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In Memorium: Dr. Ron L. Jenkins (co-author of Spiders of the Eastern United States)

Rather than further co-opt Joe Lapp's specimen thread, thought I'd post this here; even though it is old news, it will be of interest to many here.

From the Samford Crimson:
Biology professor's life remembered by many
Annie Murphree
Issue date: 5/2/07 Section: News
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Contributed by Kevin Pfeiffer on 25 June, 2010 - 5:12am
Last updated 2 November, 2010 - 1:40pm

Thank you, Kevin
I had no idea. My heart is heavy now and I know I will read "Spiders of the Eastern United States" in an entirely different light now. Dr. Jenkins sounds like an amazing human being... a person I would have loved to have met.
… Mandy Howe, 25 June, 2010 - 5:31am login or register to post comments

 
Yes, that was my impression,
Yes, that was my impression, too.
… Kevin Pfeiffer, 25 June, 2010 - 5:55am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for the link Kevin.
I need to print that article and keep it with my book. He was a neat person.
… Lynette Elliott, 1 July, 2010 - 5:43pm login or register to post comments

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