He Listened with Heart, Did it His Way, and Never Gave Up
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Roger was a wonderful man! We miss him greatly, but his kindness lives on as we remember his beautiful smile.
– Patty Robinson
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I am grateful for the life and legacy of Roger Van Hook and so appreciate his life of service and care for others.
– Ryan Theule
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A meaningful and more than justified memorial to an outstanding educator, student advocate and community leader.
– Philip Hartley
Location
Long Beach City College
Liberal Arts Campus (Near Art Gallery)
4901 East Carson Street
Long Beach, CA 90808
With Gratitude
Special thanks to Long Beach City College, especially the Office of the President, Facilities and Grounds Team, Special Events Department, Theatre Department, Office of Innovation, and the President’s Ambassadors for making this possible.
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I took a public speaking course with Roger in late 1990’s. He was very supportive and helped me become comfortable speaking at public events. I have given many public speeches, preside over public trustees’ meetings, and even testified before Congress. I attribute my success back to his course.
– Uduak-Joe Ntu
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Roger changed my life!
– Judith Norton
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Van Hooks, dynamic and wonderful. The perfect match!
– Thomas Dierckman
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Roger’s legacy of service changed not only lives, but generations.
– Jill Stearns
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Roger Van Hook was an inspiration. He always knew the right thing to say and had advice that helped each person in even the most difficult situation. His sense of humor immediately put a person at ease. And he never judged or criticized and listened with empathy and offered help unconditionally. Roger was a rare individual who we were fortunate to call a friend and mentor.
– Anonymous
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What a great tribute for Roger… and in the right place. Grew up with Roger in LB.
– Ralph Hetzel
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Roger was a kind soul who loved people and was equally loved by all. When sending international students to his class, I knew they will be well taught and loved by Roger. I appreciated his patience and genuine heart.
– Judy Oh
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Roger grew up as a neighbor to my dad and I took public speaking and communication classes from which then materialized into me becoming a teacher later in life.
– Damon Skinner
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What a wonderful and fitting recognition of Roger’s legacy! The dedication of the gathering space at LBCC is sure to be a site of much inspiration and innovation for generations to come – a site of beginnings, which it has been for Dianne and Roger. I look forward to visiting it soon.
– Dr. Juan R. Buriel
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What a beautiful tribute to Roger’s legacy of caring, service, and mentorship. I am honored to be in attendance at this special event.
– Paul Wickline
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Unfortunately I will be in New Zealand but will be thinking of Roger. I always admired his ability to reach out to all segments of our institution. I will go visit the space before I leave.
– Ginny Baxter
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Roger was the epitome of a gentleman scholar – caring and curious, enthusiastic and encouraging, inspiring and inquisitive!
– James Glapa-Grossklag
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Roger Van Hook was by far the most important mentor in my professional career. His passion for his students built a fire in me to pursue a career in communications. I will forever be grateful.
– Heather Carnegie Moro