Michael Spaulding

Very few times in our lives we take the time to pause and think of our own mortality. Is not until someone we know or someone close to us suffers an unfortunate event, that we realize how vulnerable we are.  

Mike Spaulding was one of our most visible supervisors, a great leader and as Ochsner Baton Rouge Facilities Management Director, Mike was one of our jewels.  Mike passed away yesterday morning and we can't still come to grasp that reality.  This is a tragic loss of an outstanding mentor, husband and friend, but above all, a great human being.

Mike dedicated countless hours of his own time to making our community a better place, touching thousands of lives along the way.  Many of us did not know this,  but Mike had a foundation to help and mentor kids in need.  

When it came to work, those who knew Mike can say that he was a team player, always with a smile.  Mike was instrumental in keeping our hospital running during recent natural disasters and when things malfunctioned at the clinic.  

As Mike rests in the peace of our lord,  we all  know that he made a difference to many people, including myself.  

Let's imitate Mike's purpose in life and make sure we all make a difference to our families, friends, patients and coworkers! His soul will jump with joy........


Aldo J. Russo, M.D.