July 16, 2008
Susan(Gilbert)Levine
I knew Mel in High School in the Bronx, at the Bronx High School of Science, where
you had to be really smart to be able to attend. Mel was really smart. Even then, he
was also really funny. The following story shows how funny. We were sophomores(about
14 years old)and I had borrowed some money from him, perhaps for lunch in the
cafeteria one day, and a short while later I became ill with the measles.(We still
got measles in the late 1950's). I knew that I owed Mel 10 cents, and since I was
stuck at home for almost two weeks, missing school and all my friends, I asked my
best friend, Caren Garber, to bring the Dime to Mel(enclosed in an envelope)..hoping
for some human contact. The envelope was Returned to me a day or two later..via
Caren..with the following message written on it:"I know you are just trying to
spread your measles beasties on this envelope... so you may keep the 10 cents"..Tell
me that was not adorable..and funny..and very Mel.
March 25, 2008
Edward Hegeman
Your dad was a good man.
I think my all inclusive understanding that people are not ALL good or ALL bad comes
from his love for philosophy, sociology and thought that he imbibed into his son
Adrian and touched me in our discussions. I remember his spirit was young, playful
and fatherly. Rejoice in his life and honor his legacy.
I hope many blessings reach your family in this time of bereavement
February 25, 2008
Carol A.B. Warren
Your work was an inspiration to this fellow-sociologist, and you sure were a nice guy.
February 15, 2008
Mary Barr
I took Professor Pollner's class the "Sociology of Mental Illness," a little more
than ten years ago. It was one of the best classes that I ever took. For our final
paper we had the option to go downtown and observe commitment hearings. I did just
that and will never forget that day, it was a life-altering experience, exactly
what good education should be. Professor Pollner was a great teacher, I will always
remember him.
January 24, 2008
Maria Teresa
I was very fortunate to meet Melvin. It was always a treat to see him. It was about
me, never about him. He made me laugh and we had deep conversations about life. I
will miss him sorely. To Judy and all the family my heart is with all of you.
November 6, 2007
Bill Werner (Santa Monica, CA)
To the family of my most wonderful patient, I will miss him greatly.
My prayers and sympathy are with all of the family.
November 6, 2007
Judith Richlin-Klonsky
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November 8, 2007
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November 9, 2007
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November 12, 2007
Philip Smith
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November 13, 2007
Ruben Guerra
Parents come to know professors indirectly through their children. Just knowing that Mel was instrumental in my daughter's development at UCLA gives me inspiration. Thank you, Mel, for
all those you have instructed.
November 15, 2007
Adrienne Rosenthal
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November 15, 2007
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November 17, 2007
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November 19, 2007
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January 10, 2008
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