March 04, 2021

Dear Family and Friends of Hank,
Like others, I unfortunately lost touch with Hank after leaving the National Fire Academy as Superintendent.  Hank was a very able and evenhanded Chair of our Board of Visitors during my tenure.  His broad knowledge of fire protection coupled with his extraordinary skill in running meetings made him a great asset to the Board of Visitors and to the Academy then, and well into the future.  His honesty, high ethical standards and political neutrality were refreshing on the Board.  He promoted good dialogue among the board’s members and was able to do the same as he reached down to interact with the Academy staff.  I am deeply saddened to know he’s no longer with us and am terribly disappointed that I was not there to pay my final respect to this fine gentleman.
Sincerely,
Albert G. Kirchner, Jr.
Annapolis, Maryland

July 09, 2019

Hank has always been in my special memory bank.  We associated in fire research and safety while he was at Armstrong and I at NIST.  I am sorry I lost touch over the past years.  But my memories of Hank are vivid.  He was a seeker of the truth when it came to fire safety, and appreciaated how research could help.  He and I took a special trip once when in Japan many years ago.  We went south on the Bullet train visiting an ancient Ninja castle, an island shrine, and finally Hiroshima.  I always looked forward to working with him and the enjoyment of his company.  I still am impressed with his flying exercises, as I am a chicken in risk taking.  I wondered how he was doing through the years.  I am glad he had a long life, and sorry I could not say goodbye.  
 
Jim Quintiere

July 08, 2019

I had the honor and privelege of working with Hank for a number of years at Armstrong.  He was dedicated to his work with fire testing and fire science and always had time to explain testing systems to those who were working on fire related projects.  Many hours were spent together when I was in the Insulation Division discussing the E-84 test for the US, the German and the British fire tests, and finally the new corner test for the European Union.  Without Hank’s input, our ability to understand and pass these tests would have been severely diminished. 
Hank always treated everyone with the greatest respect.  He was truly one of the “good guys” at Armstrong and those of us who knew Hank will really miss him.
My sincere condolences to Hanks’ family.
Ronald S. Lenox
 

July 07, 2019

Greta and Joe,
As a former Armstrong colleague and friend, it is with great sadness that I read Hank’s obituary in this morning’s LNP. I had the opportunity work with Hank as part of my responsibilities in the Company’s Insulation Business Unit. What may have started as business related, developed into a friendship that lasted after both of us had retired. His many contributions in the field of building fire safety, both within Armstrong and the many national organizations where he held leadership positions are too numerous to name. He also found time to take part in local government serving as a Township Supervisor. He loved to fly. I questioned him early in our relationship and again years later, on his military service in World War II and Korea. His answer was always the same, “It’s classified, I cannot tell you”. That says a great deal about my friend Hank Roux.
Unfortunately, a medical appoinment precludes my attendance at his Mass on Monday. I shall always remember  Hank. He made the world a better place. My best to you both at this time of your loss…Walt Offermann
 

July 07, 2019

To Gretta and Family,
Hank is free! Praise the Lord. Thinking of you with love and prayers.
Verna Sherick