Harry Clarence Meyer

Mr. Meyer was an important part of my high school years. His love of music ran deep and he worked hard to instill that same love of music in his students. He also created a culture of acceptance in band, which was sometimes more important than music. Most of my best high school memories and closest friendships were formed in band. My thoughts are with Mrs. Meyers and the rest of his family.

It's astounding to think on the countless lives Mr. Meyer's touched through his life in music & education. He supported me in my musical aspirations at a time when many others wouldn't -- opening an extraordinary life of professional musical experiences and accomplishments for which I am eternally grateful! Still to this day, I can't play a Bb scale without thinking of Mr. Meyer!

To Iola and his family - I send my most heartfelt sympathies. To the thousands of his students -...

My deepest sympathies go out to Mrs. Meyer and the rest of Mr. Meyer's family. My fondest memories of high school stem from the music program. Marching Band, Concert Band, Band Trips, Band Contest...memories of these put a smile on my face. Thank you Mr. Meyer for instilling in me a passion for music!

What can I say about a man who was a big reason I made in through school. My best friends in school were because of him, my love of music was because of him, my love of life deepend because of him. Thank you Harry Meyer for giving me the best friends I have ever known and the best high school memories ever. I will never forget you.

My thoughts go out to everyone whose life was touched by Mr. Meyer. He once told me that he felt lucky to have been able to know his students throughout their high school lives. "A tenth-grade English teacher only knows you as a tenth-grader, but I got to watch my students grow through the years." Many of the friendships I made during my years in band have endured throughout my life and many of my fondest high school memories include band. Bravo, Mr. Meyer!

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

We are saddened by the news of Harry's passing. He was always a kind and gentle man enthusiastic about his music, golf, family and friends. He played trombone with us in the Moonlight Serenaders (and it's predecessor) for many years. It was obvious that his former students adored him - many have approached him while the band was playing - and he never forgot a face or a name. I know that he is playing in, or leading a band of all of his friends in heaven that I/we can only hope to be part...

Graduated in 1977 from WBL High School. Mr Meyer was a great band director. Was honored to travel with him and the rest of the band to Washington DC for the Bicentennial, to play at the Lincoln Memorial, park in front of the White House and at the Pentagon.
My prayers to his family.

The marching band in heaven has a new leader. None of us you taught will ever forget you!