Arthur L. Berger

I always will remember Arthur-- he was a charming, beautiful person--how could he be forgotten?! Vera Freed

Once again, I remember his wonderful legacy and will never forget him--he was so charming, so delightful--a pleasure to have known him--

I shall never forget Arthur--he was such a beautiful person and I shall always miss him.

I miss Arthur every day still and always will--He was such a special person: very bright, very warm, and wonderfully funny-- Vera Freed, a special friend of Arthur's--

The story of Arthur Berger and the story of my Naturalization as a US citizen are inextricably mixed.

I had applied for Naturalization. The Immigration and Naturalization Service, INS, called me in for an interview; at the interview, the INS Examiner decided that I was ineligible for Naturalization because of my objection to military service, the objection not being based upon 'belief in a supreme being'.

I knew I was in trouble. About the first thing I did, after the...

Dear Sarah,
I just learned of Arthur's passing. You have my sincere condolences. Arthur was a very special friend to Ramadass and me. In the early 1960;s when INS denied his petition for citizenship because he was a conscientious objector and belonged to a "subversive" organization (ACLU), Arthur represented him pro bono and fought the case the whole way up to the State supreme Court where he won on all counts. The last time I saw Arthur was a few years ago when we met for lunch while...

Arthur had a very gentle face and a very gracious heart. I am so sad to hear of his death. I will miss talking with him.

Arthur's civic work leaves a legacy of human rights. Serving with him on the Harrisburg ACLU Board was a challenge.
In retirement he continued to pursue interests and friendships of a kind, wise human being. He will be long remembered.

Our deepest sympathies to the Berger family. Carolyn Crandall Thompson