DREAM THEATER Drummer's Father Loses Battle With Cancer
January 5, 2009, 15 years ago
DREAM THEATER drummer Mike Portnoy has issued the following:
"It's with the heaviest heart and deepest sorrow that I share the news of the passing of my best friend, my idol and my father, Howard Portnoy.He passed away this morning (January 4th) at 3:38 AM with his loving wife Trish and myself by his side after a 6 month battle with cancer.
He was an amazing person whose lively spirit was a tremendous inspiration to me and to most people that had the pleasure to know him.
He will be sorely missed by so many friends and family - but none more so than his wife Trish, his daughter-in-law Marlene, his grandchildren Melody and Max and yours truly.
The Spirit Carries On 'Ol Popz......
Carpe Diem,
MP
February 13th 1940 - January 4th 2009."
