EDGAR GREGERSEN

I am truly grieved at the departure of Prof. Gregersen. He was one of the best professors I ever had. He took a great interest in all his students, and loved what he taught. I remember meeting him a couple of times in Manhattan (where he lived at the time) when we were in New York. It was always a delight to meet him. Rest in Peace, Dr. Gregersen, and Rest in Power!

Edgar was a most impressive individual. Beloved and appreciated, yet apparently humble. I gave him my flowers at his retirement party. I compared him as he basked with apparent appreciation to Jesus. When we met the first time he observed my speech pattern and amazed me with his dead-on accurate identification of my origin.

Edgar was my mentor during my years at Queens College and a dear friend afterwards. A brilliant anthropologist and linguist. He was always full of optimism and hope, and readily offered his help to others in need.

Do zobaczenia, przyjacielu!

Brilliant and generous - will be missed

Edgar and I were suitemates in our first year at the Yale Hall of Graduate Studies in 1957. I remember being impressed that he had already worn out his Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, whereas mine is only now falling apart. The first day we met, he used his linguistic expertise to change my life by explaining how to correct a lisp. We stayed in touch sporadically for the rest of his life, and I always enjoyed his wry but gentle sense of humor.

Edgar was my both my former professor and a longtime friend. He was a brilliant man and a fine gentleman. I will always remember him with fondness.

Edgar was the quintessential professor. I have known you since my Queens College days in the Anthropology Department as a student. I truly will miss you. We will meet again!
Carlos Medina