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Dr. Eiben is one of the most humble, warm-hearted and dedicated men I have ever been privileged to know.
Eileen Koelliker

There isn't anything any one could say that would sufficiently express my feelings for Dr. Eiben.
Susan Armbrecht

Remember, I'm no Poe or Longfellow nor do I think they could describe how I feel or think of Dr. Eiben.

I think of him as never being too busy to listen to those troubles big and small and answering as honestly as he can.
Jack Shadley

"Kind, noble, strong, wise, devoted, unselfish, -- these are my physician."
Anonymous

This quotation aptly tho inadequately describes a very dear friend, Dr. Eiben. My concern is his concern. When I am happy, he is happy -- when I am despondent he is sympathetic, while trying to cheer me. His thoughtfulness is apparent when despite a busy schedule, he take time to listen to every complaint no matter how trivial. I am very anxious to tell him of my progress as I know he will smile and say, "Gee that's fabulous."

When I have needed advice he is ever ready to counsel me. He has been strength when I have been the weakest. His thoughtfulness has endeared him to my husband and family. He will always be a welcome visitor in our home. It is difficult to express one's self about so great a man, but let me say "thank you, Dr. Eiben, for being just the way your are."
Dorothy Nicholson

To me it is a great privilege to try in a small way to express my regard for a truly wonderful Doctor and friend in the hour of sickness and despair.

When I met Dr. Eiben face to face in my critical hour -- and was told I had polio -- my fright was beyond words, but his kindness and reassurance made it possible to fight for life. Dr. Eiben's medical care was always at hand when emergencies arose to calm and assure the patient, his voice always gave guidance and courage to fight on, also great moral support.

Only the patients who have fought on with me can truly understand that words do not express the tribute I wish to bestow upon Dr. Eiben.

Even after moving away I hope to always have a close relationship with the Cleveland Center -- and it's Chief -- the wonderful Dr. Eiben.

Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year to you and yours.
Sally Russell

Dr. Eiben would always let us try anything new. He would let us experiment with any wild idea -- if it seemed at all possible. He never stood in the way and he always helped.

He is the one who inspires the most confidence in what is being done for us.
Don Kollar

"Real People." What do these two words mean to us who have suffered through polio? In the course of the illness we feel set apart from normal people.

There's an intense need of recapturing the feeling of being real people again. To us Dr. Eiben has been the source of our long trips back to adjustment and reality. Without being too "doctorish" he answers questions in a language we understand. Never has he created false hopes and his honest straight forward answers help us recognize what it will always mean to live with our limitations.

His sense of humor has bridged many a low point for us and has smoothed over our fears and panic connected with new and strange situations. In my own experience, his help, when I was getting ready to be discharged, was absolutely wonderful. He prepared me for problems I'd face at home. He helped the community organize and start the necessary changes in my home, and last but not least he gave me an assurance that his help will always be available at the hospital should illness complicate my status further.

Yes, we "polios" want to be "real people" again. We know we can't be the same as we were before our illness but we also know there is a lot of living possible even for the most handicapped. We owe deep thanks to Dr. Eiben for his tremendous part in enabling us to live our lives to the fullest of our own possibilities.

God bless you, Dr. Eiben, for everything. With your help we again are "real people."
Betty Lewandowski

I got to know "Doc" Eiben during my tour as a patient at Toomey. He is a very remarkable man. As a medical doctor he is one of the very best in the country. While "Doc" and I did not always see eye to eye on various subjects, I believe he is one of the best read and best qualified men that I have ever had any discussion with. Win or lose, his is a sportsman all the way.
Vern Colburn

Wouldn't miss paying tribute to our good Dr. Eiben, whose devotion to his patients has endeared him to all of us. Every problem, whether trivial or tremendous, is attended to conscientiously by our boss-man. This nickname was given to him out of genuine respect by his polio charges; who not only have faith in his medical advice but think of him as a friend. His daily visitations through the hospital wards were looked forward to by all.

I am grateful to Dr. Eiben not only for the many kind deeds he rendered me but for helping me regain my self-confidence. Due to Dr. Eiben's patient and understanding efforts, I was able to cope with my rehabilitation problem. His great stamina has always been a source of amazement to me. I thank the good Lord for doctors such as he.
Ida Brinkman