Ezra Francis Marder

I had not seen Ezra/Esther in many many years. I had only know Esther the child, for a brief time.

The situation was one where the both of us were entering something very new. I had been hired by the Brooklyn Waldorf School as an assistant nursery teacher. This was something I had never done before and I had no particular training for it. I was already an older man, in my 50s. So I was a bit anxious about this new situation. I had experience in minding small children, but only one...

Esther was a dear sweet child in my kindergarten at the Brooklyn Waldorf. She had the depth of an old wise person in those early years, a quiet knowing observational quality that was unique to one so young. She was a cuddler and liked to bring me drawings & flowers. It was a joy to have her presence in our mixed age kindergarten. I'm so grateful to have had that time w Esther & her family. Such a beautiful young man they became. Heartfelt hugs to everyone, blessings, & prayers ~ Ellen

So sorry for your loss, but Ezra life that I read about here and knew from his Mom was Amazing.

My time with Ezra was equal parts heartbreaking and incredibly life affirming. His beautiful heart and generous spirit was never more evident than when waiting for the teams in his care to come to consensus about how to handle episodes of pain or panic. He was kind and patient even when profoundly uncomfortable. We would talk about music and animals and meditating and hope. He would make you feel special and invested in protecting him and advocating for him. The amazing and unwavering...

What a beautiful testament to such an extraordinary human being. It makes clear what I always knew to be true about Ezra but couldn't quite articulate. I feel privileged to have known him. Sending you, his family, so much love.

I was overwhelmed reading this beautifully written testament and memorial of Ezra's life. It was like reading the legacy of someone who lived so many years beyond his age. His talents and accomplishments were astounding and I wish I had the privilege of knowing him better than the few moments of meeting him in his earlier years. My heart goes out to those who loved him and are suffering the deep pain of his loss. He returned that love and what he gave while he lived is something to be...

Peace to Ezra. I am cross country in California. Sher kept me informed about this amazingly inspirational young man.

I am a remote teacher at Greenwood school, but I came to Greenwood after Ezra attended, so I never knew him, but I want to reach out with my sincere condolences. I am very sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful young man.

What an amazing sounding young man. I was touched reading this obituary. I wish I could have met him. Rest in peace, Ezra.