From the Toronto Star tributes

Guest Book for
Dr. Harry William Mürk
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March 4, 2009
It was in the spring of last year when I discovered Harri Mürk's article "Discovering the Regi Song" on the Estonian Literary Magazine website. I never met Harri nor did I know anything more about him other than what was written in this one article yet I was immediately and deeply smitten with his beautiful writing. I was truly saddened to hear news of his dealth. My sincerest condolences to his partner, family and friends.

Eva Vabasalu (White Rock, BC)

March 3, 2009
Although we never had the pleasure of meeting Harry we learnt from Tony and Willem and Frits what a very special person he was. We wish Tony and all family and friends much strength in this sorrowful time and please know that we are thinking of you.
Hans and Joanne Landsaat

Joanne Landsaat (Amsterdam)

March 1, 2009
We, Frits Brand and Willem van der Hulst from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, will remember Harri, as we met him in Holland, as well in Toronto and in Estonia, as a very concerned host, a good friend, and we hope so may people who are sharing Tony's grief, that it will give some consolation.

Willem van der Hulst (Amsterdam, The Netherlands)

March 1, 2009
On behalf of the Finno-Ugric Studies Association of Canada(FUSAC), our membership expresses its heartfelt condolences to his relatives, partner, and friends. Harri was an active promoter of Uralic studies in North America and a great friend and supporter of FUSAC.He will be sorely missed by all of us.
Sincerely,Peter B. Brown, PresidentFinno-Ugric Studies Association of CanadaDepartment of HistoryRhode Island CollegeProvidence, RI 02908401-456-8167pbrown@ric.edu

Pete Brown (Providence, RI)

March 1, 2009

Graciousness and kindness characterized Harri. He was a respected colleague and I am grateful to have worked with him. Condolences to his family.

Juta Kitching (Vancouver, BC)

February 28, 2009
Harri was such a wonderful man and I was blessed to know him and call him a friend. I will always remember his generosity and his wonderful garden parties. He had a personality that could light up a room. He had a way of making everyone feel special. My heart goes out to Tony and all of Harri's family and friends.

Dwight Byrd (Scarborough, ON)

February 28, 2009
Harry was my friend, a friend that I treasured. He leaves a void in my life that I will feel as long as I'm bless with a memory. May he rest in peace.

Joe Kenny (Scarborough, ON)

February 27, 2009
Harry was my Grade 11 travel and tourism teacher at Birchmount Park collegiate. If not for him, I would not have succeeded in his class, I probably would have left school.

Richard White (Toronto, ON)

February 27, 2009
Harri was a wonderful friend, a great host and a gourmet cook! He opened his heart and his home to his friends. We were always welcome. May this loving man find peace and happiness. And may those of us who mourn him find ways to support and console each other.

Linda Mulhall (Victoria, BC)