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Kalman Angus-Clark
February 18, 2025
How can anyone ever forget the energy and vitality of Beloved Hans! His wisdom and wit! Added to his loss is Beloved Friedel passing! I am so deeply privileged to have known them!
I can never thank "EMK and ALK" for introducing them to me .
Kalman Angus-Clark
February 19, 2024
As always, I am privileged to remember a Man, who had few equals in this life! His bawdy sense of humor and powerful command of language, made him a formidable foe, to anyone stupid enough to challenge his intelligence! Had Hans, been made the Secretary General of the UN the world may have been in better shape today! God Bless you Hans, and your family for allowing me to know you!
Kalman
Kalman Angus-Clark
February 18, 2022
This Annual Day of Remembrance is a fitting way to remember an Extraordinary Man of Great Intellectual Achievement and a most Colorful Character. Hans, left a lasting impression on everyone he met. I am thankful for the few times beloved Friedel, allowed me to be in his presence. I wish her and her children peace and a Joyful remembrances.
Kalman Angus-Clark
February 18, 2020
Hans, was a Man of extraordinary wit and charm! How, I regret having not been more attentive to him and Friedel, as I could well have used him as a role Model, at a point in my life, when I was a lonely ship adrift in a Sea of Snakes and Vipers.
The World is not a better place since his departure! I am however blessed by the few moments of his association with me! Blessings, to his family.
Kalman Angus-Clark
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Joan Franzone
February 18, 2019
I will NEVER forget Hans or his dear wife Freidel . It was Hans who encouraged me to write my first book and INSIST that he purchase the first copy and that it be autographed . Freidal was absolutely lovely. A beautiful individual to be around. As a couple, they were so gracious....so genteel European in every way . I was proud to be their friend.
Kalman Angus Clark
March 4, 2013
No finer man or mind existed, as was Hans A bitting wit and charm and a capacity for kindness without reservation. Such humanity is rare in men today, all to sadly to note. I was enriched to have had the brief privilege to meet him. My heartfelt blessings to Friedel and her children. In a lifetime only onece comes a man like Hans
In his passing he no doubt took a terrible secret entrusted to him by Empress Zita???
Tesa Silvestre
October 30, 2008
I only met Hans W. Janitschek once...on a jetblue flight from New York to Oakland. He was headed to California to interview Arnold Schwartzeneger! I will always cherish the memory of the inspiring conversation we had that day. It is not often that one meets someone who combines such intelligence, wisdom, kindness and depth. It was truly a privilege to be sitted next to him and enjoy his company for these few hours. I have thought of him a few times since then, and was so sad to discover he had passed as I googled his name today. My sympathy to his wife, children and friends who must all miss him dearly.
Danielle and Joshua Strahl
March 11, 2008
We met Hans 20 years ago in NY. He was a man of outstanding integrity as well as an inspiration to stand up for what is right. Without exaggeration, we witnessed him defend the defenseless, and stand steadfastly against injustice. He will be missed.
Our heartfelt condolences go to his family.
Fritz Bachmair
March 10, 2008
Liebe Elfriede Janitschek,
mit großer Trauer habe ich vom Ableben von Hans erfahren. Ich darf Ihnen und Ihrer Familie mein herzlichstes Beileid aussprechen. Mit bewegten Gefühlen denk ich an die einzigartige Zeit bei Ihnen zurück und bin mit großer Trauer erfüllt.
Herzlichst, Fritz Bachmair
Joan Franzone
March 4, 2008
It is indeed rare in this age, or any age, for that matter, to come across a true scribe....one who sees a situation for what it really IS and is not afraid to say what has to be said or write what must be written in order for the progress of the human mind to continue throughout the ages. Hans embodied this greatness, tempered with extraordinary humility and humor, the vitality and courage of life itself.
Our love goes out Friedl, Anji and Stefan. Hans, we will miss your gracing our little upstate town.
Joan, Henry, Molly and Adam Franzone
Hedy Dichter
February 28, 2008
Dear Didi,
I'm so sorry not to be able to reach you directly -or see you this afternoon at the memorial- to tell you how sad I am to hear about the sudden death of Hans.
He was a wonderful man and a very dear friend to Ernest and me. We had so many plans to continue to keep Ernest's name alive.
I wish you strength in these hard times and my heartfelt thoughts are with you.
With love,
Cecile Cuffley
February 27, 2008
I was deeply saddened by the news of death of Hans. I remember him during his tenure at UNFPA. He was always a wonderful colleague, full of knowledge which he willingly shared, great sense of humor and a consummate international civil servant. It was great pleasure working with him. I extend my deepest condolences to his family.
Ram Babu Dhakal
February 26, 2008
Dear Hans, my family and I will miss you very much. We pray for the eternal peace for the departed soul and endurance to the bereaved family.
Ram Babu Dhakal (Nepal)
Anitra Thorhaug & Andrew Oerke
February 26, 2008
We are stunned since we talked to him the morning of FEb 21.Our deepest condolences to Fridel, Angie and Stephan. We are initiating a Hans Janitschek Memorial Prize at the United Nations Writers and Artists Society of which he was president. Contributions in his name made to UN Writers and Artists Soc. c/o Catherine Vijaya Claxton, UN Secretariat.
Somnath Ghimire
February 25, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to Hans Family.
Bob McDowell
February 25, 2008
Hans was my neighbor and also my friend. I will always remember his unique blend of brilliance, kindness and humor.
Mia Matisek
February 25, 2008
Hans, we will miss you. We will always remember the nice evening in your lovely country home with philosophical talks about God, America and Austria. We pray for you
Mia and Erwin
Stuart Karlan
February 25, 2008
Hans, we're all with you in Infinite Awareness of Light upon Silence.
TOHAM KUM RAH
Stuart Karlan
Myriam & Richard Stanbery
February 25, 2008
To his wife and children, our sincere and deepest sympaty. He was a great person full of life and very intellectual. His untimely death is a lost to all of us who knew and admire him.
Sincerely,
Patrizia Franceschinis Tshering
February 24, 2008
I remember Hans very well: witty and funny when we crossed on the floors of UN buildings or at many meetings during my 11 years in NY. A passionate intellectual and a lively journalist, he was truthful and always ready for wholehearted frank advice
Patrizia Franceschinis Tshering
February 24, 2008
I remember Hans very well: witty and funny when we crossed on the floors of UN buildings or at many meetings during my 11 years in NY. A passionate intellectual and a lively journalist, he was truthful and always ready for wholehearted frank advice.
Heber Canoniero
February 24, 2008
A dear friend who helped boost my career on the HIV field. A supporter of my work and my ideas. A person I will always remember.
Lee Cone
February 24, 2008
We are shocked and saddened by the loss of Hans and send you all a huge wave of love.
We are definitely thinking of you--our deepest sympathy.
Toham Kum Rah, Lee and Michael
adah askew
February 24, 2008
Hans will be greatly missed by the entire family of Arica.
Warmest Aloha,
Adah E. Askew
rene delavarre
February 24, 2008
Hans was my Godfather; he was a family friend for over 50 years; he was brilliant; he was helping me get my first book translated into German. I am totally shocked, stunned and devastated. My heart goes out to Didi, his wife. Didi, I wish you peace; I am here to help and support anyway I can.
God bells,
Rene' Paul de la Varre
Joyce Bratich-Cherif
February 24, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Hans. I used to converse with him when he worked on the 19th floor at UNFPA. He was passionate about everything he did. The international community will miss him greatly.
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