DORCAS HARDY

Dorcas and I were sent by the Girl Scouts of the USA as recent college graduates to Pakistan in 1968 for a two month Home Visit and Service Project-- a wonderfully unique experience. Dorcas realized that for the same price of our New York-Karachi round trip ticket, we could go around the world, which we did! We have been lifelong friends, shared so many memories of that trip, as well as many others. She was a bridesmaid in our wedding in North Carolina, visited us in many different homes...

Dear Sam, Bernie and I are so sorry for your loss. We both remember meeting Dorcas at the VA Summit in 2015. We were struck by her elegant bearing, engaging smile and wit. We had not been aware, then, of her remarkable dedication to public service and civic issues, but her impressive record fits with our impression of her as intelligent, capable and elegant. Professionally, she was a trailblazer who undoubtedly surmounted challenges and in this way, served as a role model for others, both men...

For several years I was her Chief Medical Officer at SSA and she was an insightful supporter of the cadre of medical staff in HQ and was a key supporter of improvements in the SSA's Disability Programs. She gave me very useful orientations on how to effectively fulfill a senior SES position on the federal scene. Thank you Dorcas for your 'gifts' to me and others in the medical cadre at SSA.

Dorcas was my dear friend for over 50 years. For me and countless others she was a role model, mentor and inspiration. She left many blessing that continue to live in our hearts. Rest In Peace Dorcas. My love remains as deep as ever. Cathie (Sample) Price