Comments on: Stan Oldak, a Friend (1947-2007) http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/ Essays on politics, culture and ideas about Israeli-Arab peace and world music Wed, 17 Mar 2010 06:40:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Irwin Moss http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-98591 Irwin Moss Sun, 27 Apr 2008 14:48:03 +0000 http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/#comment-98591 I was a childhood friend of Stan and attended Queens College with him where he was the the president of our house plan. He was a genuinely decent and caring person, and I was stunned to learn of his death. My condolences to his family and friends as I know he was the kind of person who is sorely missed. I was a childhood friend of Stan and attended Queens College with him where he was the the president of our house plan. He was a genuinely decent and caring person, and I was stunned to learn of his death. My condolences to his family and friends as I know he was the kind of person who is sorely missed.

]]> By: Steve Whittles http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-68839 Steve Whittles Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:41:36 +0000 http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/#comment-68839 I served with Dr. Oldak in the US Army. (Camp Stanley, Korea - -and no, they did not name Camp Stanley for him!) I was going through old pictures just the other day and found one of him in full field gear (tough guy!). I searched the internet for Stan and a couple of others who's photos triggered warm memories, intending to contact them and offer the photos. I am profoundly sorry to have learned of his tragic passing. My 32 year old recollection of Stan was that he was a kind and gentle man. His family and friends must miss him terribly. As I said, I have at least one picture of Stan that I'd be happy to share as soon as I get it digitized. I served with Dr. Oldak in the US Army. (Camp Stanley, Korea – -and no, they did not name Camp Stanley for him!) I was going through old pictures just the other day and found one of him in full field gear (tough guy!). I searched the internet for Stan and a couple of others who’s photos triggered warm memories, intending to contact them and offer the photos. I am profoundly sorry to have learned of his tragic passing. My 32 year old recollection of Stan was that he was a kind and gentle man. His family and friends must miss him terribly. As I said, I have at least one picture of Stan that I’d be happy to share as soon as I get it digitized.

]]> By: Susan Carlson http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-20498 Susan Carlson Fri, 18 May 2007 03:08:45 +0000 http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/#comment-20498 Stan Oldak made a remarkable contribution to improving pediatric dental care in Southeast Alaska. He was greatly appreciated by staff and patients. He will be missed and remembered. Condolences to his family. -Susan Carlson MD, Medical Director, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium Stan Oldak made a remarkable contribution to improving pediatric dental care in Southeast Alaska. He was greatly appreciated by staff and patients. He will be missed and remembered. Condolences to his family. -Susan Carlson MD, Medical Director, Southeast Alaska Regional Health Consortium

]]> By: Richard Silverstein http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-19504 Richard Silverstein Sat, 12 May 2007 04:37:47 +0000 http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/#comment-19504 Thanks for that lovely comment, Elliott. Did you read that the Juneau paper will do a profile of Stan? I'm talking to the reporter about him on Mon. Look for it around Wed. or so. I assume you're in AK. But if not, check back here & I'll link to the article. Stan visited me here in Seattle several times coming back or going to AK & spoke often about the work he did. Just hearing that he had treated a teenager w. serious dental disease who'd never seen a dentist before in his life was both horrifying & wonderful at the same time. But it would only have been horrifying if there'd been no Stan there to treat the child. The fact that he understood the importance of coming to AK. to do this was what was wonderful. Thanks for that lovely comment, Elliott. Did you read that the Juneau paper will do a profile of Stan? I’m talking to the reporter about him on Mon. Look for it around Wed. or so. I assume you’re in AK. But if not, check back here & I’ll link to the article.

Stan visited me here in Seattle several times coming back or going to AK & spoke often about the work he did. Just hearing that he had treated a teenager w. serious dental disease who’d never seen a dentist before in his life was both horrifying & wonderful at the same time. But it would only have been horrifying if there’d been no Stan there to treat the child. The fact that he understood the importance of coming to AK. to do this was what was wonderful.

]]> By: Elliott Moskowitz http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-19486 Elliott Moskowitz Sat, 12 May 2007 02:15:59 +0000 http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/#comment-19486 Stan was one of the kindest and dedicated dental colleagues. His work in Alaska is well known. Stan traveled a long way periodically to render dental care to native Alaskan children who had never seen a dentist and were in dire need of oral health care. He did this quietly and never needed or wanted recognition for his noble efforts beyond his own understanding of just how important his work and contributions were to Society. Stan will be missed by all. He was indeed, the true measure of a human being. Elliott Moskowitz Stan was one of the kindest and dedicated dental colleagues. His work in Alaska is well known. Stan traveled a long way periodically to render dental care to native Alaskan children who had never seen a dentist and were in dire need of oral health care. He did this quietly and never needed or wanted recognition for his noble efforts beyond his own understanding of just how important his work and contributions were to Society. Stan will be missed by all. He was indeed, the true measure of a human being.
Elliott Moskowitz

]]> By: Edge of the Road | Life on a Bike » Archives » In Training: A Tragedy http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-19051 Edge of the Road | Life on a Bike » Archives » In Training: A Tragedy Wed, 09 May 2007 03:50:36 +0000 http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/#comment-19051 [...] Full remembrance of Stan Oldak [...] [...] Full remembrance of Stan Oldak [...]

]]> By: Rick http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-19024 Rick Tue, 08 May 2007 23:25:49 +0000 http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/#comment-19024 Dear Richard, I often read your informative posts, and this would be my first time commenting, i just wanted to offer my sincerest condolences, may Stan be in a better place. Sincerely, Rick Dear Richard,
I often read your informative posts, and this would be my first time commenting, i just wanted to offer my sincerest condolences, may Stan be in a better place.
Sincerely,
Rick

]]> By: Barbara Beach http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/comment-page-1/#comment-18995 Barbara Beach Tue, 08 May 2007 20:21:04 +0000 http://www.richardsilverstein.com/tikun_olam/2007/05/06/stan-oldak-a-friend-1947-2007/#comment-18995 Stan came to SE Alaska to provide dentistry to children in several communities. As coordinator of his trips I was looking forward to seeing him this week and next. Our staff and all the friends he made during his many trips here are devastated. He was a man of many interests; we enjoyed sharing with him an interest in music and progress with his cello lessons. He loved photographing the natural scenery; when we all had the opportunity, we took him fishing and hiking. He attacked life with enthusiasm. Stan will be sorely missed. Our condolences to his family and other friends. Stan came to SE Alaska to provide dentistry to children in several communities. As coordinator of his trips I was looking forward to seeing him this week and next. Our staff and all the friends he made during his many trips here are devastated. He was a man of many interests; we enjoyed sharing with him an interest in music and progress with his cello lessons. He loved photographing the natural scenery; when we all had the opportunity, we took him fishing and hiking. He attacked life with enthusiasm. Stan will be sorely missed. Our condolences to his family and other friends.

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