James Herrick

For many years, I had the honor and privilege of being Jim Herrick's editor on his marvelous argumentation textbook. He was always a joy to work with. His dedication to teaching, his great care with choosing and developing examples that would interest students and clarify ideas, the thoughtfulness with which he evaluated and responded to readers' comments and suggestions were wonderful. And though I'm sure I frustrated him sometimes when I didn't quite understand what he was doing, he was always gentle, patient, even courtly in responding. He is one of my all-time favorite people to work with, and I miss him.

Professor Herrick was one of my favorite professors at HopeCollege and I still think often of his rhetorical communications class even 15 years later. I was so sad to hear of his passing, but grateful to learn of his many accomplishments and accolades. Sending love to his family and friends grieving his absence. -Katie Burkhardt, `08

Dear Janet, Daniel and family;
I just saw a memoriam for Jim in the Hope College summer magazine and want to send my deepest sympathy to all of you for your loss. Going through the 'long goodbye' is a hard journey in itself. I hope your faith has sustained you and given you the strength necessary, and that it will continue to lift you and provide peace as you find comfort in the memories your family has made.
With warm regards of times at Longfellow,
Sandy Keirnan