Ronald J. Glasser
1939–2022 (age 83)
physician/writer
Biography
Ronald J. Glasser, born in 1939, combined the precision of a physician with the soul of a storyteller, documenting the profound human cost of war and the resilience of those touched by conflict. His experiences as a doctor in Vietnam inspired books that gave readers an intimate understanding of service members’ suffering and courage, while his medical insight informed his compassionate advocacy for patients everywhere.
Dr. Glasser continued to write, teach, and speak with integrity long after his tours ended, inviting others to listen deeply to stories of survival and healing. The clarity and care of his voice remain an enduring influence, bringing communities together in remembrance of both the sacrifices of war and the hope of recovery, as honored at United Hebrew Brotherhood Cemetery.