1. Dr Harish Pant was a rare person, bright, affectionate, thoughtful, and willing to hel anyone in need. Together with Kamalaji, he touched innumerable lives, making them sappier and more successful. He excelled in every thing, from cooking to academic research. In my long life, I have not met anyone more caring and helpful.

2. I knew Harish ror over half a century, ever since our time at Michigan State University in the early 1970s. I counted him as one my best friends – and one of the best people I had the good fortune of knowing.
   He will be missed. May his soul rest in peace.

3. Harish, a very humane,noble person with ever -careing attitude and empathy is no more but his memories will always remain with us thru the strong neural network he left behind. Scientists, friends and colleagues he has left around the world will remember him as a truly honest friend. My condolences to his wife Kamala and children

4. We knew Harish for a long time.
   Our sincere condolences on this sad occasion. May God give strength to his family members during this difficult time to bear this loss.

5. Pray to gods his soul rest in peace

6. Harish had been one of my closest friends for more than half a century. He was a rare human being; brilliant, compassionate, thoughtful and would do anything to help others. He excelled in every things which he did, from cooking to academic research. Harish was fortunate to have a life partner in Kamalaji who helped him in fufilling did dreams. To day we celebrate his life not only for what he accomplished but also for the path he has shown to others.

7. Dr. Pant was like my elder brother as well as professional friend. Connected through NainiTal laboratory, we had met at several occasions in Indian Science Congress, last time at Mumbai university in Jan 2015. He had visited IIT Madras on several occasions to give seminars in physics department. We also had visited Besentnagar Beach for sight-seeing where he immediately took the opportunity to swim in the Indian ocean.
   On my only trip to Washington DC, I had stayed in his house and enjoyed the family dinner. I will never forget when he took me around Washington DC after arranging my seminar at NIH on 16th Nov 2011.
   I would like to express my sincere condolences on the death of my dear friend Harish Pant.

   Prem Bisht

8. Jai Swaminarayan! May this Dhanteras light up your life with joy and prosperity! Wishing you an abundance of wealth and happiness

   so shocked and saddened to hear about Bhaisaheb’s sudden passing away. Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences. He was a kind and caring person and will always be remembered with fondness and respect . We will miss him deeply. May his soul Rest In Peace and God give you the strength to bear this unbearable loss. My prayers are with you. 🙏🙏🙏🙏

   Harish Pant was like a big brother to me. I will always remember his smiling, kind and affectionate face. He was an extraordinary person who willingly offered help to anyone and everyone.
   He consistently showed empathy and compassion towards others. He will be missed dearly. May his soul Rest In Peace and may God give strength to the family to bear this unbearable loss🙏🙏

9. Harish Pant was like a big brother to me. I will always remember his smiling, kind and affectionate face. He was an extraordinary person who willingly offered help to anyone and everyone.
   He consistently showed empathy and compassion towards others. He will be missed dearly. May his soul Rest In Peace and may God give strength to the family to bear this unbearable loss🙏🙏

10. Pant family and Koul family have known each other for the last 55 years. Harish was a kindest person we have known. Always going out of the way to help people. He had big and open heart. We are deeply saddened by his passing away. May his soul rest in peace.

11. I had a privilege to know and work with Harish for over 30 years at NIH. He was a great mentor, a kind, caring and humble person. He and his wife had immense positive impact on the lives of his students and friends. I considered him as a Guruji for his inspirational support as a collaborator in our scientific research projects. His legacy as a scientist, teacher and mentor will be remembered for ever.

    He will be dearly missed. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. I pray to Almighty that his soul attain Moksha.

12. Harish’s departure leaves an irreplaceable void in our community. He embodied extreme humility and professional will. His contributions to science are unparalleled; not only did he innovate, discover, and publish extensively, but he also invested in nurturing his scientific team, shaping them into future leaders and most importantly took care of their families like his own children.

    Harish had an extraordinary ability to make everyone they met feel like family. His heart was filled with love and compassion. As we reflect on this significant loss for our community, we find solace in knowing that during his challenging times, he was surrounded by caring family and friends.

    The profound impact Harish had on countless lives, through his genuine compassion, intellect, and unparalleled humility, is truly extraordinary. His scientific legacy and the personal influence he wielded will be cherished and remembered eternally. We will deeply miss him.

    Neelima and I will feel the void keenly, as he was our true guardian. His regular calls, ensuring our well-being and offering assistance, were a testament to his caring nature. Prayers for the peaceful journey and sadgati of his divine soul. Harish will live on in our hearts through the countless lives he touched and shaped on this planet.

    ॐ शान्ति: शान्ति: शान्ति:
    Tej Pareek & Neelima Singh
    Radha & Devang

13. We feel sad and shaken though we knew he not well for quite some time. We remember him as a warm and considerate person.
    May his soul rest in peace.
    Deepa,daughter of late Prof. D.D. Pant, and
    S. P. Singh

14. Pant Uncle, was a true Uncle and Tauji to my sister and I. For as long as I can remember, Pant Uncle affectionally called my sister and I “Bhaloo” (my sister more than me, much to my jealousy). Growing up many of my childhood vacations and memories have included visiting Pant Uncle and Kamala Auntie. Whether it be at their home in Maryland and playing with Garima and visiting DC landmarks, to one-of-a-kind experiences in Woods Hole, Pant Uncle would always make time for us, no matter how busy he may have been with work.

    There are not enough words to describe Pant Uncle’s attributes: selfless, caring, smart, humble, kind; the list is truly endless.

    Our thoughts are with Kamala Auntie, Alok and Manish Dada, Garima, and the entire Pant family and extended family. We are all better for having Pant Uncle in our life and will remember and miss him dearly.

    Anjali, Shiwani
    Chandra Kant and Manju Bisht

    1. My daughters already said how helpful and extraordinarily Dajju (older brother) was. To Manju and me he was and will always be Dajju. Our prayers and thoughts are with family members during this difficult time.

15. Harish was an extraordinary man with a rich spirit. I had the pleasure of spending time with him during his later years. He cooked the best food I have very tasted. Not to mention he had a wonderful subtle sense of humor. An incredibly humble man considering all of his accomplishments in the field of neuroscience. He always made me feel welcome despite our different backgrounds. I have never met someone with so much wisdom and compassion. Spending time around him and his family has played an imperative role into my growth as a human. My heart is heavy for The Pant family and the many people through out the world grieving his loss. However I know his love and light will continue to shine through each and everyone one of us. He was a great man. May his soul rest in peace.

    David

16. Harish was an extraordinary man with a rich spirit. I had the pleasure of spending time with him during his later years. He cooked the best food I have very tasted. Not to mention he had a wonderful subtle sense of humor. An incredibly humble man considering all of his accomplishments in the field of neuroscience. He always made me feel welcome despite our different backgrounds. I have never met someone with so much wisdom and compassion. Spending time around him and his family has played an imperative role into my growth as a human. My heart is heavy for The Pant family and the many people through out the world grieving his loss. However I know his love and light will continue to shine through each and everyone one of us. He was a great man. May his soul rest in peace.

    David

17. Harish was a precious friend who meant the world to me. Harish had a life well lived. I first met Harish in 1990’s when I joined NIH. Scientifically, Harish and I shared similar interests and we collaborated on various research projects and published research papers togather. Harish was always an eternal optimist and an encouraging soul to everyone around him. Socially, my wife Christine and I shared and enjoyed numerous dinner parties with Harish and Kamala and other close friends. After Harish got ill and moved to Chicago, I have greatly missed the Sunday group luncheons and discussions with Harish, Krishna and other friends. Harish will be forever in our hearts. His memory will live on inside each of us, as well as his legacy for all who knew him. My deepest condolence to Kamala, Alok, Manish, Garima and the entire Pant family.

18. “You can take the person out of the place, but you can’t take the place out of the person.” No one exemplifies this proverb better than Dr. Harish Pant. Even after leaving Uttarakhand, (India) more than 50 years ago, starting a new life in the US, and reaching the highest pinnacle of science, Dr. Pant’s love and joy in his heritage was always palpable. With his passing, we have lost a giant of the community.

    Long before WhatsApp, emails, and the internet, Dr. Pant ji taught us an important lesson, you cannot supplant the human touch. The Holi parties that Dr. Pant and Mrs. Kamla Pant organized every year in their house were legendary. They drew people not only from the greater Washington DC area but from across the US and sometimes as far as Canada and India.

    Later, Dr. Pant ji along with his Degree College (Nainital) alumnus, Dr. Roop Bhakuni ji served as longstanding members of the Board of Directors of the Uttaranchal Association of North America (UANA) to formally bring the Uttarakhandi community together. Through, UANA, Pantji and his family made substantial contributions to fund medical and educational initiatives in Uttarakhand.

    I would be remiss and selfish to confine the impact of Dr. Pantji to only the Uttarakhandi community. Through his remarkable 40+ years at the National Institute of Health, he helped shape the careers of aspiring scientists from all across India and the world. Each of the post doc student and junior scientist who trained in his lab became part of the Pant family.

    Dr. Pant was a world citizen but we take immense pride that he served as a shining example and role model for all Uttarakhandis. We celebrate his life and tremendous legacy.

    Ajay Adhikari
    On behalf of Uttarakhand Foundation
    https://uanauf.org/

19. It’s still hard to accept this news of Pant uncle’s passing. Kamla aunti, Alok, Manish, Garima and all the family members please accept our deepest condolences. May God give peace to the departed soul and strength to the family at this difficult time.
    I have no words to express my gratitude to Pant uncle. Pant uncle was a God sent angel on this earth. Mayank and myself are so fortunate to be associated with Pant uncle and aunti for over 30 years when doing our PhD at Maryland. Uncle and aunti treated us like their own children. Their family is my own family away from India. Uncle was an inspiration to all. I remember all the Holi gatherings in their house, family events, amazing cooking, UANA functions, UANA Board member meetings/projects, his major scientific contributions in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease and many other beautiful discussions we had related to our families/Uttrakhand. He was a true Pahari and he went out of his way to help everyone who came in his contact. I always looked up at him as my mentor and an inspiration. I will always remember his smile, love, affection and care for everyone. His outstanding career, down to earth nature and generosity to the whole community was well known and highly admired in the community. Pant Uncle made all of us Pahari proud.
    His departure leaves an irreplaceable whole in the entire pahari and extended community. Mera sat sat naman to this Dev Bhumi ke putra ko who kept inspiring all of us. We are all so blessed to have had Pant Uncle in our life. His Life is a Celebration! We will cherish the good memories and miss him dearly.

    Om Shanti🙏
    Sanjana and Mayank

20. Dr. Harsh Pant is my uncle. I say ‘is’ because he can never die from our hearts. We are proud to be a member of his family. Whenever he was in Kolkata, he stayed with us. He was always soft spoken, cheerful, smiling and ready to resolve every problem. He was very witty with a pinch of humor. I always enjoyed his company. Once he together with my aunt Kamala, my father, my another uncle, Dr. D.D. Pant and I went to Jakhera and Devradi and that was a wonderful experience I had and that is always fresh in mind and heart. To me, both Dr. D.D. Pant and Dr. Harsh Pant are extra ordinary genius, humble and above all finest human beings.
    I will try to reach Kamala aunti , brothers Alok and Manish and also Garima personally.
    Devendra Pant
    Kolkata

21. I’m deeply sorry to hear about the passing of my Uncle. He was an amazing person, I feel so lucky that I got to know him since my childhood. It’s hard to forget someone who gave me so much to remember, words fall short of expressing my sorrow. May his soul rest in peace. My prayers and love go out to his family at this painful time. My sincere condolences.

22. Sad to hear about the passing of my Uncle. He was an amazing person, I feel so lucky that I got to know him since my childhood. It’s hard to forget someone who gave me so much to remember and words fall short of expressing my sorrow. May his soul rest in peace. My prayers and love go out to his family at this painful time. My sincere condolences. 🥲🥲

23. Sad to hear about the passing of my Chachaji. He was an amazing person, I feel so lucky that I got to know him since my childhood. It’s hard to forget someone who gave me so much to remember and words fall short of expressing my sorrow. May his soul rest in peace. My prayers and love go out to his family at this painful time. My sincere condolences. 🥲🥲

24. हरीश चाचा के स्वर्गवासी होने की सूचना सुनकर हम लोग अचंभित हुए ईश्वर से यही प्रार्थना है की उनकी आत्मा को ईश्वर अपने चरणों में उचित स्थान दें और उनके परिवार जनों को कठिन समय में उनको धैर्य प्रदान करने की क्षमता प्रदान करें।यही ईश्वर से मेरी प्रार्थना है

25. God bless his soul in peace. He is one of the stars who have made JAKHERA as one of the places that will be known. Thank you.

26. The human being that can be remembered as compassionate, caring, loving to anyone who was part of him and his family. He changed my life entirely and it’s a debt forever. A man who has been my father figure and to my family.
    Thank you so much for letting me be the part of your family. Opening your home and heart to me. You will be forever remembered as well as missed.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with Taiji, Alok , Melissa , Manish, Kaylan and Garima Pant; his grandsons, Kieran, Deven, Avi, Oren, and Ezra.

    Charu Pant (nephew), Kelly Pant,
    Jai Pant, & Anjali Pant

27. Om shanti! Om shanti!

28. It appears to me that it was yesterday when Dr. Harish, my favorite uncle had come to Kolkata to see his eldest brother (my father) before setting out for USA. It was about 54-55 years ago. I was a kid then but I vividly remember that we enjoyed the whole day around Victoria memorial. Our whole family watched a film titled Patthar Ke Sanam.
    He was so handsome, charming affectionate, polite and soft spoken that we used to talk about him after his departure.
    After dinner that night, I asked him a riddle: There were 10 pigeons on a tree. A hunter came and shot one. Then how many left? And he smilingly replied: goli mari, sab ud gaye!
    He had a sweet dimple in the middle of his chin. I asked him why that happened and he replied: Meri ija ne yahan oongly rakhkar kaha ki ye Harish hai aur bus, yahan khadda ban gaya.
    From USA, he used to write to us letters. Once my father in a letter suggested that it was the high time for him to get married. And came the reply after a month : Daju, adhi jindagi gujar gai hai, kuchh gujar rahi hai, aur kuchh gujar hi jayegi…. His wit and humors were also extraordinary.
    When I was in my twenties, Harish Chacha, Kamala Chachi, Tauji(Dr. D.D.Pant), Mohan Chacha and I went to Jakheda and Deoradi. I cannot
    forget that wonderful trip.
    We met many times. Whenever he was in India he came to Kolkata and stayed with us. He was fond of Hilsa fish, a speciality of Bengal.
    Despite his busy schedules in Kolkata for delivering lectures, he never missed the opportunity to go to the fish market with me to watch the process of selecting fish and bargaining thereafter.
    Simplicity and intelligence: thy name was Dr. Harish Pant.
    Devendra Pant

29. Passing away of ‘Sir’ – Dr. Pant – is a huge personal loss to me and my wife Monica. Not only did I learn the nuances of neurofilament phosphorylation during the postdoctoral stint in his laboratory, his humility,
    simplicity and magnanimity was a huge influence on me as a person. One of the finest human beings one would ever come across, he helped countless number of people and more importantly selflessly. I will be ever grateful to him to take me and my wife under his wings. Me and my wife Monica will be ever grateful to him for taking us ‘under his wings’ and help us establish academic careers. Even more affectionately, we remember his concern about our well- being and his efforts to do anything to make us comfortable. We have not only lost a prominent scientist, we have lost a rare human being who touched almost anyone who came in touch with him. My heart goes out for Mrs Pant, Alok, Manish and the entire family. May God give them strength to bear this loss.
    May his soul Rest in Peace
    Om Shanti 🙏

30. Passing away of ‘Sir’ – Dr. Pant – is a huge personal loss to me and my wife Monica. Not only did I learn the nuances of neurofilament phosphorylation during the postdoctoral stint in his laboratory, his humility,
    simplicity and magnanimity was a huge influence on me as a person. One of the finest human beings one would ever come across, he helped countless number of people and more importantly selflessly. I will be ever grateful to him to take me and my wife under his wings. Me and my wife Monica will be ever grateful to him for taking us ‘under his wings’ and help us establish academic careers. Even more affectionately, we remember his concern about our well- being and his efforts to do anything to make us comfortable. We have not only lost a prominent scientist, we have lost a rare human being who touched almost anyone who came in touch with him. My heart goes out for Mrs Pant, Alok, Manish and the entire family. May God give them strength to bear this loss.
    May his soul Rest in Peace
    Om Shanti 🙏

31. Veeranna
    Dr. Harish was my life long mentor who left footprints of love and kindness on our hearts.
    He was the most warm human being with an understanding heart, and an intelligent mind. Noteworthy are his significant scientific contributions to humanity with strong legacy. He was too godly in his approach to all of us. The lessons and the love he shared with us are unforgettable. He was a great blessing in our lives.
    Let us remember Dr. Harish not with sadness, but with the joy he brought into our lives. We treasure his memories for ever. We miss him a lot and pray for his soul to rest in peace in heavenly abode.

32. I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Nana ji. His presence will be greatly missed. Everything I am today is a testament to his kindness and unwavering support. His legacy of generosity and love will forever be etched in my heart.

    Om Shanti .. 🙏🙏

33. I am truly sorry to hear about the passing of Nana ji. His presence will be greatly missed. Everything I am today is a testament to his kindness and unwavering support. His legacy of generosity and love will forever be etched in my heart🙏🙏

34. We are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Pant Uncle. His accomplishments as a scientist, his soft-spoken nature, and his dedication to the community are truly admirable. It’s evident that he played a significant role as a mentor, leaving a positive and lasting impact on those he guided.

    During this challenging time, may you find solace in the fond memories of Pant Uncle’s wisdom, kindness, and contributions. His legacy as an accomplished scientist and a caring mentor will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him.

    Our heartfelt condolences go out to you, your family, and all those who mourn the loss of such an esteemed individual. May you find strength and support in each other as you navigate through this difficult period.

    Ramesh and Urmila Patwal

35. We all will remember Harish.
    My sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.
    We met at NIH seminars. I was glad to visit his lab. I was touched by his and his wife’s hospitality and friendliness.
    He was always very nice to his colleagues and collaborators, stimulated interesting discussions, and innovative approaches.
    We will miss him very much.

36. Harish ji, a gentle soul with feet firmly planted on the ground, let an indelible mark on the hearts of the North American Uttarakhandi community. I first met him years ago and was instantly drawn to his warm, unassuming nature. He served as a pillar of strength, always present and reliable. The joy of conversing with him in our native Kumauni was unparalleled. During his summer stays in Woods Hole, his home became a welcoming haven for all Uttarakhandis in New England. A brilliant scientist, his passion for knowledge was infectious, making our conversations both stimulating and insightful. His absence leaves a void, but his memory and gentle spirit will live on. Om Shanti!
    – Pramod

37. Pant uncle
    Was a lovely person , supportive, kind and had a sense of humor.
    I met him and the Pant family on arrival to the USA ,he made you feel welcome and a part of the family
    I have been remembering conversations with him and his explanation of American football was the best.
    He is missed deeply
    Our prayers and thoughts with Pant aunty and family

38. Deeply sorry for this loss to our family. My heartfelt condolences and sympathy.

39. Harish Uncle is someone I will never forget and always hold very close to my heart, so much of my formative years were spent in your home, having sleepovers with Garima, watching movies, just doing the most mundane things, I felt like a member of the family, he always was so nice to me and treated me so well. Sending so much love to you all.

40. I was so sad to hear the news about Harish’s passing. I first met Harish and Kamala during my first summer at the MBL in Woods Hole, and later, in the 1980’s had the great pleasure of working and collaborating with him at the NIH. The times I spent with him and his family are among my fondest memories of my time at the NIH. Harish has a beautiful soul and his presence in my life was a great gift. My condolences to Kamala, Alok, Manish, Garima and the rest of his family. He will be missed.

41. Harish Pant was an extraordinary human being, kind, empathetic and helpful. We were from the same neck of woods in India– the region of Kumaon. I got to know him when I came to the US for the first time in 1975. Later we met again in Rockville when I was there for a two year assignment. We also came to be related when a cousin married his sister-in-law (Kamala’s sister). I cannot recount the numerous ways in which he helped us, took care of us and gave uninhibited love and affection to me and my family. Our thoughts are with Kamala, Alok, Manish, Garima, Melissa, Kaylan and the grandchildren. Om Shanti, Shanti Shanti.

42. Heart felt condolences to the family of Dr Harish Pant, a sincere humane friend is lost.

43. Sad to hear about the passing of Dr Pant. He was a great scientist and very kind person. We feel so lucky that we got to know him for last more ten years. We enjoyed our discussions during lunch times and department parties. May his soul rest in peace. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family during this painful time. Please accept our sincere condolences.
    Anita and Pramod

44. Dear Kamla and your lovely family,
    We are shocked & saddened to hear of Dr. Harish Pantji’s passing. May the dealy departed soul RIP. We send our deepest condolences, prayers and hugs to the bereaved family, may you receive unlimited courage to bear the grave loss in your lives.

    Apart from being a brilliant scientist, family man, he was an integral part of spear heading in founding UANA ( Uttarakhand Association of North America) for the people from our ancestral land in the Himalayas in the USA innDC area. Many Kumaoni students found temporary boarding, generous hospitality and guidance of the generous Pant couple at their Rockville, Maryland home.
    He will be missed by family, friends and acquaintances alike. .

    🕉️ Shanti 🙏🏽🙏🏽

45. Harish was a good friend. We will miss him. Harish will continue to live forever in the hearts and minds of all those who knew him.
    Om Shanti
    Shrikumar and Mayurika Poddar

46. I feel very sad to hear that Harish passed away. I know him more than 30 years since we met firstly at the intermediate filament conference in USA. I remember that he talked me kindly at the meeting when I was alone as a latecomer in the field of IFs. Since then, we had similar research interests, changing our main subject in a similar direction from neurofilament phosphorylation to Cdk5 with him always being ahead of me. Really, he was a great scientist leading the field of neurofilament and Cdk5. I and my students discussed him and his colleagues always when we visited the SFN meeting. He was very kind and educative also for my students. Thanks to him, I had opportunities to visit India two times, the neuroscience meeting in the Jaipur and his sun’s marriage in the Nainital. He made arrangement of my trip carefully and so they were my unforgettable memories. I had many friends through him and enjoyed the research with him. I missed him for these several years since I retired and finally had the day to lost him. Please accept my deepest condolences.

    1. I feel honoured to be able to work as a postdoc at Pant Lab. Dr. Pant was a humble, generous and empathetic investigator, who encouraged his fellows to bring out their best. I express my sincere gratitude to Dr. Pant for giving me this once in a lifetime opportunity. I am deeply saddened by his demise. My heartfelt condolences and prayers for Pant family!

47. हरीश पंत मेरे मामा जी मुझे उनके जाने का बहुत दुख हो रहा है कोटि-कोटि नमन ऐसे भगवान जैसे पुरुष को हम जिंदगी भर याद करेंगे आप इस दुनिया से चले तो गए लेकिन हम सबके दिलों में हमेशा विराजमान रहेंगे आपका मुस्कुराता हुआ चेहरा हमें हमेशा याद आता है आप सबके लिए भगवान थे आपने हमेशा हर किसी की दिल से मदद की है आपको कोटि-कोटि नमन मामा जी

48. I’m sorry I could not attend the services, but the beautiful video showed me that I missed knowing a very kind and special man. It is comfort knowing that his legacy stays alive through his children and grandchildren. My deepest condolences—I know he will be so missed.

49. When I first met Dr. Pant, strolling down the street with his daughter and we exchanged a little talk, I knew he was a soft spoken loving gentleman. I have no doubt Dr. Pant left a big impact in this world with his hard work. Rest in peace Dr. you will be missed. To the Pant family, our most felt condolences.
    Karim and Maribel Elhamti

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