Vivien Spitz

Una Grandissima...

In her memory, it is my honor to repeat my words on the anniversary and time of Vivien's Passing:

"Vivien, in light of her amazing accomplishments, both in the field of court reporting and academia, coupled with her humility, was a rare combination of quality traits. Her lifes mission in carrying the message of the Holocaust from her experience as a Nazi War Crimes Trial court reporter to the youth of our nation, distinguishing between the benefits and negative undercurrents of the...

I had the privilige of meeting Ms. Spitz while I worked at Eagle's Trace. She was kind, intelligent, and possessed a quiet strength that many would envy. I feel blessed for having had the opportunity to know her, and wish her family peace and support.

Saw her speak at several reporter seminars, and many of us brought our childen to hear her as she spoke so eloquently. Her dedication to sharing her experience reporting the Nuremberg Wartime Trials is to be admired by all court reporters and historians. This history is no longer taught in many public schools, and Vivien knew that.

She was so full of history. A great reporter, a great speaker, such a nice person, and she was an icon to me when I was in college going through court reporting school and beyond. She is going to be so missed in the court reporting arena. I am so sorry for the family's loss.

What a loss Ms. Spitz's passing is to the court reporting profession and the world in general. I had the privilege of meeting Vivien in Mississippi many years ago, when we were both speakers at that state's convention. I held her in such high regard and eagerly attended as many of her presentations as possible, never tiring of the story and lessons she had to impart. She was always gracious and generous with her time and wisdom, and I feel I learned a great deal from her. We corresponded...

I had the pleasure of meeting Vivien at the NCRA conventions, an honored member of "The Hooples." The epitome of grace and professionalism.

No finer person have I met than Vivien. Her contributions and life's mission and contributions, as a righteous gentile, in bringing the message of the Holocaust to the youth and academia of our nation, highlighting the difference between good and evil, coupled with humility, and professional accomplishments to the court reporting community, is rare, indeed. I am proud to call Vivien my friend. May you rest in peace, Vivien.
H. Allen Benowitz, Miami, FL