Isaac Kramnick

Dear Miriam and family,

I am deeply saddened to hear about Isaac. I feel for all of you. From the many stories I heard through the years, you, his family, were his core -- not just for all the intellectual discourse , but for the sharing of ideals and love and care. From the parts that made him Him and you You, together, you shared time and again the precious content of each other -- the best we can ask for.

My heart goes out to you. Wishing you peace and joyful memories.

Professor Kramnick was a standout teacher and his zest for life and the subject matter at hand was apparent. I feel grateful to have had him help open my eyes and sorry for his passing. He touched many lives, will be missed but remembered very fondly.
I send love to his family.

I had many fine professors at Cornell (i am class of '89), but he stands out as the one who I remember first. I was not the most diligent nor punctual student, but for his class I was never late, even if it meant running to class. I remember turning to a fellow student who I had never spoken to and saying " that was an amazing lecture!" 15 years after graduating, I was interviewing for a position with a Cornell alumnus who graduated about 15 years prior to me. He asked me which...

Prof. Kramnick was my government professor; awarded me very fair grades despite our differences in viewpoint; and wrote me a letter of recommendation to law school (and I was accepted). I am thankful for the blessings he brought to my life. My prayers are with him and his family -- God bless you all.

Miriam, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are a beautiful family. I took care of your mother many years ago during her last days. My heart goes out to you and your family. Ginger

I am so sorry for your loss. Isaac was a good man. He and your family were always respectful and kind to my mother Doris Hyer (Chilson).
May he rest in peace.

Prefect words for an extraordinary gift to all of us: dear, brilliant, open-hearted Isaac. It is a privilege to have known him, even a little. His warmth will forever radiate upon us, the lucky few who got to be near him. If there was such a rare, grandly loving, brave, and beneficent person, there must some deep goodness in humanity. He blossomed in life and bestowed deep blessings. If Isaac was able to create such a beautiful life for himself and his family, there is deep hope for many of...