Normal College of the American Gymnastic Union - Gymnast Yearbook (Indianapolis, IN)

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In Memory of Gerhardt Haase lt is with the deepest feeling that we record the passing of a true classmate, Gerhardt l-laase. His death was the result of a most unfortunate accident which occurred while he was performing on a piece of apparatus. Mr. l-laase was a member of the class of l927, and had returned to com- plete his work for a degree. He was a member of Phi Epsilon Kappa. His genial personality, his strength of character, his sincerity, his attitude toward his fellowmen, are well-expressed by the thoughts of a close student as- sociate of Mr. Haase: His memory must remain with us as an ideal upon a pedestal. His deeds must feed the tire of inspiration as we travel the road of Destiny. His character shall add to the spirituality of each one of us as we see the picture of our class- mate, Gerhardt Haase . Men who sacrifice material happiness to gain knowledge and to press onward to earthly success, only to be cut down by Fate, walk i11 paths higher than the common one. May the courage of Gerhardt Haase be a monu- ment in heaven to the body that lies asleep on earth. When we leave classmates, take back this monument in your hearts. Take it over the roads and highways that brought us together in life, Let us forget the cause of his death, and remem- ber how he lived in life, as only a true gymnast can live-a clean and full life. 'l'o the little daughter left in a beautiful world, may her father's strength be given unto her as the years pass, on pages of the story we know as Life. May she grow into that splendid womanhood which her father would have wanted her to. May the mother of this little girl be given strength spiritually to bear her sorrow until years shall obliterate this sorrow, until her life is only moments of sunshine and joy. As strong men passed and lived on the pages of history, as courageous women passed and became makers of nations, so Gerhardt Haase has passed, but will live among us in the halls of Normal College. This is our message to those who loved and respected him. Raymoiia' Lynn.

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