Richard E. Friedman

I knew Dick in the 80's as a colleague and friend. When I suffered a loss, he called every Sunday afternoon for weeks to check on me. The calls weren't long, but knowing they were coming, that I would receive a message of support that day, gave me untold comfort and the courage to move through the pain. Years later he not only attended my wedding, he wrote a beautiful, touching note about how happy he was to be there. I still have the note, tucked in a scrapbook of wedding memories. Safe...

Dick Friedman was my Therapist for almost 10 years and he changed my life in such a positive way that I will be forever grateful. He was a wonderful person.

I didn't know Dick well, our relationship was limited to events at the Jung Institute. What I did know from these brief greetings was his curiosity, generosity and good heart. I will miss him. He brought the best of being human to me in just a few minutes of contact.

I'm truly sorry for your loss. I can see that Richard took to heart 1 Timothy 6:18 which states Tell them to work at good, to be rich in fine works, to be generous, ready to share.

When my son Michael died and my younger son Brad was incarcerated for this death I was in the worst place in my life. Richard listened to my outpourings and gave me the courage to make a new life for myself. He even discovered my son Brad was an extraordinary writer and encouraged him. I will always be grateful that this wonderful man was in my life and I am so saddened to hear of his passing.