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Nancy Landson - Burke, VA - Friend posted a condolence
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Very sorry to hear of his passing but grateful to have been able to meet him. May his memory be a blessing, though he will be sorely missed.
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Glenn Knickerbocker - Kingston, NY posted a condolence
Friday, March 28, 2014
I still remember the Turkish border guards quizzing me on the birth date on Bill's passport, not believing he could possibly be 67 or even within 20 years of it. On the other side, the Georgians all knew him from seeing us on TV for the past year. Hearing his name bellowed across the Istanbul airport terminal (when a security guard found his wallet) and on the streets of Kutaisi is one of my fondest memories of that trip.
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Karen Deschere - New York, NY - friend posted a condolence
Friday, March 28, 2014
I have such lovely remembrances of singing with Bill in Cappella Festiva and Hudson Valley Gilbert & Sullivan. He was such a positive person, always with a smile and warm greeting. He was a talented, solid and reliable performer and it was a gift to share the stage with him for so many years. Rest well, Bill.
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Nancy (Rehbeck) Trost - Red Hook, NY posted a condolence
Thursday, March 27, 2014
I was so lucky to have Mr. Brooks as my 6th grade teacher at Kinry Road School and as my wedding photographer. He was the best teacher I ever had. Rest in peace Mr. Brooks...I will never forget you and the life lessons you taught me. My condolences to you, Mrs. Brooks, and your family.
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Barb Montross - Wappingers Falls, NY posted a condolence
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Mr. Brooks wasn't my 6th grade teacher at Evans School(1966),but I couldn't wait for recess because he let us
girls play ball and treated us equally with the boys on the field. A lot of the success I've enjoyed in sports is due to the support and confidence I got from Mr. Brooks. My sincere condolences on his passing.
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Amy (Baughman) Durkin - Wappingers Falls, NY posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Dear Mrs. Brooks: I, as well as my three brothers, were all lucky enough to have Mr. Brooks as our 6th grade teacher at Kinry Road in the 1970's. He truly was a powerful force of inspiration in my life and I will always have such fond memories of him. May his memory forever live on in your heart. Rest in peace, Mr. Brooks. You were loved by many.
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Bebe Johnson - Los Angeles, CA posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
To the family and friends of Mr. Brooks, my all time favorite teacher: I am so grateful for my 4th grade teacher, Mr. Brooks, who in an elementary school filled with aging spinster teachers, was young, male, African American, compassionate, intelligent, cultured, kind and open minded. He introduced me to classical music, speed reading (!), Camille St. Saens' Carnival of the Animals (where I portrayed a swan to his choreography) and gave me a deeper understanding of "To Kill a Mockingbird," a movie I saw too young, in the back of my parents' station wagon at a drive in.
Rest in Peace, William Brooks Jr. (1928 - 2014)
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Art Veach - Staatsburg, NY posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Rest in peace Mr. Brooks.What an impression you made on us at Kinry road school.You are very fondly remembered.
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Bebe Johnson - Los Angeles, CA - Student, School year 1964-1965 posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Dear Mrs. Brooks and family,
Your husband was my 4th grade teacher at South Avenue School in Beacon, 1964-1965. To this day, when I am asked the name of my favorite teacher, it is first and foremost, Mr. Brooks. He was my first male teacher, my first African American teacher, and the first who exposed me to a world of larger ideas expressed by music and culture. When the school presented its end of year class performances, while other grades put on plays dedicated to proper grammar, your husband choreographed and had our entire class enact Camille Saint Saens "Carnival of the Animals." I and another student, Jan Hewes, were "teacher's pets" of Mr. Brooks, and we were chosen to be the swans for the pageant--a role that I treasure to this day and list as one of my most treasured accomplishments. We often came to school a bit early, and he would play classical music for us before school started. I remember that he took the four highest achieving students in his class that year to lunch at the Alps Sweet Shop for lunch--me, Jan, Darcell Powell and Barbara Pendelton--and we felt so proud and grown up taking lunch with him. I even remember the walk there along Cliff Street and the feeling I had at being so honored.
Most important, as a little white girl who endured neighborhood taunts due to a a best friend in second grade who was African American, and who turned to Mr. Brooks to understand some of the subtleties of "To Kill a Mockingbird" after seeing it and not quite comprehending its significance, I am grateful for having such a kind, compassionate and understanding teacher at such a young, impressionable age. Thank you, Mr. Brooks.
Warm condolences for your loss, and with gratitude for my short, but significant time under his influence,
Bebe Johnson
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A friend posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Dear Mrs Brooks and Family
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Mr Brooks! I had him as a 4th grade teacher at South Ave in Beacon. I can honestly say that thru all my years of education he was one of the best teachers I had! He inspired you to learn more and more and in 1964 for a 4th grader the world was really starting to change. I did a report on DrKing when he won Nobel Peace Prize and he inspired me to continue on and present to the class!
I am sure that many others Mr Brooks so inspired but he along with my parents taught me that "all men are equal"!
God Bless Him
Geoffrey Robillard
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Roger A Mann - Poughkeepsie, NY - friend posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Bill and my brother Russ spent many hours in the woods during hunting season. They established such a strong bond over the years and Russ talked of Bill as if he were a brother. Two great men leaving this earth much to soon.
My condolences to Marjorie and family.
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Susan (Gower) Place - Poughkeepsie, NY posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
To the family of Mr. Brooks,
I had Mr. Brooks in 6th grade in Kinry Road and he was one of the most influential teachers throughout my school years. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Courtney Rappa - Fishkill, NY posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Dear Mrs. Brooks & Family,
My Deepest condolences to all. Mrs. Brooks , a lot of us are sharing great memories from Kinry, you both were a great part of our lives.
Sincerely, Courtney Rappa
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A friend posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
He was one of the best teachers I ever had. Taught me a lot. God Bless you all I will always remember him
Rosanne Pinto
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Erik Bergren - Bryant, AR posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
Mr. Brooks, you will never be forgotten. Thanks for teaching me never to say 'um'!
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Heidi (Kraus) Bodley - Wendell, NC posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
To the family and friends of Mr. Brooks... please know that he had touched the hearts and minds of countless students over the years and he will be remembered fondly by many. His lessons were above and beyond simple "studies", he taught us to be responsible adults. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and I hope your fond memories will keep him alive in your hearts.
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Al Velletri - Garner, NC posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
My deepest condolences go out to the Brooks family. Mr Brooks was my sixth grade teacher and I also had Ms. Goodrich as my first grade teacher. I have only fond memories of both of you and attribute the man I am today to the many life lessons Mr. Brooks taught me so many years ago.
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A friend posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dear Mrs. Brooks and family...sending you prayers and love. Mr. Brooks was a wonderful teacher and I will always remember him with fondness and a smile. God Bless you all. Heaven gained another angel....
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A friend posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
Mrs. Brooks,
My deepest condolences to you. Both of you had a very positive impact on me as a student. You were my first grade teacher before becoming Mrs. Brooks and your husband was my sixth grade teacher. I have been teaching for 28 years now and had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Brooks' brother as we sat on committees in Millerton. You are both fondly remembered for sharing a love for learning.
Sincerely,
Lynn Hoffman Buckley
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Karen Durocher - Largo, FL posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
Mr. Brooks my sixtb grade teacher,I will remember you always
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Susan Deane-MIller - Poughkeepsie, NY - fellow singer posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
I always loved singing with Bill.
When I was in a play a number of years ago he offered, as a friend, though he was a professional photographer, to come take photos of me for publicity.
We spent many lovely hours together over the years.
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Mark Kuprych - Burlington, VT - Friend, Fellow chorister posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
It is with sadness to hear of Bill's departure. I know from my years singing with Bill in the Bardavon Opera Chorus (circa 1983-90), The Kartuli Ensemble and also the Hudson Valley Gilbert & Sullivan Society that his life was full blessed. Bill's influence extended far and wide; I recall his stories of teaching and mentoring young students. Bill was always a welcomed voice and spirit in our years together in the early Kartuli Ensemble days. Always a Renaissance man, Bill could be a man's man, a devoted partner, a scholar, conversationalist, and did it all with a lovely aplomb.
I have developed a personal ritual when someone who is or was close to me dies, first influenced by a wonderful instructor and mentor, Dr. Wincenz, Professor of Music at Buffalo State College. As I dwell on my time with Bill, Dvorjak's "New World Symphony", Largo section, starts going through my head, and I become filled with the emotion of my living days with Bill and what it might mean to be finally called home to a spirit world we living mortals can only imagine. I suspect Bill, in his dual role as music enthusiast and teacher, would knowingly agree. Welcome home, Bill. Mrahvalzhamier.
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Ann Barton - Highland, NY posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dear Marjorie, Dave and I have wonderful memories of our times at Zion and you two. As Dave says "Bill was always such a gentleman". He was always a great person and we are glad we knew him. Our condolences to you and your family, fondly, Ann Barton
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Ellyn Fischer - New Paltz, NY posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dear Mrs. Brooks, Ellyn ,Joel, Daniel and Jami Fischer, Send our deepest sympathy.We have such wonderful memories from Kinry Road.
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Heather Kilmer - Niskayuna, NY posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
I was a sixth grade student of Mr. Brooks in 1979. He had a huge impact on me, as I'm sure many of my class mates. I still remember some of his stories, and how he gave me support and praise for my running ability. He was a wonderful teacher and a class act. He will be missed, and I will never forget him. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. I believe he is now touching more hearts in heaven.
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Atwood Edwards - Bermuda Run, NC posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
Dear Marge I was so sorry to read about Bill's death. I am in NC but I read the Pok jrnl obits every day and that is how I found out about Bill. Please accept my condolences and my prayers for you and Bill.
Love,
Woody Edwards
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Carla Lesh - Kingston, NY - friend posted a condolence
Monday, March 24, 2014
It was a joy to sing with Bill. His friendship was a treasure.
