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Ramon E. Gonzalez III
December 4, 2008
Dr. Lerner was and is my close friend and one of the most decent humans I have ever met in my70 years. He loved and helped all of all faiths including his and mine and my family, a Catholic. I consider him a saint in any faith.
He loved humanity. It did not matter your religion. I can say prounly that I knew and loved him for over 38 years.
When my father became mortally ill, he took care of making sure he was medically well. taken car of.
His great white tailored suits, his love of family, friends and especially fine champagne with his friends, in moderation,of course,his great wit, his great stories of Toby as a child,on the lap great musicians while they played the piano and certain authorities upset because he dared to have good friends with good people that were not on the A list of the authories ,outside checking out his guests. This was all printed in his Govt Personel File that he finally acquired and got a good laugh over.
The stupid prejudice he and his saintly wife suffered in Miami Beach because of their faith at the end of WW II.
The chair bequethed to him by his Hospital, that no one else can sit in!
Our many trips to Miami just to be with him in his later years. How I loved to hear his strories, from the goat that carried the milk cart when he was a boy, to the Catholic primarySchools his parents sent him to for a better education.
I will miss you my friend as I think of you daily. Ramon E. Gonzalez III
Daniel Seckinger III
November 27, 2008
To the Lerner Family:
I have learned Dr. Lerner has passed, and send my deep regrets at your loss. I have many wonderful memories of Dr. Lerner and had often wondered what became of him. He was a superb educator. As one of the radiology residents in the late 80's, we had a lot of exposure to Dr. Lerner's teaching style. He welcomed us to the department in July, 1985 by giving each of us a number af radiology texts, or 'tomes' as he called them, so the books "May facilitate your study and encourage you to become an avid reader." One of our rotations was overnight in the hospital to read the ER films. If one was fortunate, you might get a few hours sleep around 3 or 4 am. You'd set an alarm to be up at 6 am to review the films with Dr. Lerner - gosh, he must have been an early riser! Sometimes I would come out to the film area to see Dr. Lerner already there early, dictating away. He was such a pleasure to work with and learn from.
Dr. Lerner also liked to share his love of the arts with the residents. Some of us, me included, got ballet tickets in the early years of MCB, in a way to be able to share with him something he loved, as that was Toby's love. And he was so proud to have Bennett come play on Lincoln road. He invited the residents and that was one of the real celebration nights during my residency.
Dr. Lerner was an inspiration to many radiologists spread out around the country. I believe a person's virtue is in part a function of the teachers and educators they encounter through life. Henry H. Lerner, M.D., Distinguished Professor of Radiology, was a great one.
Especially for his surviving grandchildren and great grandchildren, I share with you what he shared with us many years ago, from Maimonides: "May there never develop in me the notion that my education is complete, but give me the strength and leisure and zeal continually to enlarge my knowledge"
Nancy Schleifer
November 3, 2008
Dear Toby, Bennett and all of Henry's grandchildren and great grandchildren:
I am deeply saddened to hear about Henry. As you know, we always counted him as a second grandfather to Sunny, and my love for Henry and Helen was profound and based upon our common love of learning, reading, and our mutual affection for each other.
My life has been guided, in part, by Henry's values. His unalterable love for Helen. His absolute dedication to the highest order of professionalism. His amazing kind and witty sense of humor. And his unequalled ability to tell a story.
You all have my love as it descends from his bright shining star.
Henry will be deeply missed by my family.
Roberta Shevin
November 1, 2008
Dear Toby and family,
My heartfelt sympathy to you all on the passing of your father and grandfather. I have fond memories of sharing Beth David Fine Arts events with you and your parents, Toby. May you find comfort in the wonderful memories of the beautiful and meaningful life he led.
Fondly,
Roberta Shevin
Aura Kruger
November 1, 2008
My first meeting with my brother-in-law, Henry, was when he and Helen invited Leon and me in December of 1939 to the preview of "Gone with the Wind." Leon and I had only been going together for a few weeks and - bless their hearts - Helen and Henry treated me like family. I shall miss him.
Aura Kruger
Charles Kruger
October 31, 2008
Hello family,
I am so moved to learn of Uncle Henry's passing. I loved him dearly. I will never forget the many treasured conversations when I was only 12 or 13 and he would talk with me like an adult about life and literature. Once, when I was 11 I think, Uncle Henry and Auntie Helen took me alone as their special guest to dinner in chinatown (I believe this was done for each of the Kruger children). It is one of the happiest memories of my childhood.
My thoughts and love are with you all.
-> Charles Kruger
Trae Williamson
October 31, 2008
I was so honored to know and love Dr. Lerner. The Ansin family was generous enough to welcome me to many family holidays, at which I was able to embrace Dr. Lerner as a surrogate grandfather figure. He was warm and wonderful. A consummate gentleman. And a shining example of a life well lived....
Jo Ivester
October 31, 2008
To Toby, Bennett, and the next generations - My thoughts are with you. Uncle Henry will always hold a special place in my heart. He welcomed me into his home when I was a teenager. I'll always remember his cheery greeting when I'd arrive home from school, and the long Sunday afternoon drives to look at the fall foliage.
Love to you all.
Cousin Jo
Ana Echenique MD
October 30, 2008
Dr. Lerner was one of the greatest teachers I have ever had the pleasure to work with. His wisdom and integrity will never be forgotten. First row, first Chair will always be Dr. Lerner's spot.
Carol Lamarre
October 30, 2008
Dr. Lerner was a Great Man!!! He will be missed!
Martha Backer
October 29, 2008
Dr. Lerner was a very fine man. We go to the Palace each Friday to do the Shabbat services, and I got to know him in the morning programs as well. I will miss his presence, and the Palace will miss him as well.
Humberto Martinez, MD.
October 29, 2008
We are very sorry to hear about Dr. Lerner's passing, and offer our most sincere condolences to the family. Henry was part of our Radiology family for many years at Jackson Memorial Hospital, and will always remain part of that family in our hearts. He was a most valued and loved mentor to those of us who were blessed with his teaching and guidance. We will never forget Henry Lerner.
Janice Russell
October 29, 2008
We will miss seeing him at the Palace...he was always a gentleman. With deepest sympathy, from Janice Russell and mother, Phyllis Falkanger, resident of the Palace.
Edward Russell
October 29, 2008
I am proud to say that I was a longtime friend and colleague. He was exemplary as a physician and teacher. I miss him.
SANDY LEVIN
October 29, 2008
Sorry to learn of Dr. Lerner's passing.
Sandy Levin son of Gladys-resident of The Palace
Carolyn Horwich
October 29, 2008
Dear Toby, Andrew, James and Stephanie,
Very sorry to hear of Dr. Lerner's passing. I remember well his and Helen's beautiful love for one another and their family. Their love of family and the arts is in good hands with their grandchildren and great-grandchildren (so many!). That's a legacy to relish.
Love,
Carolyn Horwich & Holger Ciupalo
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