Comments on: Missing Pensacola Man Found Dead

By: KK

KK — Wed, 10 May 2017 15:40:39 +0000

First and foremost…condolences, prayers and hugs to Mr. Sodomka’s family and thank you Sir for your service!

By: Atp

Atp — Wed, 10 May 2017 09:27:18 +0000

Some times people do not realize how hard it is to take care of an elderly person with health issues so while pointing a finger at someone else and judging them you have fingers pointing back at you.js!!!

By: fisherman

fisherman — Tue, 09 May 2017 19:11:09 +0000

@ Jennifer
You must have never had to fill a prescription as no pharmacy I have ever visited would do a prescription in 15 minutes. Wal Mart you may have a several hour wait. As for Naval Hospital Pharmacy they do an outstanding job in filling prescriptions. They are one of the busiest in the Navy. They do hundreds a day so stop tryingto blame them period.

By: Suzie B

Suzie B — Tue, 09 May 2017 13:44:31 +0000

I don’t understand where the “on foot” issue came about. Many of the articles and the Silver Alert described the car as a white 2005 Toyota Matrix with Florida tag… I am so sorry it ended this way. I have in laws in another state that are not safe to drive, both in their mid 80s but both refuse to give up their vehicles “just in case” they need them. Thoughts and prayers to Mr. Sodomka’s family and friends. May he rest in peace.

By: Dixie

Dixie — Tue, 09 May 2017 12:50:45 +0000

Maybe he felt as though he had no other option than to drive himself. People assume that he had children with which he maintained contact or other family to assist, when that might not be the case. Sadly, there are many elderly people who are basically on their own, either by choice or simply not being aware of services available to them.

By: Roll Tide

Roll Tide — Tue, 09 May 2017 12:35:19 +0000

If you have a family member with memory problems, Alzheimer’s, dementia, please get them a GPS. Then, when something like this happens, at least you stand a better chance of finding them safely. I had a family member with Alzheimer’s that would wonder off. It does happen folks, even when you think your paying attention. Then, all the sudden, their gone. GPS not only is the best thing for the patient but the family’s peace of mind.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Tue, 09 May 2017 12:12:30 +0000

@David, you sir took the thoughts right out of my head and put them on paper. I am so sorry to this family. First, I do not wonder why this man was stil driving. My grandfather had a similar incident before the severity of his memory issues became apparent. Thankfully I happened to be in the right place at the right time and ran into him looking for his car. So if the family is reading this, please know there are some people who “get it”, please do not blame yourself. I am with this other great vet on the question of why it takes 6 hours to fill a prescription at the Naval Hospital??? I was a pharmacy technician and if I had ever told someone it would take 6 hours, they would have told me I was crazy! At 15 minutes people start getting restless, an hour was unthinkable! I sure hope in the future that our vets will not only be allowed to seek out doctors outside the VA, but also pharmacies. Our service men and women deserve better, and if they ask me by form of vote, you will have it better! I thank you for your service.

By: Charles

Charles — Tue, 09 May 2017 06:00:26 +0000

Out of curiosity was ESAR placed on standby or even alerted to the situation

By: JJ

JJ — Tue, 09 May 2017 04:07:21 +0000

Its very sad that the family knew of his memory loss and did not at least accompany him to the Navy Hospital. Sending prayers for strength and comfort for the family!

By: James

James — Tue, 09 May 2017 03:47:10 +0000

Frank P and Mike. He was driving a car when he went missing. Instead of creating drama during a time when a family loses a love one. How about googling and researching facts of an incident. Trying to make something that it’s not only causes more pain for family members affected by such a tragedy