HAROLD EPSTEIN

Like Rock, I was a Churchill Scholar: in 1972, in my case, and doubtless at least as brash and inexperienced as Rock claims to have been. I recall "Mr Epstein" as a very kind, very classy gentleman. We had phone conversations later about development of the Foundation web site, but for me the highlight was finally meeting him in person in New York and, with my wife, being treated to a very nice lunch at one of his favorite restaurants. I treasure the memory of having known him.

I have known Harold from the time that he assumed leadership of the Winston Churchill Foundation of The United States in about 1971 when I was a Churchill Scholar. I was a very brash and inexperienced young man at the time, and I owe much of my intellectual and emotional maturation to Harold's thoughtful and principled view of the world. While we met infrequently over the years, I always looked forward to my dinners with Harold (and Lillian when she was present)....he was quite an...

Harold was a first cousin on our mothers' side. His mother and mine were sisters. Although we were of different generations, we bonded in the past 20 years. Harold was a true gentleman and scholar. A consummate mensch. having visited with him a few times in the past several years, when we went to NYC to visit our son, I also looked forward to seeing Harold. He filled in many gaps in our family genealogy sharing pictures which I didn't know existed including my mother on a horse as a...

In a life filled with many accomplishments, an adoring wife and four extraordinary children not making it to his hundredth Birthday was the last unfinished goal for Uncle Harold. Suzy, Rachel, Larry and Michael we send our condolences in this time of sadness to you and your families. We greatly enjoyed spending time with your remarkable parents and know that this is a life changing event for all of you hopefully made easier by all of the pleasure Aunt Lillian and Uncle Harold were able to...