Dear Gadi and Adam,
I am so very sorry to hear this sad news. I consider Bill a very good friend and a genuine scientist. Though he has been critical of my research at times, he has been a very stimulating and constructive force throughout the 37 or so years that I have been in the field. I had hoped to see him again in Tucson and will miss himself and his insight very much.

Pauline



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From: DICTY [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Dictybase Northwestern
Sent: 01 July 2016 18:01
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Subject: [DICTY] Bill Loomis

Dear friends,

We are sad to inform you that our mentor, colleague and friend Bill Loomis passed away yesterday, June 30.  Bill started his scientific journey with Dicty in the 1960's and remained active in the field until his death.  He was looking forward to joining all of us in Tucson at the end of the month. Bill was a passionate and erudite scientist, his enthusiasm and love of knowledge were infectious and his devotion to rigorous biological research and education was unwavering.  To us, Bill was a teacher, a mentor, a friend and a father figure.  We will miss him dearly.

Gadi and Adam

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