Condolence From: Carol R.
Condolence: Dear Mrs. Bogin ,
I can't believe a year has gone by since Dr. Bogin's
passing. I think of him often and miss him always.
I wish things could have been different and that he was still here to enjoy his life with you and his children and grandchildren. I was so lucky and I'm so grateful to have had him in my life.
Carol R.
Monday March 05, 2018
Condolence From: mel dening
Condolence: Dr.Bogin is the most amazing person I ever knew. I have known him since 1982.There are not enough words to describe Dr.Bogin, but kind, compassionate, caring,brilliant, ethical, real, generous, honest, reliable, interesting, down to earth, are just a few that describe him. I last saw him about three weeks ago, and I knew something was wrong, I didn't imagine it would be the last time I would see him. If I had never known him and someone asked me to describe the perfect friend it would have been Dr. Bogin.
As a patient I could not have asked for anything more than what I got from Dr. Bogin, I am saddened by his passing, and will never forget him. I am in shock still, but the knowledge he passed on to me will sustain me. My heart goes out to his family and colleagues and friends, this is a huge loss for the medical community. I will never forget you Dr. Bogin, thank you for helping me change my life, and for believing in myself, if I ever meet one more person in my life that comes close to you I will be fortunate. A very special thank you to the family for sharing Dr. Bogin with his patients as he was so, so over generous with his time.
Rest in peace dear friend and may God hold you in the palm of his hand, I will hold you forever in my heart.
Sunday March 19, 2017
Condolence From: Jezer and Nelsons
Condolence: I have no words to express my deepest condolesence for your loss.
His loss has left a gaping hole in many of our lives. His Lifetime Achievement award signifies his deep understanding of his patients, encouraging with tremendous insights to his students and care for his friends and colleagues.
It still seems surreal that he passed.
I pray that you find peace and comfort in your memories of his music, poetic prose and brilliance.
May you find peace and comfort during this sad time.
Wednesday March 15, 2017
Condolence From: Gary Weinstein
Condolence: Though I barely knew Dennis, I knew of him; and his reputation spread a wonderful aura of trust and care and knowing. I was touched to read in detail of his life. He was close to people whom I know, and I feel the loss of him.
I will gladly make a donation in his name to the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Gary Weinstein
Wednesday March 15, 2017
Condolence From: Judith Metzger
Condolence: Sharon & Family,
We were sorry to learn of Dennis's passing. Our thoughts and prayers with you and your family...
Judi & Larry
Tuesday March 14, 2017
Condolence From: Anthony
Condolence: My deepest sympathy. I will miss him tremendously.
Monday March 13, 2017
Condolence From: Patti Tuori
Condolence: Sharon and family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss today, just a shock. I enjoyed seeing Dr Bogin and you in our office. My sincerest condolences to you all, he was always such a pleasant person and a snappy dresser. RIP Dr Bogin
Monday March 13, 2017
Condolence From: Carol R.
Condolence: I arrived in Dr. Bogin’s office approximately 8 years ago feeling broken. I was depressed, suffering from anxiety and feeling suicidal. I knew I would never be ok. Dr. Bogin sat with me 3 times a week for over two years of tears that would not stop. Despite how hard the journey was, I continued seeing him up until he was admitted into the hospital. Through those years he helped me to see that my life has a value and that, even in the darkest of times, there were things to live for and to look forward to. He made me understand that I was not just a victim, but a survivor.
I am beyond grief at his passing. As a widow, my heart breaks for his wife. As a mother and grandmother, I am so saddened for his children and for his grandchildren who should have had many, many more years of this wonderful man in their lives.
I would like to extend my condolences to his family, his friends, his colleagues, and to the hundreds of patients whose lives he has touched through the years.
He was a compassionate and brilliant man whose kindness and concern were palpable and whose smile was easy and genuine. I am eternally grateful that I was lucky enough to have had Dr. Bogin in my life and I will hold him in my heart forever.
Monday March 13, 2017
Condolence From: Terry
Condolence: Rest in peace. He was a wonderful man with whom I enjoyed working with.
Monday March 13, 2017
Condolence From: Tara
Condolence: Sometimes, in the darkest times of your life, there is a person that comes along that is put in your path. For me, I met this man on April 12th, 2011. I was inpatient in the Upstate psychiatric unit at the time. His job was to counsel each of the 22 patients on the floor. At first, I barely talked (imagine that), but after just a few days and a few of my feelings revealed, he made me know I was going to be ok; I was not crazy; I was going through the tragic loss of my father.
I saw Dr. Bogin from that date up until a few years ago. Sometimes, when times were really hard for me, I would see him twice a week- he ALWAYS squeezed me into his busy schedule. Eventually, it went from twice a week, to once a week, to every other week, to monthly, and eventually to not seeing him at all.
For those of you that know me well, know how much I've talked about my fondness for this man. He made me laugh, helped me cry, got my brain sorted out enough to function in this crazy world. I honestly don't know where I'd be today without him.
I am devastated that he is gone, but I am happy I got to thank him for all he did for me. When my husband was in the hospital following his surgery in September, I ran into Dr. Bogin. I was soooooo excited. He and I made eye contact and he had a huge smile. I reached out my hand to shake his, and instead he gave me a huge hug. He told me how great I looked, asked how I was feeling, and we shot the breeze for a few minutes. He gave me his card and said we should meet for lunch... I never did do that :/
I was walking through the hospital with my in-laws at this time. I introduced them like this "Dr. Bogin, these are my in-laws" and to my in-laws I said "This is Dr. Bogin. He saved my life."
Humbly, Dr. Bogin said "No, Tara. YOU saved your life. I was just there for support."
Gone too soon. I will never forget you Dr. Bogin and how you would make me realize things about myself that I needed to know. I'm happy to have seen you one more time.
Sunday March 12, 2017
