Tom Bullock

Tom Bullock was one of the two greatest professors I had in college. His enthusiasm and creative presentations in the planetarium I still remember today. As a result of his class I have maintained a lifelong interest in Astronomy. Thank you, Dr.Bullock. Rest in Peace. San Jose

I´m so sorry I just found out. I met Tom in ~1975. Last saw him in 1997 We´d sporadically been in touch but both had a warm spot in each other´s hearts. Shocked to discover that he´s crossed over. I miss him and I know you all do too. Belated sympathy...

Sorry to hear of his passing. I was a student at WVC sometime around '88 he inspired a life-long interest in Astronomy. I can vividy recall that first day in class when the lights went down and "Dream Weaver" began to play "I just closed my eyes again...". In the darkness, the projector rose from its garage as the intro plays "Trying to take away my worries of today and leave tomorrow behind" Then the globe began to turn along Wright says "Uaoo oO Dream Weaver" and right when the drums...

I only met Tom once at his Open Studio but was so very impressed with his photography. He was truly inspiring. I will always think of him when I look at his "Green Girl" photo which I bought and have in my home.

Thomas my friend my pal. You were always there for me. I miss you soooo much. You have always been such an inspiration to all. I will miss your stories and your enthusiasm for life and the human spirit. You will always have a special place in my heart. Life will not be the same without you. Until we meet again....... Love you bunches.

I met Tom when I was hired in the Science/Math Division as the Senior Office Coordinator in 1995. We were friends immediately. He worked very hard as the Astronomy instructor and taught many, many students. He also invited grade schools to bring groups of children over and he gave them shows in the planetarium. After Tom left, he occasionally stopped by the office to say Hi. I also saw him at some Department parties. The last time I saw him was last year at the Rotary Art Show. I had seen he...

Well, Tommy, longtime friend, I thought this was one race you would win, depending, I guess, on how you look at it. I have been thinking of you lately, every day, memories of your visit up here not too long ago, you got to see our place, meet Suzy, our walks around Montana and the canoe ride down the Missouri above Craig.

And then I visited you out under the redwoods in the Santa Cruz mountains, where the sun never shines because of the shade of those giant trees, kind of a...

We met while I was a student at West Valley College. He taught me how to operate the planetarium and could tell when I just needed a person to talk to... I also took his course, "The Ascent of Man"... and was so inspired I developed an art and science program for youth in Santa Cruz that has gone on for over 20 years.

He always had something good to say and a smile for the day... I only recently realized that he liked good scotch... I met up with him again a number of years ago...

We met on an African camera safari and stayed in touch off and on for the next 20 years. We last met Tom at the Oyster Bar in NYC while he was en route to his 50th reunion at West Point. I will always remember him as cheerful, philosophical and having a wide interest in life and travel. My wife and I are deeply saddened by his passing.