Edward S. Resnick

Dear Phyllis,



I’m sorry that I did not have an opportunity to give you a big warm hug at Edward’s beautiful Memorial Service on Sunday.



Elliott and I have long had tremendous respect for both of you. We loved to see you at all the plays, concerts, ballets etc. We loved the fact that you never stopped doing all the things you loved to do! Your establishing Access Now was a tremendous undertaking, and the fact that you were so successful in that endeavor (and will continue to be, I’m sure) was always an inspiration to us.



As all the Eulogists spoke, I knew that I had to write this note to you. Although we knew that your efforts had helped innumerable people with disabilities, I had a new understanding, and saw some of the faces of those you helped. Few people can leave a legacy such as that. Be very proud of all of your accomplishments, and enjoy your new life in Aventura.



Take care of yourself, Phyllis. Continue to receive much joy from Pat and your beautiful grandchildren. We will look forward to seeing you again at all the plays, concerts, ballets etc.



Fondly,

Arlene and Elliott Harris

Our entire country has lost a loving friend and mentor. Ed educated others and made this country a better and friendlier place for all.



I was lucky enough to have met and shared time with Ed. His vision will never be forgotten.



I personally pledge to continue to look forward and attempt to continue Ed's fight for equality for all. Ed is proof that one person can make a significant difference.



My heart goes out to Ed's family as well as the entire disabled community.

The community will certainly miss this wonderful giving individual.

I do apologize with my lack of knowledge of Ed's passing. His personal effects to create a better lifestyle for persons with disabilities; was a important reason How and Why I have learned to work to make the dream of making Florida businesses understand and respect the needs of the disabled. Thank you, Phyllis for being a good friend. I promise to continue my efforts and hope that others learn to respect their rights under the federal and state ADA laws. I will miss him.

Dear Phyllis and Pat,

Eddie...Eddie...he's a part of my life. I hear him calling from the bedroom on Cleveland Ave...cursing loudly...having fun cursing loudly... I see him in the pool, we're swimming around and you all are chatting...and now to the latest time, in your place at South Point, in the bedroom with all of us around, my girls, too, and he telling you, Phyllis, not to say something because there were two little "Thalias" there, and then on our last trip to see you, talking to my girls...you don't know how much that meant to me.

He's in my heart forever.

I love you

Laura

The news of Edward's passing is a great sorrow to all of us.

DAC offers our sincere condolences to the Resnick family.

Dear Ms Resnick,



Please accept condolences from both my father (Philip) and myself.



David S. Brummer

Dear Phyllis and Family:

We were some of the lucky people whose heart Edward touched with his brillance and wit. He was a true champion for humanity. We express our sincerest sympathy for your loss.

With Love,

Belle & Ezra Dabach

Thank you for listening, and thank you for sincerely caring.



Peace to you,



Theo

Dearest Phyllis,



I was so saddened to hear about Ed's passing. He was indeed a great man and I consider myself fortunate to have met him and worked with Access Now! in and around the USA.



I hope that we can all continue in the efforts, you two strived for, to help all gain access to all places.



Thank you for your assistance in offering the opportunity to gain knowledge about ADA issues and I hope to be able to see you again, but until then, please take care of yourself and each other. God Bless.



With Hope,



LT

Dear Mrs. Resnick,



It is with great sadness that I write this note to you. I remember Mr. Resnick very fondly. Early in the mornings when he left for work, he was always very friendly and excited to start his day. As a young man I learned a great deal from him. His disability was transparent, he was always passionate about his work and life. He was a very positive man , and had time to reflect on questions I asked.

I truly believe that his work ethic, his character, and his concern for others, left a positive impact on me.



I will always have wonderful memory of Mr. Resnick, he truly left his mark in the world!



Leonard Cohen

Dearest Phyllis and Pat,



I suppose you know the feeling of your heart descending like a fast elevator to below your stomach ... it was like that when Laura called to tell me the news of Eddie's Passing.



I've been remembering the pinches, the piling of purses and shopping paraphanelia on his lap, being warned away from playing on his bars in the deep end as he walked in the pool, having breakfast as he helped himself to something. I hear him calling "Patricia" to get your attention ... his quick wit and playful nature drew me to him.



May He rest in peace ... may You continue gracefully to fill your lives. Much love to You.



Karen

Dear Phyllis



I was extremely sorry to hear about Ed. He was a gentleman and a fine person. The two of you have done a great deal to make our community more accessible and, while I am sure you have ruffled a few feathers doing so, you have also made a lot of friends. I consider myself to be one of those friends. We worked shoulder to shoulder from the start to tell designers that we wanted the Performing Arts Center to be welcoming to people with disabilities and advising them on how to do that. We worked together to get language in the building code requiring restaurants to add accessible restroom facilities when they add additional seating even outdoors. Ed served on the Commission on Disability Issues which we provide staff support for. And we sat across the table negotiating settlements on a couple of your lawsuits. Through it all, our friendship has grown, and I have a lot of respect for the things the two of you have accomplished together. You have my full sympathy for the deep sorrow you must be feeling. On a much different level, I share that sorrow. I hope that you will have the strength to carry on the work that you and Ed have done so well over the years.

Dear Phyllis and Patricia,

I loved Eddie like a favorite uncle and feel so lucky to have known him. I loved his legendary irreverence, but I also will always remember how deeply touched I was by his reverent witnessing at my wedding, very much in the spirit of my father who loved him so.

Matty

To Mrs Resnick and family,



I know Mr Resnick for only one year.But deep in my heart i felt that i know him for many years.He was strong will,a true gentleman and most of all he listen.When i visit him he will say to me,Selma how was your day!Those word did make my day.He will always be remember.My deepest sympathy

luv ya! Selma

Dear Phyllis,

I feel very fortunate to have been in the company of you and your wonderful husband this pass year. I truly feet this loss. What a guy! I will never forget those bright eyes and and his great smile.



with love,

Jackie

Dear Phyllis and family,



As long as I live, Edward will always be in my heart. I will miss his brilliant mind, his compassion and his sense of humor.

Meeting Edward in 1954, we began an astounding relationship which was both political and social. His knowledge of constitutional law and his love of the "Bill of Rights" endeared him to me.I sought his advice in all aspects of my life.I thank him for being my friend.



Thalia Broudy

Dear Phyllis and Family,

Cynthia and I were deeply saddened to hear of Ed's passing. I am sure you know that he and I worked together many years ago when he handled our legal work for the condominiums we were building in the Miami and Hallandale areas. He was a great lawyer, a good friend to me, and his outlook on life was overwhelming. He was a real jewel and will be missed by so many, for he was a one-in-a-lifetime person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in this time of sadness.



Mickey and Cynthia Zaret

Dear Phyllis;

It is with deep sadness that I learned of Ed's passing. He was a brilliant man,with a true sense of passion in the causes he fought for and so deeply cared about. I wish you and your family well. Ed left behind a great legacy.

susan gottlieb

Dear Phyllis and family,

We are heartbroken to read of your loss. You and I and Rolly and Ed go way back, to highschools in Brooklyn and Miami Beach, to decades of living in the same town, to sharing thoughts and goals, and holding ideas in common. We are so sorry. We send you our love, and a host of happy memories, Helen and Rolly Kohen

My deepest sympathy. Ed was a fine lawyer and a great guy.

You and your extraordinary work for the South Florida community will be remembered.

Dear Fam. Resnick.

My prayers are with you at the loss of Mr. Resnick.He was one of my favorite Customers and friend,it was a honor to have known him and I will never forget him. With love, Bernhard.

Dear Mrs. Resnick:



I am so very sorry to hear of your husband's death. He was a true gentleman. My heartfelt sympathy.



Lee Adelson

(your former Allstate agent)

Phyllis and Family,



I am at a loss for words. I was so looking forward to meeting Ed. He was a remarkable man who stood up not only for his rights, but our rights.



It is a honor to be able to proudly say I am a member of Access Now.



You are in my thoughts always.



Love,



Jan English

The disabled community has truely benefited from Ed's compassionate assistance, and his leadership: he will truely be missed in the fight for greater accessibility, as well as personally by his many friends.

A Beautiful Mind has left us. Ed was a truely exceptional person. He will be greately missed.