Guy's "60th Surprise Birthday Celebration" — with Joseph Carter

Yesterday -19 October-  would have been my brother Guy’s 80th birthday and I do so miss him! I remember in January when I visited him saying to his friend Mike “we should plan a party for the ocassion” but I said that to cheer him up! He was so thin and so down in his mood that I hoped to encourage him! Here we are and I think of him quite a lot especially when it comes to opera!  Very much missed Guy!! 

Most of my significant relationship with Guy took place starting in 1969 through 1975. We were very close. Throughout his life he maintained contact with me. It was probably in 1970 when one night we decided to go to Baskin Robbin’s for ice cream in Boston. He drove us there in his Camero which we both were very proud of!  He dropped me off to get our cones as there was no place to park.  It was a warm summer night and the place was so crowded. I got two cones and came out looking for him. A Boston cop approached me and pointed to his car asking if that was who I was looking for. I stupidly said yes.  By the time I go to the car cops had dragged him out of the car, pushed him against the car and started beating him for being with a white girl. I was 19 or 20. Somehow they let him go. Your father turned that horrible experience into a positive one. It wasn’t long after that when he created a working relationship with police departments.  I learned so many things during those years because of your father. 

I was saddened to learn of Guy's death. He was a great friend, colleague, and mentor. My sincere condolences to his loving family who meant so much to him. I can remember first meeting Dr. Seymour in August 1983. I was a new Intern in the program he founded. The last time I saw him was one year ago when he came to Boston for Dr. Irene Durand's memorial.  I had the privilege of being his driver during his visit, giving us lots of time to catchup and enjoy being in each other's company. I aways thought I would see him again. Like everyone who knew him, I will always treasure the time I did have with him. He is surely missed.

Allen

I often tell  people , I am  not  the  man, but I am  that  guy, but   today I want  to  tell  everybody that ,I am  not  that  guy, that guy is   my  friend, my  mentor and  my  brother  from  another mother, Dr. Guy Seymour. He is and  always  will  be in my life; That guy  has centered me, taught me and supported me from the  first day I   met him in  New York and the  first  day  I arrived in  Atlanta. I and Louise Armstrong, his sister  from  another Mister, will miss him greatly. I will keep all the lessons Guy  has  taught me, dear and  close  to  my  heart.  YOU ARE THE MAN AND WILL ALWAYS BE, "THAT GUY!

Thanks GUY!!!          

Dr. Ralph Cuffeea Allsopp 

I will always remember Guy as someone who had an enormous love of people and life. He was a mentor to many aspiring psychologists, including myself. His work with police departments made a huge contribution to the field and is sorely missed today.

There is no one in this world like your Father. He was a special person to so many and he will always be with you.

I was sad when I heard the news of Guy's passing. A few years ago, I had the opportunity to interview and co-author a paper with him about his contributions and experiences in the field of psychology. Listening to him talk about his experiences was so rewarding for me to hear as a first-year doctoral student. His tenacity and passion for his work were evident in his words. He gave me guidance that I will take with me as I grow professionally and personally: Stand up for what you think is right, even if its hard. He will be greatly missed and remembered for his remarkable contribution. I offer my condolences to his family and all others that knew him.

AJ, Colin and Paige, we are so very sorry to hear of your father’s passing. He as much loved, respected and was a pathfinder for so many of us! We will continue to uphold his legacy. We love you and hold you all in our prayers, Jan and Arianna Anderson

On behalf of the Annamunthodo, please accept our deepest sympathies. He connected with me on Meta and we had a lot of insightful conversations. I think he knew my uncle Harry who was also in the medical field.