Irwin Hyatt

So sorry to hear of Dr. Hyatt´s passing. He inspired me to study history after taking my first class with him in 1976: Heroes and Zeros. He was a great teacher from whom I took many classes. God bless. David Wiley Branan Class of 1979

Dr. Hyatt was my friend. I remember his kindness; I remember his curiosity and his fondness for movies and books and his extensive knowledge of seemingly everything worth knowing. I remember his pleasant voice and his unique power of expression and his often-memorable use of words. And of course, I remember his wonderful gentle sense of humor and how he found so much in life amusing. I remember the cheerfulness of his greetings and in conversation his consistently modest manner. He had a...

An Emory legend whose news of passing has spread through the Druid Hills community like the whisper of the fall wind. Lovely man. Lovely family. Like many I have known of Dr Hyatt for decades but never was his student or personal friend. But like many I was lucky to know members of his family and admire their distinct ability to choose culture and music and experiences just beyond the imagination of their young peers. But not out our reach. But just as we caught up with the younger...