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Pearce Hammond
May 24, 2013
Mr. Henderson you were a great headmaster of St. George's. I remember so many good things about the school especially kite flying day. You will be missed!
I was at the school from '76-'80.
February 29, 2012
So many of my class at MUS have written heart-felt condolences to a great teacher, our Mr. Henderson. I was a student of his so long ago, 1964, but he instilled in me a love of ancient history, particularly Egypt and Mesopotamia. After graduating college, I went on to Columbia University, thinking that I would get a multi-discipline MA and PhD in 17 and 18th century France, but the memories of Mr. Henderson's classes on the ancient world drew me back to the earlier times, and I pursued interests in Egyptian, Bronze Age, particularly 2nd millenium Mesopotamia and Syria. Mr. Henderson, we will surely miss you. You filled our minds with the wonders of ancient times and were an inspiration to so many of us.
Joseph Baker, New York, NY
Herb Davis
February 28, 2012
I had Mr. Henderson for 7th grade ancient history back in 1964-65. Although he was a young first year teacher, he was full of enthusiasm and brought the subject alive. Having come from a typical elementary school, his lectures were exciting and eye opening. He helped to awake my life long love of history.
David Morris
February 28, 2012
I had Mr. Henderson for Ancient History at MUS in 1964. He was a great communicator, I still remember how he made the 1500 year old Peloponnesian War come alive and how the Spartans brought down Athens. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
David C. Morris, DDS
Tom Berdeja
February 28, 2012
To the Henderson family:
I was a 7th grader at Memphis University School in the 1964-1965 academic year which was Mr. henderson's first year teaching at the school. I LOVED his Ancient history class and still have the notebook in which i made notes from his classroom presentations. We learned about the Athenian democracy, the character of Pericles, the marvelous architecture of 5th century B.C. Athens such as the Parthenon, the Greek colonies in Asia Minor(I can still remember him stressing the importance of Miletus!), and the facts about the Trojan War. When we covered ancient Italy, he taught us about the Etruscans, the plebeians and the patricians, Tiberias and Gaius Gracchus, Julius Caesar and Augustus Caesar, the three Punic Wars against Carthage and the generals Scipio Africanus and Hannibal, and so on. In fact, he taught us about countless men and events in the ancient world which one needs some knowledge of just to be considered fundamentally educated as a citizen of the Western world. I still remember buying a large poster board and making a map of the ancient world, centering around the Mediterranean, which he required all students to draw. The course did not simply cover Greece and Rome but touched on the Ancient Egyptians, the Hittites, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, etc.
When I graduated in the 12th grade, i was given the Faculty History Award. I still love history to this day, and I can aver that Mr. henderson was the best history teacher I had at MUS. I always was pleased when I heard he had been named headmaster at a school. I do not doubt that hundreds and even thousands were benefitted-perhaps in many ways they do not even realize-by having had a man who loved learning such as Mr. henderson.
I extend to all members of the family my condolences and pray that God will succor you in this time of bereavement.
Sincerely,
Tom Berdeja(Memphis)
Lea Bullard
February 28, 2012
I went to St. George's back in the late 70s/early 80s. I had no idea at the time how special the school was, and even now, as an adult working in the educational research field, I still think it's the best school I've ever been around. Mr. Henderson made it special for all of us (Kite Flying Day and Book Character Day were the best! And Field Days. So amazing.). Mr. Henderson was a wonderful human being and the work he did will continue to ripple out for a long, long time. My condolences and thoughts go out to his family.
February 26, 2012
Kaye
Please accept our sincere regrets to hear about Bud. We had so many pleasant memories from Memphis State... KA and ADP...We loved you both very much.
Doug and Susan Nunnery
Paul McDonald
February 26, 2012
Mr Henderson was a great guy.
His Ancient History class was my favorite class He inspired me to dream and act on those dreams. As a result many years later I took my family to Pompei. The message of Pompei taught my oldest son Jay, don't wait for the last second to leave an area when a disaster is coming. Avoiding hurricane Katrina saved his life.
I owe a lot of sincere thanks for
Mr. Henderson's stimulating inspiration in our study of Ancient History. Those who fail to know history are doomed to repeat it.
Brent Stevens
February 25, 2012
Uncle Bud was always a great role model for me and I truly treasured his visits to San Diego. Charles was one of the few people I ever remember who would keep me engaged in stimulating conversation about ideas while still being able to throw in a joke. I'm so happy I got to know him and spend time with him. I'm also glad that Jessica and Charles had the chance to meet and spend some time together during his last visit.
Greta Quintin
February 22, 2012
I've had the privilege of getting to know Charles over the last 4 years. Our dogs were good friends, and we visited often as he brought his dogs to walk near my house. He was always so friendly and always engaged my small child every time we saw him, by quacking like a duck for him and pretending he didn't know where the duck was. Smiles all around every time. He brought a lot of joy into our lives. We will miss his bright spirit dearly.
February 20, 2012
I am so sorry we didn't get be together in his life-only happy memories when I lived in Osceola. My sympathy to you, your girls, Bonnie, Nancy and Vicki. We were so close in our younger years. What wonderful memories and love you have. God bless you all.
Elizabeth Ann Alexander May
Jeff Dye
February 19, 2012
I will always have fond memories of my times with Uncle Bud. I always had fun times with him as a kid and he was always was there for advice or just to talk as I grew up. I will miss him dearly.
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