I was fortunate enough to work with Harry for many years at The Honor Roll School.  He was an extraordinary educator and I admired his skill and knowledge so much.  I recall fondly our chats about history, politics, books, and music.  We shared many laughs over the years.  I am so saddened to hear of his passing, and I send my deepest condolences to Judy and his family.

Mr. Moore was a colleague of mine but much more than that he was my friend. He welcomed me with open arms! Since we both had a love for history we  became  quick friends and had mutiple conversations about WW11 and Vietnam. Not only did he serve our country with pride, he educated OUR children with that same intensity. I will always cherish our talks. He met my WW11 veteran grandfather and after he passed away Mr. Moore became my a "substitute" grandfather. He always made me smile and more importantly those children he taught loved him so very much.  I spoke with Mr. Moore about a year ago,  I was so happy to hear his voice again, as was he to hear mine. He was a special man that taught history in a way that gave wisdom to so many. I will miss our chats, your comforting voice and smile. Thank your for your service to our country as well as our children. 


Throughout the many years and places that he taught, Mr. Moore never ceased to challenge students to differentiate the forest from the trees, to strive for greatness, and to write exclusively in cursive (he claimed it was more efficient, a necessary skill during his fast-paced lectures). He taught geography, World Wars, and the importance of a good outline. Due dates were to be noted as soon as they were assigned and all papers were to be written in black or blue ink exclusively (My first outline was handed back with a zero since I wrote it in pink pen). He kept a tidy desk - only a calendar, a red pen and that small black book, held together by black tape and sheer willpower, that I believed contained all the world’s secrets.

He commanded the respect of students, parents, and colleagues, and everyone had a desire to please him. Maybe it was the satisfaction of breaking through his gruff exterior to unlock a smile and a "good job" that drove us to work so hard.

As students, we learned snippets about his life, and only when relevant to coursework. Each time we unlocked a new kernel of knowledge, it added mystery to the man we idolized so dearly.

While there are many parts of my middle school years I would prefer to skip over, my time in Mr. Moore's classroom, fourth seat down in the first column, is a place I remember fondly. It was a place where I felt my interests cultivated and appreciated. A place where I earned points for applying my knowledge, and asked questions, seeking a deeper understanding of the material. It was a place where inquisitiveness was encouraged and participation was expected. For myself and many others, it was a place where we felt at home.

Mr. Moore was a pivotal part of my education and I am grateful to him for fueling the fire of my love of learning. My thanks to his family for sharing this incredible man with thousands of students over the course of his career. He will truly be missed by all who were lucky enough to encounter him.



So very so for your loss, I worked with Harry at Honor Roll school, for thirteen years . Love by all his students and staff, I just ran into Harry at Katy Mills Mall a few months ago , we both were saying how we like being retired. He will truly be missed 

Mr Moore was actually very much the best history teacher I’ve ever had - always Sydney Bloesch 

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Harry James Moore

24 juillet 1947 – 17 février 2020

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