Walter Goldstein

To Danny his son. I think of your father often and remember the great (often serious; always humorous and entertaining) occasions we had together. I speak of him often to friends and still miss him a great deal. Sadly Hugh Johnson

As I have written elsewhere today, I mourn the passing of Walter Goldstein (no relation), but I salute his teaching a political science course in international relations at the University at Albany, SUNY. I still can hear his British accents from the 1970s. From Arlington, Va., I regret I learned only today that I missed opportunities to visit him in nearby Falls Church, Va., and to thank him for his contribution to my political science education and degree.

Walter was the most interesting man that I have ever met. Phyllis, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Mike Makar

I first met Walter Goldstein and Dr. Phyllis Cohen back in 2010 in Bradenton, Florida. Upon meeting them we had an instant connection. My husband Michael & I shared some very happy times with Walter & Phyllis and their family. They took us under their wings and treated us like we were their family and for that I will be eternally grateful. In my entire life I have never met two more intelligent, interesting, warm, loving, human beings. When Walter was speaking to you, he had a way about him...

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Every once in a while I meet someone in my professional experiences who instantly becomes one of my favorite people and a pillar of fond memories for me. Doctor Goldstein is undoubtedly one of those people. I am honored that he called me "friend" and he will be greatly missed by me and those countless lives he has touched.

I was saddened to hear the news of Walter's last months of illness, and his passing away. He was a remarkable man, intellectually brilliant, and able to understand and interpret world events through that lens---his comments always cut away from the superficial to the underlying issues and tensions that were really at stake. He always had a quick comment that summed it all up---so much insight!! (although at times it was often difficult to take in!!)

Walter will be missed---as a...