Cliff will always be a shining star in my life and he will live on forever in my heart. So many memories, so many good times with my friend, Cliff. A major memory, celebrating Cliff's birthday at the Memories Theater in Tennessee and having the Elvis 'tribute artist' wish Cliff a very happy birthday. After the show, 'Elvis' gifted his white silk scarf to the man of the hour, Cliff Harrison. This story was retold every time Cliff and I were together. I smile whenever I think of Cliff, so I'm smiling a lot these days.

Cliff will always hold a very special place in my heart, as I know he will in the hearts of all of us who knew and loved him.  He was a delight, always a joyful and dear presence to spend time with. I will remember his laugh, the twinkle in his eyes (yes, they really did twinkle) and his generous, thoughtful and kind-hearted nature. His memory will live on.

Cliff will live in my heart all my life. He was a bright flame, amazing professional and dear friend. I will miss his bright eyes and sweet smile...not to mention his biting wit!

The Merriam-Webster transitive verb definition of dazzle is to overpower with light, to confound with brilliance, or to impress deeply…and for me, Cliff “dazzled.” He brought light and merriment into my life and changed me in ways he never knew. We met when he was just out of college, with a keen sense of himself and how things ought to be…I fell in love with his charm, his wit and his style. My heart goes out to all of us who have known and loved Cliff. It is a bittersweet thing…friends that enter your life fleetingly, brilliantly.  While we are bereft now, we had the great good fortune of him in our lives…creating memories we now cherish and can enjoy for a lifetime.

It is never easy to find the words to express the feelings one experiences when hearing about the loss of a loved one, family member, or colleague.  It is with profound sadness and bewilderment that all of Cliff's friends, colleagues, and family will confront over the coming days, weeks, and years. As we all begin to understand what it means to live life without Cliff's physical prescences to touch us but it will be in the many fond and loving memories of such a marvelous person that we all can take solice in remembering our dear friend and colleague and in knowing that his life carries on within all of us. 

Michael Higdon
National Building Museum
Washington, DC

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George Clifton Harrison

October 26, 1954 – November 18, 2012

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