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for STEPHEN SOLARZ
Patricia Ravalgi
February 26, 2011
Steve left a lasting impression on my life and changed it forever. His kindness to me will never be forgotten.
radha pather
December 9, 2010
I only heard and saw Stephen Solarz on TV in the 70's/80's from Canada and I can tell Nina you had a wonderful human being as a husband. He measured his words. Rest in peace. Radhakrishna Pather.
Mike Callahan
December 9, 2010
He attempted to enrich the lives of some many people...and in doing so, did exactly that ! He made an indelible stamp upon society - and made the world just a little bit better - because of his presence. People like this are so beneficial to mankind.
Sarah
December 7, 2010
Rest in peace, Stephen.
December 4, 2010
Please accept my sincere condolences during this time of your loss, May you find comfort in knowing that God "is near to those brken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves.
December 3, 2010
TO THE FAMILY OF STEPHEN SOLARZ,I EXPRESS MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY AT THIS VERY DIFFICULT AND PAINFUL TIME, PLEASE FIND COMFORT IN READING DANIEL 12;2.A ,WINCHER.HOUSTON,TX.
Paul Anthony
December 3, 2010
what a loss of a great life. I wish I could I could have meet him. I am call Barbara Boxer. I want to see if she knew him
Paul Anthony
December 3, 2010
what a loss of a great life. I wish I could I could have meet him. I am call Barbara Boxer. I want to see if she knew him
Paul Rables
December 3, 2010
what a loss of a great life. I wish I could I could have meet him. I am call Barbara Boxer. I want to see if she knew him
Bill Cooper
December 3, 2010
Steve
Proud to have worked for you and forever grateful for getting my start in Social Work with you. My favorite quote I still use "seen any good movies lately?"
My condolences to you Nina.
December 2, 2010
"May the God of comfort, who comfort us in all our trials bring you comfort at this time."(2Cor.1:3,4)
Tom Smith
December 2, 2010
May Stephen Solarz RIP. We can all look forward to seeing him again in a world ruled by God's Preace of Peace Jesus Christ.
Evelyn
December 2, 2010
To the Family: My Husband and I would like to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. It is so difficult to lose someone we love. What helped me when I lost my dear father and brother was reflecting on God's word. Isaiah 25:8 says, He will actually swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord will certainly wipe the tears from all faces…” During this time, we have the hope of seeing our loved ones again. God's word has brought us comfort during difficult times and we sincerely hope this note will bring a measure of comfort and hope to your family.
December 2, 2010
Mr Solarz was a good man and a champion for democracy of the Phils and all over the globe. I have donated to that cause for the freedom of the Filipino people during Marcos' Regime and I won't forget Mr Solarz for that good deeds. Thank you sir and May you find peace with the Lord.
Leo A.
Mark Brostoff
December 1, 2010
You taught me about the importance of public service as your young administrative assistant in Brooklyn and will never forget the gang at 1818 Avenue U. RIP, my friend and mentor.
Mila Balquin
December 1, 2010
My family's prayers and thoughts are with the Solarz family in this time of great sadness.
Mr. Solarz, from the bottom of my heart, I thank you for your help. My family and I won't be where we are now were it not for you and your wife, Nina.
May your soul rest in perfect peace. May your wife be comforted with the thought that there is a family who owe so much to you and who will forever be indebted to you.
December 1, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with the Solarz Family in their time of grief.
At times like these, 'God can give us "power beyond what is normal," so we can keep going from one day to the next. (2 Cor. 4:7) I hope this will bring the family a measure of comfort.
A Friend
Leandro Quintana
December 1, 2010
I met Mr. Solarz briefly in 1986 at a gathering in the midst of "Filipino town" in Central L.A.
He gave the audience of Filipino-Americans an inspiring speech to never again let the spectre of dictatorship lift its ugly head in the Philippines.
Joe Pascual
December 1, 2010
Toppling the Philippine dictator Marcos was just half the work, finding "the shoes that fit...and there were more than 3,000 pairs" was the other. I will never forget those words. Those were exciting times...noble times...from Ayala Avenue to 5th Avenue...it will always be a part of me... Jose Ramon "Joe" A. Pascual (Manila, Philippines)
Shirley Griffin
December 1, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss may the God who gives peace be with the family in your time of sadness.
Edward Hershey
December 1, 2010
Can it be nearly 45 years since I clambered up the steps to that second-floor campaign office on Quentin Road and met Steve and Nina? They nearly toppled a 20-term Congressman that summer and changed Brooklyn politics forever.
My heartfelt condolences to Nina and her family.
M B
December 1, 2010
To the Family and Friends of Mr.Stephen Solarz,
I send my condolences to you all. There will come a time when all people will be living under righteous conditions and human being like Mr. Solarz will not have to fight for that right anymore. " The meek ones themselves will possess the earth, and they will indeed find their exquisite delight in an abundance of peace." Psalms 37:10,11
Peter Mannella
November 30, 2010
A good man. A solid legislator. He did a lot of good for a lot of people. Thank you for all you did for America and our people.
Peter Mannella, Rensselaer, NY
November 30, 2010
Stephen, Thank You for your passion in protecting human rights around the world and for your time in looking after the interetst of Filipino citizens during Marcos Regime. Rest in Peace...(Ed Gonzalez, Edmonton, AB)
Martin Solomon
November 30, 2010
MY sincere condolences to Nina, Steve played a major role in my primary victory in 1978 and we had a great relationship over the years, until Steve left Congress, he was a devoted public servant.
November 30, 2010
May the God of all comfort be with the Solarz family at this difficult time. 2Cor.1;3,4
Saul Chapnick
November 30, 2010
I always admired Congressman Solarz. He frequented Council Center for Senior Citizens, a large senior center in Brooklyn that a lot of his constituents belonged to when I was the Program Director. I will never forget that he once visited us after a trip to the USSR donning a big fur Russian hat. I was so impressed with the hat that I can only announce, "I don't know who is under that fur hat, but that hat is GORGEOUS."
My condolences and sincere sympathy to his family--Saul Chapnick
J Gomez
November 30, 2010
Condolence to the Solarz family. Older Filipinos will remember and thank you for helping expose the excessiveness and greed of the Marcos regime. RIP.
Mary Jo Nichols
November 30, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nancy Iris
November 30, 2010
My heartfelt condolences to the Solarz family. None of the obituaries I have read mentioned the committed work Congressman Solarz did on behalf of refugees. One of his many acts was to secure funding to fight the pirates from Thailand who were preying on the Vietnames "boat people" -- his efforts on behalf of refugees saved lives and he will be remembered for this among other humanitarian efforts he made.
N. Iris
November 30, 2010
Dear Nina:
My sincere sympathy to you and the Solarz family. Steve and I had been in touch occasionally in recent years. I will never forget that he was kind enough to sponsor the National lawyer's Guild report on Human Rights violations in Guatemala when we returned from a fact-finding investigation.
My very first experience in the New York Court of Appeals was over the residency challenge when Steve first ran for office. That campaign was proof positive that change was possible by those outside the "system". I have never lost that enthusiasm and shared Steve's goals to make this a better world. My he now rest in peace.
Barbara Handschu
NYC
CD Monroe
November 30, 2010
remember you well as a young congressman who did a great deal to raise visibility of issues such as human rights and Africa, as you took great pride in being chair of the Africa subcommittee on Foreign Affairs and it hasn't been the same since. I hope you've found peace.
SMGT
November 30, 2010
With deepest sympathy for the Solarz Family.
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