Gary Linn McDowell

Three years have passed, wow. I remember Gary sitting in the fraternity house telling us how he wanted to be a commercial fisherman on a big boat. He´d pretend to spot a big school of fish and then he´d scream, "Tuna!!!" Really got us all laughing.

Brenda, so it has been a year since your Gary went on from this earth! I am still so sorry that you lost him and hope that you are finding your way through life. You sent a photo once of Gary and your dog and I thought that was such a great photo! I know that you are doing well and being strong and rebuilding your life. I think of you often! Love ya, Linda!

I just heard the news--in the course of a conversation with James Ceaser, who spoke very highly of him as a constitutional scholar, as the man most responsible for introducing/restoring the word "originalist" to public constitutional discourse. I knew Professor McDowell when he taught at Dickinson College. He was an excellent teacher and scholar. I managed a "B+" in his course, but I had to earn it. He presented American and British political and judicial wisdom in a thorough and...

Heartbroken to have just learned this news. Professor McDowell was my freshman government professor at Dickinson, and taught me that there´s a good reason to be passionate about our country and our constitutional scheme. And just a helluva guy.

I'm so sorry to hear of Dr. McDowell's passing. I first had him as a professor during my freshman year in 2005 where he provided me with some of the toughest (and fairest) academic love I've ever received. I was so thankful for the impact he had on my development as a student and a thinker that he was later an advocate for me in my political internships and an advisor to my Honors Thesis. Of all of the teachers I have had, he had a truly profound role in my growth and my success. I know...

Dear Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. I can see the love you and Gary have for each other. He must have been a wonderful person. I´m sorry I never got to meet him. I am so happy that you have had such a successful career and loving marriage. My love and prayers for you.

Brenda, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. I have no words that will take away the pain. I emphasize with you as I lost my helpmate a couple of months ago. She died of a heart attack. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.

My heart is broken for you sweet friend. You and your family are in my prayers, Brenda