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Maria Ritter
April 5, 2017
Dear Anna,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the passing of Paul Ornstein. I will never forget our panel of Warm Ashes at the Berlin 2007 IPA Congress when we shared traumatic events during the Nazi Regime and the lasting impressions of their imprints on our souls and on our work with patients. It was Paul who stood up with tolerance and compassion when a member in the audience stood up in rage and condemned all Germans after my presentation as a German war survivor. Paul's words of reconciliation were followed by a caring, fruitful and sharing discussion. Thank you! May he now rest in peace and may you, Anna, find comfort in a the many wonderful memories of your life together.
With deep love and gratitude,
Maria Ritter
Richard G. Sutton, M.D.
March 21, 2017
So sorry to hear of Dr. Ornstein's death. He was a remarkable man and a splendid supervisor. He will be greatly missed. I hope the memories of your life together is of some comfort at this difficult time. My thoughts are with you and your family.
marcel peter tuchman
February 21, 2017
dearest anna and family i am sitting here with my father as he wipes away tears of the loss of one of his oldest friends. he is reciting to me im writing my best. his memories go back to hiedelberg the berkshires ohio w hornsteind memories of my mother and paul laughing .. he is truly devastted and he is reminded how much my mom shoshana loved her paulica... words cant express al his feelings but his heart is crying much love from all tuchmans
Harriet Greenbaum
February 21, 2017
To Dr. Anna Ornstein B"H
February 21, 2017
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of your beloved husband, of blessed memory. He was so well loved, and respected, and will be sorely missed by many. Take care! Harriet Greenbaum, Ed. Associate, American Psychoanalytic Assn.
February 3, 2017
Dear family of Dr. Ornstein, I wish that I had had a chance to know your husband, and father (and had known you Mrs. Ornstein, as well.) We just do not have enough time here to learn of, or get to know the precious souls who are in our life circle. After reading Dr. Ornstein's obituary in the Globe this AM (2-3-17), I felt a loss as if we had been kin. Please allow me to add my condolences and thanks for making this world a better place, despite your horrific experiences. I hold you all in my heart. Milly White, E. Falmouth, MA
Leslie Westbrook, Ph.D.
February 2, 2017
To Anna...I felt great sadness when I learned of Paul Ornstein's death. I am one of the practicing therapists far out in the concentric rings of his influence who found listening to him at conferences and reading material produced by him to be sustaining in my work. And to you, Anna for your memories of your mother, I also will always be indebted.
Marcia Slomowitz
February 1, 2017
Dear Anna, I send my deepest condolences to you and your family. Paul was a wonderful human being, and a masterful teacher to a young resident in psychiatry. I still remember his rejoinders to listen to the patient, and put yourself in their shoes. Always respectful to our patients, no matter what how difficult were their problems.
Sherry Britton Molloy
January 31, 2017
I worked for Dr. Ornstein in the 70's. Both he and his wife, Dr. Anna Ornstein, were always such a blessing and inspiration to me. I have thought of you both through the years. Both Dr. Paul Ornstein and Dr. Anna Ornstein were Holocaust survivors. Their lives post war were always a reminder to me that if they could survive that, there would never be anything in my life that would come my way that I couldn't overcome. May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him. He made every day of work fun! He always had a smile and made me laugh. Sherry Britton Molloy
Robert McDevitt
January 31, 2017
Dear Anna,
Ruth and I send our condolences to you and your family. Paul was a wonderful friend and it was a privilege and honor to know both of you. Your lives have meant so much to all of us. May his work and memory inspire future generations of psychiatrists.
Love to you and your family
Bob and Ruth McDevitt
January 26, 2017
Miriam I just found out of your dad's passing. I am so sorry. We talked so many times before I left about this. I just want you to know my thoughts are with you and your family. Love Sue Levangie
Jerry Kay
January 24, 2017
Dear Anna, Sharone, Miriam, Rafael and your families
Rena and I express our deepest condolences on the loss of Paul. It is challenging to estimate the number of clinicians Paul affected throughout his long and productive career. He provided a most enduring foundation for understanding our patients and ourselves. I can recall my first teaching sessions with Paul on the inpatient service of the old Cincinnati General Hospital when we were beginning residents and where he would interview the most disturbed patients and leave me in awe as to how he could possibly understand so well a patient whom he had only met 15 minutes earlier. His interviews were masterful and left the residents with a model of the psychiatrist who was non judgmental, respectful, and warm. He taught us that it was most important to be a mensch first. Although we wrote papers together that were very rewarding, I remember most the times, as a young faculty member, that when I had a difficult patient, I could always walk across the street and get the most helpful of consultations from Paul. He has left an extraordinary legacy that will always be a source of pride for the Ornstein family. Jerry and Rena Kay
January 24, 2017
Dear Anna,
I will always remember Paul for his beautiful scholarly introductions to the work of Kohut. I always had a deep admiration for both Paul and you for the rich and generous lives you led in both the academic and psychoanalytic world and as parents and grandparents -- a huge feat considering the tremendous losses both of you endured during the holocaust.
I would like to express my heartfelt sympathy to you and your family and wish you strength in dealing with the loss of your dear partner after 71 years of marriage.
Fondly,
Hilda van Holten-Basch
suzannah zimmet
January 24, 2017
Dear Miriam,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved father who meant so much to so many and who contributed profoundly to the understanding and treatment of human beings. Sending best wishes to you and your mother and whole family for peace and healing in this time of grief.
Suzannah Zimmet
Gila Naveh
January 24, 2017
Dear Anna, Dear Family Ornstein and All those who felt like family,
DAYAN EMET! May Paul's memory be a blessing to all of us who admired him, learned from him, and loved him, and may you, dearest friend Anna,find solace in your profound loss.
Michael and I send our love and sincere condolences.
Gila Naveh, Ph.D.
Professor of Judaic Studies and Comparative Literature
Judaic Studies Department Head and Jewish Foundation Endowed Chair
University of Cincinnati
Sandra Kiersky
January 24, 2017
Anna, please know you are in my thoughts and heart. We will miss Paul so much.
Sandra Kiersky
Shelley Doctors
January 23, 2017
Dearest Anna and the entire Ornstein family,
Paul not only taught us how to think, (unintentially, I'm sure) he showed us how to live. We've been graced by his presence and will remember him always.
January 22, 2017
Dear Anna I was so very sorry to learn of Paul's death . He was a brilliant teacher and I learned much from him. Harold joins me in expressing our most sincere sympathy to you and your family. Judy Spitz
Andrea Harms
January 22, 2017
Dearest Anna,
Dear Family Ornstein,
Paul will forever remain in our hearts! What a special gift to know him!
All our thoughts are with you during these days!
Our best wishes
Andrea and Haio Harms
January 21, 2017
Dear Anna,
Florence and I were shocked at the news of Paul's death. He was a leader and visionary and touched the souls of so many in keeping Kohut alive. Our hope is that you can find comfort in this very sad time.
Crayton and Florence Rowe
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