Donald E. Thompson

Alice, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Chuck and Peggy Zentner

Don was such a contributor to our business...full of great ideas, a great teacher, and always treated everyone with respect. So sorry for your loss.

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Don was a good boss and a good friend. I admired his knowledge and drive. I wish all of his family the best. --- Ivan Kirschner

Don was an instrumental leader, mentor and friend. My memories of him will always be fond ones.

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. Don was a good boss and a good friend. I admired his knowledge and drive. I wish all of his family the best.

I met Don the first week of my first "real" job. He was truly influential in my career. He was well known in the Navy acoustic community and will be missed. My fond memories usually include his pipe, those tiny #2 pencils, and a pint. My condolences to his family.

Don was a true technical innovator and leader in his field. I'm fortunate to have known him and have many great memories.

Alice and family, please accept my sincere condolences on behalf of the Penn State Aerospace Engineering Department. When I first came to Penn State in 1986, the Office of Naval Research offered us an opportunity to engage in fan noise studies related to several ship board noise problems on virtually all navy ships (and boats). I partnered with Don, who at the time had far more extensive experience with the Navy than did I. Over a ten year period of continuous ONR support, Don and I advised...

Darin & Amanda, Very sorry for your family's loss.