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Subject: Dave Keeling

Date: Wed, 22 Jun 2005 08:01:11 -0700 (PDT)
Dear colleagues,
I am saddened to report the death yesterday of Dave Keeling, the result of a heart attack sustained after a hike with his son in Montana. A few more details are given in the note below that Charlie Kennel circulated to SIO staff earlier today. Dave's visionary and persistent efforts to document the rise of atmospheric carbon dioxide have influenced scientific thinking and awakened societal response to a profound degree. I know that he will be deeply missed by us all.
Sean
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>Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2005 13:02:06 -0700
>To: SIO Notices
>From: Charlie Kennel
>Subject: [SIO-Notices] Dave Keeling
> >Dear Friends and Colleagues ;
> > Once again I have the sad duty to inform you of the passing
>of a respected and loved member of the Scripps community. Dave
>Keeling died Monday evening of a sudden and unexpected heart attack,
>following a short hike in his beloved Montana.
> > As you know, Dave's work proved to be amongst the most
>consequential scientific achievements of the 20th century. His loss
>is a loss for the world, a loss for the Scripps Institution, a loss
>for his friends and colleagues, a highly personal loss to me, but
>most of all, a loss to his family. It is to them we must think
>first as we extend them our sympathy and condolences.
> > Charlie
> >-----
>Charles Kennel
>Director, Scripps Institution of Oceanography
>University of California, San Diego
>9500 Gilman Drive
>La Jolla, CA. 92093-0210
>(858)534-2826

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