Ralph Fertig

Ralph you were a warrior for justice a mentor a teacher but above all you were a compassionate human being. Who believed that one person can make a difference. Forever rest in peace brother

STRANGER AND A FRIEND---REMEMBERING RALPH DAVID FERTIG.
By Vijay Panjwani Advocate Supreme Court India.
New Delhi, India. 6th April, 2019. Ralph was energy personified. Tall, slim, curly hair, prominent hooked nose, eyes always saying something, big teeth, average size ears, ready smile, big strong hands, quick in his movements, definitely not slow or lazy. Used the swimming pool every morning in a neighborhood motel. Was proud of his struggle, his education, his achievements,...

Oh Ralph you added so much to our lives at USC Social Work. Your humanity, the depth of your life experiences, commitment to social activism, vastly knowledgeable, good humored, the epitome of a truly great human being and a great dance, I will miss you presence on this earth.

One of the pleasures of my life was to give Ralph rides to USC while I was a student.

His grace and kindness was manifest in so many ways, but most readily and amusingly by his refusal to take the front seat and instead volunteering to sit in the extended cab of my small pickup truck.

To hear a lifetime of wisdom, grace and passion in 30 minutes of shared space was one of the greatest gifts the universe has given me.

My love, respect and honor to him, his...