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Joseph Sonnabend was a physician who was one of the first to notice symptoms in his patients that would later be identified as HIV/AIDS.

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Published by The Durango Herald on Jan. 29, 2021.

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Joanna Panzera

June 26, 2021

I was deeply saddened by the news of Josephs passing. My heart felt condolences to his family and friends.

Joanna Panzera

February 1, 2021

Many thanks to Dr. Sonnabend, he helped so many. Sincere condolences to the Sonnabend family and friends, may God be with you all.

Mary

January 31, 2021

My deepest condolences to the family for your loss. His work in the identification of HIV/AIDS helped many sufferers. May God comfort you during this difficult time.

Casey

January 31, 2021

Wow, I have never met him. But he sounds like a wonderful man who really accomplished some critical things in the AIDS/HIV community. May he Rest In Peace. My thoughts are with the friends and family

January 31, 2021

My condolences to the family.May the God of Comfort continue to comfort the family, during thesedifficult times.

Marilyn Rogers

January 31, 2021

Sending prayers and warm wishes to his family and friends. My son's life was saved because of his research. My family and I thank him for giving us the best years of our lives. His legacy will live on in the countless lives he saved.

Robert Dreyer

January 31, 2021

He gave my partner another ten years, we thank him for his tireless efforts to find a cure. He saved my life and we will be forever grateful, God bless and RIP Joseph!

William M.

January 31, 2021

He gave my partner another ten years. We cannot thank him enough for what he has done for us. We lived every day and never took anything for granted. May God bless his family and friends, he was one in a million.

Michael Orton

January 31, 2021

My partner was one of his first patients at a time when gay people faced so much discrimination and prejudice. He passed away a year later, but we were so grateful for his compassion and openness. I send my condolences to his family and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with them at this time.

Patrick T.

January 31, 2021

Thank you for your groundbreaking and compassionate care of gay people. I received treatment that saved my life 20 years ago. I'll never forget his generosity and kindness, he will be greatly missed.

January 31, 2021

He gave me hope when I was diagnosed with AIDS, it was a miracle to have hope again. I send my heartfelt condolences to his loving family and many friends. May God comfort and console you during this especially sad time . He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Greg Williams

January 31, 2021

As a person LIVING with AIDS , I can't tell you how grateful I am to those who worked hard to save me , and others LIVING with AIDS .
I was diagnosed with full blown AIDS in 1995 , given 3 months to live , and with the Protease Inhibitors and the hard work and science behind them , here I am . Thank you Joseph Sonnabend for my life, and for everything .

Greg Williams
SFCA

faith/rory tobin/dockett

January 30, 2021

Dear Sonnabend Family Rory and I would luv to express our condolences's on the loss of Joseph Sonnabend and what lovely work he did.may he rest in peace.best faith/rory

JE Sowell

January 30, 2021

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. Please accept my sincere condolences.

BRY

January 30, 2021

Please accept my sincere condolences to the Family, May Almighty God take care of you during this very difficult time of your loss. May he cover your hearts with his peace as he carries the load of you grief. Psalm 68:19

January 30, 2021

May God bless you and your family this time of sorrow. So sad.Condolences to his family.

January 30, 2021

What an compassionate doctor. It’s hard to find them these days. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort his family and friends during this extremely difficult time.

January 30, 2021

My condolences to the family of Mr. Sonnabend. He made great strides in medical research and will certainly be remembered for that. May God comfort and strengthen all of you in your time of sorrow and take comfort in knowing that God has promised that all sickness, sorrow and death will come to an end.

January 30, 2021

Sincere thanks for all his hard work, helping so many people over the years. Heartfelt condolences to the Sonnabend family, may you find peace and comfort from God in your time of sorrow.

Robin Bush

January 30, 2021

RIP to a pioneer in his field. Rest in Peace!

Valerie Valentine

January 29, 2021

Dr. Sonnabend was a man of great compassion. He touched many lives. I pray that his family and friends are comforted in knowing that he is in Jehovah's loving memory! I send my sincere condolences!

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