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Donald Hornig Obituary
His son says Hornig died Monday. He had Alzheimer's disease.
Hornig was the Ivy League university's president from 1970 to 1976. He also taught at Princeton and Harvard.
Hornig was a Harvard-trained physical chemist and one of the youngest group leaders on the Manhattan Project that developed the atomic bomb during World War II. He designed the firing unit that triggered the simultaneous implosion of the bomb's plutonium device.
Hornig advised presidents Eisenhower, Kennedy and Johnson, then became president at Brown, where he restored the university to financial health.
He then joined Harvard's School of Public Health. Harvard honored him last year for being a "visionary scientist and educator."
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33 Entries
Murali Mantrala
February 19, 2013
I am sad to hear of the passing away of Dr. Donald Hornig. I wish to add to my sister Syamala's note that it has always been a matter of great pride to us that our father Dr. M.L.N. Sastri had the opportunity to work with Dr. Hornig at Princeton University in the early '60s (and we also had the chance to meet him and his family as kids)! My condolences to the family.
Murali Mantrala, University of Missouri, Columbia
Syamala Sistla
February 19, 2013
My father, Dr. M.L.N. Sastri, worked with Dr.Hornig at Princeton Univ. (1960-1964). We have very fond memories of our time spent with Dr. Hornig. My mother and I would like to express our condolences to the Hornig family.
February 19, 2013
My father, Dr. Sastri, worked with Dr. Hornig at Princeton Univ. from 1960 - 1964. We have very fond memories of Dr. and Mrs. Hornig. My mother and I would like to express our condolences to Mrs.Hornig and the Hornig family.
Syamala Sistla (daughter of Dr. M.L.N.Sastri)
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Kenneth Alonso
January 29, 2013
Dr. Hornig was my thesis advisor at Prineton. I learned a great deal from his and appreciated his direction. The news of his death saddened me. My condolences to the family.
G. Freeman
January 28, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
KEN&MARY O'DANIEL
January 28, 2013
WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE HORNIG FAMILY,FRINEDS,&ALL WHO KNEW MR. HORNIG.
PAF
January 28, 2013
My sympathy to the family of Mr Donald Horning. May the God of Peace be with you. Rm. 15:33
Bruce & Carol (aunt Adeline's daughter) Thurber
January 27, 2013
We were saddened to hear of Donald's death and would like to express our sincere sympathy to Lily and your family. We wish you comfort and peace.
Elliot Bernstein
January 27, 2013
I fondly remember Prof. Hornig as a great and patient teacher and mentor in the early 1960s at Princeton University where I was an undergraduate. I had the rewarding opportunity to work in his lab and live in his home for one summer. I extend my sympathy to his family at this difficult time.
January 27, 2013
My condolences to the Hornig family. May God strengthen the family in the coming days. 1Corinthiams 1:3,4
January 26, 2013
To the family, may memories, kind thoughts and words bring you comfort to relieve the intense pain you are feeling.
G. Ford
January 26, 2013
My sincere sympathy to the family. God assures us that if you draw close to him in prayer, he himself will sustain you. May you find comfort in your precious memories.
January 26, 2013
Dear Hornig Family,
Sorry for the lost of Donald. Maybe you are wondering, " What is the condition of the dead?" as many other people may wonder. The Bible says, Humans are made of dust ( Genesis 3:19) We are not sprite living in a body of flesh. We are physical creatures, so no part of us survives death. When we die, our brains die too, and our thoughts perish. Thus Lazarus said nothing about his experince of death because the death are unconscious.
January 26, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about the loss. The bible can be of sme comfort at john 3:16
Harts
January 25, 2013
Our heartfelt expression for your loss. May our Heavenly Father, the GOd of comfort and tender mercies be with you. WIth deep sympathy
T B
January 25, 2013
I would like to send my condolences to his family. A brilliant mind and he used it well.
Marianne Owen
January 24, 2013
Sending deepest condolences with prayers of comfort and support to Lilli and all of the family.
Pat
January 24, 2013
With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of grief…Psalm 46:1…says: God is for us a refuge and strength, a help that is readily to be found during difficult times”. May God provide you with peace and comfort to endure the days ahead.
Harris
January 24, 2013
I am sorry to learn of Donald Horning's death. Science has lost a true pioneer. Please take this time to reflect on the wisdom from above and “rely on the God who supplies endurance and comfort.” (Romans 15:5)
Nkim Thomas N
January 24, 2013
I got shork when i hard of ur dead,please sorry for me not been there to help u, I know God will let u rest at his side. Goodbye Hornig.
Rachel
January 24, 2013
So sorry to hear about your loss. My prayers are with you. Please look to the Bible for comfort and reassurance.
January 24, 2013
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend of family membe. The bible can be of some comfort at John 3:16
January 24, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Marie M
January 23, 2013
May you draw close to God during this difficult time.
January 23, 2013
Please accept my sincere condolences.
-John 5:28
January 23, 2013
Hope you find comfort in the "God of all comfort".
January 23, 2013
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Adrian Barnette
January 23, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 23, 2013
Sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one. The family is in our thoughta and prayers. May the God who gives peace be with all of you.-RO.15:33
January 23, 2013
May you find comfort in the Hearer of prayer at this time. Psalm 65:2
C.M. R
January 23, 2013
Our god has promised to be a source of comfort in times like this. This promised is found at Isaiah:51:12
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