Gerald Franklin Hyman

My deepest condolences. Baruch dayan emet. Zichrono lebracha, may his memory be a blessing. Uf simches, Thomas & Family

Jerry was a friend and mentor; a model of integrity, intellectual rigor, and generosity of spirit. He paved the way for so many young professionals in international development, including me. To his family, I am very sorry for your loss. Know that he was deeply respected and appreciated.

I didn't know Jerry well, but we were neighbors and I'd often see him as he walked through the neighborhood. We finally stopped and chatted for the first time during the pandemic since everyone was pretty desperate to connect with people back then. I'd often see him walking on extremely hot or terribly cold days, and if I were driving, I'd offer him a ride, but he would always politely refuse. I think he valued his health, his independence, our beautiful neighborhood, and his habit of picking...

I am Jerry´s first cousin and I was shocked to hear of his passing. He knew my children well when they were young. My son looked up to him and enjoyed the visits to our home with his parents my aunt and uncle. I was very upset to hear that he was alone when he passed. May you rest in peace.

We met Jerry during Covid when he would walk by. Our young children adopted him as their grandpa. I am so sad to hear this and the neighborhood will not be the same. He was such a positive influence.

Jerry was a tremendous influence and supporter of the many groups working to secure strong democratic institutions in Poland and Eastern Europe down thru the Balkans. He helped to win the fight and secure democracy and stability and support thru his many roles at USAID and multiple administrations. His help to all of us as he was an immense leader who helped many nascent democratic societies strong with US support.

Jerry was a brilliant law student when we attended UVA Law together. He clearly had much more worldly experience that most of us, especially experience at the highest levels of academia. I am glad to see he went on to do so much good for the world and its most vulnerable citizens. A great reminder on how to live one's life and conduct one's career. Thank you Jerry and safe travels.....

From the first time we sat down together in USAID's DRG center, I felt Jerry's warm welcome. As a daughter of two anthropology professors and his anthro background, we had an instant connection. His earnest style of inquiry - pushing us as newbies to face tough questions and delve deeper on critical aid issues - stayed with me these 20+ years. To this day I use his case studies with others as examples carrying forward his teaching on the value of a second-look at complex situations and the...

Back in the early 90s when I was beginning my career with USAID and aspiring to join the Foreign Service, Jerry asked me about my career goals and then helped me make them come true. In the decades since, Jerry was a boss, a mentor, and a great friend. He made time to talk to me for hours about seemingly deep topics and then show equal interest in me, my family, and well-being. He influenced me in many ways, was an exceptionally kind human being, and I will miss him dearly.