[ESIP-all] RIP Rob Raskin, 1957-2012

[Tamara Ledley]

I would like to echo Martha's acknowledgement of Rob's role in building, 
from the very beginning, the ESIP Federation community we have today. 
Without his input, guidance, and support as an officer of the Federation 
and in leading various committees and initiatives, we would not have the 
spirit of openness and sharing that enables the effective partnerships and 
collaborations that we have all experienced.  It is this vibrant community 
that attracts new partners and allows the ESIP Federation to address its 
mission and reach for its vision.

Rob, Thank you for all of your contributions to the ESIP Federation 
community.  You will be sorely missed.

Tamara

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Tamara Shapiro Ledley, PhD
Senior Scientist, TERC
2067 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02140
phone: 617-873-9658; fax: 617-349-3535




From:   "Maiden, Martha E. (HQ-DK000)" <martha.e.maiden at nasa.gov>
To:     Steve Young <Young.Steve at epamail.epa.gov>, "Armstrong, Edward M" 
<edward.m.armstrong at jpl.nasa.gov>
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<esip-all at lists.esipfed.org>, "Kay-Im,  Elizabeth Y" 
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Date:   03/04/2012 12:01 PM
Subject:        Re: [ESIP-all] RIP Rob Raskin, 1957-2012
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I am sorry to be so late in acknowledging Rob's passing from this world. I 
do so with a heavy heart.  I have been stunned since hearing the news in 
its finality, tho we lately knew it would come.

Rob was instrumental in building the loving community that now mourns him. 
 He was an early and essential member in a concerted effort that has taken 
decades, binding us across our disciplines.  We have become a family as 
times like this teach us.  Rob, you will be remembered.

I send my sincere condolences and best wishes to Rob's loving sister Lisa. 
 We will support you during this time of loss.

And my sincere thanks to Ed and all the JPL folks who looked in on Rob to 
warm and comfort him, and to keep us well informed.  Thank you 

Martha Maiden
NASA Earth Science Program Executive
Office 202 358-1078
Mobile 202 465-0534
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Subject: [ESIP-all] RIP Rob Raskin, 1957-2012

HI folks,

Its me again. With some unfortunate news ......

Rob passed away at around 8 pm Pacific Time.  I was not there but his 
sister and a few friends were nearby.  He passed on peacefully with little 
or no suffering.

Lisa wants everyone to know she really appreciates their heartfelt 
support, prayers and thoughts.  The get well cards some of you signed were 
read to Rob in the last 24 hours as were other messages such as emails and 
FB posts over the last days. We really really appreciate the support.

I will be offline over the weekend.  I will send another update Monday 
sometime.

Rest easy tonight, Rob. You will be missed. Peace and blessings.

regards,

-ed

Ed Armstrong
JPL Physical Oceanography DAAC
818 519-7607



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