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for Albert Reichert
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Susan Peterson
April 29, 2025
Today I had cause to read again the many letters written by Dr Reichert over the years on behalf of our child (and family) who so desperately needed his expertise and advice.
His strength and perseverance taught us all how to also be strong and perseverant.
The lessons and skills given have been, and continue to be, a steady influence in our lives. May his memory always be a blessing.
Cathy Wiseman
January 11, 2025
My dear friend, I was just talking about you and the beautiful memories I have. I miss you my friend.
Shae
August 14, 2024
My Family is still grateful for your help. I am now 51 and I remember your patience and kindness to my little sister Claire and I. You have a tender place in our hearts
Havilah Danielson
March 20, 2024
I miss you, I wish I knew where you were buried so I could visit you. I'm 45 now. Tristan is in a group home and doing well. It's been a really rough 3 yrs. My counselor was good but retired right as the crisis hit and all the other counselors they tried giving me didn't fit. I now have an ok one but no one makes me feel cared for and accepted as much as you did. I wish I could see you again. I really miss your end of session encouragement.
Leonard Dennis Koke
January 10, 2024
A loving doctor who helped everybody but himself. His care was so special that he is remembered daily by me and his family.
Lesley Koke DeWig
January 10, 2024
I can't believe nearly 14 yrs have past. Greg and I will celebrate 14yrs of marriage in March and 19 as a couple. You are always in the back of my mind. I miss you. And I'm so thankful for every day I had time to spend with you.
Constance Habakangas
January 10, 2024
Dear Dr R and his children:
I miss everything about our many years with Dr R. Today our son is nearly 56 !! Dr R would be happy and amazed at how he is and how much he impacted our son and us too. We still miss you and we forever will.
To his children:
Today as you read so many words from so many your dad touched, and still is ongoing. It never will leave my heart and mind how special you were and still are.
Love to Dr R´s kids and family.
PS. Dr R you´d be surprised and proud I´m finally happy and re married to a man I´ve known since h kindergarten age 5 !
We are both 77, and you´d approve I´m sure. Rest in peace dear Dr R.
Constance Hanby Habakangas
Seattle/Las Vegas 2024
Cathy Wiseman
January 10, 2024
It is hard to believe you have been gone 14 years. I miss your presents. I do talk to you often.
Cathy Wiseman
January 26, 2023
Dr. Reichert, I miss you every day. I talk to you often.
Mick Tronquet
January 23, 2023
Al, you are in my thoughts these days. Your wise and compassionate counsel so many years ago remains greatly appreciated today. If our world is what I hope it is, I will have an opportunity to thank you properly when we meet again.
Cathy Wiseman
January 14, 2022
I miss you every day. I cannot believe it has been 12 years. I talk to you all the time. I can see you sitting there with your pipe. Every time I smell a pipe or see one it makes me smile.
Lesley Koke DeWig
January 13, 2022
I can't believe the world has been without for 12 years. The words of wisdom and praise are with me everyday. Granted I don't use them as I should. You are beyond missed. Love You Dr. Al
Rick Kirsten
January 11, 2021
There are very few people one meets in their lifetime that they will never forget AND will think about so often. I will always cherish the time I spent with him, remembering him as a man of love and compassion.
CATHY WISEMAN
January 10, 2021
I miss you every day. I talk to you a lot:) Thank you for all you taught me, I have passed on your advise to help other.
Lesley Koke DeWig
January 10, 2020
I can't believe you've been gone 10 years. As I've gotten older I see the impact you made not only in my life but countless others. Rest in Paradise ❤❤
Cathy Wiseman
January 10, 2020
I think of you all the time. I am miss our conversation, your wisdom and encouragement.
Kay Dechery
July 10, 2019
I get to live my life as an extremely validated, autistic woman, thanks to you.
I wish I could talk to you now. Because of how bad off I was back then, there wasn't very much hope for me. But my mom worked very hard to help me become the person I am today and that's because you helped her figure out where to start.
You were a good man and I hope you are resting well. Thank you.
-Kay Lee Mathew Dechery
December 5, 2018
I miss you so much. There are so many times I want to talk to you.
Beverly Peterson
December 3, 2018
I was going thru some of our boys' records and found reports from Dr. R. to their pediatrician from the mid-1990s, so I decided to google his name. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing. He treated both boys for ADD/ADHD. What a kind, caring man, and so intuitive about them, what they needed and what we as parents needed to cope, especially with our younger son whose ADHD was quite severe. Dr. R. would be proud of both kids - the older one is now an attorney who graduated magna cum laude (and without the aid of medication through law school-a big accomplishment!), and the younger is embarking (finally, at age 30) on his dream of working with marine animals. It's been wonderful reading about Dr. R. from others he helped. Blessings to the family!
Vintage pipe men magazine "Dr. Albert Reichert, head of the Rainier School in Washington, 1974.
Havilah Danielson
March 29, 2016
Found this on Tumblr only picture i have of you... If i imagine the hair more silver it looks like you when i met you.
Imagine my surprise when i found you on Tumblr!
Vintage pipe men magazine
"Dr. Albert Reichert, head of the Rainier School in Washington, 1974. A pipe in any man's mouth increases his masculinity tremendously, but there's something about the oom-paul shape - its size, weight and tobacco capacity - that suggests Alpha maleness."
March 28, 2016
I am eternally grateful I have a tape with your voice on it. I can hear you anytime I want even though I miss sitting and chatting with you. I know you are with me as I talk to you often:)
Constance Hanby
March 26, 2016
Dear Dr. R, we all still remember and not only thank you but we still miss you every day. You helped our kids and us too so much. I hope you knew what you meant to us. I hope we told you often !
We love you. Connie Hanby (Tronca)
Bethany Farris
March 25, 2016
With gratitude...... I thank Dr. Reichert for all he did for our family. Words cannot capture the extent to which he was able to influence and alter our lives in such a positive way. Forever in our hearts.
Rick
January 16, 2016
Never met a kinder, more gentle soul. A giver of positive energy and hope. You were the best and we all were better for knowing you.
Albert Reichert
January 13, 2016
Dr. R
I get lost every time I hear about you. Not about the fact that your gone. Simply, how you touched my life. Today marks the Birthday of Hubby's dad. It also marks 6yrs of you gone. Don't ever think that a day goes by and you aren't in my thoughts. I Love and miss you. Cheers in Heaven
August 28, 2015
Very true. Mi talk to you every day. You are always on my mind. I cannot tell you how much I miss our talks or how much you taughtEric and I. Xoxoxo
August 27, 2015
You are missed today and every day.
Constance Tronca Foell
June 14, 2015
Dear Dr. R. It wasn't that long ago I posted. I'm sooooo grateful we can come here to send these messages. You'd approve because it's like when you had me do the first journal. What a great idea that was. I'm awake again, as usual at 4:02 AM, sleep as you knew was always evasive to me. I do what you said. Don't fight it, get up, have a favorite cup of tea and read or do some quilting, something I enjoy. It always helps. I too miss you so much. I'm grateful to you, forever grateful. You helped our son and our entire family so much mere words doesn't phase the extent. Your kindness, and gentle heart is always with me. I still draw so much strength from so many things taught by you over all those 15 years. You'd be proud of the kids, especially our oldest who brought us to you, but you'd also be proud of our middle, he's a student and doing beautifully. I am so proud of both of our sons. I hope I properly showed my gratitude, my thanks often during the years. Rest in peace our dear Dr R. You'll never be forgotten. The lives you touched, the lives you helped is obvious to this very day. We love you and we always will. I remember the pipe and that lovely aroma that reminded me so much of my dad too. I loved it. It was a part of you that is very memorable. Now when I've come across that distinct aroma your face and that smile is immediate in my memory. ❤❤❤
Lesley Koke DeWig
June 13, 2015
It makes my heart smile when I see others share such special memories. This is the reason Laurelanne and I kept this page alive.
Constance Foell
June 1, 2015
Every time I come home to Seattle, I always remember our last visit, a wonderful cup of tea and recounting memories. You enriched our lives so much. I will always be grateful and always remember everything too, use what you taught and keep you close in my heart, thoughts and dreams !
Constance Tronca Foell.
Havilah Danielson
May 31, 2015
found a picture of you in vintage pipe men on tumblr. its the only picture i have of you. if i imagine the hair silver it looks like you when i met you. ^_^
Lesley Koke DeWig
May 29, 2015
I'm finally at the end of June meeting with a new therapist. I'm nervous, I was spoiled with you. A follow up to come.
January 16, 2015
It is hard to believe it has been 5 years. I wish he was still with us, I always need his advise. I miss him dearly.
Lesley Koke DeWig
January 14, 2015
We are coming on the 5th yr without our sweet Dr. R. I think of him everyday. I want to give thanks to Dr. R family. We just want to show love on this page.
Cynthia ellison
October 10, 2014
So strange, I thought about Dr. Reichert this year & did a search online & come to find out he is deceased. So sorry for your loss. He was a great man and very helpful. I know you miss him. I was looking for help from him -- need information for my insurance. Need to know who to contact? If you know, please contact me at 206-324-3423.
Havilah Danielson
May 14, 2014
Dear Dr R. I miss you so much! i finally made it home from Spokane you were right I could have gone to harborview and done the program! They are nice like you they will see me Even when I have to take my son with me. I'm completely set up at harbourview its comforting so far 2 of my drs knew you and asked me what you would say and when I tell them they agree. I'm supposed to be working on mindfulness and I try. I missed your funeral I never got to say goodbye or thank you I don't even know where your grave is. I dream about you and your still you and you help me in the dreams. I feel so lost. And I dont know what to do. I miss you.
Justin Dodd
May 7, 2014
Dear Dr. Reichert (aka Dr. Bob),
What a period of Growth I've had over this last year. I am now able to allow myself to remember images and snap shots from our time in your tobacco pouch fumed office. I am glancing over them and finally viewing the context through a more mature lens – yes sir, I finally allowed it to happen. I was always stubborn - you'd give me that. As I now come into my own and FINALLY understanding mindfulness, I now remember around this time, because are birthdays are a day apart, you. And when I picture you puffing on your tobacco pipe energizing a thought while I sit on the big blue recliner with the orange toy car faced at me on your desk waiting for me to press down so the sirens blare, I smile.
Justin
P G
January 15, 2014
I too honored his birthday. Visted his grave and cleaned it off. Thank you so much for posting pictures!!! So nice to see that face. Does anyone else have some more recent ones???
January 15, 2014
Leslie- What a nice note in honor of my father's 4 year anniversary. In some ways I cannot believe it's been that long. But for us and others he left memories and a deep, caring touch into our souls that will always remain. With wishes to you and family for love, happiness and great health in the new year. Lo
Lesley Koke DeWig
January 13, 2014
Today marks The Birthday of August Stanley DeWig Jr. (Joe) My husbands father, but this is also the day 4 years ago that I lost my beloved DR. R. It's so fitting I hope those two are having high balls of Jim Bean!
Victoria Wheeler
September 24, 2013
Thank you Doc for all your help! I still have all the pictures of us and the priceless gifts and good advice you gave me over the years. My heart is breaking today because I just confirmed that you passed, but I'm filled with joy that you are no longer in pain. Blessings to your family. You will be missed, but your memory will always live in me. Thank you. :)
Lesley Koke DeWig
August 17, 2013
This is Lesley, I can't express in words the Impact Dr. Reichert has had on my life. All I can say is he made me the person I am today. I miss him greatly. It's nearly 4 years after his passing and I'm finally thinking of finding a new therapist. I know no one can fill his shoes. And that's how I hold him up. To the best of the best. So grateful he touched my life.
August 3, 2013
Laurelanne and Leslie- I'm not sure I have had the pleasure of meeting you. What an act of dedication and great caring. Just beautiful; thank you from AR. And to Cathy and the kind person below, I appreciate your thoughts. This guest book that brings together the AR community, serves as such a reminder. Take good care - Lo
July 30, 2013
Lo, so amazing to hear your voice again, your turn of phrase and command of the language is just as I remember! Have you thought about opening a practice? Your father always said that you had the gift of knowing people, so clear from your writing.
Love and the AR community = harmony and equanimity.
Know you are cherished.
Cathy Wiseman
July 28, 2013
Thank you Lo:) you father always said you were a great man.
Thank you Laurelanne and Lesley Koke for the blessing of having his guest book on line permanently, all three of you have very kind hearts.
Cathy Wiseman
July 28, 2013
Thank you Lo, your Dad always said you were a good man. Thank you Laurelanne and Lesley Koke for the gift of having this permanetly. All of you have kind hearts.
Susan
July 27, 2013
Thank you, Lo.
July 26, 2013
AR Community- It is lovely to read your sentiments and energies that keep my fathers memory and life's work alive. There is no greater honor in his behalf. You all truly meant so much to him. I know this first hand through late night talks and exchange throughout his life. Even in his last hours, his wish was to receive friends and loved ones. He never stopped living or being "Doc". This loving, sharing and giving to each other is a big part of life. Know in certain terms, that Doc was rich through connections with you. For those who wish, I offer my e-mail: [email protected]. Phone: 206-538-8673. Take very good care - Lo
June 17, 2013
Yes PLEASE let us know, we whom loved him dearly want to know. I also know he was going to publish a book which I hope will be submitted in his honor.
June 17, 2013
yes please give us information. He is so loved that this would mean such a great deal.
Susan Stokes
June 15, 2013
Asking once again for information about the park and plaque. I'm sure there are many who would like to offer our support and be included in anything in the future that has to do with our good Doctor's life and work.
Lesley
February 20, 2013
Albert Reichert Plaque, I'm all about that. I need details.
Susan
February 19, 2013
I echo Cathy's sentiment. Will you please post (or contact me by email) more information about the Memorial, UW article and recent events that many are not aware of? Is there a list we can add our names to if we want to stay connected in the future? Dr. Reichert continues to inspire me daily in my work with young children and their families. Thank you.
February 19, 2013
Please let us know when and where, for those of us whom love him dearly but were unaware of what has been going on.
Thank you, Cathy Wiseman
February 17, 2013
I am just blown away by how active the Albert Reichert community is, and how much good we've done on his behalf, this is wonderful. I wanted to send a shout out to all who lobbied for the Albert Reichert memorial park in west seattle, came together to celebrate albert, and to those who donated to the plaque. A big shout out also to all who contributed to the professional article regarding Al's significant contribution to early childhood development, here's hoping it's published and that his works are noted in perpetuity at the UW.
You know who you are, those who are doing good works in Als memory, god love you.
Rick Kirsten
February 15, 2013
Thank you so much for keeping this open.
I don't have the lexicon to tell how wonderful Albert was. I will never stop thinking about him and how he enriched my life with his kind advice.
Tracy Krauter
February 13, 2013
Excellent. I still think of "the good doctor" every day and have his photo from his "my office, my rules" days over my desk. When I ponder change or unconventional action, I think of his story about someone he coached into operating his life in a way that worked for him which was to work 3-4 hours and spend 6-8 hours in exercise, meditation and being outside, making him more productive and happier. Listen to your heart.
Cathy Wiseman
February 12, 2013
Thank you:)
Susan
February 12, 2013
Thank you.
Lesley Koke DeWig
February 10, 2013
My sister and I have just payed to keep this guest book online forever. Just can't let it go!!
Susan
November 30, 2012
I couldn't agree with you more. He made such a difference in so many lives. Reading through the posts,it becomes obvious he is still making a difference in so many lives.
Lesley Koke DeWig
November 28, 2012
It truly touches me when I read this! Dr. Reichert will always live in my heart. I miss him everyday, But I so grateful that I was blessed to have him in my life. He definitely helped shape the person I am now. I only wish I could get a hug from Al!! Much Love
Cathy, John & Sam Munro
November 13, 2012
I just found out about Dr. Reichert's passing. He treated our son, Sam for many years and helped get us through some difficult times with him. He, his compassion and humour will always be in our hearts forever. Our condolences to his family and friends.
Cheryl [email protected]
November 10, 2012
I am Athena's mother and Dr.Reichert helped me greatly. Is there any way to have a picture of him in his later years?
Athena
September 12, 2012
He saved my life. The reason I am who I am today is because of Dr. Reichert. I promised myself if I lived through the tough times as an adolescent, that I would help kids like me. I'm doing that now because of him. I tell this to kids often. He was the only one who believed in me and seemed to sincerely like me, when I was at my most unlikable time. He literally saved me. Now, I am a Mental Health Counselor, working with kids that feel how I once felt. I love him. Dr. Reichert is intertwined in my being. I pray I can give back, on some level, the way he gave to me. Thank you to his family for supporting and loving him. I know this gave him the strength to be who he was to me and so many others. He changed the world by being who he was.
Elisheva Chaya
May 2, 2012
My family was blessed by the love and medical direction of Dr. Reichert and your sweet wife Carol. My girls are now grown with families of their own.I have 5 grandchildren now. Their wisdom and health is in part due to you Dr. Reichert. G-d Bless, and your memory will live on in our family through acts of kindness and charity. You will not be forgotten.
Laurelanne Koke-Melchiorre
February 18, 2012
I will always remember all the wonderful advice and kindness you gave me throughout my life. You were a one in a million, and I will always be proud call you a friend and confidant. I've wanted to come by and visit your grave, but it still is too hard. I keep you alive in my memories. Love, Laura Koke-Melchiorre
February 13, 2012
To Who Ever Sponsored This Guest Book For Another Year, God Bless You!! Love The Koke Family
February 12, 2012
The guestbook is sponsored for another year. It's just too hard to let go yet.
Susan
February 12, 2012
I can't believe how much I still miss you. You would be so proud of David. He is becoming the man you always knew he could be. Jusqu'à ce que nous rencontrions de nouveau.
Havilah Danielson
February 10, 2012
I want to keep this guest book online forever i miss you so much i only have some of the relaxation tapes with your voice on them i have no pictures at all ~_~ i miss you so much. tristan is finnaly talking and hes doing much better in his new school. if i can spare it i will at least keep it online another year.
Tracy Krauter
January 16, 2012
I had the opportunity to visit the sweet grave of the wonderful and well-missed Dr Albert Reichert. I cried at the sight of his beloved Carol's marker: "Je t'aime." it said. I hadn't been there since the funeral and never had a chance before to admire it alone. It was serene. I often wish to tell him my challenges, thank him for his insights that still guide me and my family, and tell him of my new adventures. I can only do this in spirit. I miss him and appreciate his special gifts that he used so well in this life.
Thank you, Dr Reichert.
Cathy Wiseman
January 15, 2012
It is hard to believe 2 years has gone by. I miss you every day.
Lesley Koke-DeWig
January 15, 2012
Dear Dr. Reichert,
I can honestly say there is not one day that goes by that I don't think of you. You left such a special spot in my heart, When I have good times and hard times I always wish you were there. For the guidance and support, but then I remember you are there. You are always my angel guiding me through life. I miss our talks more than anything, but I try hard to remember the lessons and skills you taught me. Some days are harder then others. But what will never change is my love for you. R.I.P. My Friend, Love You Lesley
Tammy Smith
January 13, 2012
Dear Dr. Reichert,
Time sure goes fast, It has been 2 years since your passing. I think about you alot and when I share my stories about you and all the things you were to us and so many people. I tear up. You gave me so many tools to use in life.It was you that really gave me the knowledge,methods and teaching to help and Understand Chris.I still make mistakes but I focus on all our visits and do my best. Its not always easy for him but he is learning. You will always be my angel on earth, I know you are looking out after us from above. My love to you and your family. Your in my heart, Always!
Love Tammy Smith
Constance Foell
November 4, 2011
Dear Dr. Reichert, and family,
We came to Dr. R when our son was merely six. He is the person responsible for the success my son now has today, and he's now 43!!! Dr. Reichert was always with us, and he helped not just our son, but all of us, the entire family. I'll never forget him, I'm so saddened, I just found out, and like many, I am selfish too, I would want you still with us, I remember the last time we had coffee was about 2 years prior to your passing, and talked of the old years, when the kids were small, and how things have gone. My love will always stay with you and your family.
Constance Hanby Foell
(Seattle, WA), now in Las Vegas, NV.
[email protected]
August 22, 2011
Dear Doc,
Im sorry for myself, i really need your help now. I cant live like this anymore.
Kyle S
Tuck Couhig
May 29, 2011
Dr. Reichert,
Never have I felt as proud and as sad as I do today. I am so very proud to have been one of your patients. You helped me in ways I cannot put in words. I miss you everyday of my life. I am heart broken that I did not come to you before you passsed and let you know how much you mean to me. I know wherever you are, you are looking down and having a great time. I hope I make you proud.
Rick Kirsten
April 23, 2011
Dear Dr. Reichert,
I cannot say that I think of you every day but I can say that I do always think of you at least once a week when I am at work. Your visits to the gallery were so much fun. You were great at your instant analyzing any customer who happened to be there with us. Every time you came thru my door with your little hat and that cute smile you brightened my day and your visit would always be the highlight of that day. I do miss you terribly. I so am grateful to the Koke family for this chance to let everyone know how blessed I was to know you.
Alli Hatch
April 22, 2011
Dr. Reichert,
I have just recently found out about your passing. I am sorry I didn't get a chance to come to see you again. I have so many questions, so many memories I want to revisit with you. I wish I had been able to comprehend my need to connect with you sooner. It saddens me that I was not aware of your passing. It is only now that I am able to realize the impact that you had on my life. I will never stop seeking knowledge and answers, and I will always remember you. Thank you.
Cathy Wiseman
February 16, 2011
Dr. Reichert. I cannot begin to express how much I miss you. Your words of wisdom and love are always with me. You are in my daily thoughts and it makes me smile to look at the gifts you gave me. They are in a place I can see them many times a day. My love for you will last me my lifetime. Thank you for the gift of eternal love.
Lesley Koke DeWig
February 15, 2011
Dr. Reichert it's been over a year since your passing and I still have a hard time believing your gone. There have been so many changes in my life this past year some good and some not so good. It's been so hard not having your wonderful advice and words of encouragement. While I can always hold what you told me over the years in my heart. It's just not the same to see you in person. I miss you everyday Dr. R, and I look forward to us seeing each other again. Much Love
Tammy Smith
February 14, 2011
Dr Reichert,
There are moments in life when we catch our breath, And see the gifts from God. I know God put you on this earth before I even knew you because he had some special plans in mind.... Like you being our Doctor. He knows who is absolutely perfect for every moment of our life's You were recommended from everyone I came in contact with. In 1995 I would call your office hoping to have you accept Chris as a patient. Your Wife Carol saw to it that you would see him. She was a beautiful person with a big heart. I can see you both smiling. I visted your office last week. Looks so empty. I pictured you with your hat on with your socialbe twinkle as it was yesterday. Just as the times we met for lunch and as we walked down 15th, you made your rounds. Everyone delighted to see you. I stopped in Flowers on 15th. Had a nice chat with Mr Soto and Carolyn. I understand why that was your favorite flower shop. Nice floks!! I know you were there. I left with 2 flower plants, a gift from them. How wonderful is that.
I've moved forward. Just as you would want me to. You will never be gone from my heart and i'm not quite the same because of your friendship. Hugs from the distance. love Tammy
Christopher Lynch
February 14, 2011
Dr eichert,
Have you ever cried and laughed at the same time and felt good? I was reading some of your letters. You treated me as if I was the most important patient you had and I know everyone of your patients felt that. You never wanted credit for how well I was doing and at my High School graduation party I told you this would not of happened without you. Hmmmmm! you said, And gave me the credit. Now, at last, Credit goes to you! Without you I would not be where I'm at today and beleave me I'm a better person because of you. Thank you for the best care and most heartfelt memories. I sent you my blessings and I love you so much. By the way,I'll be seeing you again one day, I will always think of you and have you in my heart. Love Chris Lynch
Christopher Lynch
February 12, 2011
Dr Reichert,
I think about you all the time. While there are times I see no light at the end of the tunnel I hear you. You can't see it where you are now, but it is there. Just keep walking. I was never real good at life changing events or loss. That is no surprise to you. You helped me to understand my feelings. I know I keep you busy and made some poor choices but you never stoped caring and always made me feel I belonged to this world. Some things in life are never what we want them to be but we adjust, Right? It all about acceptance to less than perfect. Finally, I got it! I also have not been in trouble for 4 years, I felt you with me And smiling. You always new I could do it But I had to beleave it. I miss you so much. I could never lie to you, I trusted you so much. I know all eyes are on me and you are with me in lifes journey. It has been difficult to find employment, my choices have followed me but I do know that the door will open because someone will see what you saw in me. You continue to be apart of so many people and your wisdom lives on. I pray for your family as they move forward without you. You are missed and loved. Be at peace.
Love Christopher Lynch
P.
January 13, 2011
Today is the anniversary of your passing. I spent some time in a quiet church this morning praying for you, your family, and even myself as I continue to grieve your loss in my life. I pray that we may all celebrate your arrival in heaven where you must surely be, that we can continue to use your guidance and wisdom in our lives, and that we all may continue moving forward in a positive direction. Life is for the living! Our success is his legacy--a living, breathing piece of him here on earth. God Bless! May perptual light shine upon you!
Rick Kirsten
December 24, 2010
Dr. Reichert,
Holiday or not I do think of you often and how much joy you brought to my life even though I was not a patient.
If anyone can send me mail as to where your grave is I would love to visit and talk to you. You were my favorite visitor in 38 years of business.
g.
December 22, 2010
Dr Reichert,
It's the holidays and I'm thinking about you.
My feelings are hard to express, but if you were here you'd understand immediately (you were that intuitive). I think of your lessons to me about achieving equanimity and clarity ~ the way you lived your life was the example, there was no one else I could have learned those lessons from.
I think of you finding peace after your long struggle with your illness. I feel lonely at your grave site, thinking about you.
Be at peace.
P.
December 13, 2010
Dr. Reichert,
I recently visited your grave. I wished you a Happy Hanukkah and a Merry Christmas. I talked to you as if you were sitting behind your desk. I told you good news and could almost see your smile and the nod of your head as you jotted down notes. I asked you questions and yearned to hear the anwers. I brushed away the twigs and admired the mementos left by others who loved you and miss you. I wondered when your headstone would arrive. I wondered if your book would every be published and how we would know if it was. Although we all have to move on without you, it is difficult. Your office is sold, just another reminder that we can no longer cross your threshold, sit in your office and feel cared for and guided.Your wisdom will be a constant guide in my life. I will never forget you, and I will always miss you. May perpetual light shine upon you and may your family be well as they journey without you.
December 2, 2010
Lo, Fran, David & Matt
My thoughts and prayers to you. Your Father enjoyed the holidays. He loved them because it was family time. He talked about all of you and when he did he had the biggest smile. He was proud of alot of things but most dear to him and loved were his kids. And his Family. Hope this is a special Hanukkah. "May The Hanukkah candles light up your life"
Tammy Smith
December 2, 2010
I think about you all the time. When I do think about you I get a mixture of tears and happiness. You helped us through some hard times. We were blessed when we met you 14 yrs ago and we have so many memories of you.
Chris thinks when he makes a decision what would Dr Reichert say if he found out or would he be proud if I did this or that.He knows you will always be proud of him no matter what but really strives to make you proud. He really misses you. He has always had a tough time with his feelings but With you he could be open, you had that special something that seem to work on everyone. I miss you so much. I find myself always talking to you in my head and I know you hear me. Your friendship and love is in our home.Your gifts over the years all were given for a reason. Which are keepstakes and permanent prints in our heart of you. I miss My Dr Reichert fixes sure wish you weren't so far away.
Tammy Smith
Dan Hanson
September 28, 2010
A Google search on Dr. Reichert led me to this guest book and the news of his passing. I didn't know him well, but one need not know him well to know what an amazing human being he was. I've never met someone with his presence and insight and never will again.
Elliott Fray
September 23, 2010
I feel honored to have known Dr. Reichert. We met seven years ago at his pediatric facility on capitol-hill. His advice and good nature helped me through some hard times and left me with a strong motivation to help others. I am now a scientist and an engineer working for the department of energy. I hope that my career and the people that I help can somehow be an extension of his benevolence. I regret most never having the chance to tell him how much his advice and friendship meant to me.
August 1, 2010
I was so sorry to learn of Al's passing. I met him more than 40 years ago while car-pooling with him and Dr. Ruvalcaba to Buckley when I did a "rotation" there during my pediatric internship. Our paths crossed on occasions through the years, enough for me to recognize what a wonderful, warm, and insightful person he was.
He took a personal interest in everyone he encountered. My condolences to his family.
Janice Woolley MD
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Havilah Danielson
July 31, 2010
Dr Reichert was my behavioral therapist when i was a small child he followed my case for 14 years he became my life coach when his practice switched to follow the young kids progress as they grew older and continue giving advice...
he used to make tapes for meditation one was an 'energy' tape in the tape you walk to a long hallway to stairs enter a room and its whatever room you see and whatever music you hear my hallway was checkered with lots of doors with one big door at the end of the hallway... the meditation as well as a few others he made for me that i still have are the only thing i have to remind me of him i have no pictures just the sound of his voice
he died of pancreatic cancer in January the office was so busy they missed calling me.. i just found out last weekend.
i suspected for a long time but its hard to swallow the reality.
so here we have me in my hallway from the meditation and for the first time in evers i realize there are all these doors all these decisions to make all these options.... and no one to bounce them off of anymore
though im comforted by the tapes and plan on turning them in to mp3 so ill never loose them no matter what... i still am missing a huge piece of my life.
Rick Kirsten
June 11, 2010
Albert, I still think about you every week and almost everytime I go to work at the gallery. I will always miss you but always be grateful for the time you gave me. My memories of our visits are some of my most cherished in my life.
Also my profound thanks to the anonymous donor who has kept your Guest Book open for another year. They too know how special you are.
June 10, 2010
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of
power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are
messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love. --
Washington Irving
My dear friend...David graduates tomorrow. I know you will be there in spirit. He could not have done it without you. We both miss you more than words can ever say. Pilamaya, pilamaya, pilamaya.
Susan and David
john bliss
June 9, 2010
dr. reichert embodied the qualities of seichel: deep wisdom, effective timing, heart-felt caring, and subtle analysis - we should all be like this.
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