[meteorite-list] Tribute by Dolores Hill to Jim Kriegh

[Larry & Twink Monrad]

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>Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 13:23:54 -0700
>From: "D. Hill" <dhill at lpl.arizona.edu>
>To: Larry & Twink Monrad <larrytwinkmonrad at comcast.net>
>Subject: condolences to you and Jim's family
>
>Dear Meteorite_List, friends, and family of Jim Kriegh,
>
>I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing.  He was a wonderful person 
>who will be greatly missed by many.  We were especially fortunate 
>here at the University of Arizona to have had the pleasure of his 
>kindly presence and support.  I feel personally fortunate to have 
>met him and always enjoyed his enthusiasm and visits.
>
>The Gold Basin meteorite strewnfield is one of the most 
>well-documented strewnfields known, because of Jim Kriegh and team's 
>care, patience, and perseverance.  It is hard to imagine that it is 
>only one of many important contributions he made in his lifetime. 
>Jim was unusually humble!  In addition to his many accomplishments, 
>he was extremely kind to all and very generous with his time, 
>samples, and expertise.  He always had a smile, never stopped 
>learning, and had good will and gentle nature for all.  He will be 
>greatly missed!
>
>With sincere condolences to all who knew him,
>Dolores H. Hill
>Lunar & Planetary Laboratory
>University of Arizona