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george m anderson
December 3, 2023
I have just learned of Dr. Wright's passing and I only met him once. But just one dinner with him and research colleagues was enough to make him memorable.
His kindness and grace made him unforgetable. We were all fortunate to have known him.
Sammy Backman
May 4, 2017
In the spring of 1966 I was entering my freshman year at the University of South Carolina. I got a letter from the school informing about my roommate. As I glanced across the letter I saw York and assumed that he was from New York. When Harry came in and we began to talk,I thought this guy doesn't have a New York accent. I had never heard of York, SC. That day we became brothers. I had six of them at the time, so he became number seven. That bond never ended. If we had not spoken for a year, when we did, it felt like our last conversation was only yesterday. In our undergrad days the average guys that we were would stay up playing cards until the am hours. Harry would be up with us not playing cards but computing chemistry and calculus problems.
We were not the first group to integrate at the University, but we were the first that felt the need to start a Black Organization on campus at that predominately white school,as was the trend those days. The administration rejected our charter many times, then Harry came up with the solution. That organization still exists today. He could figure things out. He had a long illustrious career. I had the privilege of visiting him a couple of weeks before his transition. He still had a sense of humor, we even talked about a conversation the he had with Trump while he was in grad-school. I didn't realize it would be a goodbye visit.
To,Sandra, Meta and Tina, if love, caring and support would have made him well the amount that your gave was more than enough to make him well. He has completed his work here. He is truly in a better place.
Goodbye my brother.
Deborah Wright
May 1, 2017
Dear Cousin Herk,
Rest easy! Rest well! Job well done!!
Sarah Spratt
April 29, 2017
I am saddened to learn of Dr. Wright's passing. He was a mentor from afar for me- On several occasions I had the pleasure of meeting him at several psychiatry meetings in big cities like Boston and New York- though both of us had our roots in the same small town of York, SC. A brilliant man that I hope to be able to halfway emulate- I admired his steady grace and thoughtful presence. My thoughts are with his family members.
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Leslie Frinks, MD
April 28, 2017
Dr. Wright was an amazing and brilliant psychiatrist who taught us during residency. But he was a marvelous human being, kind and soft spoken with his little laugh that made you laugh. His bright light and gentle spirit will be missed.
Sheryl Williams
April 28, 2017
Thank you for all your work and the lives you've touched. Your work is done now, go rest in peace. Saundra, Tina and Oliver my thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Gene and Debra Martin
April 27, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with family.
Kenneth Rogers, MD
April 27, 2017
I am grateful to have Harry's mentor and friendship that spanned 30 years. He made an incredible impact on my life as well as the lives of many others.
Jim Bradford
April 26, 2017
Harry and I first crossed paths almost 50 years ago at the Univ. of South Carolina when I was a sophomore and he was a junior. He was the first person I ever knew who could write a computer program to do something of practical importance to me.
He prepared and compiled a survey of liberal arts students which was used as a basis for a major overhaul of the Bachelor of Arts degree program requirements. I was in awe of Harry's ability and also, as a white male who attended segregated public schools, had my first close working relationship with an African American of my own age group. It was a life changing positive experience for me. After graduation we lost touch, but both moved back to Columbia after he finished medical school and I began practicing law with a firm in Columbia. We renewed our friendship and eventually were members of the same Sertoma civic club. Still later I moved to York, and live on Wright Ave. and have gotten to know Harry's family and friends living here. I have thought of Harry often because of this York connection. Harry was an incredibly bright and decent man and he had profound impact for good in so many lives he touched personally and professionally. My condolences to his family and friends. His was a life well lived.
Clara Cooper
April 26, 2017
DR.Wright was more than a doctor to my boys.He was a caring,supportive person that worked with my boys for years.My boys and I are so sorry to here of his pasting. We are thankful that he was a great part of our lives.
Sri Rao
April 26, 2017
I knew Dr. Wright from working as a college student at Hall Institute. He encouraged me to become a physician. I have always been inspired by his caring and humility.
RIP Dr. Wright
Sheila Tolbert
April 25, 2017
Meta we were so sorry to hear of the passing of Herky, may you find comfort and peace in God to bring you through this sad time. We are so glad for the memories of growing up with him.
Rev. Albert and Sheila Tolbert
Cayce Freirson
April 25, 2017
Dr. Wright was kind and gentle. His memory will live on forever. We'll SEE you soon Dr. Wright. Tell Dad that I love him and I'll see him soon.
Beth Ann Brooks
April 25, 2017
I knew Harry as a child psychiatrist colleague; we served together on the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology's Committee on Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. He was always gracious, had a twinkle in his eye, and his dedication to preschoolers & children with developmental disorders was foremost in his mind. He more than earned his wings to Heaven and now enjoys excellent health to carry his mission beyond!
Louis
April 25, 2017
One of the hardest things to adjust to is the death of someone that comes into your life and change it even at times when you do not know he was doing it!
He has always been the smartest person I have known. He was my daughter (DeeDee) God Father and he was a Friend even at times when maybe I was not!
My life has changed a little with the passing of those that have been dear to me yet what keeps them in me are the charges/words for how I should live my life they gave me; the support/caring over the years; something of them that makes me be stronger and a better human being!
Harry was one Great Human being showing his intelligence early to me when he figured how we could get Afro chartered at USC to the compassion he showed to a Jewish kid's family that drowned while we were in college and on and on.. There are a large number of people that can tell stories that makes one smile of their experience(s) with Harry.
To know his is not alive hurts but I know his life was a living monument!
Meta, Tina & Sandra thanks for taking care of Harry as he was blessed for having you guys there and you will always be part of my family.
April 25, 2017
It was with great personal sadness that I learned of Harry's death. Harry and I knew one another for almost 40 years. While Harry was an excellent psychiatrist and devoted to the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, he was an even better person. A kinder, gentler man never walked the face of this earth.
Larry R. Faulkner,M.D.
President and CEO
American Board of Psychiatry nd Neurology
Emily Lowry
April 25, 2017
I am so sorry to hear of Herky's passing. My memory of him is of someone who always had a smile on his face when we were growing up. May he now rest in peace and the family find comfort in the memories you share.
April 25, 2017
Meta, & Family,
Our collective hearts are heavy with sympathy. Sharing in your sorrow with Love & Friendship. Ethel, Savannah, Cathleen, & Annie York, SC., Charlotte & Greensboro, N.C.
Velma E. Love, PhD
April 25, 2017
I have many fond memories of following in Harry's footsteps as a social pioneer at the University of South Carolina. I admired him for his intellectual brilliance and his human compassion. Indeed, a star has fallen.
Minister Margaretta Guinn-Rose
April 25, 2017
Judge B. Wright & family, my sincere prayers of comfort to you as your mourn the loss of your dear family member.
Dr&Mrs.Charles Ham
April 25, 2017
Dr Wright was a wonderful person and physician. He will be missed by everyone. Bless you all.
April 25, 2017
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May reflecting on all the good times you've shared together help ease the pain that you now feel. May "the God of all comfort "strengthen you during this time of sadness, and His promise for the future bring you peace. - Hosea 13:14.
Tony Gore, MD
April 25, 2017
Harry had the 1st home library I ever saw. Room full of books changed my life-Thanks to Harry.
You will always live in our hearts and prayers
Roberta Wright
April 23, 2017
A more compassionate, brilliant soul I never encountered. Rest in Paradise, dear cousin.
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