Saturday, February 13, 2010

Condolences

Yesterday three people were murdered and another three seriously wounded at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Eli, on behalf of his readers and writers, wishes to express his sadness and best wishes to the families and friends of the victims and the faculty, staff and students at UAH. Over the years Prof. Rabett has visited UAH and nearby NASA/Marshall Space Flight Center many times and benefited from their gracious hospitality. Webs of friendship at and between universities spread widely. John Christy and Roy Spencer are at UAH, and although they may not have known the victims, they work with colleagues, students and staff who have been deeply affected. Our condolences to all.




5 comments:

dhogaza said...

Well said.

EliRabett said...

Contrary to the normal policy of almost anything goes, Eli is going to be very hard about restricting this thread to expressions of sympathy. There are many other places where a discussion of causes are being discussed, in a surfeit of opinions.

Arthur said...

I visited Huntsville once, not long ago, for a small conference. I have a number of friends there, some at UAH. It's a beautiful place. I was very saddened by this news.

Anonymous said...

So hard on so many people. The consequences will just go on and on.

Little Mouse

bluegrue said...

I am sorry for the people who lost their lives. My sympathy goes to all who suffer from the losses, especially the relatives, friends and colleages.