For the past four years, Phillipian editors were privileged to enjoy the quiet presence of Harold Kane, who came down to the newsroom on Thursday nights to clean as we scrambled to put the final touches on the paper.
Harold’s warmth melted the stress we felt about last-minute minutia. He was highly courteous and genuinely interested in our work, often asking how things were going. We cannot pretend to have known Harold closely, but for us he was a comforting constant, a friendly face and a heartfelt hello.
For many members of the Andover community, particularly those who spent evenings in GW or Morse or worked in OPP, Harold was a cordial acquaintance or friend. For his Country, Harold was a devoted soldier who served twelve years in the US Military as a sergeant before his honorable discharge in 1993.
We owe Harold tremendous gratitude and respect for his work at the Academy and also for raising our spirits. We will miss the jingle of his keys and his smile on Thursdays.