My everlasting dear brother,
Miss your booming infectious laughs. Your passion for imparting knowledge and encouraging the pursuit of excellence by all people, especially people of African descent will forever remain indelible in our hearts.
Rest in Peace, big brother.

My too brief experiences revealed him as a wonderful person

I miss you Dr. Trouth and the times my Papa and I spent with you. I will always cherish those memories. Rest In Peace.

Today as I celebrate my mom’s birthday, I remember you as well. January 20th shall forever be a “bittersweet” day! Dr. Trouth, rest well until we meet again—gone, but never forgotten.

-Maxi

I miss you Dr. Trouth. I wish I could still talk to you. I appreciate the time we had. Rest easy.
Vernon

Dr. Trouth,
Time flies and it has been a year since you left for the heavenly abode. I am ever so grateful for all you have done for me. Thank you for your great mentorship and guidance. You have been an exemplary and visionary mentor. You are missed!! May your eternal soul rest in peace.

Happy father's Day Dad

I miss Dr. Trouth.

Happy Heavenly Birthday my dear Godfather! Miss you ❤❤

To Dr. Jayam Trouth and family
Please accept my deep and sincere condolences for the loss of your husband, father and friend. Indeed, Dr., Mrs. Trouth, I can find no words sufficient to adequately express the depth of my shared sorrow at his passing. I greatly cherished his genuine, easy and sincere friendship and selfless mentoring during my matriculation at HUMC. And I celebrate his life and the caring teacher and man that he was.

The world is better place because of him and he will be sorely missed. I pray for you and your family and hope that in time a measure of solace for your grief can be attained

I am very saddened by the passing of Dr. Trouth. This Gentleman is one of the main reasons I got into medical school. When many people did not believe in me, he welcomed me into his office, spoke to me, encouraged me and asked me to put in my application. Dr. Trouth encouraged me throughout Medical School at HU, he listened to my troubles and stood by me through thick and thin. His passing is painful, it is disheartening, it is gut wrenching.

To his entire family and fellow mourners, please accept my sympathy Dr. Trouth was an amazing gentleman, a Father, Husband, Grandfather and a superior Professor. He has made and molded many young men and women. The world is a better place today because of a man of his stature.

He will be sorely missed

it is difficult to express how your mentorship, advice and wisdom - have and continue to - influence my personal and professional decisions today. Your words remind me to strive to be my best self every day.  Your spirit of respect, integrity, dignity and perseverance - are planted into the minds, hearts and lives of my two young sons every day. We honor you and will miss you, Dr. Trouth, thank you for everything. 

A dear mentor and friend. Dr. Trouth and I met accidentally but immediately bonded. He reminded me so much of my dad, who’s birthday is the day before his. He always had a story or a joke to tell. And in the same breath he wanted to know that I was engaged in constructive activities: “write a book,” he would say. My life is enriched for having experienced him. I will forever miss him.

Our sincerest condolences to the Trouth family. During this time may the presence of God be felt more than ever before. Special words of comfort Dr. A Jayam-Trouth, children and grand-children. Dr. Trouth believed in so many of us. We have and will pay it forward. What a man. What a special man

The lyrics of a familiar song often sung in the AME Church, “…let the work I’ve done, speak for me”, come to mind when I reflect on the life of Dr. C. Ovid Trouth.

I first met Dr. Trouth when I was a sophomore studying biology at Virginia State University. His former student and my then, undergrad physiology professor, Dr. Phillip W. Archer (RIP), introduced and referred me to Dr. Trouth for a summer internship in his laboratory. During that summer experience, I developed an interest in neuroscience/respiratory chemosensitivity. I was welcomed into the extended Trouth family by PhD students, Robert Douglas (RIP), David Bernard, Lucretia Sexcius (RIP), and former student, Dr. Rick Millis. I later enrolled at Howard and Dr. Trouth became my doctoral advisor. In the thirty-three years that I knew him, I witnessed much work that he accomplished. He was a passionate, brilliant and dedicated professor who “preached” until he was convinced that his students understood the pulmonary and neuroscience concepts he taught. He held evening review sessions and gave each concept a hearty “know that!!”, as I prepared for exams. As my academic research advisor, I was held to high standards of excellence in research.
Dr. Trouth worked tirelessly and provided funding for my graduate training through his funded grants and opportunities he negotiated on my behalf for a NIH, pre-doctoral research fellowship. I could find him in his office during the late evenings editing documents with the red/black ink, whiteout correction fluid, and scotch tape—we didn’t use tracked changes and electronic documents. I find myself, continuing his “open-door” policy as he always made time for his students. After the passing of my father, I depended on him for sound judgement and guidance as I matriculated through the program. Truly his mentorship during his tenure at Howard University represents an unfathomable debt that I can never repay. Even after graduation, during post-doctoral training, and faculty appointment, Dr. Trouth remained a consistent mentor with unwavering encouragement and support for the advancement of my career until the demise of his health. I will miss the periodic telephone calls and/or voicemails saying, “Maxi”, Everything under control? Ovid Trouth here, you’re not doing any work today”? (chuckle)… Return the call, urgently!” Being the son of an AME minister and having learned that I too am AME, always prompted a call following the AME Church Annual Conference. He was a proud member of Turner Memorial AME deeply grounded in the faith. I will close by saying rest well until we meet again on the other side—job well done, Dr. Trouth. Thank you, I am forever grateful to have known you.
-Shereé “Maxi” Johnson, PhD (1999)

Dr. Trouth was my colleague, friend and Alpha brother. As a faculty member in the College of Dentistry responsible for the monitoring of dental student education in the basic sciences, I interacted with him on a regular basis. He epitomized the old school West Indian intellectual, knowledgeable, demanding, sophisticated and willing to help students. He had a very charming and easy-going persona coupled with a great sense of humor. He was my Jam friend and I his Bajan buddy. As is said, "Time and tide wait for no man," and time has borne us both away from the love of our lives, teaching.
His eternal rest, though well-earned is not only a loss to the medical community but to mankind.
We transfer you with honor to Omega chapter, our chapter of sweet rest.
Rest in peace, my brother!

I am priviliged and thankful having had the opportunity to get to know Dr. Trouth over the years. I first met Dr. Trouth at Howard University College of Medicine (HUCM) in 2005 where both he and Dr. Jayam Trouth taught neurology with great passion and skill. It was clear not only that they had love for the subject matter but also for students.

Dr. Trouth exuded excellence and genuine care for those in his life. Despite how busy he was, he always made time for his students. He became my mentor, friend, and embraced me as family. We spoke regularly through the years and would often meet at church or brunch. So many years later, he still had a vested interest in my life. Many affectionately knew him as Uncle COTY, but I called him Daddy Trouth and he referred to me as his daughter. He was truly like a second father figure to me and always seemed to be thinking ahead and leading those he loved towards success. His guidance has had tremendous impact on so many, and I am thankful for the mark he has left on my life.

He always went above and beyond. A perfect example of this, is just a few years ago when my paternal grandfather passed away in Jamaica, Dr. Trouth, being unable to travel sent his niece and nephew as his representatives to be there, as well as a tribute and a lovely wreath. He was tremendously thoughtful and loving, but had no reservations leading with a stern had when needed. Many wonderful memories, of a great man who will be deeply missed. His legacy lives on. My sincere condolences to the entire Trouth family. May God comfort you and envelope you in His love, especially now during this difficult time. -Sherieda Muthra

Dr. CO Trouth was truly a gem in the college of medicine. If you sat in his class you would know that he truly enjoyed teaching and he was excited to share his knowledge with and invest in his students. I will miss his warm heart and engaging spirit. His huge legacy lives on in his family, friends, and pupils . Rest in God’s Glory Dr. Trouth.

Dr. Trouth you were a mentor, colleague and a friend. Your laughter was infectious and brightened the lives of us in the CoM. Thank you. You are missed. 

How do We begin to celebrate a man who was our professor, mentor, friend, and ultimately a beloved family member, being godfather to our first child. He embraced and was likewise embraced by our parents and siblings and was always included in key family celebrations. He was so proud of his goddaughter Wilsa graduating from medical school and kept close track of her progress and her growing family. His love and caring for the entire family were immeasurable and returned in equal measure. He encouraged, counseled and uplifted us all.
Over the years, we spoke frequently on the phone and visited as circumstances allowed. Though he was ailing we didn’t think Wilfred’s last visit in November was truly the last. We spoke several times after that with a promise for another visit, which was never realized due to personal illness. This larger than life, beloved, distinguished, giant of a man will be sorely missed and always remembered and used as a benchmark as we go through life. We will continue to use him as a role model and carry on his legacy. As bereft as we are at his passing we know how much this loss is felt by Jayam, JT and CT and extend deepest sympathies and offer our comfort and continued support.
Dear Chief, Our love and prayers for your peace in eternal rest  Wilfred, Sandra, Wilsa, Brock, Courtney and Alexia and “mama” Moira Nelson.

Extremely saddened by the demise of Dr. Trouth.
Our heartfelt condolences to Jayam, JT, CT and all the family.
It was always fun to visit with “Chief”. Going to miss his charming and cheerful presence and those scholarly, humorous and joyful conversations.

Sunder, Blythe, Sarita and Tara
Apex, NC

Dr Trouth was an amazing mentor, friend and father-figure. He was the kindest, most brilliant and yet the most humble person I ever met. He was instrumental in me completing my PhD and enjoying the career I am currently in. I spoke to Dr Trouth a few times in August, and though I could tell he was weak, I never imagined those would have been our last conversations. You have left a lasting impression on me and a great legacy in your family and the many lives you have touched throughout your lifetime. I love you Dr Trouth, and I will miss you greatly. Walk good, until we meet again.

Dr. Trouth was a great professor and mentor to me when I attended Howard University College of Medicine. He sparked my interest in neurophysiology and was influential in my decision to teach a Neuroscience class. He was always very jovial and welcoming. He will be greatly missed.

Dr Cloyd Trouth is forever missed by many people including myself. He was my professor and my mentor when I was a medical student. He went out his way to ensure all the students understand the complexities of the brain and neurological patter way. His kindness and thoughtfulness are away in our heat. May God bless him and his family.
Lien Diep MD, MPH, MHS

Dr. Trouth, his voice alone still rings in my ear. I remember being so egnited as he stood before the lecture hall, West Indian pride!!!! Those respiratory physiology diagrams forever plastered in my brain...."know dat"!!!

Dr. Trouth was instrumental in my journey to becoming a physician. His brilliant mind, his encouraging spirit, and his warm and funny demeanor are all a vivid part of my memory of medical school. He was a great man. I mourn his passing with a swell of gratitude for having lived and learned in his time. This mountain of a man, with a heart of gold and a supreme ability for teaching complex biophysics and neuroscience at the highest levels with such clarity and ease, will forever cast a shadow of fond memories on the College of Medicine. All who knew him were honored by his gifts, his service and his passion. He helped make legions of great doctors thereby securing prosperity to an abundance of families and lineages, and healing and saving countless lives. Dr. Trouth, you are loved and remembered well. I pray your spirit is celebrated with our ancestors. I send you and all those living who mourn for you my deepest sympathies, love and light in your honor. Take rest with God, it is well in my soul.

Honoring our Mentor, Colleague and Friend: C. Ovid Trouth M.D., Ph.D.

I want to extend my sincere condolences to the family of Dr. Cloyd Ovid Trouth, on behalf of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Howard University’s College of Medicine.
Dr. Trouth began his 32-year tenure at Howard University in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics in 1974. He was a nationally recognized scholar and well-respected by his colleagues in the department as well as throughout the College of Medicine. Preparing future generations of physicians was very important to Dr. Trouth. He recruited several promising faculty members and carefully mentored them. I speak from experience because I was one of them! His mentees set and achieved high career goals as college deans, NIH directors, department chairs and tenured professors. Dr. Trouth leaves an extraordinary legacy that exemplifies his dedication to developing the full potential of each of his mentees.

As a researcher, Dr. Trouth focused on the role of the ventral brainstem in central respiratory chemosensitivity, brainstem neurons that are involved in the etiology of infant apnea, and a critical study for understanding sudden death in infants (SIDS). He made many significant contributions in the fields of neuroscience.

Dr. Trouth has been published in over sixty peer-reviewed articles in neuroscience, including the book entitled “Ventral Brainstem Mechanisms and Control of Respiration and Blood Pressure." He was funded by governmental organizations and private companies with more than 6 million dollars in research funding to support minority graduate students training in neuroscience. He served as a leader in several capacities in the department and participated on several college-wide committees, always exhibiting solid and sincere citizenship and service within the University. For example, Dr. Trouth was the key organizer and trailblazer of the Department of Defense, Computational Neuroscience Program, Society for Neuroscience NIH/NIMH/Minority Neuroscience Fellowship Program, and the NIH/NINDS/Specialized Neuroscience Research Program.
Professor Trouth was a valued member of our department who significantly impacted the faculty, staff, and students who looked up to him. He was particularly beloved by medical students who voted him as “Honored Faculty” for several consecutive years. One of his medical students who is now a senior dean of medical affairs said this about Dr. Trouth: “He was one of my favorite professors. Brilliant! I will never forget his classic proclamation when it came to important information, ‘Know That!’"

Dr. Trouth was truly one-of-a-kind, and he will be greatly missed by all of us!
In Truth and Service,
Kebreten F. Manaye, M.D.
Professor and Chair
Dept. Physiology & Biophysics

I was fortunate to have Ovid as a friend for 45 years. We were collaborators in teaching and research in the field of neuroscience. Ovid was a brilliant neuroscientist and an extraordinary teacher. He was a man with a big warm heart for his friends and students, both in medicine and in graduate school. He guided them, trained them, and helped them. He loved them and they loved him back. He was always going out of his way to help all those who sought his advice and help, supporting their aspirations and deftly guiding them to achieve their goals. He was always generous with his time and energies. He even assisted some of them monetarily when he found them in a difficult financial situation. Ovid was a builder of lives. He never carried a grudge. He had great empathy for those who struggle on the academic ladder. He always greeted people with smiles and great warmth. He was a generous, compassionate and loving person. He was one of the most loyal friends I ever had in academia. He was instrumental in helping me secure an academic position at Howard University for which I was always grateful. He will be missed dearly. He was a Christian saint.

Dr. Ovid was very special and gave me a future.

I remember Dr. Trouth when I worked in the College of Medicine (Administrative Staff) in the Dean's Office - under the leadership of Dr. Floyd Malveaux - we always described him at the Chair - with the deep baritone "Earl Jones" voice.  He never missed any of the Dean's meetings and was always eager to participate in the development, growth and future of the upcoming medical students. We will continue to lift you and your family up in this time.

It is with deep sadness that I heard the departure of Dr. Trouth. I believe the last time I saw him was about two years ago at his doctor's visit here at Howard University Hospital. He greeted me saying "brother!" as usual.
He was my physiology professor in graduate school at the Howard University College of Medicine Department of Physiology and Biophysics in the mid to late 80s. His interest in teaching and research was infectious. He had an open door policy and not only was he willing to let us into his office but encouraged us to visit him and stay as long as we liked to discuss science, philosophy, social or personal issues. He realized some of us were new not only to the school but also to the country and he did anything he can to help us feel at home.
I remember a day not too long after joining the school I was sitting bathing in the sun outside by the stairs of the college entrance and after his greetings he said "is that what we do in Africa, brother?" followed by his signature boisterous laughter in his baritone voice. In another occasion, don't recall who it was but someone said "Dr. Trouth, you have a beautiful daughter" and his response was " well, look at her father!" again followed by his usual laughter. He was full of humor.
Family and friends should be comforted by Dr. Trouth's successful and full life and may his Soul Rest In Peace.

Dr. Trouth was my late father, Dr. Vincent Das' professor and mentor at Howard University Hospital and College of Medicine in Washington DC back in the 70's and 80's. They soon became close friends and eventually Dr. Trouth became my Godfather. Even in the toughest times he always stood by us without asking for anything in return. We lovingly called him Papa Ovid as he was the closest person we had to a family.

Dr. Trouth had a very beautiful spirit and his heart was full of unconditional love for the world. He was God's gift to the world.

It was a blessing to know him and to grow in my Christian faith with him as my guide and light.

I am blessed to be his goddaughter and always will be. He is sorely missed, but also fondly remembered.

RIP my dear Godfather..

I met Dr. Trouth through my father, Vernon Ruffin PhD, while he was at Howard University. I saw first hand how great of a man he was. Even though I was a child, I saw how he helped and guided my father. He was like a grandfather to me. He always said he wanted me to be a doctor whenever we spoke. He had faith in me before I even knew what career path I wanted to take. I am grateful to have known him and I will miss him.

Dr. Trouth was my professor in the Department of Physiology and Biophysics at Howard University/College of Medicine. His training extended beyond academia. Dr. Trouth was also my advisor/research mentor. He introduced me to neurophysiology, gave me guidance, and helped me develop professionally. Dr. Trouth was my friend. He went beyond the call and believed in me even when I did not believe in myself. I will be forever grateful for his patience and unyielding effort. I was Dr. Trouth's last graduate student. He had worked with so many students before me and impacted so many lives. I was reminded of that after his passing as I saw the love pour out on the internet from family, friends, and former students. Even after I graduated, I stayed in contact. I felt like family. I love and miss Dr. Trouth. He pushed me to strive for excellence. His legacy in the sciences will continue not only through students he taught in medical and graduate school, but also the researchers he has trained in the disciplines of respiratory physiology and neurophysiology.
Vernon A Ruffin, PhD

It saddens me so much to see that Dr. Trouth has left this mortal coil. When I was a post-doc at NIH, I worked with Musa Haxhiu and Dr. Trouth to build up the Minority Neuroscience Program at Howard University. I can still hear his infectious laugh and resonant voice as we talked about the experiments he worked on in Germany and his stories about the newest experiments his students were performing. He was a generous man and a great spirit who always had words of encouragement for us all. I will miss him so much and I rejoice to see so many accounts of his impact on the lives around him.

Remembering My Mentor Cloyd Ovid Trouth MD, PhD

I have known Dr. Ovid Trouth from the time I was student in the Department of Physiology more than 40 years ago. Dr. Trouth was an outstanding member of the Physiology Department that was beloved by students, staff and the faculty of the College of Medicine. It is very difficult to find the right words to say how he impacted my life, he was not only a mentor, but also a friend, a family and father figure for me and all other students in the College of Medicine. We could walk to his office, sit there for hours and talk with him about science, personal challenges and problem and he would listen and would do anything and everything to help. Dr. Trouth was an excellent scientist that was very passionate about his job and students loved his teaching style. What made him such a unique and special academician was the care and sympathy that he had for students. He treated everyone as if they were his own kids. That is why everyone loved him and all of his students kept in touch with him years after their graduation. He always stood for what was right no matter what the consequence was. At the personal level, I can go on and on about how he impacted my life. He helped me to get scholarship at the time that I was under financial stress, supported me when I was grieving the lost of my parents and he helped me to get my first job in the Department of Surgery. Dr. Trouth, although you are not with us anymore, your legacy and your impact will stay forever. As we remember you, let us be grateful for all you did for Howard and inspired by the example you set so that we may continue to better the institution you dedicated so much of your life to.

Ozra Dehkordi

Fare thee well Uncle Cotty. You came ,you saw and you conquered a savage world.
For me you were a shining example to achieve, as yours made me proud.
I can remember as a child sitting and listening to your fascinating stories,with mirth and laughter you delivered.
Allow me to share this story that I never forgot.
Once you were visiting grandma, the family was gathered to welcome you home.
Grandma asked you to bring her a glass of water,and you delayed in your return,when you finally gave her the water,she threw the water at you and returned the glass saying " I meant today. Now quickly go get your mother a glass of water."
You may have been a hero to me,but to her you were just her son.
Much love Uncle Cotty,your nephew Barry. RIEP.

Remembrance of my mentor and advisor C. Ovid Trouth, M.D., Ph.D.

I came to know Dr. C. Ovid Trouth, in person, when I came to Washington DC to attend the Experimental Biology meeting in 1995, with my M.S. co-mentor, his former student. I was very much interested in understanding how neurons communicate and play a role in neural control of breathing. I was captivated by his vast knowledge in the area of my interest, and also, he let me communicate with his then students of his lab about the ongoing research projects. I came to know that he was one of the pioneers in the brainstem chemosensitivity, who had localized CO2/pH respiratory chemoreceptors in the brainstem, the region which was later coined as the ventral brainstem CO2/pH chemoreceptors. I decided that I would pursue my Ph.D. under his tutelage. Dr. Trouth was a great mentor and dissertation advisor. One quality that I greatly admired and appreciated about him, though much later, (note, I mentioned later because at the time, I was like, “give me a break”) that he did not give me anything on a plate, but provided guidance and direction, which has been the best stepping stones of my success in my career.

Dr. Trouth also gave me an opportunity to work on grant submissions and cooperative agreements. I will never forget on one occasion, on the deadline of one major grant submission, the co-Director (Dr. Trouth), Director, Program Analyst, and I, after putting the application package together, went to Kinko service at ~10:30 PM to make 25 copies of the ~600-page long grant application, and dropped off the application at NIH at 2:30 AM. This clearly demonstrates his arduous determination for the development of a program, and the success and his vision to the University and the Department where he had spent almost his entire career. This unique grantsmanship opportunity allowed me to work with him to bring his vision for the Department to fruition. However, more importantly, it provided me with the knowledge to write successful grant applications and serve as a PI and co-PI on my research projects. Knowing that a foreign student may not be able to work outside the university, he also arranged to support me for my living; worked as a part time administrative assistant on his grants. During every Thanksgiving Day and Christmas, Dr. Ovid Trouth and his wife (Dr. Jayam Trouth) invited students and colleagues to their home for sumptuous dinner, and made them feel like a home away from home. He not only invited them, but also made sure they had the travel arrangement.

Over the years, my reflection of him is that he was more than his life. He was in his office, late in the evening every day during a workday, to provide advice, guidance, and support to his students, friends, and colleagues. He secured grants and fellowship programs to support students. He even established a personal fund to support students who needed financial support. He communicated and made arrangements with stakeholders for students to learn new experimental techniques, and to further their academic and research goals and careers. He kept in touch with his former students (and vice versa), to know their accomplishments, and provided guidance and support, when needed. Overall, he was an esteemed and brave person, who did not take an easy path to support the needs of his students’ career or for any accomplishments - fought for what is right and judiciously, even when his own career, pride, and friendship was at stake. Most importantly, he was a very committed faculty, who was devoted to excellence. He believed in his students, even though at times they did not foresee it, molded and guided them to strive for excellence and to attain their goal and ambition. 

Dr. Trouth's vast scientific acumen, knowledge, generosity, commitment, and dedication toward his students to strive for excellence will be a great loss to all who had the opportunity to have worked and interacted with him. I am proud to be his student, colleague, and niece-in-law. He will be sorely missed.

Dr. Trouth was my graduate school adviser. He taught me much more than neurophysiology. He was a great teacher, always open his office and lab doors for all medical and graduate students when they had questions or needed help. I observed him to coach his lab technician who was a political science Ph.D. candidate, use Dr. Martin Luther King's speech as example to give a powerful speech. His book "Times are Changing and the Struggle Continues: The Struggle" was published many years ago, but the subject is so current! He was the role model of black man, scientist, and educator. I miss him deeply!

Together with members of Loeschcke´s group I want again to express my deep sympathy upon the decease of our wonderful college and friend Cloyd Ovid Trouth. Actually Drs. Ahmad and Prabhakar communicated their deep grief over the sad news from his family and his pupils. Indeed we have not only lost a strong representative of studies on Central Chemosensitivity, to which Cloyd has considerably contributed but also a reliable, stimulating and humorous member of our group. Still I remember his caricatural expression in German language “Ich bin Gastarbeiter”.
Dear Family of Cloyd, be sure, we will meet again on behalf of his and our belief in God.
Sincerely yours, Marianne E. Schlaefke & Thorsten Schaefer

Dr. Trouth where do the "boy from mucko" begin? I am a forever great full and proud past member of the Minority Neuroscience Fellow Program (MNFP). You offered me an opportunity early in my career that changed my life. You was the first Jamaican scientist and scholar who understood me and saw the man I could be. You gave me the strength to believe in myself, when noone else did. 20 years later, the bond you created between Dr. Vernon Ruffin (another MNFP and your last student) and I, is still going strong and your hard work and legacy is the fuel to that fire. Thank you for believing in us young black youths with a passion to do right and succeed. You are the Jamaican Scholar, mentor and friend I strive to be.

Farewell, dear brother, transcendent are thou. Thank you for all your help and advice. You are sorely missed.

Though it was over the telephone and a relatively brief time, I was so privileged to have gotten to know Cloyd, who had been a colleague of my husband Friedhelm during their student days in Frankfurt, Germany. Our conversations were always a delight, sometimes lighthearted, but most often on a topic which concerned us both greatly, namely prejudice and race. He knew I was the daughter of German Jews, whose parents were able to flee Germany to the USA, but whose grandparents were murdered by the Nazis. I grew up in the 1940s & 1950s in racially segregated Arkansas, where my father was a professor at the Univ. of Ark. in Fayetteville. After the 1954 Supreme Court decision to integrate schools the then Governor Orville Faubus, required professors to sign a loyalty oath to the State of Arkansas favoring segregation. My father refused and was fired on the spot. Cloyd wanted me to write up this story for one of his book projects, sadly it never came to that. 
I will cherish the memory of Cloyd, his infectious laugh and deep human dedication.
Miriam Friedmann, Augsburg, Germany

It was in the 60s when Cloyd and I studied medicine at the University of Frankfurt / Main and lived in the dormitory door to door. Cloyd was popular wherever he appeared with his unmistakable bass voice. It was also amazing how quickly he spoke good German. At the university he was a hard worker who took everything very seriously.
At that time I was able to arrange for an internship (Famulatur) which I had just finished, for him in the tuberculosis department of the clinic . It had the advantage that lunch was provided there because of the risk of infection. Since Cloyd was often short of money, which he always hid from us, this was a welcome extra support.
After our state exams I had visited him again in a county hospital near Cologne. His boss absolutely wanted to keep him permanently, or at least have him settle in the town, because he was so popular. However, his interests then led him after all to research and our paths parted, contacts became sparser.
I was happy that, after so many years, we were again in touch, at least by telephone from the USA, which lasted until shortly before his death.
I take leave of a dear friend.
Friedhelm Katzenmeier, Augsburg Germany

My Dearly Beloved Brother; You fought the good fight to shine light into the darkness of our broken world, and along the way, you pulled untold numbers of His children along on their way to the mountain top.
Enjoy the Eternal Blessings with your new Glorious infectious laugh in the Resplendent Splendor and Joyfulness of “The Eternal City” (Revelation 22: 14).

I owe many of the blessings in my life to Dr. Trouth. His tremendous kindness and guidance during my formative years led me to Howard University, which changed the trajectory of my life. I would not be a physician today if not for his encouragement through my struggles and failures. Dr. Trouth embodied the concept of “paying it forward” - those who approached him for advice or mentorship were never turned away. My father and I are grateful to have had him in our lives, and we will miss him dearly.

Dear Dr Trouth,
Who would have known that talking to you last summer would have been the last time I would have heard your voice? Dr Trouth and I share the same nationality, Jamaican. Not only was Dr Trouth a great advisor and mentor at Howard University but he was in every way a father to me. He exhibited so many outstanding Godly qualities and characteristics of which the greatest is love. Dr Trouth had a natural love for people. He will forever be missed.

This gentle man welcomed me to Maryland in the early 1980s, and his warm spirit pervaded all he touched. He was a treasure. All who knew him will miss this fine person.

"Like A Father To Me"- Dr. Trouth and My father went to medical school together in Belgium. As likely the only two black students there, they were destined to become close friends. I met Dr. Trouth when I was applying to medical school at Howard University College of Medicine. When I visited Howard, he spent time with me and convinced me there was no better place for me to be.

While attending Howard, I was fortunate to live with Trouths, who graciously gave me a guest room and accommodated my study schedule. I found med school very challenging. When I was under pressure, I could always get encouragement and advice from him. Many nights I would try to study past 2 AM to get up again at 6 AM. He would regularly "check-in" on me because I frequently fell asleep at my desk. Once, he told me a trick I could use was to let a small fan blow on my face. He gave me that small fan and I used it many late nights as I fought to stay asleep. And many nights, I awakened to his iconic baritone voice calling out to "check-in" on me.

As a professor, he was as challenging as he was engaging. He truly loved all his students and would go out on a limb for them. Everyone who has taken his class remembers his mantra "Know Dat", and we loved to tease him about his love for his Aramis cologne. I spent a lot of time with him during my medical training, and I learned many life lessons. Something humorous I remember about Dr. Trouth was that he never washed his car! He would say, why should I clean it when it only gets dirty again! LOL

He was incredibly proud of his daughter (JT)and his son (CT). I would think how could these children be anything less than brilliant with their pedigree? He would regularly tell me how much they meant to him and that a man must take sacrificial care of his family. I kept those lessons close to my heart.

Dr. Troth was my Godfather. I felt I could ask him anything and get sound fatherly advice, just as if speaking to my own father. He became another father to me during my time at Howard. I love him and his family dearly. I wish them only good things and send my heartfelt condolences for their loss of their husband and father and the Howard Medical School Community's loss of a great professor.

Last week the Howard University medical school community lost a very dear professor, Cloyd Ovid Trouth, Sr., MD, Phd. To all Howard university medical school graduates who were privileged to have him as a professor he was known for his excellent lectures in physiology. I recall his deep burly voice and impactful phrase, “Know that!” for every important fact that would be tested on his exams. He played an important role in me being accepted to medical school. There were times very early in my medical school career where I leaned on him for encouragement and support. He was always there for me. As we shared Jamaican heritage, Dr Trouth became like family to me. It was a great honor to make him proud when I graduated from medical school. Over the years we kept in touch and I always thanked him for his tutelage. I was so blessed and will forever be grateful to have known this great man. My prayers and sincere condolences to his family. Till we meet again RIP Dr Trouth.