Howard L. REITER

I just learned of Howard's passing when I picked up my July issue of PS and came across the vignettes written about him by seven political scientists who knew him very well. I was not as fortunate as they, but I did meet him, in Tartu, Estonia. We corresponded over the ensuing years, and I came to know his extraordinary accomplishments but also that he was one of the humblest, kindest, most giving people who ever graced academe. My deep condolences to his beloved wife and to all who knew and...

To Laura: Please accept condolensces from Lynn and me on Howard's death. He was a wonderful man and I appreciated my relationship with him, both personal and professional, greatly.

Lynn and I enjoyed travelling with you and Howard in China back in 2007 very much. I only got to know him better and it confirmed my respect for him developed over the years.

He was able to contribute to my professional life on numerous occasions, and he always did it with grace. He once...

I knew Howard when I was a young professional working at the University of Connectict and was blessed when 20 years later he became a mentor to my son, who was one of his political science students. Howard was a serious scholar but also a kind and humble man. UConn was a better place because Howard was an active faculty member and scholar there, and his memory lives on in the lives of those whom he touched as a colleague and as a teacher.

To the family of Professor Reiter: I am very sorry for your loss and pray that you will find comfort in this difficult time. I am a graduate student in Political Science and I know that Professor Reiter was very giving person. I saw him give his expertise in research, give his encouragement and amazing knoweldge in the classes he taught (...got my first publication out of the paper I wrote in his research design class!), and give his time and support to students and faculty (He helped us...

To the Family:As a poli sci major, Prof. Reiter was one of my favorite poli sci professors during my four years as a UConn student, along with Dr. Davis. Prof. Reiter was knowledgable,witty,insightful and a good, kind man. May he rest in peace and God bless the family.

I am truly sorry for your lost. In your time of bereavement, know that God assures us that we will see our loved ones again. I'm sure that with the help of our loving Heavenly Father, your family, and friends you will be able to endure this trial. May your memories give you comfort.

Gates, GA