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Season's Greetings to you and your family.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to you for the wonderful care and every kindness you extended to Sharon during her stay in City Hospital.

It was indeed our privilege to know you. Thank you again.
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Baxter

I think it a fine idea that Dr. Eiben is to be given a tribute in Jr. He is very deserving of honor as I'm sure everyone knows. I know that he aided me and many others to get through the trying ordeals that only a polio can know. I can remember many a time when I needed encouragement and he was always there ready to give it. He always seemed to treat each patient as a special case. And everyone knows how much that means to a patient.
Don Schaefer

From the very first day I met Dr. Eiben, he has been very kind and understanding. To us who at first, have seemingly lost so much he has given hope, wherever possible. After Dr. Eiben first examined me, I well remember him saying, "You will be a good candidate for Frog Breathing," and went on to explain all the advantages. This surely boosted my morale, and it has been the greatest accomplishment I have been able to make. Dr. Eiben has seemingly bent over backward to fill our needs for equipment, or what ever, to help replace what our muscles should do. He made my family feel more at ease when they first talked to him about my case, and has been a continual inspiration to them all along. His constant interest and straight forward manner is beyond the call of duty.
Blaine Hart

Although it has been four years, I can still recall the day I first saw you, and you called me a louse. Then, of course, I didn't realize you were trying to get some fight out of me, and I do believe I fought. That God continue to guide you in your great work is my most fervent wish.
Diane Salamon (Bug)

I'm writing this from the point of view of the loved ones of the patients. When they talk to him, he never rushes them but gives them ample time with explanations and advice. They know he's fighting on their side.
Frances Huvler

T is for "tribute" we'd all like to pay,
H im for guiding us on our Polio way.
A lways ready with a helpful suggestion,
N ever leaving us with indigestion.
K indness is his bylaw, considerate, too,
S elf-effacing, modest, really true-blue.

D is for "Dr.", I've met quite a few,
R is for "Rx," prescription for you.

R is for "Reality" he helped us face,
O is for "Order," everything in its place.
B is for "Beautiful," that life can be,
E is for "Everyone" who reveres him, you see.
R is for "Right Attitude," he wisely assured,
T is for he's "Terrific" -- is there another word?

M is for "Might" with which we must fight.

E is for "Effort" we use day and night.
I is for "Interest," his percentage is high,
B lare the bugles to the highest sky.
E ach of us sing his praises, loud and clear,
N ow a great big THANK YOU for all to hear

Submitted humbly to a fine gentleman
Ruth Meckler