Pierce Archer

While we only met a handful of times, I know Pierce through John. This loss of a best friend and brother has left a deep void. Daily calls where both could delve into many topics in true Archer fashion will be missed. John has expressed that this brotherly love meant the world to him. So sorry for your loss, Archer family.
Beth O´Malley

When I stayed at your house, awaiting the birth of grandaughter. Lucy. I felt welcomed by both Cindy and Pierce. I remember having my first foamed coffee in the kitchen with Pierce who was so very kind and easy t o talk to.

John and Caroline, I´m so sorry to hear of your brother´s death. May warm memories console you. Rod Wolfson

The ritual of parking in the Archer driveway, walking into the house, taking my shoes off in the mudroom, and "Mr. Archer"'s smile from the kitchen table being my first greeting will be with me forever. He always asked such thoughtful questions with the most genuine interest. And I can SEE his smile just listening to our catch ups and laughter. Kate, Emily, and Cindy: it was so obvious to anyone who stepped foot into your home that you were his whole world. I loved being there with him and all of you.

To appreciate fully the fearless brilliance of Pierce´s humor, you need to know (if you´re not old enough to remember) that unforgettable line from the unforgivably corny 1970 movie "Love Story": Ali MacGraw´s "Love means never having to say you´re sorry." Fast forward to 1983. Pierce and I are in the fifth row of a Main Line movie house watching "Wargames," the Hollywood hit in which Matthew Broderick accidentally threatens and then saves the world from a computer bent on starting a nuclear war. The plot hums along nicely until rudely interrupted by a long kiss between Broderick and co-star Ally Sheedy. It´s the only quiet moment in an otherwise raucous action flick, so the entire front half of the audience can hear Pierce grumble, "Hmpf! Thermonuclear Armageddon means never having to say you´re sorry!" I gape with admiration as more than a hundred fellow movie-goers hoot with laughter. I´ve dined out on that memory ever since, and every time I recount it I remember everything beyond a wicked sense of humor that was admirable about Pierce Archer.

Pierce and I spent many adventures throughout High School and our free rambling about Europe after graduation. We have stayed in close touch and he is indeed my forever friend. to the whole family... we shared a great human being and soul in Pierce