HUGH MONTGOMERY

I worked with Ambassador Montgomery in the early-to-mid 1990s. He was intelligent, literate, self-deprecating, restrained, witty, and wise. He was ever such on the brief occasions I ran into him in the years ahead. He was old-school; the compleat professional. That he chose federal service for his life's work was a huge benefit to the country.

I was privileged to meet Hugh Montgomery at Arlington National Cemetery
the day is longtime and beloved friend Dick Walters was buried. His eulogy of which I keep a copy was memorable.
Hugh was a true patriot and thanks to him and men like him the beacon of our democracy is brightly lit.
I enjoyed the lunches and lengthy phone conversations throughout the past 14 years.
I will cherish his memory and that if his beloved Annemarie.
To his wonderful family my deepest...

My condolences to the Montgomery family. I have fond remembrances of this fine man when I worked for him in Rome, Italy from 1966-68.

Diane Perkins Lassitter

I am honored and blessed to have met your father, I red his biography and watched his film. he was the an amazing man, I am miss him so much and he will live on in my memories forever....
Please accept my deepest condolence for your loss.my thought are with you and your family.

Lin Qi Cherrydeal Safeway

We have been deeply hurt by the decease of "Uncle Hugh". We highly respected him and are glad having him known for years. He will stay in our hearts and mind forever, we keep wonderful moments together and in correspondence.

On behalf of our family in Austria we express our heartfelt sympathies to his entire family, they have to suffer such a personal loss. Love to Maria, Hugh jun. and Karen.

Ernst and Elisabeth Mrskos (Jandl), Vienna/Austria, Ernst jun. and Erika Mrskos,...

We had the good fortune to have dinner with Amb Montgomery and Maria in January. He held us spellbound with stories of adventure, intrique and romance, all delivered with attention to detail, a wonderful sense of humor and deep emotion. We were amazed at his memory and depth of recollection. I sincerely hope that the Ambassador's family can take some solace in the fact that his sharp mind and wit remained with him until the end. This humble man has been one of our country's true heroes. We...

Love to Maria and Hugh. Your father was a legend in our family. There are no words to describe this loss. He was a true friend and I know how much he loved both of you. He made the world a better place. What an incredible life he lived. We are here for you if you need anything at all. Hugs, thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Love always dear friends.

Love to Maria and Hugh. Your father was a legend in our family. There are no words to describe this loss. He was a true friend and I know how much he loved both of you. He made the world a better place. What an incredible life he lived. We are here for you if you need anything at all. Hugs, thoughts and prayers are being sent your way. Love always dear friends.