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HENRY ADAM C. HENRY Adam C. Henry died peacefully in Boston, MA on Thursday, May 14, 2009, after a courageous battle with cancer. Adam was preceded in death by his mother, Sarita Wardlaw Henry. He is survived by his father, Brent L. Henry, sister, A''isha K. Henry and stepmother, Minnie Baylor-Henry. Adam was born October 10, 1969. He attended The Sidwell Friends School, obtained his B.S. from Princeton University and his J.D. from Columbia University Law School. He practiced law for several years at Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton in New York and most recently served as Africa counsel to a large mining company, Vale, based in the Johannesburg, South Africa office. Adam was a kind, generous, thoughtful man who loved to travel. He will be greatly missed by his many friends and family. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 5,2009 at 1:30 p.m. in the Princeton University Chapel, Princeton, New Jersey. In lieu of flowers, the Henry family has requested that donations be made to the Adam Henry ''91 Memorial Fund, c/o Princeton University, Alumni & Donor Records, P.O. Box 5357, Princeton, NJ 08543

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Published by The Washington Post on Jun. 2, 2009.

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Chuck English

November 12, 2023

Just found a name tag you wore to an event we went to together in 2007 and had flashbacks of your energy and warmth. You were a mentor, friend, and inspiration. Still can't believe you've been gone so long, but I still cherish your kind gestures and words of wisdom. Rest on Adam.

TIMOTHY A GADSDEN

October 24, 2023

I still can't believe someone so full of life isn't here. There's an Elton John song that goes " How wonderful life is when you're in the world" That was Adam. his personality . His quick wit. His humor, but most of all how he made you feel around him from a partner to a messenger. It didn't matter your economic status. We lost a great one but at the same time if you came in contact with him then he left some kind of impression on you that you carry with you today. it was confidence for me, so in that, his spirit lives in us! Sleep well, My friend.
Tim Gadsden

C Evans

September 12, 2020

Mr. Adam was a very sweet,thoughtful,and generous man. I met him years ago when I was visiting Upstate New York. Afterwards, he would come and pick me up so that we could hangout. We would go Central Park for rock climbing or dunking donuts for a donut. So down to earth and such a free spirit. I think about him quite often and wonder how differently things might’ve been if he was still abound!

Tracey Seaman

March 23, 2020

Still thinking of you. I remember the first day we met, you were a breath of fresh air with your burgangy shoes. Miss you.

Kimberly White

November 4, 2019

Adam was the love of my life and will forever be missed. I wish the family only the best as his presence forever left an imprint on my spirit. Although ten years have passed this is still difficult to accept. My heart goes out to his beloved family. -KL

Julie Silard Kantor

June 14, 2009

Adam,

You were one of the nicest people I ever met and a good friend to so many of us at Sidwell. I will miss you and remebre you always as a great friend who always had a smile.

Patrick O'Brien

June 12, 2009

I didn't know Adam, but knew of him through his step-mother and always envied the passion with which he approached life before and after his illness. I wish I had met him.

May his family find comfort.

Angelia Dickens

June 10, 2009

My Dear Friend Adam, Not a day goes by without me missing your smile, kindness and thoughtfulness. You were a giant among mortals and will be greatly missed.

To the Henry family please accept my condolences.

Rest in peace Dear Friend

Kadidia Thiero

June 9, 2009

Adam will definitely be missed, he was a very kind, loving friend. Please accept my condolences.
~Peace,

Brad Meltzer

June 9, 2009

To his family -- I hope you know what an impact he had. Truly one of the nicest guys around. My thoughts are with you all.

- Brad Meltzer

Rahsaan Harris

June 6, 2009

You showed us how to live life to its fullest.

Eric Harris

June 6, 2009

To a great friend - I feel so lucky to have known you. I will never forget you and the great times we shared.

Jason Turner

June 5, 2009

A kind soul, a scholarly mind -- a true Kappa Man of achievement. We will all miss you.

Tony Smith

June 5, 2009

Tony, Elena and Stewart

Chu'di

June 4, 2009

May his soul rest in perfect peace. Amen. A very generous soul.

Edward Richardson

June 2, 2009

Edward/Dana/Sharletta Richardson, San Diego, California

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