Ditto everything Ron Deis said.... us young students really enjoyed Clyde in our classes at Wright State. He was smart and he worked hard. Memories of Clyde bring a smile to my face.

I was a class mate of Clyde's graduating in the same 1956 class in Mendon Oh. What i remember is that when we were having a test Clyde never had to study and yet always got a high score, (that was Clyde)

I worked with Clyde in Fort Lauderdale and found him to be a very kind and gentle man. It was my pleasure to have known him.

My deepest sympathies to Alice, Michelle, and the entire Hirn Family.
What I so loved about Clyde was his heart was big enough to care for and love so many people. My Clyde was instrumental in introducing me to my husband and was Godfather to our daughter. Even after my husband passed away, Clyde would call from time to time to update me about his family and especially what his daughters were doing....
Dear young Michelle and Patty, you already know your Father was a great father; know too, he was well-respected, loved by many, and his gentle way will not be forgotten...

I'm one of Clyde's nieces, my dad Glenn was his brother. Clyde would light up a room just by walking in it. He was so kind, generous, and so very funny. He was our rock when my dad died and will never forget his kindness and the comfort he gave us. But, that was Clyde. Always thinking of others and doing what he could for them. And who could forget those beautiful blue eyes that looked like gems sparkling right at you. He was a great brother to my dad, and can just imagine them up in heaven, fishing and laughing together. Clyde was a good man, one of a kind, and there will be no other like him. I will never forget him or his laughter. We were all so very blessed to have known and loved him. Rest in peace Clyde....You deserve it!

Many of us worked with Clyde at the US Embassies in Nairobi and Pretoria. Clyde was a wonderful person with a big heart that would do almost anything for anyone. His quiet demeanor and soft words brought calm and peace to anyone in trouble. He would stop whatever he was doing and help you if he thought you needed help. He was a good colleague, neighbor and friend. He was a life member of our Society.

We know that any words we would say cannot keep his family from the grief of a loss so great. We can only say that the world is a much better place because Clyde shared his life with us all.

With Love and Respect,

The American Society for the Support of Injured Survivors of Terrorism (ASSIST) Board and Staff.

I met Clyde in 1995 and fell in love with his great personality from the moment we spoke--this was in Guatemala City. He taught me so much about radios and made it fun! Clyde played a great part in my success in the Foreign Service. We were good friends and did a lot of talking about life and family--Clyde was wonderful with a big heart! He even taught my son how to remember the capital of all the States when he was less than 10 years old. Clyde was an unselfish person. I recall the many times he would allow me to stay in his apartment when I was on leave in Georgia and got tired of my family. When I called, he would say "I know, come on down." He was a great baker, too. He shared his mother's apple pie recipe with me in Guatemala and taught me how to perfect it. I have never tasted a better pie--honestly. His untimely departure is heartbreaking but I will cherish the memories and time we spent togher around the world and on the phone. Lala Salamaa Bwana!

I've known Clyde since 1996. At first he was very quiet, but soon became a mentor due to his vast electronics background. I was just starting out on my second career and working on learning the job. He was always there for me when I was over-my-head on a project. We traveled all over East Africa and would meet up from time-to-time and compare notes about our travels. I truly admired his character and kindness as we met many foreign nationals. He loved people and never judged anyone and they would respond in kind. Then for a moment in 1998, the roles changed in an instant. I'm no hero, I just happened to be there when the terrorists attacked the Embassy. Clyde was quickly taken out of Kenya and began a long and heroic recovery from his serious injuries. Through it all, Clyde remained Clyde and continued to be a blessing to friends, family and strangers. He never stopped his love of people and he will always be an inspiration and a true American Hero. After that,where ever we were, on August 28 we would make contact and say "Jambo Bwana, Jambo Raffiki Sana" and now I bid him "Kwa heri, Mzee Raffiki, Lala Salama" God Bless.

Rest in Peace Baba you were the best we will all miss you!!!

i am clyde's sister margaret. i always think of clyde as a world traveler who still had some small town qualities. he was a wonderful brother with a great sense of humor and he loved the ohio state buckeyes. he always wore his red and gray sweats when he watched the buckeyes play. he will be missed by family and friends. so glad he was my brother.