George Cameron Hurst III

I knew Cappy as a fellow student at Stanford and UH. In Hawaii, he was a DJ on a Honolulu Japanese language radio station. Absolutely fluent, even then. Quite amazing skill!

I was one of the faculty who traveled to Japan with Cappy via the Japan Seminar in 2006. Thanks to him, my interest in east Asia was rekindled and I have been a guest lecturer and recitalist in China several times since then. My love for Japan, I owe to him. He introduced us to literature and history of the country, and we met the noted author Donald Ritchie. He was selfless and energetic, with a love for the world and the area of it he championed. Thanks, Cappy for your energy and life.

I was fortunate to be able to travel to Japan with Cappy. His knowledge and expertise created an unforgettable experience. Words cannot express the great respect I had for him. Years ago he agreed to speak at a South JHS honor assembly back when I was principal. He holds a fond place in my heart. My deepest sympathy.

So sorry for your loss. Rest in peace, George Cameron Hurst, III.

I earned a Master's degree in the East Asian Language Department in the late 1980s and I really appreciate all of the encouragement I received from Professor Hurst during that time and even aterwards. He also played a role in my later decision to pursue Korea as a secondary academic field. His positive energy was really something remarkable and I will always be grateful for that.

David Nordmann
Department of History,
Asian Studies,
Coe College, Cedar Rapids, Iowa