hospital. He was always so funny and full of Life. My heart aches over the loss of him. He is in my prayers, as well as his children.

Message from Dr. Christopher Greene

January 7, 2015 7:40 AM

Brian always had a smile on his face and a kind word on his lips whenever I saw him while working in the hospital. I and the medical community have lost a friend, brother and great colleague. I'll miss you, my brother.

Message from dan haschak

January 7, 2015 6:33 AM

so sorry to hear of the passing of brian. just one of the great kalla boys/men. thinking of you dan haschak-colfax school

Message from Kim Brown

January 6, 2015 10:30 PM

Brian Kalla was a co worker and great friend. i worked with him at Hutcheson when he was a resident. he was so funny and so kind. he joined my bowling team and helped create our motto don't fall down . my young daughter had a crush on him and he promised at 14 to take her to Alabama and marry her. we had lots of good times and laughs. my heart is so heavy. we lost a great ine. we will always love you Brian..love Kim and LeBron Bowers

Message from Kim Brown

January 6, 2015 10:30 PM

Brian Kalla was a co worker and great friend. i worked with him at Hutcheson when he was a resident. he was so funny and so kind. he joined my bowling team and helped create our motto don't fall down . my young daughter had a crush on him and he promised at 14 to take her to Alabama and marry her. we had lots of good times and laughs. my heart is so heavy. we lost a great ine. we will always love you Brian..love Kim and LeBron Bowers

Message from sue martin

January 6, 2015 8:54 PM

When i first met Dr. Kalla i thought it was halarious that he didn't know what a AFO was. He was a Doc if physical therapy! He laughed so hard and stated, "why should i know, i have never heard AFO before." I really liked that he was not uoset were laughing at him and he was able to laugh at himself. He will be missed

Message from Susan Vaughan

January 6, 2015 7:40 PM

I am so deeply saddened by the news of Dr. Kalla's death. I still don't feel like it's real. He has treated the ulcers on my legs from my rare skin disease, NLD, as well as maintained many of my medications. I'm half Pittsburgh myself and we often talked about the Penguins more timcan the Pirates or the Steelers. I feel like I've lost a family member. I have seen him more in the last fifteen years than my actual family. I truly loved him.

Message from ann alire

January 6, 2015 2:09 PM

I was shocked to hear the news I have been going to the wound clinic for years dr kalla was my doctor he was a great doctor and a good man he will be missed I know I will miss him. my prayers are with the family he loved all of you very much.he will be missed. my heart goes out to the kalla family Ann Alire

Message from Michael Bushkoff

January 6, 2015 10:57 AM

I have a heavy heart today after hearing of the loss of Brian. I have so many fond memories spending time with Brian and all of his brothers on Beechwood Boulavard and at Hidden Valley. I can still hear Brian's infectious laugh! My deepest condolences go out to the entire Kalla family. Brian will be missed.

Message from Kate Kolbrener

January 6, 2015 8:41 AM

Brian was one of my favorite friends growing up in Pittsburgh. I knew his brothers and his parents. We skied together and we listened to Jimi Hendrix. We traveled to Toronto and Washington, DC with school classes. In 1980 we both graduated from Taylor Allderdice High School. That summer, prior to heading off to college at the University of Michigan, we both attended an orientation session in Ann Arbor with a small group of friends. I also saw Brian now and then during our years at college. I'm so sad to hear of his passing!!!! He was always so sweet and funny. I'm sure he will be missed. My sympathies to his family, his friends and his community. Kate Arnold Kolbrener

Message from Stacie Eady

January 6, 2015 8:29 AM

Dr Kalla lived life as though the day he was born he was told you have a limited number of years, make them count. I called his cell Sat night after hearing the news, thinking he will get a laugh from this, but straight to voicemail. I was lucky to have worked with him for the past 9 yrs and even luckier to call him a friend. His approach was "why not". He didn't mill over choices. He would say try and see if it works. Even when stopped, he was in constant motion, leg bouncing, hand tapping, mind racing, but he made it work. He could minimize any problem with his directness and sense of humor but not seem callous about it. He was about intensity, whether it was a fast car, a crazy spicy food, running a race or even his bright clothing. He said years ago, that if it weren't for Suzanne, he probably wouldn't be here. Thank you, Suzanne, for slowing him down as best you could all of these years. I question what happened and then I hear him say, as I have many times in the past about a patient passing, "the heart stopped, it's always the heart stops". He lived life to the fullest for his family, friends and patients and for that he will be truly missed. My deepest sympathies and prayers are with the family.

Message from Donna

January 6, 2015 7:01 AM

My deepest sympathies to his children and entire family during this turbulent time. Loss of any kind is tragic but a sudden loss is numbing to say the least. May God's graces be with you and may your memories of him comfort you. My repeated prays while you grieve. Donna Cannon

Message from Tracey Mayberry Hester

January 6, 2015 6:31 AM

Message from Amy M

January 5, 2015 10:26 PM

Suzanne, Joey and Sadie....love to you. Thinking of you and keeping you in my prayers.

Message from candy paulson

January 5, 2015 9:33 PM

Dr. Kalla was an amazing person and physician. What a terrible loss . Sympathies are extended to his family as well as his colleagues and patients . Candy Paulson

Message from Ronald Kalla

January 5, 2015 8:36 PM

Our condolences and sympathy to all of Brians family and friends. His death is such a terrible loss for everyone. It's sad yet wonderful to know how much he meant to so many.
Ron and Jo Kalla

Message from Laramie miller

January 5, 2015 6:58 PM

Dr.Kalla you will always be remembered your memory will never die,R.I.P.

Message from jan liedel

January 5, 2015 6:10 PM

I have so many happy memories of Dr Kalla when i worked on the sac unit at Hutchenson RIP Dr Kalla you will be missed by many From Janet Liedel

Message from Laramie miller

January 5, 2015 3:45 PM

Message from Angela Jordi

January 5, 2015 3:32 PM

There are just no words for this kind of loss. What a unique and wonderful physician. I worked with him many years ago at Siskin when he was a resident. Then recently became his patient and got to know him from a whole different perspective. My husband John and I miss him already, and there will never be another like him. So straightforward, honest, silly, and super smart. I trusted him completely with my medical care. Truly we are praying for mercy and comfort for his family and close friends. Angela Jordi

Message from Cindy Goldberg

January 5, 2015 3:31 PM

My heartfelt sympathy to the Kalla family.

Message from Maria-Luz Pinochet

January 5, 2015 2:18 PM

All my love to you Brandon, I know how much you love your father and how important he was in your life.
Both of you will be in my prayers. Your Godmother, Maria-Luz Pinochet

Message from Marian Petite

January 5, 2015 1:39 PM

Message from joy tomero

January 5, 2015 1:02 PM

Message from dawn rhodes

January 5, 2015 12:13 PM

So sad to hear, I worked with him at Hutcheson.

Message from Carmen Lowe

January 5, 2015 11:26 AM

This place definitely won't be the same without him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family, children, and friends.

Message from Carmen Lowe

January 5, 2015 11:24 AM

Message from Tresly Mayberry

January 5, 2015 11:22 AM

I worked with Dr.Kalla in wound care at Memorial. Such a caring man. He was always so funny and never met a stranger.My heart is so saddened by this terrible news. My prayers are with the family,friends and co-workers. He will be missed.

Message from Tresly Mayberry

January 5, 2015 11:15 AM

Message from Teresa Putnam

January 5, 2015 10:09 AM

As a nurse case manager, I have taken many patients to see Dr. Kalla. He always treated them with great kindness and compassion. He always had a smile to share with everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and co-workers. Teresa Putnam, RN CCM

Message from ryan williamson

January 5, 2015 9:52 AM

I had just come home December after being beat siskin Since September Dr kalla was my Dr for the time I was there my wife and I are sad to hear of his passing of Dr kalla the time I was at siskin every time he come to my room he was always smiling and in a good mood prayers go out to the family and friends.

Message from Fran Skipper

January 5, 2015 9:04 AM

Twice (one, just recently) my husband was in Siskin under Dr. Kalla's good care. We are shocked and saddened to learn of his untimely passing and pray for comfort for his family, co-workers, and friends. Fran Skipper

Message from Linda Knudson Lind

January 5, 2015 7:34 AM

My deepest sympathy to his family for this great loss. I will always remember him with deep fondness and respect. Linda Knudson Lind

Message from Susan

January 5, 2015 7:29 AM

My heartfelt sympathies and condolences to all of Dr. Kalla's friends and family. Over the years I didn't get to work with him much since I'm night shift. He always made me laugh when he was on call.

Message from Jennifer Zotos

January 5, 2015 6:48 AM

I have known Dr. Kalla since 2006 when I came to work at Siskin. He was not only one of the smartest physicians I've ever worked with, he was also the most passionate. He was a true patient advocate and I will remember him always.

Message from Eddie Nester LPN

January 5, 2015 12:27 AM

Prayers to his family! Things will never be the same here at Siskin without him roaming the halls with his sidekick and friend Marc Mayes PA. Prayers to Marc as well as I know he loved working and laughing with his friend Dr Kalla.

Message from Michele (Jeckel) Morgan

January 4, 2015 11:36 PM

Dr kalla had such a dry sense of humor no matter a day you had he could always make you smile :) he always wore such bright shirts I got the chance to work with him for almost 2years as a cna at siskin ....... He will be greatly missed

Message from Kimberly

January 4, 2015 11:25 PM

This comes to as a shock to us all at Siskin. He was such a great doctor and always a pleasure to work with, even with his goofy daily jokes. Dr. Kalla, you will truly be missed!

Message from Megan

January 4, 2015 10:34 PM

Such a smart and bright person. He was my doctor when I was at siskin. Siskin and the community has lost a great person. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family:)

Message from Cyndi

January 4, 2015 10:27 PM

Prayers for the entire family of Dr. Kalla. I work as the Phone Nurse in the Clinic and wanted to share what a Great Dr I think he was and what a Special person he was to me. All that know him know he had a straight to the point attitude about medicine and was the same way with his sense of humor. He recently took care of a family member and provided her with Excellent care. I will miss Dr Kalla and feel privileged to say that I worked for him. Cyndi Cagle LPN

Message from Anne Elisabeth Mitchell

January 4, 2015 9:58 PM

Dr Kalla was the first doctor I worked with when coming to Siskin Hospital in 2004. I worked side by side as a nurse with him and his longtime PA, Marc Mayes.....He ALWAYS started out the day very cheerful(I would ask him what was in that diet coke)! I grew to love his sarcasm, his dry jokes-he would always say exactly what WE all wanted to say but couldn't! He once told me he knew if I approached him about something he needed to shut up and listen to me! That made me very proud! I loved that when you called him you could always hear his family in the background and I would apologize for interrupting but would assure me I was ok! My prayers go out to his precious family and children...all of us at Siskin will never forget the "Kalla man" or his energy!

Message from melinda frederick

January 4, 2015 8:37 PM

I have know Bryan Kalla since 1995 when he was a resident at Siskin Hospital. He was a wonderful physician. So many memories made through the years at Siskin. God be with the family at this difficult time.

Message from JUDY PITTS

January 4, 2015 8:25 PM

I worked with Dr Kalla before he went to Siskin. He was in Med school. I also worked with his wife who was a dietician and remember when they started dating. Was working in the womens center when their first child was born. He was a lot of fun and down to earth person. Am so sorry for the loss of this brilliant , kind, caring man. RIP.

Message from Jennie Anderson

January 4, 2015 8:17 PM

I have known Dr. Kalla since 98 when I first worked at Siskin, then when I went to KCI, and now Memorial. He had a quick, dry, wit that everyone enjoyed. He was not only a physician we worked with, but a friend. He was also my personal physician. RIP Dr. Kalla...Prayers to the family.

Message from Warren Clark

January 4, 2015 8:04 PM

Such a fun person.....and very knowledgeable.....very sorry.

Message from Rebecca Petticord

January 4, 2015 7:52 PM

I am so sorry. I have worked with Dr. Kalla for years at Siskin. He was my favorite. Thinking of you, with the deepest of sympathy.

Message from Lynn Taylor

January 4, 2015 7:28 PM

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