One of the first Lab Safety Textbooks I bought was “Improving Safety in the Chemical Laboratory”, edited by Jay. That was 1987- he was truly one of a kind.
Knowing his wit, I’d like to think that the storm was Jay rearranging his heavenly laboratoryequipment.
-Stefan
From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:dchas-l**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU] On Behalf Of Neal Langerman
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2011 5:45PM
To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**MED.CORNELL.EDU
Subject: [DCHAS-L] JAY YOUNG - IN MEMORIAL
All:
Jay Young, one of he founders of the discipline of chemical safety, died on Thursday, in his sleep, during a violent thunder storm. His family is convinced the storm represented his passing into a better life.
While I have expressed the sentiments of his friends in CHAS to his family, they would appreciate cards:
12916 Allerton Ln
Silver Spring, MD 20904-3105
A memorial service – a dedicate to life – will be held in Silver Springs, MD on 11:00 on Monday, 17 Oct. Details can be obtained from his family by calling 650 714 2078.
His last professional work – a remembrance of the early days of CHAS – will be presented in a memorial session to him at the San Diego National ACS meeting next March.
Please take a moment to think about a great person and how is efforts have influenced you and truly made the world a better place.
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