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Rebecca Wright Cintron Osvold
September 17, 2021
My horribly belated condolences to Chris and Jason and Derrick and their families as I only learned of this sad passing today while perusing the internet. Dr. Alderman was my favorite teacher of all time, a true genius who holds a special place in my heart forever. I appreciated his deep and authentic kindness and respect showed to everyone, oft well armored behind the observation of his consistent and admirable code of ethics and admonitions towards better (more conservative) ways one might choose to express their own miraculous individuality. His pride in his lovely and gifted wife and ambitious, strong sons was apparent to all. I am so sorry I did not get to read any of his contributions to the world of fiction and would love to be able to do so. I remember fondly his arch and gentle sense of humor. Much love, condolences and appreciations to the beautiful Alderman family.
Francis Dezelski
August 15, 2019
I had the great fortune of getting to know Harold Alderman in New Orleans around the years 2002 - 2004. He was great friend and conversationalist and encouraged my desire to study in the humanities. Even though I have a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, I ultimately finished an MTS (Masters of Theological Studies) here in Washington DC after living in Russia for several years with Shell Oil. Without Harold's influence and encouragement I might not have had the courage to break away from the practical side of life to follow after the things that truly matter. I regret that I did not have the opportunity to see him since his time in New Orleans. He was truly a very unique man. Francis Dezelski
Dana R Davies
May 14, 2018
Professor Alderman helped me immeasurably. I'd left SSU without earning my degree and many years later he helped me transfer in the credits I needed to graduate. I traveled back to campus for commencement and he was there the day I graduated. I was then able to go on to grad school and to have a rewarding and satisfactory career in higher ed. Now having just retired, I have looked him up and found that he passed last fall. I regret not having contacted him in the years since to thank him for his kindness and mentorship. His generous efforts on my behalf went above and beyond, and were enormously beneficial to me.
He and his wife Chris were very kind and welcome hosts to his philosophy students in the 70's at SSU, and we were honored to be invited to their home on occasion. He was a caring faculty member, very concerned with the welfare of his students. He had a great sense of humor and mentioned his family often with great fondness. My condolences to Chris and his family.
RIP, Professor Alderman.
February 5, 2018
He was a Beacon of Sound Reasonableness and Acuity in the ocean of touchy-feely-ism which were the late 60's in a Northern California University. He said, and I know not if it were original with him, "Percepts without Precepts, are Purblind." ( to be philosophically bankrupt ) That was the most succinct peroration of that which was "rotten in Denmark", at the time, and since, In the entire state. He had the temerity to challenge Heidegger to his face, in person, as is noted in his Book, "Nietzsche's Gift". Thank God for Dr. Alderman, a True "Nietzschean", a True Original Thinker !
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Peyton Phillips IV
November 4, 2017
I am Peyton E. Phillips IV. when I was young in California Uncle Harold took me to a faculty meeting. He and other colleagues spent no time paying attention and instead helped Uncle Harold and I make the perfect paper airplane. It's a fond memory. To culminate this intriguing academic study, we then threw the paper airplane down to where whoever was speaking!!! A truly genius individual. I miss you.
Devon
October 31, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Steve & Carol Siegrist
October 29, 2017
Chris and Family,
Carol and I were so sorry to hear of Harold's passing. He lived a wonderful life and was a true family man. He and Jerry are now looking down on all of us hopefully enjoying a beer!!!
I will be in the hospital this coming Friday but will keep you all in my prayers.
Take good care of yourself!!!!!!!!
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