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LEN WEINGLASS Obituary

WEINGLASS--Len. The National Lawyers Guild deeply mourns the death of our beloved colleague, friend and stalwart member, Len Weinglass. Others may recall his brilliant legal career, but for us the loss is deeply personal. He was an inspiration and a model whose passing leaves a gaping hole in the front lines of the fight for freedom and justice that cannot be quickly or easily filled. His memory and example, however, will renew for the entire Guild our commitment and dedication to the causes that Len fought for so bravely and passionately until his last breath.

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Published by New York Times on Mar. 25, 2011.

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Marita Avante

August 20, 2022

My deepest condolences to Weinglass Family. Rest In Peace my dear Len.

Ciel Doyle

March 23, 2020

You are always with me.

August 27, 2012

on your birthday — and just three months ago, sitting in your chair at Charlie Mom, sharing a treasured photo with Tito ... le doux souvenir d'un ami dévoué — d'un esprité!

Tat Twam Así

Arlette Lurie

Farewell my dearest friend

Ruri Jonsdottir

October 2, 2011

Leonard was my idol, my best friend and soul mate for decades, although the Atlantic presented a considerable obstacle as we lived on each side of it. We met in Iceland when I was 18 and he 26, and after our ways parted we were able to see each other at least once a decade, either in Iceland or North America. I treasured his wit, his kindness, his broadmindedness and unique intelligence not to mention his wonderfull sense of humour. We also shared a deep love for music. In my book he was a genius. But above all he was immensely kind and fair. I feel as if a big part of me is lost with him gone.When he went to jail in Chicago, my mother gave him her favorite painting, that's how much we all loved him.

dennis roberts

May 27, 2011

He was my model of what a lawyer should do. dennis roberts

Majid Saatchi

May 22, 2011

Leonard Irving Weinglass

He is great man.
I am proud to call him my brother
He believe human right
He is my lawyer
I like him very much

Joyce Willis

May 3, 2011

So sad to lose a dear friend.
Joyce Willis

Tracy Tang

April 11, 2011

I worked for Len as an administrative assistant while I was in college in the late 90's. He was a brillant, caring, inspiring man and a remarkable human being. I still vividly remember his love of gardening and his excitment about ordering new seeds for his garden. He will truly be missed.

Billie English/Lieberman

March 31, 2011

Len was my boyfriend in high school. I was always proud to be with him. He escorted me to my Junior prom.
I followed his career through the years and said hello to him one more time in Woodstock, NY. I was very honored to know him.

Jim Lowney

March 30, 2011

Sincere condolances to the Weinglass Family. I knew Len when we both served in the New Jersey Air National Guard at the old Newark Airport. He was a warm and sincere friend and a lawyer who hated injustice and always fought for the underdog. He will be greatly missed.

Ivan Urb

March 28, 2011

"In a world of gnomes a giant is dead."

thanks, Len.

Ruth Rambo

March 27, 2011

Many profess their love of justice and freedom. Few have fought for those ideals with the enduring passion and zeal of Leonard Weinglass. His life and work lightened the burden of many indivduals and all humankind. I am happy to be among them.
Thank you, Len.

March 27, 2011

Len Weinglass travelled to Ireland three years ago to highlight the case of the Cuban 5. He spoke with such eloquence on the main Irish radio station and then went to the Irish Parliament to tell the members about the 5. He was a charming lovely man who gave everything he had to fight for justice for his fellow human being. We shall miss him.

Eleanor Lanigan(Irish Campaign Free Cuban 5)

lois wadewitz

March 26, 2011

Remember Lenny playing his sax at Roosevelt school. All the girls had a crush on him. We will all miss a very fun guy.

Rebecca Young

March 26, 2011

The passing of Lenny Weinglass from the criminal defense community is like the Northern Lights forever leaving the night sky. A warrior has fallen and we are bereft. He was a giant among us and a magnificent human being.

Dan Williams

March 26, 2011

Len was like a father to me during my early years as a lawyer. He was a fantastic human being. I'm devastated by this loss.

Marc Furstenberg

March 26, 2011

If you're an activist for peace and freedom the passing of any activist lawyer but the passing of Leonard Weinglass is especially painful. One of our great Knights have fallen and we're the less for it.

Larry Vogelman

March 26, 2011

A great warrior and a marvelous friend and colleague. He will be greatly missed.

Gilma Camargo

March 25, 2011

Ebae, Bae, Tonu Lenny Weinglass! All honor and Respect is due to the people's lawyer. While I am sad to read this new, I am grateful to have met Lenny and grateful for the work he did for all of us.

Dalia Hashad

March 25, 2011

What a devastating loss for justice, civil rights and human rights. But only so because of Len's tremendous contributions and spectacular legacy in these fields.

Cassandra2001

Edie Buie

March 25, 2011

'The good die first' is the quote, not young, I'm sorry for the dying justice system in our nation; we cannot afford to lose our champions. RIP Man of and for the people.

March 25, 2011

Condolences to the Weinglass family. May the "God of all comfort" be with you.

John Viramontes

March 25, 2011

Lorna Dee Cervantes posted these kind words on Facebook: "Sorry to hear of the death of Leonard Weinglass, a wonderful endearing man who was a member of my legal committee the many years I was an anti-nuclear activist. Once they singled me out of about 700 women & sent us to Sybil Brand in East LA. He visited me in prison. I was so touched & awestruck. When I think of the word 'mensch' I think of Leonard Weinglass. RIP, Len."

Susan and Gary Mansbach

March 25, 2011

Len stood for truth, justice and the real American way.

Tami W

March 25, 2011

sorry for your loss god bless

Alma Mora

March 24, 2011

Agradezco la dignidad y la integridad con la que practicó su lucha por la justicia.
Un minuto de silencio por un ser irremplazable.

R Golay

March 24, 2011

To the the family of Leonard Weinglass - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Leonard will be missed by many.

John Sollenberger

March 24, 2011

My condolences go to his friends and family. I met Lenny back in the spring of 1970, when I was a student at Illinois Wesleyan University and he spoke there following the Chicago 7 trial. He was totally approachable and down to earth, and obviously very passionate about his work. We need more like him. His voice on behalf of those unfairly accused and abused by the system will be missed by all who believe in justice.

Adrienne Fong

March 24, 2011

My thoughts are with Mr. Weinglass's family. Had the opportunity to meet him once years ago. A remarkable human being. I wish more lawyers were like him. This is a loss.

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