Remembering Walter C. McCrone—Scientist, Mentor, Leader and Friend

Volume 49, Issue 2 (March 2004)

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ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 19 February 2004
Page Count: 2

Remembering Walter C. McCrone—Scientist, Mentor, Leader and Friend
Reffner, JA
Technical Director, SensIR Technologies, CT

(Received 26 February 2003; accepted 18 October 2003)

Abstract

Walter C. McCrone (1916-2002)was a special person. While books, journals and ledgers record over 400 of his technical contributions, his true legacy is his inspiration and leadership. In remembering “Doc” McCrone, we honor a man dedicated to people, to science and to education. His passion for microscopy was only exceeded by his love of science, people and teaching. While he ranked microscopy as the first step in every scientific investigation he made use of all technologies in formulating and testing hypotheses. Everyone who met Walter has a story to tell of this man's impact on his or her life; I will tell you mine.

Keywords:
forensic science, Walter C. McCrone, chemical microscopy, scientists

Paper ID: JFS2003327
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003327
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		SEDL / Journals / Journal of Forensic Sciences (JOFS) / Citation Page Volume 49, Issue 2 (March 2004) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (35K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0022-1198 CODEN: JFSCA Published Online: 19 February 2004 Page Count: 2 Remembering Walter C. McCrone—Scientist, Mentor, Leader and Friend Reffner, JA Technical Director, SensIR Technologies, CT (Received 26 February 2003; accepted 18 October 2003) Abstract Walter C. McCrone (1916-2002)was a special person. While books, journals and ledgers record over 400 of his technical contributions, his true legacy is his inspiration and leadership. In remembering “Doc” McCrone, we honor a man dedicated to people, to science and to education. His passion for microscopy was only exceeded by his love of science, people and teaching. While he ranked microscopy as the first step in every scientific investigation he made use of all technologies in formulating and testing hypotheses. Everyone who met Walter has a story to tell of this man's impact on his or her life; I will tell you mine. Keywords: forensic science, Walter C. McCrone, chemical microscopy, scientists Paper ID: JFS2003327 DOI: 10.1520/JFS2003327 ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Remembering Walter C. McCrone—Scientist, Mentor, Leader and Friend Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30