Kenneth P. Gorelick

I was sorry to read in the paper of Ken's death. We were very-near contemporaries both in age and "chronics with keys" status at St. E's. I left in 1999, and had figured I would be calling him up about now since I'd figured he would be retiring roughly now -- since he was such an energetic person ("life force" one of your Guest Book entrants said).

God knows we scrapped several times over various issues at SEH, but I appreciated his interest in the history of psychiatry and...

I remember asking Ken to come talk about poetry therapy to a group of psychology interns and art therapy externs at the GW Counseling Center. I was nervous inviting him, as I did not know him well, and he was an MD, after all! He was so gracious and immediately made time in his schedule to meet with the students. He obviously loved teaching, as well as the opportunity to help future therapists understand the importance of poetry therapy. He was down-to-earth, clear, thorough, and generous...

Dear Cheryl, please accept my sincerest condolence on Ken’s passing.

What a life force he was! His light burned so intensely! He illuminated the lives of many, many people, making our lives better or more satisfying or richer or better informed – or all four.

I remember Ken's passions: for his vocation - psychiatry; for improved mental health care; for novel effective treatment modalities; about St. Elizabeths Hospital history and its trees and grounds; for...

Ken was a true leader and went to bat for the patients at St. E's. He testified for the Stamps for a Living Business in front of the DC City Council and this business is still flourishing today with 60 patients working. For many patients, this is their first job. Thank you Ken! You were such a blessing!
Mark Melanson OTR/L

Cheryl, I knew Ken when we were both youngsters at St. Elizabeths. We dated a bit and I forced him to go ice skating. I still remember to this day your brilliant husband flailing on the ice. He was a terrific guy and he will be missed.

Carole Berke

Ken had a tremendous impact on me and all of those he touched here at Hopkins. I am terribly sorry for the loss, but very happy that I had a chance to meet and know him even for a short while.

Cheryl, i remember fondly Ken at St E's and you both in book club, my prayers are for you and him Marshall Fitz

Cheryl,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ken,
"cousin Kenny", was an inspiration and great 'older cousin' to me. The sparkle in his blue eyes lives on in his loving nieces, nephews and cousins.