Henry McGuckin Jr.

Dr. McGuckin's course in media and society, and his generous oversight of independent study in that area of scholarship was the most meaningful and engaging of my graduate studies at SFSU. I'm forever grateful to Dr. McGuckin for his support and guidance during this intellectually formative period in my life. My belated and sincere condolences to his family.

I just found out that Hank had passed away, though it's been over 3 1/2 years. I was a friend who taught with his wife, Jackie, for many years in San Francisco. I would like to send something in his memory. He was an amazing and wonderful man, a Renaissance man, who was accomplished in so many areas and inspired everyone who knew him. I just now read his obituary published in the Chronicle and thought it was written beautifully, a superb tribute to Hank. I am truly saddened to hear of his...

Hank helped me form much of my graduate thesis and significantly influenced my education, my view of the world and ultimately, what I have chosen as a career. I will miss his wisdom and activism as we approach such a challenging political and social period in America. He was a brilliant scholar, an endearing and nurturing mentor who challenged us all to think harder, be better and never give up the fight. He will live on always in the thought and action that he has inspired in all of his...

Hank was a man ahead of his time, and I remember him as one of the most inspirational professors during my studies at SFSU. I am sad to learn of his passing, but I am glad to learn that he did not let his long term illness get in his way and that he lived his life to the fullest. So, he inspires me once again as I deal with my own chronic illness. Thank you, Hank.

I was just sharing a story with a co-worker regarding a class I took with Hank many years ago and I decided to Google him only to discover this obituary. Hank was a true gentleman with a fine mind who inspired me to be skeptical of the mainstream press and other "authoritative" sources. I am glad to know he lived such a long and rich life. He certainly left a great impression on his many students and community, and I for one will never forget him.