Dr. Richard C. Friedman

I just sent an email to Dr. Friedmans inbox requesting his advice for a Dr. Referral now to treat my nephew and was so so saddened to then by chance see the NYT notice of his passing. I am still weeping now as I was his patient for many years and what he did for me was invaluable. I could not begin to thank him enough for his kind brilliance. Last year, I just wanted to thank him and I sent him a long, appreciative and loving email telling him what he did for me and how I have such a happy...

Dr. Friedman was a traditionalist who questioned the status quo. He upheld the best of old world verities while holding the line against the unseemly bigotry the times. He carried is considerable accomplishments with the quiet grace of someone who knew what it was to work his way up from humble beginnings. He knew what it was to be a mentor, scholar and renowned professor. At the same time he never forgot what it was like to be a student who paid the bills thru playing music or an army...

I just wanted to say that he is remembered as long ago as when he was chief resident at PI, when he made a big impression on me. I continue to be impacted by his memory. Simply put, I felt like he was one of the very few who connected with me. I am very thankful to him for that.

Dr Friedman was a memorable figure from my 18 months at Columbia Presbyterian. I was enthralled by him, and often wondered what he was doing now. May his memory live on.

My condolences to the Friedman family, may God be with you as you go through this very difficult time of y.

May the peace of God comfort the family at this difficult time. Sorry for your loss.

Thank you for your work, Dr. Friedman, to help us all understand each other and accept each other. Condolences to his family.

Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this difficult period.