Peter Gynt Hayes

I miss you, Peter!

Mr. Hayes - its been several years since you passed away, but I just wanted to let you know you still pop into my head on a regular basis. So many amazing memories! I really hope my kids find their Mr. Hayes along the way... keep on resting in peace.

I am remembering you at the UCLA. After the fall, the first night you came down to dinner without your wheelchair, everyone stood up and cheered loudly. I was just wondering what had become of you, and I found this. So sorry that you are gone. Very glad to hear that you were able to climb again.

I know it has been a while since your passing but I had to write this...

These past two weeks I taught medical students and Internal Medicine residents for the first time as an attending physician at Boston University Medical Center. My first teaching job! Going into the experience, I wondered how I would figure out how to be a good teacher. As a point of reference (like in so many occasions before), I thought of you and how you always infused your personality and charisma into your...

Peter, I'm proud to call you friend and mentor, and you were a truly unique and inspired person. The grace and intelligence moved through you effortlessly, and you've inspired more than one generation. Thank You. Kenji

Peter Thanks for all the wonderful laughs and all the underserved
praise you gave me during the years.

Few things matters more in teaching than enthusiasm. You surely had that Peter. Thanks for sharing your time with me.

I really miss you.
Olle Larsson
Rowmark

Miss you Peter...

I only knew Peter from walking by his home with my wife. I don't know who did all the yard decorations, but we enjoyed them. I especially liked the arctic figurines taking shelter during winter months beside the boulders on the parking strip. I hope his family still has those and that someone didn't just steal them. I also liked the bent wire climbers, which I know Peter created. We enjoyed the conversations we had with Peter as he worked on projects in his garage. His regrets that he...