ELEANOR G. HIRSCH

Leslie and Melanie,

I just found out about the loss of your mom. I met your mom thru my friendship with Melanie. One of the things that I will always remember about her is that she was "such a trail blazer in seeking her on career" in a time when June Cleaver was the model of motherhood.

I also admired how she accepted all individuals no matter what race, creed or color. This trait was passed down to both of you and I know that she was proud of you both.

My...

Melanie,

Your mom meant a lot to me. First, because she was your mom and brought you into this world.

Secondly because, like my mom, she was a career woman in a time (and neighborhood) when such women were rare. She not only paved the way for our generation, she was an inspiration to me personally.

Lastly, she was so dear to me because after my Mom died, Eleanor was the only friend of his generation my Dad had. (Of course, my brother Charlie brought Dad...

Leslie and Melanie -- The lives your Mom touched can never be measured. She was proud of you and it was wonderful when you came and helped at the station. Eleanor will always have a very special in my heart.

Hi Melanie and Leslie, I hope you remember me I worked at WBEZ, we were like sisters. I loved Eleanor sooooo much, she was a mother, friend and mentor to me, my heart and all my love is with you.

Barbara

Melanie & Leslie -
I am honored to have met your mom. She was a remarkable woman who had the ability to infuse those around her with energy, humor and cheer. We will indeed raise a glass to honor her life. May you be comforted by the lifetime of wonderful memories and laughter.

We didn't know your mom but feel like we did after reading your great tribute to her. Well done. Sounds like she was a wonderful person. We're sorry for your loss. We are getting the pitcher ready!

She was my friend, and I loved her dearly.

I'll have that drink with only a wink at the bottle across the room.

What a wonderful way to remember your wonderful mom, Leslie and Melanie!

I can't begin to tell you the endless delight it is to have worked with Eleanor. She made us a better station with her enthusiasm and optimism about what we were doing and how she helped us when we needed her so much.

I can remember many a time coming in bleary-eyed to do an early morning fund drive shift -- and there was Eleanor! Chipper as a sunflower, ready to go!

We wouldn't be...