TRUMAN P. KOHMAN

I have fond memories of Truman who was my first graduate school mentor 1952-1954 at CIT. Typical of the CIT faculty I knew as both teachers and friends, he was a dedicated educator, patient, and supportive. I remember when he wanted me to demonstrate how to open a radioactive vial that he handed to me (for the first time), he had already loosened the top. That was typical Truman, making it easy for you to learn. When I needed to branch in another direction he set up visits that led me to my PhD work elsewhere. When I look back on my work in science it would not have been possible without those pivotal persons who were the guideposts in my life. Goodbye good friend.

Alas, I was very sorry to learn of Triman's departure from this planet.He was a dear colleague and it was always fun talking to him. His modesty was outdone only by his achievements - about which we knew with little understanding. We will think of him often and fondly. With deepest sympathy, rudi Fellner

Truman was a mentor to myself and so many other amateur and professional astronomers. He changed my life for the better and guided my move from amateur to professional astronomer and he was a major contributor to the Wagman Observatory project from shortly after its inception through the addition of the Brashear Refractor. It's too bad that we seldom realize how much a man has given to society untl he dies. Truman was one of a kind and he will be sorely missed. Tom Reiland, Director of Wagman Observatory

Truman will be greatly missed as a cornerstone member of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh. He was greatly admired by all of us.

John Close, AAAP Member, Greenfield

Truman was one of a kind. When he was born they broke the mold.Our first encounter with Truman was at the Allegheny Observatory several years ago. He wanted to contact his wife to let her know he had arrived safetly. Maureen gave him her cell phone to use. He truly was a super neat guy. Truman you will be missed by all that knew you.

Truman was a unique person,a credit to humanity. He will be greatly missed.

George Gatewood, Ball Ground, GA

Thanks Truman for all your knowlage to the AAAP and Wagman. Especially to us amateur astronomers.
You will be missed.
Member 3AP
FRANK PASTIN

Thanks for being you

Thanks to Truman for the many, many things he did do advance astronomy in Pittsburgh. Visit Wagman Observatory to see the Brashear 11-Inch Refractor -- it is housed there and can be used by the public because of Truman's work. I'll always remember this "star" in our galaxy.

Dr. Kohman was a great man, who I will remember for his love of his family and friends, as well as his telescope. He earned and deserved the long and productive life that he was rewarded with.

Sending my condolences with best wishes to the Kohman clan,

I'll always remember Mr. Kohman's warm smile and our family's wedding photographer. We will always keep his memories close in our hearts. He will be truely missed. We send our sypathy to the who family.

Love,
Jenny and Dan Martin

Truman will always be alive for me. After 43 years of friendship, the Kohman family has been and will continue to be important people in our lives.
There have been many life cycles that we have shared!
I send my sympathy to Jane,Leslie,Paulet, Steve,Daniel, Jeff, Tom & Carolyn.
Love,
Vi

A brilliant mind, a good heart, a loving family man and a true friend - a capsule of Truman Kohman. He will be missed, but remembered with fondness.