An Open Letter From Ralph Garman

To go to heaven knowing he had you for parents, Lincoln’s light will shine on us on earth forever. He will be the brightest star in the sky. Bless you and all the smiles you have brought to your fans all these years.

no words can really express how we feel for you and thank you so much for taking the time during this trying experience to post this letter of appreciation.

Ralph youre the “BEST”

Love you Ralph may you and your family continue to stay strong in these challenging times.

You and are family are in my prayers. I wish nothing but the best for you, your wife, your family and your little Olivia. That you all get through this tough time. Your little Lincoln is shinning down on you and will always be looking over you and your family as your little angel. God Bless you. ♥♥♥

My heart still hurts for your family. Little Olivia has her brother watching over her! Thoughts and love to the ones you hold close.

All week I have been praying for you and your family. I will continue to do so until little Liv is better. Take as much time as you need. For once us listeners can be selfish and share you with the people that need you the most right now.

Ralph = Class

The Garman Family,
I cannot imagine the loss you must be feeling. Please be comforted knowing that little Lincoln will always be your angel protecting you up in Heaven. Our family is praying for comfort & strength to help get thru this.
Much Love-
The Davis Family

Ralph,
we could never imagine the pain an sarrow that you and your wife could be going threw. I just wish the best for you and your family. Stay strong man we love you Guys an hope for the best. Love you man.

My heart breaks for you. You wrote a beautiful letter during your most painful time. I wish I could write something that would make you feel better but just know that people really care.

As much as I want to stab myself in the ears with a rusty fork every time I have to listen to Mike or Miss Cleo butcher a Showbiz Beat, we’re all willing to suffer through it so you and your wife have time to heal together and creating a happy home for Olivia to come home to.

My wife has had a couple miscarriages over the past two years, but as of tomorrow, she’ll officially be in her third trimester. We’re anxiously anticipating our first child this July. While I know the heartache of losing a pregnancy, I can’t imagine how difficult this is for you.

If we have a girl, maybe our kids can compete against one another in one of those creepy kid baby pagents. Mine will be easy to spot; she’ll have a blonde afro & will be doing a re-enactment of the “Napoleon Dynamite” dance.

Best wishes to you all.

Mike
Chicago, IL

No hurrys Ralph. Yeah we all miss hearing your voice and whit but there’s plenty of time for that later on. Focus on your family and yourself. We’ll be here when you’re ready to come back.

Ralph.. you have cheered me up every morning for many years, You deserve the best. Life is tough but stay strong & know me, my family & all the listeners are praying for your family.

Much love from my family to yours. You and yours are in our prayers and know that we love you even though we don’t know you personally. Our hearts go out to your family. Hope to have you back soon.

I am so sorry to hear of the sorrow you are going through and cannot imagine it for a second. I have the utmost respect for your words conveyed in this letter. You and your family are in my prayers.

Ralph, we share your loss, and though my wife and I are no longer in LA, you were and still are the best part of the show. Come back when you are ready, not a moment before. And know that the world is with you!

Garman family I have been deeply saddened since learning of Lincoln’s passing. The NICU rollercoaster is a horrible ride. I had 25 week triplets 6 years ago and did the entire NICU song and dance. Prayers did wonders for my little ones. My prayers are with you and your family everyday.

Ralph, I am a mother of 2 and I can’t even imagine what you are going through. Love? Life? life after? I wish you didn’t have to go through this. I wish you and your beatiful wife a little bit of hope. Olivia needs you. You have to get through this. My heart breaks. I know. I know. Please be strong. My heart breaks, it truley breaks. I’m so sorry Raplh.

My condolences on your loss to you and your wife. We’ll pray for Olivia

So many mornings you have lifted my spirits with your perfectly-timed wit, it pains me to hear of your devastating loss. My thoughts are with you and your beautiful family. Take the time to heal your heart, even though it will always remained bruised.

Ralph,
My family’s thoughts and prayers are with your family. Trust in God and in the NICU nurses. My son was in that unit when he was born and the attention they gave him and all the other Little Ones was AMAZING! God Bless.
Lenny, Emily and our Kids

the showbiz beat just isn’t the same without you.

as a nurse, the death of a little one is never easy and its really quite heartbreaking. my heart breaks for your family ralph. my prayers of comfort are with you. snuggle little olivia for me.

My thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time in great sadness and I will be praying for your Olivia.

Ralph you always made me smile when I listened to you in the mornings, no matter how awful I was feeling, and I really, truly appreciate that. You’re awesome. I wish you and your wife and beautiful little girl all the best. There’s a lot of people out here rooting for you all and sending good thoughts your way. =)

Dear Ralph,
While you are truly missed every morning, you need to be with your family now. I keep you, your wife and little Olivia in my prayers.

May God bless you and your family at this most difficult time. I can not even imagine the sorrow and pain that comes from losing a child but I do know the power of prayer and having faith in God. May He bring peace and happines to your family at this most difficult time. Our prayers are with Olivia at this time, may God bless her and give her strength to get fully healthy and be able to go home with her loving parents. God bless you Ralph and thank you for the many years of laughter. Your KROQ family will be here waiting for your return as soon as you are ready,,, much love!

My thoughts and all that is good go out to you and your family Ralph. You will get through this Ralph.
With much love.

No one can imagine the pain of losing a child. Ralph you are so kind and loving and have made all of us laugh for years. The gift you have given to all of us who listen is priceless. Who else can make someone laugh in bumper to bumper traffic. My daughter was in the NICU for a month and 1/2 in a oxygen tent. It was so scary that I felt I couldn’t breath. Now 11 years later we tell her of her journey and how hard she fought to be here. Her nickname is “little scrapper” because she never gave up. My wish and prayers are that you will be telling Olivia in the years to come of her journey and struggle to be here. We know that you are needed with your immediate family, but remember you have an “extended” family community that cares very much and will be waiting for the day you can return. Much love to your family and you XOXOXO

Dear Garman family
I am so very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
I hope your daughter stay stronger and I’m sure she will always love her brother! Be strong!

Ralph — I’m so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Been listening to k&b for about 20 years now. Being able to stream the the show online now, working in Dallas, is a blessing–a feeling like I’m still home. As such, you, Ralph and your family have become a part of mine.

All I can say is this…. Your beautiful Lincoln was able to do in a few brief moments what most of us could never accomplish in a lifetime–connect with the world. The outpouring of love is a wonderous gift I’m happyvto be a part of. I hope that is able to bring you and your family done peace in this unbearably difficult time.

All the best,
Jen
Long time listener, first time caller

Its been over 4 years since we have moved from the So Cal area, however when I heard of the news through FB it instantly brought me back in time and hit me like it was a family member suffering. Our family wants to join the thousand others and wish yours the strength and support to get through this trying time. Our thoughts are with you.

ralph, i am so sorry for you and your wife. both my children were in the NCIU. while i have never had to endure the loss of a child, i understand what it must be like to have to navigate that extremely confusing and intimidating intensive care room. please let me know if you need any help. my prayers go out to you.

Ralph… what to say? No words can express my deep sorrow over your loss, nor can I even imagine the depth of your sadness. I was so excited for you when I found out the twins were born. It’s all so hard to believe. My thoughts are with you and I’ll be wishing with all my heart for Olivia’s recovery. Your Lincoln isn’t truly gone. You just have a sweet angel to always look after you now.

Ralph, you and your family are very dear to my heart. I hope Olivia will get strongr every day. Thank you for your kind words

Right now it’s difficult, but stay strong. You will survive. You will get thru this. Nothing is thrown at us that we can’t handle. My heart goes out to you and your family. And thank you for sharing your thoughts with us.

Prayers being sent from NC. Sending strength and love to you and your family.

Ralph

I’m sorry to hear about your dear little Lincoln. After having three girls my brother and his wife were delighted to find out that they were having a boy. Sadly, in her seventh month, they lost him. I will spare you how traumatic it was. I know what you are going through, having watched my brother and his wife suffer through this, never to recover. I wish you and your wife all the strength and love and little Olivia nothing but the best in her tough road to becoming healthier. It’s hard. I know first hand that it is, but if the love of your fans is any indication of all of us who have your back, I know you all will pull through. I can’t say it enough, I wish you all the best and wish Olivia the speediest of recoveries. In time your hearts will mend, but you will never forget. We all love you and miss you. Take all the time you need, but I do hope to hear you soon.

Hope you and your family are doing better

This is such a shocking and sad situation. I work at a children’s hospital and I can tell you we see beautiful, healthy children who come back all the time to visit after spending months in the NICU. It *is* a long road but I have faith in the Garman family and little Olivia!

I’ve been listening to you ever since you were “Ralph, The New Guy” and have been a fan the whole time. It breaks my heart to hear that you and your family are going through this kind of sorrow. I hope Olivia gets to go home very soon.

Much love,
Sarah

The fact that you took the time to write a letter to us, your many fans, only proves what a class act you are!! Please know that there are, I’m sure, thousands of us out here thinking and praying for you and your family. I hope that each day gets a little easier and a lot happier for all of you!!

my family’s thoughts and prayers are with you, your wife, and your little Olivia. best wishes and hope you can bring your baby home soon.

Ralph,
We all knew your wife was a Saint before this, your lady is a special woman. I am so impressed by your CHOICE to focus your love & energy to push through some of the pain. I hope in the darkest moments you can remember to CHOOSE to see even a sliver of light. Even if it feels like it, you did not loose everything. Search for what you gained. I’m so proud of you Ralph. Move forward, no amount of pain or desperation can take you back to “fix it”. Fight forward.
LOVE YOU!! <3

My deepest condolences to you and your family, Ralph. You are a great man and you have the whole K&B family here for you. I hope that you find some way to deal with the pain. My thoughts and wishes go out for little Ms. Olivia. I hope for nothing but the best for Olivia.

Ralph, my thoughts and prayers are out to you and your family. May god bring strength to your daughter and hope everything turns out fine for her. Good luck with everything and hope you return to the show soon with some good news.

God Bless you and your family Ralph!

Ralph, I’m thinking of you and your wife at this horrible time!!! Sorry doesn’t equal what I feel for you both. God Bless little Olivia and stay strong although I know it’s hard. You’re the best and I love ya lots!!!!

Ralph, I want to take this opportunity to thank you for providing the comedy crack that has fed my morning addiction to your daily contribution to the K&B Show. We were very sad to hear of your loss, and reflect on it frequently. It is strange how close we can feel to people who we have never met, nor had a two way conversation with. I guess that is a testament to how you touch our lives. My family and I would like to extend our deepest sympathies for the loss you and your wife have suffered, and positive thoughts for the good health of Olivia and your emotional healing. Keep strong, looking forward to hearing from you whenever you are ready.

You’re tha man, Ralph. You are greatly missed and loved. Wish you and your family nothing but the best.

We all hope the very best for you and your family. Hopefully Olivia will soon become strong enough to leave the NICU. All our happy thought are with you.

Dear Ralph, I have listened to K&B (and you) since day one…throughout the years, you have made me smile and laugh on days when my world was pretty dark, listening to you everymorning has made you a part of my family…. so to say I am very sorry for your loss is an understatment. I am at a loss for words… I will pray for you and your family, especially little sweet Olivia, I pray for a long happy and healthy life and hope that some day soon your family sees sunshine again.
God Bless You.

Ralph, may God bestow many blessing upon on you and your family. Stay strong for your wife, stay strong for your daughter and stay strong for yourself.

Ralph-
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Lincoln is in Gods hands now and I am sure that Lil’ Lincoln is giving his sister lots of strength to pull throw this. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Take care.
Kat

Keep your head up and thoughts positive, Ralph. Know that we (the listeners) are beyond sad for your devastating loss and wish for a healthy Olivia.

“And that’s all I have to say about that…”

Ralph and Kari;

Much love and compassion to you both. Remember, you are not alone in this time of sadness. We are all praying for you and wishing you the best. Love to you, Kari and Olivia.

Sylvia

Ralph first let me say thank you for honesty, I think I can speak for many of us fans when I say this. Know that to many of us you are family and when family is in need family comes together.

ralph,
you have always brought laughter into my mornings and i miss you on the radio everyday. i am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful baby boy and i am sending all my positive energy and thoughts to your sweet little girl, olivia. i hope she gets stronger every single second so that she can soon go home with you and your lovely wife. i hope that you can both find some peace in your hearts soon as you grieve the loss of your child. please remember how much we all love and support you. i hope that things get brighter and happier for you soon and i know we all look forward to hearing you back on the radio in the am. the show isn’t the same without you.
with much sympathy and love,
mel in van nuys

Ralph,
I just opened up the web site and couldn’t belive what i was reading. i’m not gonna ask what happened. as a proud parrent myself, i could not imagine how world ending it must feel. im crying for you right now. let me know if there is anything i can do for you and your family. you can contact me at jfmsilva42@hotmail.com Peace out homie.

We all have had times in our lives where we’ve had to deal with great tragedy and loss of a loved one. Still, I can’t imagine the pain and heartbreak your family is going through right now.

I do know that when I had my own trials my family really helped to support me and god sent me true friends who helped pull me through when I was sure I wouldn’t make it.

Knowing how much you are loved and thought of by all of your listeners I am sure the prayers and positive energy they are sending your way will help you in your own trials.

We’ve listened to you every morning since you started on the K&B show many years ago. Your laughter and good humor has lifted our spirits countless times. You’ve become a part of our families and so we all want to help you by sharing the burden you and your family are under right now.

I would like to share one story with you. Years ago I worked in a camera store and the wife of one of my customers also had a premature delivery. Their child was born almost 7 weeks early but when I saw it a year later I’d never seen such a big, healthy looking kid. With all the skills of the professionals taking care of your Olivia I’m sure you will see her grow into a strong, beautiful, girl … who you’ll make dress up as Batgirl every Halloween.

My heart goes out to you, your lovely wife and daughter Olivia. You are all courageous beyond measure.

You and your wife and Olivia are in my thoughts and prayers. Your brilliance on the K&B show bring laughter and smiles to my day every morning. God bless you and yours, Ralph. May Olivia get stronger each and every day and may God soothe your troubled hearts.

Much love and prayers,
Pam

Dear Ralph,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wife during this time. I am saying a little prayer for your family and most especially little Olivia!

You have given so much entertainment to us listeners over the years that this ultimate sadness is so unfair.
From personal experience let me just say that the body chilling emptiness will pass with time,but the sadness never does, you’ll adjust ,but there will always be a hurt inside. I’ve listened to your evolution over the years and this is something else that you will somehow use to make yourself a better person…somehow. I know it doesn’t make any sense right now, so try and take it one day at a time or one hour at a time, but know we are with you….

As a parent..you brings tear to my eyes as I read your update.. Your family are in my pray’s..

Ralph, I cannot begin to understand the pain of losing a child. Any loss of a close one certifies how precious life really is…that is why I believe your daughter will live on to understand this eventually and, perhaps, create something great in the world. Hang in there brother, we are all pulling for you, your wife and Olivia.

I’ve written and erased 4 different comments because I don’t know what to say…but know that you and your wife can gain strength from those that care about you and your family. My prayers go out to your precious daughter Olivia! My best friend had a preemie at Cedar Sinai 2 years ago…born 1lb 13oz. After 2.5 months in the NICU she got to go home. Guess what? She’s perfect! A crazy 2 year old who gets into everything and is amazing! I know everyday probably seems like a year but be strong and keep the faith!! You guys are in our hearts and prayers!

We miss you so much, but Olivia needs you now. We are keeping her in our hearts and hoping for a strong fast recovery!

Hang in there Ralph! You’re not the only one to lose a child. I lost my little angel to SMA when she was about 8 months old. What helped me out allot, was going to a support group called TCF- the compassionate friends. You might want to check out to see if there’s a chapter in your area. WHEN YOU AND YOUR WIFE ARE READY!!! Once again, hang in there. Ask the hospital chaplain or social worker there for any info on any locations of chapters of TCF, or google it, for web site. E-mail me, and I’ll see what I can find out, if you don’t get any answers. (((HUGS))) and try to

Dear Ralph , as a pediatric ICU nurse from a family who has enjoyed listening to you on KROQ for so long and a mother who lost her premature son 15 years ago, I send you and your wife my utmost support. Losing a child is a pain that cuts you to the core and changes you forever.You feel the loss anew each day.
Having a child in the NICU is also a tremendous stress and to combine the two is almost more than anyone can bear. I am so sorry for your loss and the continued struggle for Olivia. I know well the tension, concern and sometimes fear that each day’s medical report on your daughter brings. I still remember the constant knot in my stomach I would feel about my son each day.
Please know there are people who understand your situation as it can feel very isolating and overwhelming. We are thinking of you and your family , sincerely Kathy Wing and Family

Ralph,

The joy you and team Kevin and Bean bring us daily is truly a gift. I cannot even begin to try and know what your family is going through but know that myself and the two other guys that listen to your show will always be supporting you =)

Ralph

My name is Keith and I used to live in LA from about 1989- 2005
I currently live in North Carolina- closer to family- due to the fact that I suffer from mild schizophrenia, but I continue my art and writing here in Charlotte. I also still listen to you streaming KROQ when I can because nothing beats what you guys do every day, your personalities as well as the music. God bless
Ralph and his family and all of you at KROQ.

Dear Ralph & Wife –
I’m so sorry for your tremendous grief. Please know that I feel your pain. Three years ago I delivered a stillborn baby boy, and It was the worst thing I’ve every had to go through. I too felt cursed and alone. I still don’t understand why it had to happen to me, but I did accept it with time. I will pray for your little Olivia and hope she gets stronger everyday. I really recommend that you and your wife take very good care of each other physically, mentally and spiritually, because this experience will really test you. You will see that in the end you will come out a better, stronger and more humble person. I wish you and your wife many wonderful blessings for the future. God bless.

Hello Ralph,

After hearing the announcement over the radio about the loss of your newborn son I was perplexed and saddened. Perplexed at not understanding why one so innocent was not able to prosper longer in his life and saddened for the pain and loss a fellow human being is experiencing during a time which should have been marked by much joy and adulation of two new lives coming into the world. As you made your announcement of the birth of your new twin’s it was quite obvious you were filled with joy, adoration and of course most importantly love for your children. It was a nice change of pace to hear a proud new father doting over his new son and daughter and hypothesizing as to what the future might hold for them.
Ralph it is tragic what you have gone through and what you and your wife continue to go through. If it was in my capacity to change your circumstances I would do this without hesitation as I’m sure anyone of your friends or coworkers would do in an instant. I don’t know if these words from a perfect stranger to you bring you any solace but if whatsoever it does then I wish you and your family all the best.

Sincerely

Ian

Loyal listener

prayers*

I believe I speak for a lot of people out there when I say that you are more than just a radio personality to some us. I am but just one of your many fans, and we’ve never met or spoken, but the news was deeply devastating on a personal level. I can’t express in words how hurt I am by your loss. I extend my condolences to you and your family Mr. Garman. This transcends a selfish desire for you to come back to the show so you can make me laugh again: we miss you and care for you and will be mourning alongside with your family (in spirit) throughout this tragedy.

*siiiighhh…* Damn you sharktapuss.

*Ralph*

I am sorry for your loss and the stress you’re going through with your current child. I hope and pray your daughter makes it out healthy and bouncy. Much love, A.C.M.

Ralph feel bad for your lost, Im a big fan of yours hope that you and your family could get through this. My prayers are with you and your family.

Ralph,

I express my deep condolences to you and your family for your loss. I can’t imagine what you’re going through right now, but know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. I miss listening to you on the show, and its not the same without you, but taking this time to be with family is certainly more important. I am a huge fan of yours and respect your work. Much love!

-RR

Ralph, your family of KROQ listeners extends all the way to Michigan, and know that we’re continuing to pray for you and your family every day. We miss hearing you on the show, but don’t you dare come back one second earlier than necessary. Kari and Olivia need you. We’ll keep praying and rooting for you, and for little Lincoln in Heaven.

Take all the time you need, we will all be here for you when you are ready.

Spend all the time you need with your family; we will all be missing you till then. Lots of love for Olivia.

I listen to tear jerking stories all day long from my patients, however when it concerns a child I feel heartbroken and a bit of unfairness in the world. I suppose you can’t dwell on sorrow alone and have to look forward to the future and as you stated, shower Olivia with all the love you can. We wish you the best and are keeping you and your family in our thoughts.

Jon

So, so very sorry for your loss! I am a long time listener (I remember when K & B called you “Ralph the New Guy”). You have brought more smiles to more faces over the years than you will ever know. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Looking forward to hearing you back on the show, when you are ready. Much love!

Ralph:

so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and wife and the babies. Take care of yourselves.

r

Ralph we are all thinking of you and your family.

Ralph,
You and your family are all in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong. This is just so devistating and I can only imagine what you guys are going through. Much love. <3 <3 <3

Ralph, sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dear Ralph,
I know that you have been getting hundreds of e-mails giving you words of comfort and sympathy. But I still want to tell you that please..PLEASE dont come back to the show until you are fully recovered or until you truly believe you are better. We are all sending you our love and we hope that Olivia gets better and please send your wife our love. Lincoln passed on knowing that he was deeply loved and he is at peace now. My prayers are with you.

Ralph, because of you I have tuned into the K&B show for the past 10 years. I just wish I has said Thank You long ago and under better circumstances for providing your listerners with all those mornings of laughter.

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Kari, and Olivia. Do take care.

Ralph your the best! We all look forward to hearing you on the radio once again. Be strong, stand and deliver.

Dear Ralph, I am a loss mom myself. It’s been five years since we said goodbye to our baby girl, and when I read about your loss, it still feels like yesterday. There is no way to explain it to someone who hasn’t been there. You say goodbye to an actual child, but also all your hopes and dreams for the full, long life you wanted them to have.

My prayers have been with you and your wife since I heard your babies were born. My heart goes out to you as you struggle with grief as well as the stress and fear of parenting a child in the NICU.

I miss hearing you on the podcasts (I’m in Minnesota), but you are with your wife and your baby girl, and they need you right now. I haven’t stopped thinking about you, your wife, Lincoln, or Olivia.

Garmen family,
Our positive thoughtsand sincere condolences are with you. One cannot imagine what you are going through.
Santillo Family

Ralph & Kari…
Much love to the Garman Family. Saying an extra prayer for baby Olivia.

Ralph, my heart goes out to you and your family. My wife and I had twins in Aug. 2006. We lost one of the twins, little Scotty Jr. after 4 months. I don’t know how I did it or how I’m doing it. Ralph, hang in there.

1 have an 18 month little girl & can’t imagine the pain you must be feeling. please know you’re in our prayers. keep being strong for little Olivia. She needs it the most right now.

hi ralph i just wanna to say stay safe and we all miss u just be strong and all will work all fine

Dear Ralph,

My prayers are with you and you are not alone. I just recently lost my 18 year old nephew who passed away in his sleep. We never know why these things happen, though they do bring strangers to you that share your pain and send their prayers and kind thoughts your way. This is not our first loss. 19 years ago, we lost our first twin nephews who were just too little…only 25 weeks. The pain never goes away it just gets easier. Reach out to those around you as they too need your support. God bless your beautiful wife and many prayers for Olivia and yourself to be strong and move ahead. Again, I have got you all in my prayers when I pray for my nephews. Miss you a ton and can’t wait for to hear your voice again. Be strong!!! Alina

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Garman,

I want to be there for you guys right now like Ralph has been there for me during some very very bleak days. Whatever you guys need let me know and I will do what I can to help.

-Rachel-Elizabeth M

Ralph & Kari

I don’t know if you’re religious and I hope this isn’t too preachy but I found this online. Its the full version of the ‘Serenity Prayer’. It helped me through a difficult time in my life. Read the prayer line by line and in time it just may help you as it did me.

God, give us grace to accept with serenity
the things that cannot be changed,
Courage to change the things
which should be changed,
and the Wisdom to distinguish
the one from the other.

Living one day at a time,
Enjoying one moment at a time,
Accepting hardship as a pathway to peace,
Taking, as Jesus did,
This sinful world as it is,
Not as I would have it,
Trusting that You will make all things right,
If I surrender to Your will,
So that I may be reasonably happy in this life,
And supremely happy with You forever in the next.

Amen.

I think we all feel like we know you and the K&B team. Waking up with you every day is as much a part of my routine as drinking my coffee in the morning. I couldn’t start my day without either, and I don’t want to! Since many of us have made you a part of our lives for years and feel we have gotten to know you, we very much empathize with the pain you are feeling and want you to be ok. Take care of your family, we’ll be here with open arms when you return.

much love to you and your wife. stay strong little olivia. your mommy and daddy need you. xoxo

Sorry for your loss. Gob Bless you and your family. You all will be in my prayers.

My heart is breaking for your family. My family also knows the affects of prematurity our son was born at 29 weeks at 2lbs 4ozs. Our tiny little miracle is a happy toddler today and I’m praying that Olivia keeps fighting and thriving so she can come home soon and be in your loving arms. Life is truly a blessing. We are doing the March for Babies walk on the 24th and we are walking in honor of Lincoln, for your little fighter Olivia and for our little man Gavin. Take your time coming back to work and spend all your energy on Olivia and Kari. Praying for your family

“Lay your burdens upon me so yours may be light.” The Lord said this in the bible. I believe its a message for us as a human family to help eachother out, to bear up eachothers burdens, to be a pillar and a source of strength for those who need it.
Ralph although I do not know you or your family my heart and prayers go out to you. I am so sorry to hear the adversity and the trials you and your family are faced with. Know you are not alone. Know that you will always have people to bear you up in your time of greatest need. Although we all may be strangers in one sense, we are all definately linked by something higher than we totall understand, we are all family.
God Bless your son, God Bless your Daughter, and God Bless You and Your Wonderful Wife.
Peace be with you.

Here in Las Vegas, I got my coworkers together and we went and donated blood at the children’s hospital in the spirit of your family. best wishes and prayers

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.

The Beck Family

Hey Ralph,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We miss you a lot but take all the time you need in this trying time. Your K&B family will be here waiting for you to come back! Lotsa alove to you and yours, Ralph!

Ralph & Kari, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are praying for Olivia we can’t wait to see her. Frank & Denise

Once a friend described the death of a family member and said that his pain never went away….but it does move to a different spot in your heart. The loss you and your family are experiencing must be undescribable and I am so sorry for the pain you are experiencing. Be well and know that you are missed.

I just want to say that most of the time you are the reason I listen to this show. When I turned the station on today a found out what happened, I was heart broken. I am praying for your family and I hope that Olivia pulls through. Babies are alot stronger than the parents and that is the best part about them. I know about loss and what a stuggle this is going to be. Remember he will always be with you for the rest of your life!

Your letter brought tears to my eyes and I never cry but your words are so honest and all I can say is how sorry I am that this happened. I am so very sorry for your loss and I pray with all my heart that Olivia will be out of the NICU soon. Let your wife know that we are all here for you guys. God bless you.

Ralph and family~
Today, April 14th, may your heart stay full and open to the love that we are sending you so you may be the love conduit for those who need you on this planet right now.

The grand acts of kindness that people are doing on Kevin and Bean on your behalf are gifts that Lincoln has given to them because standing in for friends is the highest honor you can give a friend in need.

With love and faith~The McCarthy Family, Sherman Oaks
listeners since 1986!

Ralph and family,

I know the loss of a child. We lost our son, Cain, when he was two. Sadness will turn to anger and anger to healing. You are doing the right thing by taking the necessary time to grieve and concentrate on getting your baby girl healthy! I have so much to say but most importantly – your son will always be with you and your wife. If you ever need to talk or just have a shoulder to cry on – contact me.

My heart goes out to you and your family.

just heard kevin&bean thanking all the listeners 4 their support for u&ur wife.my condolences and prayers are w/you both.my youngest child spent the first 9 mos of her life in the hospital and it was the hardest thing in the world for me to handle.i cant even fathom all you 2 are dealing with now.all my love and prayers are with u both. love & respect, nicole

Dear Ralph,
You are a father. That’s the gift that Lincoln and Olivia have given you. You will always understand a little bit more of what life is really about, because that’s what your precious babies have taught you. You are Lincoln’s dad forever, and he is your baby forever. There will always be a little Lincoln-shaped place in your heart. And now in mine, too.

My condolences to you and your wife. It is unfair that your years of making us laugh and making us enjoy our mornings would be tainted with such a loss. Be strong Ralph and don’t come back until you are ready…you definitely have a loyal fanbase who have your family in their thoughts. My prayers to little Olivia.

Ralph,

There’s magic in prayer and you and your family are in mine. God bless you and your family.

i just wanted to leave a quick note of suport for you and your family. loosing a loved one is horrible and is a pain beyond what words can explain…time may be the only thing that allows this pain to lesson but in truth it will never go away..the love and blessings of faily and friends is the truth rock needed to survive these long long days and nghts…you and your family are in my thought and prayers..
i lost my father last yr and its the friends and family that surrounded me that got me through the pain and disbelief…
hang in there and hold close to what you have surrounding you…love and blessings,
melissa k, mission viejo

Ralph,
Like so many who have posted, I am at a loss for words. So many times just hearing you on the show has lifted my spirits and I wish in some small way that I could return that feeling. Nothing touches or changes your life more than a child. I wish you, Kari and your entire family the strength and support to help you through such a difficult time. My thoughts, prayers and positive energy are being sent to you, your wife and precious little Olivia.

Ralph, I am beyond sorry for your loss. Trying to look on the bright side you were blessed to have him in your life even if the time you had him seems so short. My good thoughts go out to little olivia. Hang in there…

My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. We are praying for your daughter. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Ralph, I was so sorry to hear the news about your son. Our prayers are with you and your family and daughter. I wanted to tell you about http://www.memorybearsinc.com Check out the website, it could be a great keepsake for you and your wife as well as for Olivia to remember her brother when she is older. Our family did it after the passing of a loved one and it has been something special to keep. Love to you all.

Dear Ralph – I’m so sorry for your loss and have been thinking of you and your wife everyday especially when listening to K & B and missing the voice of reason. I was so sad when I heard the horrible news, especially after getting to hear how estatic you were on the air telling us about the babies soon after they were born. I feel like you’re family since I wake up with you every morning and even take showers with you. You always make me laugh at least once a day and I hate that this has happened to your family. I will continue to pray for you all but especially for little Olivia. My friend’s daughter had premie twins and it was a long, hard road for 3-4 months before they could go home, but they are home now and things are looking good. I know your baby will get strength from all the prayers and love coming her way. Bless you both and take care – we love you.

Ralph,
I am so sorry things are not looking up yet. But YET is the key word. I have friends who’s babies were in the NICU a long time, even 99 days for one. But I tell you this only so you know there is hope, and they can be incredibly strong. You obviously know what one alternative is but keep hope there is another. And it ends with you taking that beautiful little girl home. Our hearts are with you. You will get through this. I promise. <3

I was in tears while driving to work this morning. I am so sorry for your loss. I am 6 months pregnant with boy/girl twins and can’t even imagine what you are going through. I have a huge fear of the babies coming to early and don’t know what to do to prevent it. Again, I am so very very sorry and I will keep your daughter in my thoughts.

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. It was so great to hear you on the radio. God Bless you, your wife, and baby Olivia.

I am in tears right now reading this. I have always enjoyed listening to you on the show and truly appreciate the smile you bring to my morning. Being a new mom myself I constantly worry about the “what ifs” and would not know how to bear such an unimaginable loss. Thank you for being so brave to share with us this morning. I will keep your family in my thoughts and will be praying for Olivia to be in your arms soon… Much Love

Ralph,

I’m so sorry for your lost. I will be walking for the March of Dimes this weekend and will have Lincoln. Olivia, you, and your wife in my thoughts and prayers.

Ralph,
My husband and I cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. We have been long time listeners and in some way, feel like we know everyone on the show in some small way as you all share your day to day lives. On Friday as I heard you struggle to find the words to articulate what you and your family have been going through the last month, I was crying so hard, I had to pull over. The loss of a child must be unbearable. We are so very sorry for your loss.
Please know that our family sends our support and kindest wishes to you, your wife and for sweet Olivia to have a quick, complete recovery.

The Noorani Family

Ralph, Thank you for making my day. This morning’s session with Paul McCartney was hilarious. I cried all the way to work. I think it tops one you did a few years ago about the drug sniffing bees:) It’s great to see your humor is back in full force. I have prayed for you and your family.