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Ernie Anderegg
April 10, 2008
I have known Dick for over 20 years. He became involved with a polio survivors' group in Tucson back in the mid 80's; the members of which were experiencing the late effects of the polio virus (Post-Polio Syndrome). I remember him as the voice of reason during that formative period, and he even shouldered the responsiblity of presidency of the Polio Epic during said period. My condolences to Jennie, his family and close friends. I pray that you derive comfort in the fact that his soul is at rest and there will be a reunion of souls at some future time. Be well and let your heart find peace and solice.
Lynne Hebert Remson
February 23, 2008
I only met Dick Curlee a few years ago, but he made a lasting impression. I was struck by his quiet graciousness, his wisdom, his dedication, and his willingness to be available. I regret not having known him better. He has left us a rich legacy in his writings and in his work with student, clients, and professionals alike. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. We share your loss.
David Carless
February 18, 2008
Dr. Curlee, You are a great man. No words can express what you have meant to so many, expressly to those of us who stutter. Because of you my life has been much closer to normal whatever that is. You will always be in our Hearts, Minds and our WORDS. We will miss you very much. Love Dave Carless
Donna Cooperman
February 14, 2008
My thoughts are with Dick's family in their loss. People who knew Dick much better than I, have offered wonderful reminiscences, but I wanted to add my voice to those who mourn the loss of a great scholar, role model and generous contributor to our understanding of stuttering. His wisdom and commitment to our profession will be sorely missed.
Robert N
February 13, 2008
Richard you will be missed as very important teacher in the stuttering community. Thank you very much for your contributions.
Walt Manning
February 13, 2008
I am so very sorry to hear about Dick's passing. I knew him well enough to fully agree with the others who have already mentioned what a good person he was. I believe that I was just a little intimidated by him the first few times I met him. He often had what seemed to me to be a serious look about him. I suppose his deep, resonant and wonderful voice may have added to that perception. As I got to know him better during a variety of professional and social situations I began to see all the other qualities that have been mentioned including his sense of humor and his even-handed approach to others and to his profession. My experiences with Dick on the JFD board were all positive. He had a reasoned and even-handed approach to authors and their manuscripts. Being the ultimate gate keeper for a journal is a difficult job that requires a scholarly but sensitive approach and Dick did it wonderfully. I have had the good fortune to work with several wonderful and gifted editors over the years and I have to say that Dick was the best. With all the many editorial comments and suggestions he would place on nearly every one of my pages, I always felt that he was being supportive and extremely insightful. His experience and skill always improved the quality of the manuscript. Every now and again our field of fluency and fluency disorders suffers a major loss and this is certainly one of them.
Roger Ingham
February 13, 2008
Dick was a giant in our discipline and he will be missed greatly for his contributions. But he will also be missed by those of us who enjoyed his friendship, wit and thoughtfulness. He will be remembered with huge affection.
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