Robert S. Friedman

Bob was truly a professor's professor. I had just left the USAF in 1967 and at Penn State in 1968 in pursuit of the Ph.D. Struggling, I had failed a preliminary exam in National Security studies and he saw fit to find me a new intellectual home in his field of study--state governments. He literally propelled me on a career path as an academic that I will be forever grateful. We lost touch with one another as the years passed but I will never be able to thank him enough for what he did for me.

My condolence to all of you. I have fond memories of Bob (and Renee). I am sorry that I was not able to attend the graveside service.

Another great mentor in my life, although mostly on the political side. Bob always had good advice and I remember some of it even 30 years later.