Comments

            When Sabrina passed away, a lot of people sent thoughts through various mediums to Steve and his family about her.  Sabrina's fight, and ultimately her struggle, touched many people.  We post some of those comments below, if only for the hope that someone in pain will read them and find some comfort in the words.  From time to time we'll add more as they come in.

          God choose you two for each other for all the right reasons. My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to you at this most difficult time my friend. God Bless. – Steve Vai

          Steve I have never met you or your wife in person but I heard your voices for years. I just wanted to let you know your stories have touched me in ways I can not describe. I will be a better person because of the strength you and Sabrina have passed on to people like me. – Mike LeBlanc

          I just heard about Sabrina in the Detroit News. I knew of her sickness for years by way of the FAN and Stoney and Wojo's yearly marathon but sadly never realized she was married to Steve. Steve, after reading the article I should hope that if my wife passed away I could have the courage and strength that you have shown throughout the whole illness. Your comment about God coming to take back his corvette was really inspiring. – Greg Rosati

          I'm so sorry for your loss, and so sad for our loss. At the same time, I'm still inspired by your strength, both of you. And I'm amazed how much you and Sabby got out of your time together, as difficult as it was. Truly a life lesson, taught by you and the toughest person I've ever known. Sabrina had an amazing voice, linked to an amazing mind, linked to an amazing guy who stood with her to the end. When I saw Sabby at Stoney's party over the holidays, I was afraid it was the last I'd see her, but I knew if it was, it was perfect. She was smiling and talking and asking about my family and trips, and generally making me feel good even though I knew she felt awful. Astonishing woman. – Wojo, from Stoney & Wojo, Sports radio 1130 WDFN

          I had just heard on WWJ with Paul W. Smith and his morning crew mention your wife had lost her battle. She is at piece now in the Kingdom of Heaven with God and I am sure she is watching over you forever for being the supportive husband you were. Every time I had a chance to catch you on the radio you always mentioned your wife, I thought there is one hell of a guy. – Jeffery Hall

          You don't know me at all, and I never met your wife, but I wanted you to know how much your story touched my life and how sorry I was to hear that she had passed away yesterday. The first time I read about Sabrina was June 2005 in the Free Press. The article caught my eye and touched my heart because my husband, Dave, had just been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma at age 36. I read the article about how you and Sabrina continued your lives and took each challenge as it came, it touched me deeply because I knew Dave and I would be facing the same challenges in our lives, too. We've had the article on our refrigerator since June 2005 and I look at it everyday and think about you and Sabrina. Sabrina sounded like a wonderful person and one who loved life fully. – Laura Claeys

          I would like to pass along my sincerest condolences on the loss of your wife Sabrina. Although I only met you once many years ago when you were co hosting with Ted Nugent and I had never met Sabrina, the out pouring of emotion from the WRIF family has made me feel as if I have known you both a long time. I wanted take a moment to say she has gone to a better place and you will be better for that reason. – Fred Ickes

          You don't know me, but when I heard the news about Sabrina, I was moved to write you to say how sorry I am for your loss. We all have suffered by this as she is a great spirit. Thank-you for fighting to the last and never giving up. – Dennis McLintock

          Steve I'm really, really sorry to hear about Sabrina. It's so admirable how you hung in there for her. We will all miss her. – Alex Skolnick, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Testament

          Just a well meaning word of support from a total stranger. I was very touched to read that you were able to go through old photos, etc., before she passed. Cherish the Good Times, and I sincerely wish you my heartfelt best! – Willie B., Afternoon drive 107.9 The Track, Indianapolis

          Steve, I just wanted to say I admired both of you for so long as Sabrina battled against cancer. I thought you held up very well and showed lots of class. She worked as my traffic girl for awhile when I was at WOMC in the early 90s so that's how I knew her originally. I'll miss her positive attitude but I'm glad she can stop fighting now and enjoy Heaven. Take care and God Bless. - Jeff Jennings

          I am so sad to hear about Sabrina passing. She was such a fun, sweet, wonderful, honest, REAL person. If she smiled, the rest of the room smiled. You two were great together and were a true example of what love is all about. – Tom Millikan, Producer for Stoney & Wojo

          Steve, I am very sorry to here about Sabrina. Although I didn’t really know her all that well, I could tell she was someone very special to everyone she met! Heaven now has the best radio dj it could ever ask for!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Kris Ferdig (Booger)

          I just read about Sabrina's passing and I wanted to tell you that we are thinking about you and hoping that you're doing well during this very tough time. It must be a different kind of experience having your life covered in the media now and then. I hope that you know there are lots of people in this town who admire not just the on-air talents of the Black family, but the way you loved and supported each other. It's pretty apparent that the two of you had a very special relationship. We'll say a prayer for her soul, and for you too brother. – Jim Disser

          I am truly sad to hear of the passing of Sabrina. The courage both of you have shown through all of this is an inspiration to all of us. The world would be a better place if there were more Sabrinas in it. – Rick Pollack

          Hey, Steve...can't tell you how sorry I am about Sabrina. I lost my 29 year old wife, Casey to Non Hodgkin's Lymphoma...I recall her telling me she had written to Sabrina and her shock that she had received such a warm, caring and cheerful response. I just wanted to say to hang in there, man...It's a rough ride. – Alex

          I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your beautiful wife. She surely was quite possibly the bravest person I've ever heard about. I live up here in Bay City, but have listened to DFN for years. Ironically, I was just thinking yesterday about how I hadn't heard anything about Sabrina in quite a while, and here we are. So, peace and love to you and all your family and Sabrina's closest friends. You are all very cool people. – Ron Brown

          I heard the news last night and was so sorry to hear about this. She has been in our thoughts and prayers every day and Sabrina had a lot of fans including my daughter Celine who somehow continues to talk about lunch at your house five years ago when she was two. A lot of people say Sabrina was strong and heroic in this. You must know that you were also. Take care and lots of love. - Terry Foster, 1270 WXYT the Sports Station

          Be strong, don't think of the loss, but of the good times you had, and know that Sabrina was needed elsewhere for a larger plan that none of us know of yet, but will when the time comes for us to take part in that plan. Best wishes and sincere deepest sympathies. - Mark Kuklaw

          My husband listens to sports radio (WFAN I think it is) ALL the time. Well we were on our way to the store today, and you were on the air discussing your wife's battle w/ cancer and her peaceful transition to be w/ our Heavenly Father. Prior to your interview, I was not familiar with either of you (although the names sounded vaguely familiar). As you talked I listened intently. When you said (1) you saw your wife's cancer as a cage that bound her, and her departure from this life as setting her free and (2) although she grimaced at times, you don't think she was aware enough in her last few days to truly experience any pain. Steve, when you made those statements, I felt a remarkable soothing saturate my heart (a heart that was already at peace). You have truly blessed me. I wanted to drive to WRIF tomorrow to simply hug you! Then, I had to remember that you probably would not be there, and that you have a lot going on right now. However, whenever things calm down for you, I hope that I can take no more than 10 minutes of your time to simply attach a face to the person that blessed my socks off. – Yvette Thompson

          Steve, I have a heavy heart today, hearing about your loss, all of our loss. Because Sabrina made the world a better place. I'm sure she'd want you to keep on plugging away and rockin' too. – Rich

          I am very sorry to hear of Sabrina's passing. You two were an amazing couple...that is obvious to all of us here at karmanos. – Dr. Jeffery Zonder, Sabrina’s Doctor

          I have no words to express how sad and sorry we are to hear this news. You and Sabrina are both the two most amazing people I have ever met in my life. It was an honor to be friends with Sabrina. – Lisa Reid, Metro Traffic

          I faintly heard "Stairway" on my kitchen radio (and remembered I had heard a piece of it earlier)...so I figured I should turn it on in here to see "what was up". John Paul Jones? Robert Plant? Not Page! Meltdown said it was Sabrina. Wow. I'm so sorry bro. And now I'm REALLY pissed that I couldn't make it to the benefit to meet her, I guess I should quit bitching about the Dream Theater show being cancelled. At least we know she's feelin' good now. – Steve P.

          Steve...I don't know if it's much of a comfort at a time like this, but I just wanted to tell you again how much I admire you. You have exuded an incredible amount of grace under pressure, and I have long thought you possess a much higher degree of ethics and trust-worthiness than what is the status quo in today's world. In fact I can't think of anyone who is your match in either quality. – Rik Elliott, former afternoon drive host on 102.7 The Bear  

          I didn't know Sabrina very well but when i heard of her battle with cancer for the first time some 6 years ago I sent her an e-mail. I can't recall what I said exactly in those e-mails but I did tell her about my mother and the fight she had put up against breast cancer, which she lost on may 1st 1992. She always e-mailed me back. I don't know if I have ever met a bigger fighter than that little girl who wouldn't give up! Now the fighting is over and she can go home and start enjoying and stop fighting. I have no idea what Steve is going through but I hope everyone keeps him in their thoughts. Finer people are hard to find. r.i.p. Sabrina...see you again someday. Tell my mom I am doing just fine. – Meltdown, WRIF

          You are both truly an inspiration and symbolize the truest meaning of unconditional love, strength, faith and commitment. Sabrina’s beauty and grace shines on all of us eternally. love and prayers. - Dina Fanai, Trans-Siberian Orchestra

          I just wanted to send my condolences to you on the loss of Sabrina. Although I have never had the pleasure of meeting either of you in person, I have followed the story of her struggle and her courage through your blogs. Through this difficult time, know in your heart that nobody can ever take away the great memories of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you – Adrienne (ladyrocknroller) on myspace

          I'm not going to pretend I can feel YOUR pain my friend, no one can, that I am sure of! The sorrow and loss you feel will be for a lifetime but so will the cherished memories and in time the beautiful memories will overshadow the sorrow. The Love that is shown with the comments, notes, wishes, and fond memories from so many people, close and not close to your family, is the greatest testament to Sabrina’s Legacy. – Tommy and Tina Morris

          Fond memories of Sabrina will always be with me. She was so sweet to let me on-the-air for the first time when I was a "Bear" intern in 1997. I never even asked. She did it purely out of the kindness of her heart. I will never forget her graciousness as I go through my radio career. Steve, everyone knows what a devoted husband you have been throughout her entire unfair ordeal. You have set the standard for what it means to be a devoted and loving husband. Good bless you and may you find comfort in the fact that Sabrina is healthy and happy in heaven. - Lisa Cipriano

          God took the lovely Sabrina from us today and I and lot of others are very sad and all I ask is for you to remember her courage, sense of humor, unselfishness and concern for others when she herself was the one who needed it most. I love you Sabrina and will never, ever forget you. God is soooo lucky to have you by his side, Put a good word in for us please. Rest in peace baby - Arthur Penhallow, WRIF Afternoon Drive legend

          I will always remember the wit and charm she had, and how she use to crack me up when she jocked at the "BEAR". I know you both fought this long and hard. She will be greatly missed, but always remembered! – Paula

          Hey Steve...I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said...you and Sabrina have always, and will always have a special place in my heart. The suffering is over, and I know she is a beautiful Angel. – Renee

          I'm deeply sorry to hear about Sabrina. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I'll never forget meeting her and being completely blown away by her zest and positive outlook on life despite being dealt such a crummy hand. She was an inspiration. – Shaffee, Nights WRKR 107.7

          I'm VERY sorry Steve. Sabrina was a one-of a- kind. I'm a better person for having the honor to be able to call her my friend. – Sean Baker

          I just heard about Saby and I can't tell you the depth of my sorrow for you and your family. She will be missed so much by everyone, and everyone who's lives she touched she inspired! I am glad I got to spend time with her at the benefit, and to think, she spent the time we spoke giving me words of encouragement over the loss of my Father to Cancer. I will never forget her. I wish there was some magic thing to say or do for you and your family but the words all seem so empty and although the sadness can be over whelming. Stay strong for her cause you know she'd kick your ass if not! She is in a great place now, no more pain or fear, waiting for you! Make her as proud as she made everyone around her! – Jody

          We are deeply saddened by the loss of our beloved Sabrina. She has and will always be a part of our lives. Her beautiful persona and charm lifted our hearts every time we thought about her. We will not say goodbye to Sabrina but we will say "good journey" because we will see her again as each of us continue our own journey through Gods' universe. - Jake, Mary, Allegra & Kira Smith

          Sabrina is indeed the best fighter I've ever met. I’ve known the Blacks for quite a long time, we all use to work together at 102.7 at one time, and always found the time once in awhile to stay in touch. Sabrina fought a battle, more than I ever could . I could never come close to imagining how difficult it was, from different treatments, to losing hair and more. I never saw it faze her a bit. I can say it was a pleasure to have spent a small part in a life taken way to soon from all of us. When I see Steve I have to say a big Thank You for letting me be a small part in their life. The next time I get pissed and think life is unfair, I will defiantly take a big step back and look at the big picture. – Screamin’ Scott Randall, WRIF

          I just wanted to let you know how extremely sorry I am for your loss of Sabrina last night. She was such an amazing woman with such a tremendous spirit and willingness to overcome every battle that she had to face. I feel fortunate to have known and worked with her, and both of you together, and am happy that she had such a wonderful man in her life to help take care of her these last few years. – Christine Galnor

          Sabrina was a source of strength for everybody battling illness and for those that had friends and loved ones battling any kind of life threatening disease. She shared an amazing bond with Steve and together they were an incredible team as they fought cancer. They lived every day to its fullest and made the absolute most of their time together. They were truly an inspiration. Through the 6 year battle, Sabrina never hesitated to talk with the public about her fight with cancer. She not educated people about her disease, but her words inspired thousands to donate money to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation. – Rona Danziger, Program Director, WDFN

          Today, I've been moping around, because I've lost a friend that I only got to know by her times on the air. She was a great person. A very tough person, and somebody that we all can learn from. I'll always remember her kind angel like voice, especially when she did that traffic update with the Dog! Well guys, I had no ideal that 9:00 would have such a meaning last night! While our friend was dying, I was trying to tape the Notre Dame-Michigan game, and flipping on the WWE wrestling, and thinking how upset ESPN was because the hoops game went into overtime, blocking the WBC series. But after all that, I will remember Sabrina Black at 9:00 on Monday nights for a long time! – Adam