OAKES AMES

I was telling my family about my physics 101 teacher at Stony Brook in 1969, and how he inspired a lecture hall filled with (hundreds of) students by taking a wrecking ball, suspended by a cable from the center of the ceiling, walking it over to the far wall and, after pressing his back and head into the wall, touched it to his nose and let it go. It took many seconds to swing to the far side of the hall and come back as he stood bravely, confident that he would not be injured, awaiting the...

Felt so sad when reading today about President Ames death. I remember him and Louise so well from 1976-77, the year I returned to CC to complete my degree. He was always so kind to me whenever I saw him on campus. He will be mourned in the hearts of many who knew and loved him. My deepest sympathy to you Louise and the rest of his family. May good memories and much love sustain you during this time.

I am so sorry for your loss. May you receive strength and comfort from God. "He will make you firm, he will make you strong, he will firmly ground you." - 1Peter 5:10

A lovely, lovely man. Made my time at Connecticut College very special. Sending light and love.

Janet Schoenfeld Johnson

Oakes hired me as Dean of Admissions at Connecticut College in 1986. He was the embodiment of a thoughtful, gracious leader. Sincerest condolences to Louise and the children. He served science and society with judicious purpose. He is honored and missed.

My sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort strengthen you all during this difficult time. Rom 15:4

JD

My heartfelt sympathys go out to the family and friends during this difficult time. I hope the words in 1 Thessalonians 4 : 14 can bring you some comfort. Knowing that there is a future for the ones we have lost in death can be so reassuring.

To the family of Oakes Ames. My sincere condolences to all of you during this difficult time. May you have underserved kindness and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ 1 Corinthians 1:3; JF