Dr. David J. Combs

Dave, was my mentor, my rock, my inspiration, my foundation. Nothing has been the same since he left us 3 years ago, and especially since he lost his battle with cancer last October. I will never forget the chance you took on me, the opportunities I've had as a result, and the confidence you instilled in me while I had the pleasure of working beside you. Thank you for everything. If I achieve even 10% of the success that you experienced in life, I will consider my life a success. Khalil...

I had the priveledge of working for Dave Combs as the World of Life exhibit researcher for six years. He was tremendously inspiring, graciously forgiving, and possessed the most incredible combination of intelligence and sense of humor that I have ever known in a person. Dave made working on the WOL project amazingly fun and fulfilling. It is difficult if not impossible to express the mark that Dave made in my life. Things I will always remember about you Dave: the time I found you inside the...

Dave was a good friend and colleague whom I met developing the travelling exhibition What About AIDS? in the early 90's. I was immediatly impressed with his pride in his family, friendship, knowledge, passion for science and his vision for science education. I will miss him.