For Friends of Ted Harris

[ASRafferty]

I hope I will be forgiven for offering this news here in this way, but I felt it was important to let his many friends here know that my husband, Ted Harris, passed away unexpectedly this evening, at our home in Enfield, New Hampshire.

Next to our family, nothing meant as much to him as the colleagues and friends who shared his love of photography. Those of you who visited our home last Saturday gave him one of the happiest days I can remember. My gratitude for your fellowship and many kindnesses extends far beyond that recent circle, to all of you who were part of his life as a photographer. I know he would want me to offer his love and thanks for the joy he took in having been part of this community.

I have many calls to make and things to take care of for Ted in the coming days and weeks, and I'll appreciate your writing either to his e-mail (tedharris@mac.com) or to mine (asrafferty@aol.com) if there are items of business left pending that I can help resolve. I'll ask your patience, but I hope you'll write if there are things I need to do now, on his behalf.

My most sincere thanks to those of you who returned the good will, eager mind, and giving heart with which he moved through the world... he celebrated being among you every day.

Amy Rafferty

[Jorge Gasteazoro]

Amy, my sincere condolences. This is a shock and I am actually at a loss of words. He will always be remembered by us with respect and fondness.

[David Luttmann]

Amy,

My thoughts are with you and your family. Ted was an extremely important part of the photographic community.

[davidb]

A complete loss of words. I can't believe it.

I am very sorry for your loss.

[David Spivak-Focus Magazine]

I'm deeply shocked and saddened by this. I'm sorry for your loss, Amy. Life is so precious, I truly hope Ted loved the life he had. I never, unfortunately, got to know him other than a few e-mails back and forth. He seemed, from his posts on here, quite a passionate person.

[Really Big Cameras]

Amy,

I can't tell you how shocked and saddened I am by this news. Ted was one of the best guys I ever met, period. I can't begin to tell you how much I liked and respected Ted. He was a true friend and it was an honor and privilege to have known him.

Please accept my condolences.

Kerry

[Tri Tran]

Dear Amy,
I'm so sorry to hear this. My condolescents and I will pray for Ted and his journey . TT

[claudiocambon]

From my one brief email exchange with him recently regarding coming to NH to do a scanning workshop at the house, I was struck by his rare and immense generosity of spirit, and now I am sorry that I never got the chance to meet him. My condolences to you and your family.

[Patrik Roseen]

No ... no ... I thought as my mind slowly started to understand the meaning of the words I was reading.

I have learned alot from Ted Harris who always shared his knowledge and time with others on this forum. Ted has made friends and contacts all over the world and we will all miss him. We are fortunate to still have access to the posts he so frequently contributed to this forum.

My thoughts go to you Amy, you are in my prayers.

Patrik Roseen, Sweden.

[Brad Rippe]

Amy, I'm stunned and extremely saddened by this news. Ted has taught all of us so much, with unlimited patience, I will miss him and his contributions terribly. My sincere condolences.
-Brad