Harry was the best commentator of all. I will miss his baritone.

Posted by: Phil Kelly    Apr 20, 2009

Since the moment I learned of Harry's death, I have been crying or close to tears. I feel foolish feeling such grief for a man I never met. But I realize that even though I never met the man, he was present for so much of my life that he is almost family to me. Because baseball is played for half the year and, in particular, during the muggy, lazy, joyous summer days of childhood, his voice felt like childhood, ice cream, sparklers, dusk falling on a soft summer night, a first kiss, graduations, weddings, cool September nights, and all that is good in this life. I know I must accept that his voice has been silenced, I weep because I feel that I have lost a piece of my childhood. I hope that as time goes on, I will hear his voice again and it will remind me of the happiest memories in my life. Until then, I continue to grieve the loss of a great man, a Philadelphia institution, and the ambassador of childhood to millions of people, young and old, in the Delaware Valley and beyond. I will truly miss you, Harry--thank you for being a part of my life!

Posted by: Anonymous    Apr 16, 2009

The game won't be the same without Harry...

Posted by: JMS    Apr 16, 2009

I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT VELVETY VOICE FROM THE TIME I WAS A CHILD, YOU WILL BE SORELY MISSED BY ALL

Posted by: JOY LINSK    Apr 15, 2009

One of my most cherished childhood memories is of listening to Harry calling a game while hanging out with my dad in the summer. All through my adult years every time I'd hear Harry it'd make me smile. Priceless!

Posted by: Jeanne Jamison, PA   Apr 15, 2009

To anyone close to Harry: I read a touching article about Harry's voice today. They described it as "peanut butter and velvet." It was perfectly thick, but smooth when hitting the ear drum. He left a legacy that can never be forgotten by anyone, I wish I had the pleasure of meeting the man, but i never had the chance. Harry can now enjoy his "high apple pie in the sky." Sincerely yours, Mark Stansbury Cape May, NJ

Posted by: mark stansbury villas, NJ   Apr 14, 2009

So many of us associate our Dads with the Phillies and the infamous voice of Harry Kalas. Harry was woven into the fabric of Philadelphia. He was what made the Phillies a family affair. He will be so sorely missed during the Baseball season, and always.

Posted by: Julie Laum    Apr 14, 2009

I grew up hearing Harry all the time as my Dad was always listening/watching the Phillies. Such a wonderful sportscaster. His love of the Phillies was so evident each game. It won't be the same listening without the "outta here" call when a homer is hit. He is sharing/laughing with the Tugger now. God Bless his memory and my prayers to his family. Let's win this year in Harry's memory.

Posted by: CathyG Coatesville, PA   Apr 14, 2009

Will never forget the "voice" of the Phillies and your kindness to the fans. No matter what the city or the circumstance you always had time for us. You will be missed by all.

Posted by: Cathy    Apr 13, 2009

One of my most favorite memories would be Harry calling a game with Whitey. I believe it was against the Dodgers, and it was in between innings. The camera man was shaking the camera, and both of them started into a whole skit about how an earthquake had hit. A very random but happy memory . . . .

Posted by: Bob McCoog    Apr 13, 2009