A one of a kind who could never be replaced!!

"The Man The Myth The Legend," Happy Birthday Harold!!!

Harold, Thanks for all that past help and support which was always accompanied with compassion and the sense for what was right! 

I’m so thankful for Harold’s help in getting me into the housing market and all the help & support once I did. Couldn’t have retired w/o that cornerstone so thank my lucky stars he was in my life. Many times i think about him in appreciation.

Still have good memories of one heck of a quality of a man!!!

It's been 7 years now since Harold passed and I still haven't met a human being like him that would unselfishly help folks the way he did!!!!!!!!!!!!

Still and always will be in my thoughts big guy!!!

In my 65 years of living on this earth, I STILL haven't met anyone who would do for others as much as Harold and not ask for anything in return. He gave of himself to all who needed him. A real Saint in my books!!

Often think about Harold and how I wouldn’t be where I am without his frequent and unselfish efforts. He browbeat me into purchasing my 1st house and helped with the many fixer upper jobs over all the subsequent ones. Never met another person who helped so many people in so many ways. He was the best!

Harold will always be remembered as a super human guy. An irreplaceable great guy that cannot be matched. Forever appreciate my friend Harold.
John Crivello

The Man, the Myth, the Legend..............!

Finest quality of a man as there ever was!

Harold and I worked on our family genealogy. We suspected we were Mayflower descendants. I told him I thought we wouldn't ever find the proof.
Last year the proof was found, and this year the Mayflower Society accepted my application through Mayflower Passenger George Soule.
Thanks for your research, encouragement and support. Still forever missed.

Still think about the guy and how unselfishly he went out of his way multiple times to help us in our fight against the Contra Costa Building Department. The man was always there for us and would never accept a penny for his help. They just don't make them like Harold anymore! God got lucky when he took him.

When Politics is above Truth, tyranny abounds. He expected all civic and political leaders to honor the Truth above Politics. We will remember!

Harold: How are the hamburgers on the other side? I sure do miss having a burger with you. You're still inspiring me!

Nick

Harold took so much time to help Clark and me, always so graciously and we owe him and Ginny for putting up with us, so much. Harold has forever changed my life for the good, I think of him often and miss him tremendously. He was, and is, forevermore my hero!

Oh Harold I miss our long discussions at my kitchen table! Coffee and sandwiches was more than enough to satisfy you, as long as you had an ear.  I have wanted to continue our conversations to learn from a man that shared his knowledge so freely. I have found myself in legal battles that I never imagined and know that you would have expertly guided me through them. Now I know that I have the courage to seek the necessary knowledge and plod through the legal system step by step no matter how painful it is to deal with the system and all its shortcomings! Much love my friend. I will see you on the other side to continue our wonderful conversations.

A one of a kind hero to the people whom would go out of his way to help those who needed it when it appeared there was no where else to turn in the fight against unlawful government. A brilliant man with a great heart!

Yo, Harold. You always said that "Life is a trip!" How are you finding "death"? Is it a "trip" too?

For my forever friend Harold. Harold I miss you almost everyday and last year I couldn't bring myself to write anything simply because I could never find words eloquent enough to convey how much you mean to me. You saved Clark and I at a time when no other could. You gave me strength to fight against the county of Contra Costa and I continue this fight even today and only wish you could be here to give me additional ammunition. Ginny was always so gracious and kind with the time you gave us and I thank you both so much. You will be in our hearts always.

God our Father has taken an Angle from planet earth and delivered him up high. God bless him on high. I am forever great full to have Harold as my friend and will cherish this thought forever. John Crivello

always miss and love Harold

Happy Birthday Harold ! I miss you and think of you often.

Listen Holmes,
now that you've cashed in your chips,
and gone on to the Happy Hunting Ground,
I can finally get a few words in edgewise!
-Ain't Life A Trip?!!

Harold was usually very forthright and forceful.
(Does forceful equate to motor-mouth?)
I'm not really sure if he fully comprehended that I was far less conservative or libertarian than he was
(in fact, sometimes I'm a flaming Lib-ur-AL,
perhaps even a rad-dick-cul,
depending on what the issue is, - although I'm also sometimes cun-serv-uh-tiv,
and am even re-act-shun-ary on a few issues [E.g.-I'd like to bring back a limited version of corporal punishment in the public schools!).

However, he was usually so entertaining, and sometimes educational, that I, more often than not, just let it slide, in order to see what he would come up with next.

[E.g.-I'm sometimes so Lib-ur-AL that I even supported Obamcare. (What's even worse is that I think that Canadian-type single-payer health care system would be even better!!)]

As I said, Harold was usually very forthright
(a lot of folks thought that he was much too forthright,
and some of his brothers and sisters were reported to have been worried that someone would shoot at him!).
But like the do-dah man said,
'You've got to play your hand,
Sometimes your cards ain't worth a damn,
If you don't lay 'em down...."

Listen Holmes,
We don't come into this life with an instruction manual. So the best that we can do is to keep our eyes open, observe what's going on,
use prudence and act accordingly,
and especially learn from experience!
It helps a lot to study the writings and/or sayings of the philosophers, both Christian and otherwise,
- those philosophers that people know and acknowledge,
and also those philosophers that have the good fortune to be unknown.

Listen Holmes,
Harold was a true original philosopher, whether he or others recognized it or not! He usually had some kind of witty thing to say, or something that was not witless to express, and I frequently learned from him.

Listen Holmes,
He once told me that when he was a contractor, that before he set his crew to working, he would ask each man how he was doing that morning, and
if the guy answered with something like, "I'm doing great; my wife laid me really good last night, and this morning she made me pancakes with maple syrup", then Harold would know that he would be getting good work from that guy that day, and not to hassle him very much. But if the guy would answer in the negative, or was being evasive, then Harold would spotcheck his work more, because the guy was just not in the groove.

Listen Holmes,
Harold also said, more or less, that we should not be proud or boastful about anything, because we're all just a bunch of little screwups trying to do the best we can, - "just a bunch of little screwups screwing up now & then, so it's no good trying to get a big head about it; let's just do the best we can..."

Listen Holmes,
Finally, I think that Harold would appreciate these few excerpts from "The Grateful Dead":

"Truckin', got my chips cashed in,
Keep truckin' like the do-dah man,
Together, more or less, in line
Just keep truckin' on...

...Arrows of neon and flashing marques out on Main Street,
Chicago, New York, Detroit, and it's all on the same street,
A typical city involved in a typical daydream,
Hang it up, and see what tomorrow brings...

...Truckin', like the do-dah man
Once told me,
'You've got to play your hand,
Sometimes your cards ain't worth a damn,
If you don't lay 'em down....

...Sometimes the light's all shining on me,
Other times I can barely see,
But lately it occurs to me
What a long strange trip it's been...

...You're sick of hanging around
and you'ld like to travel,
Get tired of travelin' and
you want to settle down.
I guess they can't revoke your soul for trying,
Get out of the door, get up
'n look all around...

Truckin', I'm a goin' home
Whoa, whoa baby, back where I belong.
Back home, sit down 'n patch my bones
'n get back truckin' on...
...get back truckin' home...

...Sometimes the light all shining on me,
Other times I can barely see,
But lately it occurs to me
WHAT A LONG STRANGE TRIP IT'S BEEN!!!!!!!!!!!"
...
-Harold Griffith, as remembered by brother-in-law Richard Rosewitz

Although this is a tardy tribute I hope that my words can at least partially convey the way I felt about Harold. To me, he was so much more than a landlord. He was extremely caring and protective and, during my time as his tenant at 220 Northrop, he became somewhat of a father figure--always full of boundless knowledge and advice. I know that Harold lived a life full of excitement and rarely conformed to the norms of society. I value the experiences I had with him working on his farm, weeding for an hourly wage, and always looking forward to his life advice and anecdotes regarding money, love, long term investments and the government. Harold meant so much to me during my time in college and the lessons he taught me and stories he told me will remain forever ingrained. He was an incredibly intelligent and passionate man. I remained in touch with him for about a year after he stopped being my landlord and, although he told me that I would eventually lose touch, I naively didn't believe him. I regret that I let it happen, considering I had partially composed a long overdue email to him when I heard the news of his passing. I guess Harold is still always right and teaching me lessons in the after life. I know that my life isn't the only one he touched but, just know, to me, he is someone that I will never ever forget.

Harold was gruff and caring at the same time. He knew his mind and gave advise with wisdom and common sense. He was a man of action and often worked behind the scenes. He really cared about people and he wasn't too busy for them. I remember when my son went to a conference at Stanford. Uncle Harold picked him up at the airport, made sure he was in the right place for the conference, then drove him around to visit other relatives.
  Harold was interested in the genealogy I had been working on and went further by visiting the places his family came from including going to Wales. He visited Ohio and went to see the grave stones of his 2nd great grandparents in eastern Ohio and also visited Griffith, Indiana. He found cousins, visited with them and really got to know them.
  Harold and Ginny were great hosts. We usually stayed with them when we visited and they often hosted Thanksgiving and the special occasions we traveled to California for.
 Last time Paul and I visited, it struck me how similar the two brothers were in looks and personality. They really enjoyed the banter back and forth and had a way of seeing things as they really were.
  We will miss him!

Harold's sense of what was right was so strong. And he hated when someone was being taken advantage of because they did not know how to protect themselves legally. Harold gave freely to others his immense gifts for legal research and knowledge of the law. He was a true patriot and loved what the legal system stood for: Justice that was blind to anything but the spirit and truth of the law. Once I asked him how I could repay him for his help and he told me all he asked for was for me to pay it forward to others. I always felt a little safer because of his presence in the community and my husband and I will miss him terribly. Bless you, Harold, for all you did for us. You gave us courage and support in a very difficult time and we are so grateful to you.

Harold was a cherished friend for many years. He was passionate about so many subjects, which always made for fascinating and spirited conversations. His generosity to me and my family will never be forgotten. I will continue to honor Harold's values for as long as I can make my own repairs to my house and property. I feel honored to have had such a noble man in my life. I learned something from Harold with every single encounter. Fond memories of a great man. 
Serenity forever more.

Harold was a selfless man who was filled with sweetness and sugar in order to improve the lives of everyone with whom he had contact with. Beyond being the best landlord that I have ever had, he opened his heart and his mind to all of us at Northrop so that we could not only learn from him, but also count on him as a trusted friend. Harold went above and beyond to help in times of need and effortlessly made everyone smile and life. He radiated joy and happiness that will continue to radiate in our lives and memories.

Harold was my landlord (the best in the world) and a great friend.

He truly cared about people and was always there to help. Always.

His will to do good made the world a better place, and I will miss this great man.

Harold certainly helped so many people in so many ways. He did have a few "hot buttons" but he was the best! I consider it a privilege and honor to have been his friend.

I loved Harold Griffith very much and will always cherish his memory. From the bottom of my soul I seek to live up to his example. Thank you, Jenny, for taking care of our beloved hero. His mastery of subjects made him irreplaceable. His love towards my family members is also irreplaceable. RIP dear Harold

Harold Griffith generously devoted his life to helping others and I was no exception. Whether we were printing a poster for a rock concert, moving a water-soaked timber from a deserted beach or building a barn Harold was always there to lend me a helping hand. With Harold each minute of every adventure was filled with his spirited conversation and brilliant insights, making him an absolute pleasure to spend time with. Life without Harold Griffith will simply not be the same. I will miss him dearly.

Harold was one of a kind, a light in the darkness. I so appreciated his sense of humor, clear mindedness, simplicity, his willingness to help young people navigate their lives, his sense of justice and fairness. And most of all, I love him for loving my sis.

I had the honor and the true blessing to have been friends with Harold for many years. Losing Harold leaves us all saddened because his great selflessness and commitment to the protection of our legal and human rights were true gifts that he gave freely to the residents and the communities of the Monterey Bay area. We should all remember him often and fondly, particularly when we see "wrongs" that need to be corrected, and goals for the betterment of our communities that need to be achieved. Truly, a good man and a good friend.

Jenny  Thank You for loving and taking care of this wonderful man

Harold Sitting here I am thinking of what to say and all I can do
is smile  How wonderful  You made so much of a difference
all while making me (and I am sure so many others) smile One of a kind  that was Harold  We will miss you forever TY for sharing your life with us

I miss Harold. Here's one of the basic Haroldisms: "Always do the honorable thing

I lived in one of Harold's rentals for many years and he was always an outstanding and conscientious land lord. Harold thank you for the good you brought into this world and for the help you extended me and my family.

I appreciate and cherish all Harold has done for our community, the world as well as for me personally. His work for honesty, integrity and justice in government has not been given the public appreciation it is due against unlawful government wrongdoings.

Harold stands for and remain a remarkable stalwart, marveled prodigy, and an astonishing paradigm for righteousness in government dealings.

May his legacy live on and grow in the harts and minds of all that rise to honesty, integrity, and righteousness for mankind.

Harold selflessly helped countless individuals in their fights against government oppression and lawlessness; and he never asked for a penny in return. A truly wonderful man who will be missed by so many, including myself. Rest in Peace Harold.

Something our dad always told us: "If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing right." Everything Harold did, especially his paralegal services, epitomized this maxim. Already missed.

"Harold was one of my dearest friends. A honest, brilliant, and kind man who touched so many people's lives in a positive manner in which we will never forget. Losing him is extremely painful, but I thank him deeply for his true and caring friendship. My heartfelt condolences to his wife Virginia who was always there for him. Goodbye dear Harold, you were a real blast."