Ethan Ryan Remmel

Kathy our thoughts and prayers, along with the entire Waynflete community, are with you and your family. It has been so moving to read about the love surrounding Ethan. May you still feel his love surrounding you.

Jessica, Lincoln, Elias and Dana

Kathy, Chuck, Grace, boys, Rachel and all - I am so sorry for your loss. I have very fond memories of tadpoles, fierce competition on 2nd grade math quizzes, marveling at Ethan's brilliance and a helpful, serene boy when I broke my arm by showing off and trying to do a no-handed cartwheel on Thomas Street. We emailed a few times this past year and I once again found myself marveling at all Ethan has accomplished with apparent ease and grace (and Grace!). I am so sorry he is no longer with...

The Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away. Ethan is with his Lord and his God now, with all the PEACE THERE IS. Grieve not for Ethan, but acknowledge the most sovereign God and Lord that we all will see and reign with Ethan someday. Ethan is continuing teaching with the Angels because that was his Profession. God will continue to guard your Cathy and Chuck, his sons, and wife.
Gennifer and Wendy.

Ethan was a wonderful coach, father, and mentor. He was my son's basketball coach and showed such courage when he would rally to make it to a practice or a game even when he was feeling his worst just to be there one last year for the boys including his son. I feel so grateful that he was able to be there for such a special season that will always remain in the hearts of those of us that experienced his perseverance and courage firsthand. He will truly be missed.

I was not a personal friend of Ethan's but I am a colleague in research. Out research domains overlapped in some areas. I've been a big fan of Ethan's research, and use some of his results in teaching and international presentations. His work on Theory of Mind in children with cochlear implants was so well done. As I told Ethan, when I read it, I wished I had done it. It was well-designed, well-executed, and the final publications were so well written. His work was published in...

I have only good memories of Ethan. They are now magnified by what i read in his blog. I am awed by the courage, humor and love he showed during the last year of his life.  He lived passionately and met his death in the same way.
Diane Feeney (a friend from his time in San Francisco)
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Kathy and Chuck -- I am very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of your dear son. While I never knew Ethan, I know from what you have told me, Kathy, that he was a fabulous, accomplished and kind man that you had every reason to be very proud of. My thoughts and best wishes are with you at this very difficult time.

Cathy and Chuck, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The Napolitano Family Portland, Maine.

"Eponymous Ethan," as he dubbed himself during a graduate school icebreaker, was exactly that--a self-titled man. His confidence and insight inspired many of us during the long slog towards the PhD. Now his writings--bless him for his eloquence and discipline--will continue to do so, long after his too-soon departure. May his strength and sweetness be of some consolation to his dear family; I send my own deepest sympathies.