Disclaimer: These few photos represent only those people that we had pictures of. If there is one thing we know about Sue, she has more friends than we can count or that can be accounted for. She is loved by many, far and wide.

Sue's 65th Birthday Luncheon in MD

Lenni, Sue, and Marion

Doug's Wedding Shower at Goldie's. Doc Noch, Mimi, and Marlene.

Doug's West Coast Wedding Shower at Dad's. Bonnie and Ellen

The Herzog Wives--1st and 2nd

Cindy and Sue at MTV Clinton Innaugural Ball 1992

Judy, Joan, and Sue

Mignon, Linda?? and Sue

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ODE TO THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

If one thinks about things as is my bent
A devoted close friend is heaven sent

Oft linked up in youth, at temple, camp, school
That's generally the norm, as a rule.

But, finding a pal late in middle age
sans the help of guru, seer or sage

Is icing on the proverbial cake
A fabulous bonus, for goodness sake!

And, if by chance, two matriarchs collide,
Hold on to your hats, prepare for the ride.

Imagine, a stranger in one cold call
Becoming family, scaling that wall

Two distinctive broads, chatting coast to coast
Bound to be bosom buds, don't mean to boast

An intimate, unlike any other,
A maven, maverick, sister, mother

A singular force: clever, tough, tender
One might say, poster babe for her gender

Energizer Bunny, out and about
Capable of fanning flames, putting fires out

Undaunted, she glides through air, land, sea, space
Rarely caught short or with egg on her face

Unlikely, as ever, to stay off phones
Predictably late, favors chewy bones

Won't suffer fools gladly, kids are her joy
Dismiss passive, lazy, boring and coy

Impacting her world, quite the eighth wonder
Bearing gifts, soothing souls, nary a blunder

At the controls, cooks, shops, styles, counsels, KNOWS
whatever direction, where the wind blows

Who, what, when, why, how within Sue Sue sphere
Wisdom, spirit, skill, warmth, heart without peer

So, a grand toast to your bountiful grace
Meaningful presence, causes to embrace

Birthday wishes; sing and dance with great glee
Seventy looks good -- better you than me!

Love and kisses,
Harriet

P.S. Have a wonderful birthday and a great year
Love,

Lyndsey and Jillian

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Birthday Girl

A SPECIAL FRIENDSHIP ALL THESE YEARS

LOT'S OF LAUGHS, A FEW TEARS

REMEMBER THE FIREHOUSE PARTY -

GREAT TIMES AT THE SHORE -

REMEMBER NEW YEARS EVE-AND SO

MANY MORE!!

WEDDINGS-CHILDREN-GRANDCHILDREN TOO

ALL THESE TIMES WE'VE SHARED WITH YOU

WHEN YOU PHONE - I OFTEN SAY

"WHERE ARE YOU CALLING FROM TODAY?"

WHEREVER YOU ARE, WHEREVER YOU GO

PEOPLE ALWAYS LOVE YOU SO!!

SPECIAL FRIENDS WE WILL ALWAYS BE

HAPPY HAPPY SEVENTY!!
XO LOVE BOB AND LENNI XO

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Dear Sue:

As your legion of family and friends join in celebrating your youthful 70th birthday, I wanted my voice among them, for I love you and cherish your friendship as much as any of them do.

I don't know what "70" is supposed to be like, but I know that you sure as hell don't typify it!! Your incredible stamina, insatiable desire to get involved with all things good and that unique quality to meet and gather friends has make you an absolutely incredible woman! I'll bet that your eclectic and accomplished life! But, I know one, and for that I love you.

It's been almost 12 years now that my son, Stephen set out for Hollywood in search of his dream to become a cinematographer. Through our mutual friends, Bob and Cheryl Cambridge, you met Stephen and for a while became his surrogate mother, mentor and yenta! Your warm caring for him ion getting his bearings in the tumult of the plastic city called Hollywood will never be forgotten. As you know, he is doing very well and is very happy with his lucrative and creative free-lance work. I'm very proud of him, and without your love and wisdom it wouldn't have happened.

You are a very special lady, who I am proud to call a "friend"! Enjoy your special day, and I look forward to the opportunity soon of having lunch with the prettiest, youngest, and most incredibly talented 7o year old women in the world.

With Love,

Rodney Coleman

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Happy 70th!

Hey Susu (Oda Mauder):

I could not let this opportunity pass without expressing how very special you are to me. Your energy and enthusiasm for life is contagious and has caused me to attain that much more.

It is truly a pleasure to know you both professionally and personally. I treasure the opportunity to personally observe your dedication and zealous approach towards work, play and family. Your uncanny ability and willingness to get the job done has been an inspiration.

As a second mother, you have opened both your home and heart for which I will forever be grateful. And I consider your words of wisdom as priceless.

Most importantly, thank you for believing in me even when I did not believe in myself and pushing me to attain my full potential. The world is a better place with you in it.

Respectfully Submitted with so much love and great enthusiasm,
Happy 70th Birthday!

Darlene (Dar) Carty

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I have known Sue for about 50 years, my, that's a long time. We had great parties in both her parent's back yard and her back yard. There were always new and interesting people to meet. We were never left out of any happy occasions. I wish that I had some pictures to show you, but I don't. Doug and my son Andy are still the best of friends and of courses Chas still thinks that he is Al K whenever he uses the grill!

I just want to wish you the very best of birthdays, 70 is not old, it's just a new beginning!

See you on the dance floor…

Hildy

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It is not often you meet someone and just bond instantly, but that's what happened when I met Sue. We discovered right away that we shared a
PASSION for youth, career preparation, job training, meeting new people and helping people connect. If I were to try to pinpoint the
thing I have learned from sue is that networking is not about who you know but putting people that you know together. She is the MASTER at
that and it is the basis of her generous and broad reaching professional and personal network. Sue is always willing to help and not afraid to
ask anyone to help as well. She is persistent!!!!!!!!!!! I will never forget her sitting outside of al Cafaro's door at A&M until he took a
meeting with her. It was a valuable example of how not, to take NO, for an answer. She has been my guide in developing a meaningful program to
train youth to work in the entertainment industry. She has offered me access to her contacts and family to help me achieve my goals. She is a
valued friend and we share the love of being grandmas and proud moms of our wonderful broods. I always look forward to seeing her and we can go
for long periods without contact and pick right up as if we were in the middle of a conversation.

Sue has a great sense of style, the best costume jewelry and the most wonderful flair! We can hang out and talk all night and seem to never
run out of topics to talk about. She is well informed and still inquisitive and always willing to learn or try something new. She is a charmer and I really feel lucky to call her my friend.

Jaleesa Hazzard

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Dear Sue:

I remember when we first met in December of 1973. It was at Sebastian's on the Waterfront on a Friday night. You were here on vacation with
Joe, who was the person that introduced us. I had just returned to live on St. Thomas after a two year stint with the Virgin Islands Tourism
Office in Washington. I knew Joe from Washington, having called on his office in pursuit of visitors to the Virgin Islands.

You were a tall, stunning woman with an infectious personality. We bonded immediately.

Over the years we have become great friends and have had the usual ups and downs as all great friends do.

There are so many memories and fun times. Years of laughter, travel, shopping, shopping, shopping, dancing, beaching, bitching, talking and
living and growing.

One of the most significant memories was after Hurricane Marilyn when I lost my home and had been waiting for my condo to be rebuilt. As you recall it took far longer than anticipated, as is with most things in St. Thomas. I was at a point when finally I thought I was able to move back home. Lo and behold, I moved everything and it was very far from ready. No toilet, no closet, no kitchen. In the months preceding this much waited for moment, you opened up your home to me whenever I needed one. It was a wonderful haven for me from "shoe box with door" that had been "home" for the last six months. At this low point, you invited me to share your space until my unit was ready. It was probably almost two months before I was finally able to move back home. We had a great time and the funny thing was that it was actually hard to move out it had become so comfortable. You were totally there for me when I was at the end of my rope. Not many would have extended themselves as you did. I thank you for that and for the wonderful moments and memories in our lives that we've shared.

We had a conversation recently after Peter passed away and I told you how much I missed him even though there were times I wanted to kill him. He was like a brother to me and we had our moments. You offered to take his place and I accepted. Of course, there are times when we have our moments, but I still love you!

Your ya, ya sister,
Judi

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Dear Sue:

Happy 70th Birthday! It is hard to believe you have reached such a milestone in your life. And what a life it has been? Is there anyone you do not know, particularly in the Washington, D.C. Area? Over the years that I have known you, it has never ceased to amaze me the number of people you know and who know you. It just goes to show that your seventy years have been full of people, friends and family who appreciate your intelligence, credibility, personality, warmth, and style. You should write a book about your life - the events, the projects, the jobs, the parties and the people. It would be an automatic bestseller by just selling it to the people you knows!

Sue, I am so honored to know you and to have shared in a small bit of your life over the years. When I was young, I knew there was always a fun time to be had if you were part of the event. I enjoyed the times I got to spend with you and Doug and Jill in particular. Thanks for being a part of my life. May your life continue to bring you happiness, joy, and peace for many years to come…

Love,

Laurna

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Sue Herzog

A LEGEND WHEREEVER SHE HAS BEEN, PATERSON, SCATICO, SYRACUSE, EVERYONE NEEDS A SUE IN THEIR LIFETIME.
SHE IS EXHILERATING, PERIPATECTIC,
EXCITING, SCINTILLATING AND SOMETIMES ON TIME..
SHE HAS SUCCESSFULLY LIVED THE SUBARBAN WIFE AND MOTHER LIFESTYLE, THE ISLAND QUEEN ENTREPRENEUR AND NOW THE
BI COASTAL EXECUTIVE.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE NEXT EVOLUTION IN HER LIFE.

JANICE ODSESS MEYERSON AND FRIEND

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Susan Herzog

I am so happy that Jill included me in your 70th birthday celebration. You are one of the greatest people I have come to know! You changed my life. You made me want more for myself and my kids. It is always good to see you. You are the first "Women of Power" that I ever knew, and since then, I have surrounded myself with people who remind me of her. You are free spirited, kind and loving. As you would say it, "she knows her shit". I love you and will forever.

I met up with you about 8 months ago and asked about the family, Doug, Jane, Jill and Debbie, you could see the excitement in your eyes and the glow on your face as you told me stories about all of the children. As you pulled out tons of pictures of your grandchildren you told me how proud of them you are. We talked for hours. But because of your gypsy like lifestyle she had to run off. And that too, is a memory of Sue. Always off to fight another battle, put out a fire or just help someone in need.

Happy Birthday Sue Herzog, 70 and not slowing down! You go girl!!!

Myrtle

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Dear Sue:

First, I knew you as one of those Kohlreiter girls down the block, approximately age 8. Then, you became that great looking 15-year old down the block. From there, you became the best looking 19-year old on any block!

Great times, kiddo, great memories; you and the band, plus instruments, packed in the car racing from one corner rally to the next. You creating Seder dinners for all the Goy. The house full of monkeys, fish, dogs, birds and the fabulous Herzog kids.

Happy Birthday, lady! Much love, and hi to all.

Love,

The Old Gray Mayor (you created),
"Pat"

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Dear Mom (Big Sue),

It is hard for me to adequately express my feelings for you and the impact that you have had in my life. How do you sum up a young girls formative years and the role you played in helping to develop them, in a paragraph or two? I often look back at those years and realize that what I learned from you directly or through observation was vital in making me the person that I am today. What Moishe couldn't give me; you did, and did it willingly. You loved me, taught me and guided me, even though you didn't have to. You were certainly busy enough, but never to busy for me. My determination and chutzpah to do the best in any endeavor I undertook came from your encouragement. My best accomplishment, still a work in progress has been raising my kids. Having you as my role model has helped me to be the best mom I can be to Richard and Kenny. Who did more for their kids than you? No one, I can attest to that. I am proud and honored to call you Mom. Happy Birthday.

Love,
Peggy

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Dear "Bestest" Friend:

When Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote the words, "How much do I love thee, let me count the ways. I love thee to breadth, width and height my soul can reach………." must have felt as intense as a love as I feel for you and must have also had someone like you in her mind's eye.

There are many days I wake up and my first thoughts are "I'm going to have "Be a Sue day!". That means, I am going to accomplish everything that I set out to do - that is - call all of the people I care about, take care of all of my responsibilities towards my family, job, friends, and those in need no matter how much time and effort it takes, and to use my energy above and beyond all the capabilities I possess.

That's what I call "Be a Sue day". It means caring, sharing and being "there" when needed. If I can ever have a day when I can live up to my idols' ideals, I'll be successful in my life.

What more can I say other than "many happy returns of the day"!!!

Love,
Friend for life,
Rhona

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Dear Sue,

I can't tell you how much it means to me to have you as a dear friend. Not only do I get the one and only Sue, but I have a family of dear friends. I know that over the years we have been in touch and never really out of touch, but I want you to know that I value your friendship. I will never forget the numerous times you have picked me up when I was down and given me a new project to excite my imagination. I love you and Sue and I just hope I will be around to celebrate with you for many more years.

I'm sorry I didn't get to see you during this trip to California. Hopefully, I will get to see you soon. Best wishes for a fabulous Birthday, just keep traveling so I can see you soon.

Love,
Sydney

 

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There are not many people in life who stand by you through thick and thin.
There are not many people whose belief in you never fails, whose love never waivers, and whose support is never ending.
One might count only on their parents in this category. Certainly only a mother's love could be this strong. Well, Sue… you are just that to so many of us.
You are my 'other mother' and a friend in whom I find so much encouragement.
In Italy you always believe in my innocence…in success you always believe in my talent… and in transition and struggle you always remind me of how far I have come and how far I will go.
As long as I live I will never find another Sue…Sue…
I thank God for you and thank God that sometimes you make me see myself through your eyes and in those moments I believe that I just might accomplish my worthy goals of motherhood and my silly goals Hollywood. Even as I write this I am reminded that our friendship gives me so much more than I ever imagined it would on that day at Chin-Chin so long ago.
I only hope that my presence in mine gives to me.
Thank you for being my friend.
Thank you for being my Jewish mother.
Thank you for lecturing me about my choices in men…or boys as the case may be.
And, most of all, thank you for the love you give to me so freely.
Happy Birthday, Sue Sue.
I love you.
May God bless you with everything your heart desires!

Cynthia

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Dear Sue,

I am not sure how or when Judy and I acquired this picture of you when you were anywhere from seventeen to twenty one. Anyway it is on Judy's kitchen wall with all of her favorite people.

I belive you and Don were the first friends I introduced to Judy in 1955. Here it is 2002 and the friendship and love is still there. Please send the picture back to me so it can again hang on the wall.

Love Marshall

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Dear Sue,

Happy 70th Birthday!

Little did I know when I volunteered for the 1992 Clinton-Gore campaign, that besides doing work that I hoped would make our country a better place to live by helping Democrats get elected, I would become a "Sue-find."

Becoming a "Sue-find" has positively changed my life forever. Besides watching and learning from a pro on the campaign, among other things, I had my first experience being fired as a volunteer on my first trip to St. Thomas (at least the trip was free!). I also have had the pleasure of being part of the extended Herzog family. Because of you I met a wonderful friend - your daughter Jill - who not only gave me a job for a couple of years, but set up the blind date in which I met my husband. And most importantly, ultimately led to the best part of my life - being Matthew's mom.

Sue - on your 70th birthday, we wish back to you all the happiness and love you have shared and created in so many others' lives.

Lots of love,
Cindy (Richard & Matthew, too)

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Dearest Susan:

Truly great friends are hard to find, difficult to leave, and impossible to forget. - G. Randolf.

My family and I truly treasure your constant love, friendship, sheer generousity, strong spirit, cheerful wit, caring, thoughtful and kind considerations that enriched our intimate family bonds since childhood. Most of all, we cherish you for always being there!! In fact, I often reminisce with fond clarity of you always being there...here...with me, my mother, my family and friends. You have touched and embraced my life in countless ways, perhaps even unknown to you. You have truly touched my very HEARTSTRINGS.. Thanks for being you. In celebration of your 70th birthday, we honor, admire and adore you with HEARTFELT Love and Joy!!

Conclusively, I want to be just like you! HAPPY BIRTHDAY. WE LOVE YOU!!

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Sue: The day we met was the day we became friends and I knew even then that our friendship would be a forever thing. You've been the best kind of friend a person could ask for. I love you like a sister and treasure the 30-something years we've shared. You have made a wonderful difference in my life.

You are one outstanding lady...always willing to help, to give, to share. God has blessed you with wonderful children and grandchildren, and also with many good friends. It's no accident. That is your reward for a loving heart and generous spirit.

I'm excited about our Southern Caribbean Cruise to celebrate your 70th and I look forward to spending many, many "senior moments" with you.

Linda, Dominique, Quianna, Blessyn, and myself appreciate you and wish you may more healthy and prosperous birthdays.

Joyce

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