Gilbert "Gil" H. Friedell M.D.

I just finished a book by Garrison Keillor, "Homegrown Democrat," inscribed to Gil: "To Gil Friedell,many thanks for the trip to Norway," signed "Garrison Keillor." Having read Dr. Friedell's obituary, I know how compassionate and wise a man he was. I will miss him and his contributions to us all, and I never even met him.
George Felton, Columbus, Ohio.

It was a blessing to have gotten to know Dr. Friedell during my post-doctoral fellowship in 2002-2004 at the University of Kentucky. I had just returned home to KY after living in the northeast and midwest, and I was trying to reconnect with my Appalachian roots. With the help of Dr. Friedell and Angel Rubio, I was able to approach the challenges of Appalachia as a scientist, which was quite daunting. Always humble, he gave me many suggestions for research and life, which I continue to...

Gil was just beginning community outreach efforts in Eastern Ky. I was teaching Public Health Nursing at Berea College and working closely with Judy Martin's organization -Applachian Communities for Children in Jackson and Clay counties. We met in a coffee shop in Berea Kentucky to discuss Judy's successful model using lay health workers for prenatal education. Gil was interested in training lay workers to reach women for cancer screening. I remember how excited he was to tell me his plan...

I worked with Dr. Friedell when I came to UK and I have great memories of our time together. One of those memories was when he would go on overseas trips, he would dictate all the way there and all the way back. This made for a lot of transcribing time once he returned.

He was very passionate about his work and that was evident in all that he did. Many lives have been impacted by his dedication. I'm truly sorry to hear about his passing and prayers for your family at this...

I worked with Dr. Friedell From 1998 until 2011 when I retired from the Kentucky Cancer Program. He was a great man working tirelessly for the Kentucky Cancer Program and University of Kentucky. He implemented so many different programs while at the University that are still going strong. He was not only my "boss" but a good friend. Thank you Dr. Friedell for all your hard work that will live on.

I had the pleasure of working with Dr. Friedell for many years. His dedication was evident in the work he did for others. Thinking of you during this difficult time.