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barryssentials · (This post was last modified: 12-31-2013 09:42 AM by barryssentials.)

Hi all: Betty informed me of Art's passing yesterday morning. I knew Art through email only but he was a researcher with a huge heart. My deepest condolences to his family and to the wonderful people here who have known him for a long time. Last year, Art surprised me by sharing ALL of his Fort McNair research files with me. In response to my heartfelt thanks to him, he shared some words that I think many of us live by in the research community. It is this kind of example that shows how generous this man was with those of us who, new or old in the research community, can learn from. He was an exceptional mentor. This was what Art shared with me and I pass it forward now.
"In the 'old' days sharing was prevalent. Mike, Mr. Hall, John Brennan, Joe George, Richard Sloan and others shared whatever they found. I learned from Mr. Hall that the more one shares the more one learns.
Don't hesitate to ask when you run into a research need. My index will tell me quickly what I have and I will be glad to share if pertinent".

Art, you were a generous soul and you will be dearly missed.
Barry