Eric Christenson

[Pete]

horrible. almost cant believe it. condolences to his family..

 

[Scooby5757]

I can't believe this! What a loss for all of us. There was (MORE) great potential in the years he was robbed of...extremely saddening.

 

[Hien]

He still lives on in his video
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1604438192295995915#

 

[valenzino]

So sad,unfortunately I was not able to meet him....condolences to all family and his near friends!2010-11 are getting sad years for orchid comunity.

 

[slipperscout]

I am very saddened to hear of Eric's passing. Not only was he a highly respected taxonomist, but he was a very interesting person. He embraced life with an infinite exuberance. He loved to cook and loved to eat. He often dined with us when he was a grad. student at U Conn., and entertained us all night in sharing his experiences in surviving as a student without any money. He stands as a giant among our contemperaries who have contributed to better understanding of many genera of orchids. His humor, his humaness and his expertise will be sorely missed.

 

[SlipperFan]

Has anyone heard of a memorial fund?

 

[NYEric]

Thanx for the link Hien.

 

[tomkalina]

Too young, too young..........Eric was bigger than life in so many ways; always eager to contribute his knowledge, and clarify taxonomic issues of the day. He'll be missed.