Amar J. S. Klar Ph.D.

A horrific loss to his family and to the vast world of science.

I was privileged to know Amar as a colleague, a mentor and a valued friend. I will miss him sorely, but more than that the world of Science has lost a true and insightful member at the height of his investigative and integrative powers.

I will never gorget him and all the little details that are personal and important for me.
One thing, I lost 200 tennis games against him but He and I were always ready to play a new game.
I loved you Amar.
benoit

I was lucky to be hired as a post-doc by Amar as he shifted from Cold Spring Harbor to NCI Frederick. Working with him was the greatest learning experience for me. He had the most clear headed and unclouded intellect which shone through his apparently down to earth demeanor. He could relate equally well with a Nobel laureate or a student or to a lay person. What I learnt from him was not only valuable at a professional level but also serve as a life lesson. His memory will keep shining...

I first met Amar when he came from Prof. Harlyn Halvorson's lab at the Univ. Wisconsin, Madison, to do postdoctoral work with Prof. Seymour Fogel in the then-Dept. of Genetics here at UC Berkeley. Amar had an infectious enthusiasm for science, and genetics especially, but also for life in general. It was always a pleasure to engage with Amar and therein began a very long friendship. I am deeply saddened that I will no longer be able to enjoy the stimulation of his creative and fertile...

So sad to hear about Amar's passing. He was a wonderful man and great scientist that I had the pleasure of working with for many years at Ft. Detrick. We had many conversations and he was always anxious to discuss his research, especially about left-handedness. I send my sincere condolences to his dear family and lab mates.

Dr. Klar will be sorely missed. I had the pleasure of knowing him and listening to some of the results of his brilliant research for 20 years. My condolences to his family. He was a wonderful and incredibly smart and funny man.

My heartfelt condolences to dear Kuljit, Nitashia & Amy from your Realtor, Diane Miller Marsden. When I sold your family your home in 1988 I was blessed to feel like a part of your so very happy family. Amar had a spectacular sense of humor that brought a hearty laugh & bright smile to all around him. I can only imagine the tremendous loss you must all be feeling. Kuljit, if ever I can help you in any way, please feel free to call me at 301-698-9000 O or cell 301-639-7071.

My condolences and prayers to the family. Amar and Kuljit were my workout buddies at Ft Detrick and we will miss him. GOD Bless.