PHILIP B. HERR

A memory that seems especially apropos at this time. I was a Canadian citizen teaching at MIT. One year in the early 1980s we had a faculty meeting to debate the issue of setting aside half of the admissions spots for under-represented minorities. The views were heated on both sides. I was reluctant to weigh in, but did and ended my comments by saying, "of course, I am not an American so my views are probably not relevant..." Phil stopped me immediately, saying "you may not be an...

Phil was a wonderful colleague and friend. He anchored MIT's planning practice education, and inspired hundreds of students to pursue careers reshaping their communities. His whit was appreciated by all, and he was always willing to lend advice and ideas. Somehow I imagined he would live forever, and he has, in all of our minds. Gary Hack

Thank you for your service to our country, Sir. Job well done and now it is time to Rest In Peace. May God Bless you. ~ Salute ~ VFW Post 1012 Medford, MA.

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Condolences to Phil´s family. He was on the the best teachers at MIT DUSP for local and global planning career perspectives. I worked on a small town Cape Cod planning project in Phil´s Newbury Street office in 1983-84. I recall the PC display was orange text on black background, and I could bike home safely toward Central Square at night. Grateful for his kindness and attention.

Thank you for your military service to our nation. May you rest in peace.