Harold Parnham

HAP was a lexicon of information, having an exceptional memory. I had only spoken with him not too long before he crossed the bar and he was quite definite in his plans for the immediate future, a testament to his approach to detail, a credit to his dedication in all he accomplished.

He will be sorely missed.

His teaching and attention to his students will live on as long as any of us who were fortunate enough to be his students still live, and probably in eternity as well.

HAPP I am sure you are sailing on ,

PEACE , DON

It was always (well maybe not always) a pleasure to have Navigation class with HAP. We all remember his exploits as TS Navigator and his ability to obtain a perfect star whell fix while the rest of us labored to get 3 to cross. His humor and professionalism will be remembered, may be rest in peace. Fair winds and following seas. D. Foley 62

During my years at Fort Schuyler(1976-1980) we had something akin to the Four Horsemen of 1920's Notre Dame(Stuhldreher, Miller, Crowley, Laden)and the Iron Men of the Yankees(Gherig, Dimaggio, etc.) They were Parnham, Dutcher, Sembler, Hess, Degani and others. Each a lion of the industry, they were recognized as experts in their fields, and, more importantly- they were willing to pass on their knowledge. Little, then, did we know how lucky we were. But, now, we do. Thank you HAP, fair winds...

HAP stood for excellence in Celestial Navigation. He made the subject enjoyable and I used it for six years at sea after graduation.

HAP was professional, an outstanding Professor, a mentor, a character, a comic, a legend, always available for counsel, witty, a story teller, and a gentleman. We were blessed to have his presence, training, and friendship. Class of 1978.

I was fortunate to have known HAP as a fellow parishoner at St. John's Episcopal Church over the years. I will now miss him at the early 8AM services, however the memory of the way he read the Sunday lessons will be with me forever. Rest in Peace, my friend.

It was an honor and pleasure to have met Hap and to know about his achievements. I wish I had been able to visit with him, but I have fond memories of happy times spent with him and John and Lisa. May he rest now in peace and be with the love of his life whom I know he missed greatly. Deepest sympathy and love to the family.