Condolence: Remembering Carl Makower as a wonderful and inspiring teacher. Always making you feel your art was meaningful. Thank you for all your caring and support at Fort Hamilton.

Condolence: To the Family of Carl Makower- I am very sorry to hear of Carl's passing. I was in the Photography Club from 1975-77, and He was a fabulous teacher, giving me lots of guidance, and support to work better with the camera, and with the instruments in the darkroom. Many people as they graduate, don't realize that every Yearbook, has His "work, dedication, and experience" in it.May He RIP. Again, very sorry for your loss. LOU MARESCO, FHHS 78

Condolence: My condolences to the family of Mr. Makower. He was my photo teacher at Fort Hamilton H.S. From 1977 to 1981. After graduation, I went on to become a Photographers Mate in the United States Navy, serving for 21 years. My love of photography continues to this day, and the early guidance and inspiration came from Mr. Makower.

Condolence: Please accept my love and sorrow to your family and loved ones. Carl was always a pleasure to be around and I looked forward to his common sense and humor as we worked together. Love Jim Dingeman

Condolence: My condolences on the loss of Carl: he was a wonderful person, and his presence on WBAI's Local Station Board was a steadying influence. We will miss him.

Condolence: Dear Gail, Julie & Family, I'll always remember Mr. Makower (I don't think I ever got used to calling him Carl) as he was truly a very special person to me. I knew him in many capacities...as a teacher, yearbook adviser (1983), college adviser, at times even as a quasi-parent and ultimately as a friend into my adulthood. He could be depended on to give his honest opinion, and yet he also knew how to encourage and inspire others to action, to believe in themselves and to strive to do their best. I remember having a conversation with Carl in my senior year and telling him that I wanted to be a computer science major. He looked at me, shook his head, and said, "No, I don't see you behind a computer screen, I see you working with people." Though I attempted to pursue computer science, ultimately, he was right as I am currently a 5th grade teacher. My heartfelt wishes go out to his family at this time. He will be greatly missed as he left the world a better place and an indelible mark on my life as well as that of many others.

Condolence: Sorry and sad to hear of Carl’s passing. My condolences to his family. Marilyn Kronland

Condolence: Carl Makower was such a wonderful and caring person. He touched and influenced many lives in Fort Hamilton HS, Shire Village Camp, UFT and many other organizations. He was a visionary and advocate for many important causes. I was one of his many students that benefited from his guidance and friendship throughout the years. He will be missed greatly. My deepest sympathies, thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time.

Condolence: I am very sorry for your loss. Mr. Makower was a wonderful teacher and person. He loved what he did, didn't lose his patience with his students and showed each student their contributions were appreciated. He will be missed and kept in my prayers.

Condolence: Dear Julie and Family, I can see from Carl's picture, his tributes and his daughter Julie, that Carl was an exceptional man. Thinking of you. Pam

Condolence: Mr. Makower was my art teacher and supervisor for the Tower art staff in 1967. I am so thankful that he treated me like an adult, respected my artistic attempts, and put so much heart into working with us. I'm glad he was part of my life.

Condolence: My sincere condolences to The Makower Family and friends, I was one of his many students over his year @ FHHS and only convey how much i respected him. May he rest in Peace Respectfully J Colon

Condolence: Mr Makower was one of my all-time favorite teachers and mentor. He encouraged my creativity and love of photography which I still enjoy. Such a good person.

Condolence: Carl was an advocate for his students, colleagues and a strong believer in social justice May his family be comforted knowing that he was loved and respected by many and may he rest in peace

Condolence: My condolences to the whole family. I was lucky to have Carl Makower as an art teacher at FHHS in Mid 1970's. He was a greater teacher.

Condolence: Countless Fort Hamilton H.S. alumni (like myself) went on to careers in photography thanks to the love of the art that Mr. Makover instilled in us. He was a great teacher and a great man who touched so many lives. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing. Please accept my personal condolences and deepest sympathy on behalf of the FHHS Alumni Association.

Condolence: Carl was a great teacher, a wonderful yearbook and college adviser and a colleague respected and admired by all who knew him. It was an honor to work with him and to be his friend. David Whitebook

Condolence: Mr. Makower was a very special teacher for me. He taught me so much about photography and was an inspiration for all of the work we did on the Tower (88 and 90). I am truly saddened by his passing, and offer my deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones.