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Pamela Scott
February 1, 2024
I think of you all the time, Austin . You taught me so much more than playwriting. You taught me about life, politics and people. You and Aili and your family are always in my heart and thoughts. I pray your resting in peace and putting on some great plays in heaven. Love, Pam
Pamela Scott
February 4, 2023
Thinking of you and your family. You taught me so much and made my life better just knowing you. May your memory be eternal. Love always, Pamela Scott
Tanying Dong
March 10, 2021
I did not learn about Austin’s passing until now. Austin will always be my favorite professor from my time at Columbia. He was a wonderful mentor. His lessons about how to create tension, conflict, and drama will stay with me. I still hear his voice when he tells the story of two old men saying goodbye to each other, both too full of emotion except to say “well,” and each other’s names. Well, Austin...
Pamela Coutilish-Scott
February 1, 2021
I think about Austin all the time. The advice he gave me, the knowledge about playwriting he gave me, the kindness and support he gave me. I remember his generosity of spirit. I have his picture up and I miss him a lot. My condolences and love still to his family and other friends.
Pamela Scott
February 1, 2020
I miss Austin so much. His inspiration, compassion, talent, wisdom, kindness and his amazing ability to make time for friends and students. When i first met him, I took advantage of his office hours. He couldn't get rid of me! I loved sitting and chatting with him. Loved his wisdom and insights...his amazing sense of humor. Time just makes me realize more and more of how special he was. I'll never forget him.
Chuck Cairns
September 30, 2016
Dear Aili,
I googled your name, thinking about the excellent Finnish lessons you provided me more than fifty years ago, and came across Austin's obituary. I am very sorry for your loss! I never knew him, but I knew you and I want you to know you have my sympathies, belated though this message is.
Chuck Cairns [email protected]
Siobhán Phinney
July 7, 2015
Dear Aili,
My deepest condolences to you and your family. I was very sad to hear of Austin's passing. I feel blessed to have known Austin and to have had him as a teacher, mentor and friend. He was a talented and generous teacher whose warmth, humour and knowledge shaped the lives of so many.
Judith Hull
April 13, 2015
With sympathy to Aili, Petri, and Christina
April 9, 2015
Dear Aili and the family,
Austin was a wonderful colleague and a benevolent mind - across the Atlantic, both shores.
Kirsti Simonsuuri
Mary E Digan
February 18, 2015
My deepest sympathies to his family. He was a very kind, talented, supportive professor. I feel very privileged having known him.
Mary Niedzwiecki
February 17, 2015
Dear Aili and family,
Joe and I were saddened to learn of Austin's passing. He will be remembered by me as a most generous hearted man and a great teacher and adviser. We so loved going to his readings. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Mary & Joe
February 12, 2015
Dearest Ali, Austin was my beloved playwriting Professor. I was deeply touched by his endless generosity and kindness. I will miss him dearly. With love, Zohar (Zoe) Tirosh-Polk
Amy Rodgers
February 11, 2015
Austin was a mentor, friend, teacher, and overall extraordinary human being. His impact on me and many others as a writer, thinker, and educator was immeasurable - a legacy few can imagine let alone attain. My love to you Aili and your family
Rosalind Morris
February 10, 2015
Dear Aili,
My heart breaks for you. May your memories of a wonderful life lived together in love be consolation for you and your family.
With condolences, Roz
Joy Hayton
February 10, 2015
Austin was a wonderful colleague who sorted out many a bureaucratic tangle for his teachers and students. Outside of the office it was always such a pleasure to run into him and Aili. He was truly special. Heartfelt condolences to Aili and the family.
Rick Telberg
February 10, 2015
Austin was one of the warmest, most generous people I've ever known. He will be dearly missed.
Leila and Ekku Mustanoja Syysmeri
February 10, 2015
Dearest Aili,
I want to extend our deepest and warmest condolences to you and to Petri and Christina for the iconsolably sad loss of Austin.
Austin was a very special person who graced innumerable peoples' lives with his caring, kindness and endless spiritual support. He will never be forgotten, he and his rare spirit will live on in the hearts of all those grateful friends and acquaintances whose lives he so gracefully touched. We all will pledge to carry on his wonderful legacy of humanity and intellectual spirituality.
Gary Haller
February 10, 2015
On behalf of the Jonathan Edwards College Fellowship, I send our condolences to Austin's family. He was a faithful Fellow and contributor to the convivial atmosphere of our weekly dinners for many years. Austin also often participated in the JE College residential seminar program and commencement ceremonies at the College. He will be missed and mourned by Jonathan Edwards Fellows and students.
Tamara Telberg
February 9, 2015
Our sincerest condolences. Austin will be missed by so many. Our hearts go out to your entire family at this time of loss.
Cristina Pippa
February 9, 2015
Aili, my thoughts are with you and your family. Austin was such a great teacher and friend and truly shaped the path of my life. I wish you peace and love.
Saara Repo
February 9, 2015
Although I can't be with you while you remember your loved one, you're in my thoughts from afar.
Pamela Scott
February 8, 2015
Austin taught me so much. I couldn't get enough of his stories and wit. I feel honored to call him my friend and mentor. He was a gentle, kind soul with a generosity of spirit and a great heart. I will miss him so. Aili, I hope to help in any way I can. You've been so great about answering my emails at this difficult and painful time. All my love, Pam
Rinna Kullaa
February 8, 2015
Austin and Aili together taught me so much first as an undergraduate, later as a post-doc. Always loved and remembered.
Melissa Grossman
February 8, 2015
I only met him a couple of times, but knew he was an amazing man and has an amazing and beautiful family. He will be greatly missed. He watches down on all of us now and keeps us safe.
February 8, 2015
Martus Granirer
M a r n a F e l d t
February 7, 2015
Austin enriched the lives of all of us who were privileged to know him. As long as we live, he will be remembered.
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