RIP William Gelbart

[drglam]

My boss, Bill Gelbart, passed away this morning. He was the head and heart of FlyBase, and one of the grand old men of Drosophila genetics.

I'm told that it was peaceful, and that he was among his family and close friends.

Comments

[bikergeek]

What sad news. I'm so sorry.

[drglam]

Thanks. It's been really hard.

I just added the memorial that the GSA wrote for him, and an essay our other boss wrote about him a few years ago to this post.

[bikergeek]

Sounds like a very special person, and a treasured colleague, mentor, and friend. Again, I'm so sorry. *hugs*

[tigerbright]

I am so sorry. He sounds like an awesome human being.

[drglam]

Thanks. He was, and we're really missing him.

I just added the memorial that the GSA wrote for him, and an essay our other boss wrote about him a few years ago to this post.

[annathepiper]

Awww, I'm sorry to hear that. :( Condolences to your team and to his family and friends.

[drglam]

Thanks. I've been alternating between sad and angry all week.

I just added the memorial that the GSA wrote for him, and an essay our other boss wrote about him a few years ago to this post.

[lferion]

I am so sorry

[drglam]

Thanks. It wasn't unexpected, but we still weren't ready for it.

I just added the memorial that the GSA wrote for him, and an essay our other boss wrote about him a few years ago to this post.

[marzipan_pig]

I'm so sorry for your (and your field's) loss.

[drglam]

Thanks. It's been a tough week here.

I just added the memorial that the GSA wrote for him, and an essay our other boss wrote about him a few years ago to this post.