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1941 - 2012

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Bill Rossmann posted a condolence

Hank was in Morris School with me, I think we were for the most part, in seperate classes. I do remember him as a quiet kid but also a really nice kid. In the last few years, I was honored that Hank and I became friends through mutual interest in WW2 aircraft. His pictures were exceptional, my many "War Bird" friends to whom I forwarded them, all praised his work. He was a very versitile man, one could not know him and not like him. He will be missed greatly. Bill Rossmann New Hampshire

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Lance Levine posted a condolence

Sorry to hear about Hank's passing. I never really knew him while in high school but spent some time with him during our last reunion. We both had photography as a common interest. He was a really nice person and I wish I had the opportunity to get to know him better. My best wishes to his family.

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Steve Langfelder posted a condolence

Hank was truly one of the good guys. Like many '59ers, he and I first met in seventh grade at Clinton School. Homeroom classes were paired, with most subjects taught by your own homeroom teacher (Mr. Cooper for me, Mr. Stone for Hank) or switched with the paired class. And our gym classes were also combined. Neither one of us was particularly distinguished there, as I recall. But our friendship really began in Mr. Hutter's shop class. Boys in the two classes took shop while the girls combined in Home Economics. Mr. Hutter randomly assigned the two of us as partners. Lucky for me! Hank had golden hands and was gifted with a vision like Michaelangelo (who reportedly could see a statue in a block of marble and then chipped away what didn't belong). Hank, too, could look at a drawing, pick up some tools, and turn a piece of wood into a piece of art. Being completely selfless, he would grin at my futile attempts to do anything, and then make sure (usually when Mr. Hutter was occupied elsewhere) that I got through the class with all my fingers. Hank went on from there to build sets for many of the school plays. After graduation Hank enlisted in the Air Force, where he distinguished himself as a Radar Specialist. He followed that with a series of jobs in the electronics field. He and I reconnected after the 40th reunion, emailing regularly, visiting each other from time to time, and working together on the 50th. Hank was an accomplished photographer, selling many photos of planes and trains. He assembled DVD's of both our 50th and the history of Morris School, and worked closely with the Rockville Centre Museum. An easy-going fellow who I never once heard raise his voice, he was truly one-of-a-kind, and I will really miss his friendship. Steve Langfelder

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Bob Schwamm posted a condolence

My memories of Hank go as far back as I can remember, even before kindergarden. Lost touch after high school but picked up again in later years. Never knew him to be upset, cranky maybe, but always looked at things from the sun side and not the shadows. His memory and photographs will stay with me forever.

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Jinny (Proctor) Ericson posted a condolence

I was sorry to hear of Hank's passing. In the early years we grew up in the same neighborhood. Thinking back on these memories, I will always remember him "buzzing" along on his bike to and from school even in later years with a smile on his face. My thoughts are with his sister and family as they not only have lost a brother but a true "gentle-man".

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Larry McAteer posted a condolence

Hank became a friend to every-one his life had touched. He was a gifted photographer who not only looked at his subject but actually saw and felt each visual individually. Hank, Bob Schwamm and I enjoyed meeting for Breakfast, when Bob was in town. It brought us all closer together. I shall miss him.

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Dick Burdette posted a condolence

We started in Miss Gibbons 1st Grade in Morris School. Hank had a great eye for composition in his Photo shots. I will miss him.

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Robert Hagler posted a condolence

Sorry to hear of Hanks passing. Saw him at the 50 th class reunion taking all the great pictures. Will miss a great person

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Leon Gurinsky posted a condolence

Henry and I grew up together as kids and have stayed in touch ever since we were born. I have many fond memories when we were little of us in neighborhood we grew up in. We played with toy trucks in the yard. We shared Holidays together. We set up the old Lionel train set up under his Christmas tree. We set the woods on fire one time by accident :-). We shoveled snow to get stuck cars out of the snow. He taught me how to ride a bike. He was an all around good guy. In later years he worked with me at IBM and was a big help with many projects. He loved Photography and if you are lucky enough to have one of his pictures you have a treasure. We shared an interest in airplanes being we were both in the Air Force. He told me when I joined the Air Force to keep my mouth shut and do what they say in Basis Training. It was good advice! I got to see Henry and Marie a few weeks before he passed and we had a good visit and shared these stories. I am glad to have known Hank and may he rest in peace.

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Nanette Madden posted a condolence

In the last few years,Henry and I shared pictures and messages on E-mail.He was a good photographer! So I really enjoyed seeing his special photography!!!May he continue with them in Heaven! I knew him from kindergarten, all through school ! May he rest in peace!!!!

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Dick MacKenzie posted a condolence

Hank and I became friends through shared experiences in Fairbanks, Alaska during the 1960s, though we only met a few years ago through the Internet Fairbanks Friends website. Hank was generous with all the friends on the website, especially by loaning his wonderful collections of pictures/music via CDs to those of us interested. Hank was gracious in his conversations with us all. He was a valued member of our little online community. I am richer for having known Hank. I miss him. Mac

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Trish Noel posted a condolence

I also met Hank thru the internet website, Fairbanks Friends. I still have a DVD of photos from one of his trips. I was very sorry to hear about his passing. I don't know any of his family, but my deepest sympathy to all that knew him.

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Bruce Burnette posted a condolence

I knew Henry from the group internet room, Fairbanks Friends, and our love of Alaska. My sympathy to his family and I will miss seeing and reading his thoughts, God Bless. Farewell Hank.

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Melinda Field posted a condolence

Hank was one very special guy. I originally met him on the Newsminer.com website for the Arctic cam and then a group of us moved to the FAIRBANKS FRIENDS site to continue discussing our love for Alaska. Over the years he would share DVD's of his travels with our group. His photography was FANTASTIC, and the music he would use was PERFECT! The Grand Canyon DVD was my absolute FAVORITE!!! I use a gorgeous picture on my desktop computer that he sent me of a creek in his cousin's backyard in Pennsyvania ... the Fall colors, the leaves of the trees were BRILLIANT. He spoke of his sister and her husband often. My condolences to his family. I miss him. Blessings from South Texas.

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Don Killough posted a condolence

I too met hank through the internet group of fairbanks friends. I just today heard of his passing. My heart goes out to his family and friends and I am thankful and blessed to have known him , even though it was never face to face. I always enjoyed his beautiful pictures and kind words. I hope you rest in peace my friend.

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Trish posted a condolence

Fondest memories of Hank and his beautiful photography.

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