Christopher Damon Roy

I just found out about the passing of Professor Roy.
I Had the privilege of taking two of Professor Roy's classes. It is said that there are certain things that change the path of your life meeting him was one of those moments. If it wasn't for him I would not have enlisted and joined the PeaceCorps. I would not have gone to Mexico city to the Museum of Anthropology and looked at and cried while looking at one of most menacing artifacts,because we had to break down each and every...

As a staff member at the University of Iowa, I always treasured Dr. Roy's sincere friendliness and dedication to his students, colleagues, staff and his University. He was so proud of the new building and was a delight to "bump in to" on campus. My deepest and sincerest sympathies to the Roy family and to the University of Iowa. Chris's passing is a great loss.

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Chris, but grateful for his service to our nation with the Peace Corps in Burkina Faso.

Our Condolences,
The National Peace Corps Association

I met Chris through our local radio controlled flying club. He had a real love of aviation and was always enthusiastic during his flight training. Even when he damaged his airplane he would just smile and say how much fun he was having. Nothing seemed to get him down.
I remember after soloing Chris coming to the field one day saying his wife, Nora might make him quit the hobby because he almost burnt the house down charging batteries. After a simple tutorial on how to use the...