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Game Changer [1661]
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A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 11:20 AM
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My father, Frank Day, who taught English at Clemson since late 1960s and retired in 2002, died Wednesday. His service is today.
My mother, sister, brother, 2 nephews and a niece all attended Clemson. It was Dad's work as a professor that made me most proud to be part of the Clemson community.
I'll miss him greatly.
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All-TigerNet [11934]
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So sorry for your loss.***
Aug 6, 2017, 11:25 AM
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 11:25 AM
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Very sorry for your loss but as you remember his work think of the countless lives he positively impacted and be very proud of that
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Orange Elite [5250]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 11:35 AM
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So sorry for your loss. Praying for your family during this painful time.
I remember him and he was certainly a good soul.
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Recruit [83]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 11:55 AM
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Sorry for your loss.
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TigerNet Icon [158278]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 12:04 PM
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I'm sorry for your loss. I'm fortunate to have both parents living. They are in their early 70s. I dread that faithful day. Praying for you and your family today.
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Asst Coach [741]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 12:14 PM
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So sorry to hear of Frank's passing. Great guy. I was an English grad student and later an instructor in the late 80s at Clemson and I know firsthand how highly he was thought of. My sincerest condolences for you and your family. Your dad truly did have a positive impact on so many lives.
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All-In [10131]
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Sorry for your loss
Aug 6, 2017, 12:21 PM
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However when it's my time to go I hope I'm old and the tigers just won the natty,
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Game Changer [1788]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 1:12 PM
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I was a poly sci major in the 70's - never had your dad in class but I remember him. Sorry for your loss!
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Ultimate Tiger [37601]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 1:21 PM
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Very sorry for your loss but take solace in the great legacy he left behind. God bless.
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Orange Blooded [3750]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 1:24 PM
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Prayers up for you and yrs
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110%er [8867]
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prayers for you and your family
Aug 6, 2017, 1:46 PM
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Nm
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Top TigerNet [28666]
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Sorry for your loss...
Aug 6, 2017, 2:07 PM
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Heisman Winner [84307]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 2:11 PM
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Sounds like you have many years of good memories.
Cherish them.
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Orange Elite [5280]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 3:12 PM
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Please accept my condolences.
I know from experience that your father was a great teacher. I had his class for a sophomore English course (way back in 1978). Made sure to get him for the next course, as well. As an engineering major, that was my last English course. If I needed more, I would have sought him out.
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Hall of Famer [22127]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 3:39 PM
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Regret to learn of your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Hall of Famer [22966]
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Major condolences....enjoyed every class I had with
Aug 6, 2017, 4:41 PM
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your Dad.......well-respected and a good guy
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Orange Blooded [2550]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 4:59 PM
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Very sorry for your loss. Peace be with you and your family at this most difficult time.
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110%er [3766]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 5:26 PM
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May God grant you and your family His comfort and peace during this time.
As an engineering student back in the fifties, I still had to take English Lit for 2 semesters. I thoroughly enjoyed that. I remember my professor, Doc Green, made us memorize lots of stuff - like "Daffodils" by Wordsworth. I can still recite that poem (my favorite). I'm sure your dad instilled many similar and fond memories with many of his students.
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Offensive Star [334]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 6:30 PM
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I am very sorry for your loss.
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110%er [3957]
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We are very sorry for your loss.
Aug 6, 2017, 6:37 PM
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Our prayers are with you and your family.
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Dynasty Maker [3339]
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Sorry for your loss
Aug 6, 2017, 7:04 PM
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I never had your father as a professor, but attempted to get him once because I knew how good his reputation was. I was happy with another professor that I ended up with, but sad that I missed out on the opportunity with him.
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Letterman [269]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 7:15 PM
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Sounds like you are very proud of him as you should be. Clemson will miss him. Very sorry for your loss.
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Orange Immortal [62193]
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Condolences to you and your family.***
Aug 6, 2017, 7:53 PM
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All-American [598]
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You should be proud.
Aug 6, 2017, 8:15 PM
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I am sorry for your loss
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Clemson Icon [25338]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 6, 2017, 8:23 PM
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Sorry for your (and our) loss! He lives on through you Brother!
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Game Changer [1661]
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Thank you everyone for your kind ...
Aug 7, 2017, 6:02 AM
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.... words and prayers. We had a nice service.
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Tiger Spirit [9884]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 7, 2017, 8:17 AM
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Sorry for your loss. Sounds like he raised you all well and left quite the legacy. Can't ask for much more than that.
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1st Rounder [688]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 7, 2017, 8:37 AM
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Sorry for your loss. Sounds like your dad was a great guy. I may have graduated (1964) before he started teaching but I seem to remember his name. Be thankful for your memories and his legacy.
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Rival Killer [2707]
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Prayers sent. Did your father
Aug 7, 2017, 11:14 AM
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happen to coach Little League baseball at Holmes Park in Greenville? I had a Coach Day in the early 1970's. He was a great baseball coach too.
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Orange Immortal [60068]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 7, 2017, 12:09 PM
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Prayers for you and your family have been sent up to our father in heaven.
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Mascot [20]
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Re: A sad day for this Tigers fan
Aug 7, 2017, 12:26 PM
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I'm sorry to hear of Professor Day's passing. My condolences to you and the rest of his family.
If he is the same Frank Day I knew, he was an English professor when I was a freshman in 1960. I was in his classes both semesters that year.
He was a great teacher with a down-to-earth style who motivated his students with his knowledge and a fined-tuned wit that, when you were the brunt of it, made you sit up and think "What?!!!"
Later the Frank Day I knew worked as an auxiliary police officer in Clemson or one of the nearby towns. In that capacity, he gather background information that he used in novels he wrote and published.
This Frank Day was my favorite all-time professor at Clemson. Again, my condolences, but be assured, he was much admired.
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Orange Immortal [66906]
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Very sorry to read this.
Aug 7, 2017, 1:17 PM
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Prayers for you and your family.
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