Howard Hack

Hard to believe it has been 5 YEARS, Howard! Especially since I still feel so close to you, looking at this photo of you every morning while I drink my coffee (taken on your 65th birthday - remember? I made a cake for you - a Martha Stewart Coconut Layer cake that was epic; weigh a ton and was a truly magnificent creation). Still so alive in my heart and mind and I can clearly hear your snarky take on the daily news in this new and awful time. Sending love to you in Spirit Land, my friend....

Dear H. - I'm sorry it has taken so long for me to read of your passing, it is still a shock and hard to write this. You wrote me a letter (still have it) in 1970 when we had first met and said "I had saved you" well, in retrospect we had saved each other.
I'm sorry I lost contact with you over the past few decades, that is the pain I must bare.
You will forever remain in my heart.
Jessie

Of course I will always remember you, H.H.! Your work is in every area of my life and I see you at every turn. Hoping the afterlife continues to be a source of wonderful surprises for you, dear pal - lots of love from Kathy

Everyday after Laurel Hill pre-school, Hondo, Russell, myself and a few others would take the steps down to Howard's house where we would stay and play until our parents picked us up. Cook Island! - what a place to be a four year old! Thank you Howard.

Howard brought his Froggy to my son's birthday party on Geary Blvd. Kids loved it, Howard was a Star. He also wore his socks inside out.

The only things we can best hope for in life is to leave behind our legacy and take with us our everlasting soul.Howard most assuredly accomplished both! peace be with you Howard love Rise

SFC Butler, Regina, Brian M, Jonathan, Cecilia, and Jessica Butler would like to send out their deepest condolences to The Hack Family. We are truly sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and Prayers.

What great memories I have of Howard in SF in the early 1980's. He was an avid supporter of Jimmy Knight and the Daze and more than once invited us to play at an opening or other event. I have several of his paintings on my studio wall and they are a reminder of the wonderful times we had in SF. Howard is also the one who taught me the fine art of "Napology", a sleep technique he developed and I employ to this day! A truly gifted and unique individual. Rest well dear friend.

Paul...

Will someone please tell me when and where the memorial will be taking place? I cannot find any information available.

I Work at the Beat Museum where I put together an exhibit on Howard a couple years ago. A close friend of his contacted me about memorial information, and I can find none.

Please contact me at [email protected] or 707-752-7539

-Niko Van Dyke