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Adam Palmer
March 30, 2021
Hal and I met towards the end of 2016, I’d been studying Jujitsu for a couple of years and Karate since I was a young boy. I’d read Hal’s books and was very
impressed with his knowledge and experience with judo. I met him at his dojo in Gardena and was so impressed with its teachers and especially him, that I joined right away and participated there until I left to teach karate in Romania. Before my leaving for Romania, Hal had moved further south along the coast and not far from where my father had moved to in Escondido.
I invited Hal and his wonderful wife Joanie to my father’s for a farewell dinner for me. I also soent some time with Hal and Joanie when I returned from Romania. There’s nothing that can make you miss America like spending time half way around the world, I was glad to be back. Hal will be greatly missed by me and my family. I’m sire Hal will keep practicing and teaching judo for the Angels in Heaven, who will surely be charmed and entertained by his warmth and knowledge.
My deepest condolences to his family.
Sincerely,
Adam Palmer
Delia Gaeta-Martinez
March 28, 2021
It was pleasure meeting Mr sharp because my mother cleaned their house for many years and I would go help her. It was an honor having him at my wedding (1998) . One think I will never forget it was a raining day and we went to deliver tamales and he carried me out on his back I was like “no” he said “I’m a judo pro if I can handle me I got this “ I would like send my deepest condolences to the family ❤. He will dearly be miss I know he will be watching us “ Hal “
Nanette Pastor-Hanna
March 28, 2021
I first met Hal about 40 years ago, when he was teaching Contract Management courses through UCLA Extension. We developed a great rapport and maintained contact during my Aerospace career. He was a great storyteller, and I enjoyed the tales of his time in Japan. I am ever grateful to Hal for boosting my career as he included me as the industry member of speaker panels as a young professional.
Sincerest condolences to his family.
Wendy Widdop-Cross
March 27, 2021
In the last few years I’ve had the pleasure of taking Hal Sharp Sensei to some of the local tournaments in Orange County. I would help him set up next to the mats so he could videotape.
My son KOREY Widdop-Cross was his uki when he came to teach at San Shi dojo in Vista CA.
May you Rest In Peace Sensei!!!❤
Jim Webb
March 27, 2021
What a great person and a real judo treasure. Still remember absorbing his first book when I was a junior. Always had a good story to tell. A person who will truly be missed.
Jentry R Kendall
March 27, 2021
Hal was always a pleasure to be around and spend time with! A wealth of knowledge and very down to earth! He will be and is missed!
My sincere Condolences to his family and his many friends! He was a true class act!
I will miss him!
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