Going Home: In Memory of J. Hodge Markgraf

I woke up this morning to the news that one of my professors from college, Professor J. Hodge Markgraf, had died in the night.

Professor Markgraf was one of the most brilliant people I have ever had the occasion to meet. Both as a scientist and as a human being, he was truly extraordinary. (For some of his best quotes, check out this website: http://faculty.washington.edu/crowther/Teaching/hodge.shtml)

In his letter announcing this news, the President of Williams College, Morty Schapiro, wrote:

"Though still physically and intellectually vigorous, Hodge never seemed completely the same after the death last August of his beloved wife, Nancy. That he left us so soon after should perhaps be not so surprising; it is, in fact, in its own way touching."

After reading this, I spent the morning with this song slowly turning over in my head. My friend Eddie Murphy wrote it when we were freshmen at college. It has always been one of my favorites of his.

Category:

Music

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• Eddie
• Murphy
• Hodge
• Markgraf
• Death
• Love

[trlstaff]

So sweet. Most beautiful. A wonderful tribute to your mentor/professor. Thank you for the shareing. Deepest sympathy for your loss....

[theatom2000]

Gentle, soft, celestial: angels's home. It does look very good with your voice, attitude. Thank's.

[trlstaff]

Beautiful, soo very haunting. It express's the feelings for my recent loss's that I cant....thank you very much for posting this!

[NEO7426]

AMAZING!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! you touched me with this song and dedication very heartfelt and moving !!!

[SoleilMum]

This is a really beautiful tribute to your former Professor. I read his quotes and can understand why he was so beloved by his students. You have my sympathies. You have a beautiful voice and this song represents a great collaboration between you and your friend, Eddie.

[ductape1349]

Great job, this is amazing.

[superbch]

Beautiful

[arianesays]

such a wonderful song...feels like i want to go home*_*

[sandyman1671]

Love this song very thouching. keep up the good work,

[Helenizzle]

Once again you are amazing! You make me want to put more passion into what I love doing thanks so much! :D

Helen