Istanbul, Turkey – The sudden passing of Cyrus Carter on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, has left a profound void in the hearts of many. His unexpected demise has left a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and anyone fortunate enough to have crossed paths with him, remembering his unwavering dedication to teaching and his passion for nurturing young minds.
Cyrus Carter’s commitment to education, coupled with his genuine enthusiasm for intellectual growth, has left an enduring impression on countless lives. Colleagues and pupils alike will forever cherish his kindness, insight, and unwavering zeal for education. In a recent statement mourning his death, Robert College expressed heartfelt sentiments: “All of his coworkers and pupils will remember him fondly for the rest of their lives. May he rest in peace, and may the memory of him continue to motivate each and every one of us.”
Sevgili Cyrus Carter vefat etmiş. 🙏🏻🥲
Son kan istemesinden sonra ses çıkmamıştı.
Bana okulum öğrencileriyle unutulmayacak bir akşamüstü vermesi.
Daima sevgi ile hatırlayacağım.
Çok iyi, dünyalı, zarif bir insandı.
Allah rahmet eylesin.
Çok üzüldüm. İz bıraktı. pic.twitter.com/wGcet06OMa
— Ozan Korman Tarman (@ozanktarman) December 5, 2023
Robert College, commonly referred to as RC, stands as an eminent private high school in Turkey, known for its selectivity, independence, and co-educational environment. Situated on a 65-acre woodland campus in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district, it neighbors the historic Arnavutköy to the east and the upscale Ulus area to the west.
1990 yılından beri Türkiye’de yaşayan Kanadalı eğitimci, Robert Kolej’in efsane hocalarından Cyrus Carter’ı kaybetmişiz. Mr. Carter gerçek bir dünya entelektüeliydi. İngilizce eğitimini genel kültürle harmanlayan yaratıcı bir hoca, bütün Robertlilerin hayatına dokunan melek gibi… pic.twitter.com/umR70sl9Mg
— Yunus Emre Erdölen (@yunuserdolen) December 5, 2023
Established in 1863, Robert College holds the distinction of being the oldest American institution operational outside the United States. Its enduring legacy in the field of education speaks volumes about its commitment to academic excellence.
The passing of Cyrus Carter has deeply saddened the Robert College community, as they mourn the loss of a dedicated educator whose impact on the institution and its members will endure.
Yeri doldurulamaz arkadaşım #CyrusCarter hem güzel hem de bilge bir insandı ! Gülü hiç solmayacak! Çok üzgünüm 😔 pic.twitter.com/KWKx4v7TxD
— Tanol Turkoglu (@TanolTurkoglu) December 6, 2023
Robert College, established in 1863, stands as the oldest American institution outside the United States. Known for its selective and co-educational environment, the school’s campus in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district spans 65 acres and continues to uphold its tradition of academic excellence.
