David Wildon Carr

I just finished reading a movie review about a teenage boy whose life was saved by a teacher in Lancaster, PA, titled "Brave the Dark". While reading it I thought of David Carr. He was my sophomore English teacher in 1970 at Princeton High School. I hated English; never had much success in it. Until I had David as my teacher. I still remember going up to him in the lunchroom and asking what I could do to improve. He basically said I could do anything I wanted, just put my mind to it and go...

As I reflect on the profound impact David Carr had on my life, I am filled with gratitude. David was not only a mentor to me during my enriching experiences at Queens Museum and Children's Museum of the Arts, but also a beacon of support and hope during one of my most challenging times. When I faced my cancer diagnosis, David's kindness and encouraging words provided a light in the darkness, offering solace and strength when I needed it most. His ability to uplift and inspire was truly...

Mr. Carr (that's what we called him at Princeton HIgh School) listened to students and quietly guided them toward the future. He was an important figure at an uncertain time in my life. I'll never forget my discussion with him about "The Magic Mountain" and his gentle suggestion that there were far greater books to be read. That got me to thinking. RIP Mr. Carr.

I was fortunate to be in David's class at SCILS Rutgers while getting my MLS. Our last night of class there was a lunar eclipse. He gave us one final assignment:"Now go outside and look at the sky." A small group of us watched together with him for awhile. I'm sorry I am only learning of his passing now. My own mother died on February 4 so I missed news around that time. So sorry. He will be so missed. He touched so many and inspired all!

Knowing David was such as wonderful gift. My heartfelt condolences to the family, my heartfelt thanks to David. I can't say enough how much our conversations and your encouragement have meant to me.

I was a student of his at Rutgers. His influence and teachings have stayed with me for my entire library career. He had a warm and positive impact on so many lives.

David was not only a great teacher and a great writer, he was a great person.

David was a leading thinker who saw that museums, libraries, and cultural institutions were at their heart, really useful. I will miss both his wit and wisdom. I will miss him as a friend, colleague, mentor, and reader. Condolences to the whole family.

I knew David as a friend and fellow reader. Even though I own a bookstore, David was always telling me about wonderful books I hadn't heard of. He had an almost uncanny ability to explain, in just a few sentences, what lay at the heart of a book that he loved. As I got to know him I realized that this skill grew from David's basic approach to life: caring, engaging, paying attention, and reflectingwith that wonderful mind of his. And, of course with David, appreciating and enjoying.
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