CASEMENT AICKIN MEMORIAL

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22578, 17 November 1936, Page 13

CASEMENT AICKIN MEMORIAL

Sir, —If ever a man deserved his memory to be perpetuated by a public memorial, that man was tho late Mr. Casement Aickin. As one of the many thousands who came into contact with this eminent surgeon on occasions when his services were personally required. I can truthfully say that Auckland has indeed sustained a grievous loss by his unfortunate passing at such an early age. His kindly genuine sympathy, his understanding of tho patient's apprehensions. and his assurance and skilful treatment, have eased the minds and hastened the recovery of many a grateful sufferer. It has long been well known to his colleagues, his patients and his friends, that in no case were his services withheld even where an unfortunate sufferer was unable to meet flie cost ox his services. His was the full and true conception of a medical man's services to suffering humanity, and his passing will be deeply mourned by many. I trust that my suggestion of a public memorial of some suitable description bo given the earnest consideration of tho citizens of Auckland, and that a move in this direction be immediately undertaken by those, of whom he, without doubt, deserved so well. (Mrs.) Sidney Green.