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for Herman Harms
Teresa Patton Muñoz
January 3, 2009
Dr Harms has remained with me always. I remember many of the things he said, like"All is yellow to the jaundiced eye, what I am is what I spy" and feel free to quote them to young people and irritate them into thinking about what is under the surface. I also periodically mysteriously burst into "Please release me, let me go" and then laugh. :-)
He always called us by Mister or Miss and our last name in class and expected us to live up to that respect. I learned many important things about history from him, but more about life.
Sincerely, The Bandit, Miss Patton
candis scott
January 1, 2009
I was in Dr. Harms Euro History class in 1981 and he was very influenced by him. I saw him many years after that at the Webb library and always loved talking to him. I have some very good memories of Dr. Harms, always kind.
Kimberly Livingston
January 1, 2009
I graduated from N.B Forrest in 1981 and have always considered Dr. Harms to be one of the biggest influences in my life. Like him, I went into teaching, and my greatest professional goal is to be the history teacher that he was to me and to so many others. Even as I write this, I have beside me a wooden carved reindeer ornament that he gave to me and other students when we visited his house just before Christmas one year. God bless you, Dr. Harms. The world is a lesser place without you.
The Reverend Tom Beasley
December 25, 2008
I met Dr. Harms in the spring of 1981, when I became a substitute teacher at Forrest. Since I lived in Timuquana not too far from Dr. Harms, he offered to give me a ride to work every day. That's the only time I have ever ridden in a Mercury convertible and the car was three years older than me at the time .
The conversations to and from work made for some of the best experiences of my life. Dr. Harms was really first rate and I will always cherish the memory of those rides to work with him.
Teresa (Lamp) Daniels
December 18, 2008
I remember when Dr. Harms took over my AP History class in my junior year; I was worried because of the stories I'd heard about him. Luckily, the stories turned out to be true, and I learned a lot from Dr. Harms, and enjoyed the process. Dr. Harms is one of the few teachers that I remember with fondness.
Doris Lamp Barnett
December 18, 2008
Dr Harms (in my high school years) and Bud (afterwards) was a wonderful inspiration, with a keen sense of humor and an uplifting, vibrant personality. I will never forget the essays returned with "swimming" and a picture of a boat on the top.
He encouraged me and believed in me, and those two qualities are irreplaceable, and, to me, epitomized the wonderful teacher, guide, and friend that was Bud Harms.
Helen - God Bless you and be with you.
Robin Hall
December 17, 2008
Mrs Harms, Just to let you know how sorry I am for your loss and ours. Dr. Harms had to be one of my favorite teachers of all time.I was never bored, he always tried to make class interesting. I loved all his little sayings. To this day he's the best! Robin Kight Hall, RN NB Forrest "77
Keith Holland
December 16, 2008
Helen and Bud Harms
Ann and Keith Holland
December 16, 2008
One could not have a better neighbor than Bud Harms. He kept a keen eye on the neighborhood and was always ready to lend a hand. Just last year he got soaked to the skin turning off our water at the meter as it gushed thirty feet into the air. Then there was the time that he left a "present" on our front steps that our cat had deposited on his lawn. That night we left him roses in a cat litter bucket, Helen made two beautiful arrangements with them, and we all had a good laugh. We will really miss his cute sense of humor, singing along with the player piano, and seeing Bud outside every morning raking magnolia leaves.
Robin Stevenson Coady
December 15, 2008
Please accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. Dr. Harms was unforgettable teacher. I remember how he arrived at NBF every morning in his antique car and wearing a suit. One of my favorite sayings of his which I have often quoted is "The older I get, the smarter my father becomes." Truer words were never spoken. The same could be said of Dr. Harms. I'll miss his teasing me about living where it snows in his Christmas card every year. I feel very fortunate to have had Dr. Harms as a teacher.
Barbara (Bailey) Swank NB Forrest Class of '75
December 15, 2008
I have quoted Dr. Harms so many times in my life. Sally already mentioned "10% never get the word" but another of my favorites was "You don't know what you don't know". So true! It always brings a smile to my face to be able to show my acquired wise sayings. I fell asleep in his class one time and he wouldn't allow my friend to wake me to go to the next class. I woke up in the next class with a different teacher. All I could do was get up and out. Please know I NEVER made that mistake again, even when it was a first period class and a movie was being shown. That class was one of the hardest A's I earned, but was certainly proud of it! What a wonderful educator and mentor!
Mr & Mrs Walter Stevenson
December 15, 2008
Mrs. Harms,
Dr. Harms was an inspiration and a positive influence on our daughter, Robin Stevenson. Our sympathy goes out to you.
Kary Cook
December 13, 2008
Dear Mrs. Harms,
I was in Dr. Harms AP European History class at Forrest in 1978-79. He was a phenomenal teacher with a wonderful sense of humor. He will be missed.
Sally McArthur (Forrest '75)
December 12, 2008
Dr. Harms was a great teacher, and wonderful inspiration to thousands of students. I haven't seen him in a few years, but still think about him often. I have to laugh every time someone is clueless, and I think "10% never get the word!" Thank you, Mrs. Harms for sharing him with us!
Diane Bennett
December 11, 2008
Bud, the volunteer- After Helen spent hours knitting sweaters for newborns, Bud lovingly delivered them to the NMCRS office at NAS Jacksonville. Bud was a wonderful friend and volunteer and I sadly miss him. Helen I pray for a speedy recovery for you, and God's peace and comfort.
Vicki (Smith) Danter
December 11, 2008
I have many fond memories of Dr. Harms. I had him for AP World History as a senior in 79-80. I was afraid of him at the beginning of the year, but my AP class went to his house for Christmas and Mrs. Harms welcomed us into their home to surprise him and we all got to know a very different side of Dr. Harms that night. I still have my weekly essays we had to write. I remember that he would call us by our last names and lock the door when the bell rang so you better be there on time. He was an inspiration for me and taught me so much. Thank you Dr. Harms, you will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Molly McArthur Howze
December 11, 2008
Dear Mrs. Harms,
Dr. Harms was a great teacher and a funny guy. I don't remember much about the course content so much as the good natured kidding he dished out. My all time favorite was the Volkswagon joke! We all loved him so much!
Valerie M Wilber
December 8, 2008
Mrs Harms,
With Deepest Sympathy on your lost of "Bud". Please keep in touch with me for any needs/concerns/assistance. Sincerely, Val Wilber RN Nurse Case Mgr/NAS, Navy Hospital, Family Medicice
Melody Bangle Miehl
December 7, 2008
Mrs. Harms,
May God be with you today and always.
Lamar Campbell
December 5, 2008
Harms Family,
Just to let you kow that he was an inspiration for me and many of my classmates at N.B.F. and J.U. He can certainly be proud of his accomplishments.
Lamar Campbell NBF '78 and JU '82
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