Tribute: Dr. Rashid Buttar
Friend, Colleague, Health Freedom Warrior
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.
I had another post prepared for today that will be the beginning of a series for study, but with the loss of my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Rashid Buttar, it was on my heart to write a short tribute to a great man who has left us far too soon.
Dr. Rashid Buttar was a fellow Osteopathic physician. There is a collegiality among physicians, but there is a special, hard-to-describe, but very real bond between Osteopathic physicians. We have an unique educational path that leads to shared experiences (we often share very challenging, rugged stories during our Residency programs). Undoubtedly, we have uncommon, lifetime connections.
That professional bond was the beginning of our nearly 20 years of friendship. We first met at a conference in Tenerife, Spain in 2004, where we were both speakers. Our paths crossed frequently at conferences over the years, such as AutismOne, National Autism Conference, International College of Integrative Medicine (ICIM), American College for the Advancement of Medicine (ACAM), The Truth About Cancer (TTAC), and many others.
Each time we reconnected, we’d find a break-away corner to talk for as long as possible, rapidly catching up on each other’s lives. I’d hear about his amazing ventures in his far-reaching life. We’d share some past stories, have a few good laughs, always conclude the conversation with a hug and say, “We really need to get together more often!”….. which of course, with both of our very busy lives, never happened.
Over the years, we’ve shared some unique experiences, including our work together for Parker Hannifin, a Fortune 200 company in Cleveland, Ohio and both being named as part of the Disinformation Dozen, and the three-years of backlash associated with that designation.
Rashid dedicated his life to being a strong and powerful voice for health freedom. His work in both autism and cancer will long be remembered; he saved so many and transformed so many lives. He will be missed by so many close friends, associates, and colleagues. He will be remembered by thousands of patients and millions of supporters from around the world. Rashid, I know you will continue your work and powerfully help us from the Heavenly realms.
Today’s Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, our earthly hearts are saddened, even grieved, when a human that we love passes on to be with You. We pray that Rashid is now safe in Your loving arms and he will keep watch of us from afar.
You said, “Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” (Matt 5:4) We pray Your blessings will be poured out upon Rashid’s family as they pass through this time of grief and mourning. May You be with them through the difficult times ahead. Hold them tight, Lord; the hole in each of their hearts is very large. Fill it with Your love, kindness, and mercy.
I ask for comfort to all who knew Rashid Buttar. I ask that our Medical Freedom movement will pull closer together by remembering the words of confidence and wisdom that Rashid poured out, to inspire us to stay in the fight.
We ask for Your guidance. We ask for Your hand to be in this battle for survival of our work, our country, and our world. In Jesus name, Amen.
Yes, Jesus said in John 14:6, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me”. But as long as someone is breathing, they can still accept Him and be saved. We may be surprised when we get to heaven those who will be there when it looked impossible. I have to tell you about my dad. Totally NOT saved, but had a cardiac arrest in 1987, was treated by paramedics that I knew personally, with no success. He was transported to the the ER, where 30 min. later the time of death was called and the death certificate signed. All witnessed by staff and a pastor who was a family friend who was asked to be at my dad’s side when my mom was allowed to come in after he was extubated. During that time, my dad apparently took a “journey” to a place that he knew was horrible, but a force pulled him back 3 times when he attempted to open the “big red double doors”. When his eyes opened in the ER, they were all spellbound! The pastor led him in a simple prayer and my dad nodded his head in agreement, as he was still intubated. The story from here is a miracle. On to Cleveland clinic 3 months later to be the 50th person in the US to get an implantable defibrillator, and lived 13 more years.
So I KNOW that Jesus can reach people no matter what the circumstances. A similar thing happened to my brother in 2018, before his death from MSA, and I know I will see them BOTH soon. Never stop praying for the ones you love. Miracles happen.
What a lovely tribute Dr T.
I now know Dr. Buttar is in heaven with my young friend who just went Home 3 nights ago. I pray they will bump into each other. My young friend - though not ever vaccinated - was struck with a debilitating cancer. He already was grieving over his uncle's passing earlier this year and then found out he had the same medical problem. I know he is now not suffering, but his mother could use prayer for she lost her youngest sone who was in his late 20's and her brother earlier.
With that said and with all the sadness going around we believers must remember they are in a much better place than we are.
Love to all!