Dr. Gary B. Melton

Gary was important for advancing children´s rights in the world and was one of the founders of the International Journal of Children´s Rights (now in vol. 30). He was also a very kind and nice man. I miss him. Philip Veerman The Hague The Netherlands

Was trying to get in touch with Gary and looked for his new e mail. I learned that he passed away. A shock! I knew he was not in good health but this did not expect. Please forward my condolences to his wife.

My first memories of Gary were working with him during his internship at Boston Children's Hospital, and later on his dissertation studying how children understand their rights. He was a brilliant, thoughtful, caring person whose voice and ideas inspired all who worked with him. Her persisted and advocated with intellect, commitment, and wisdom.

Robin, Jennifer and Stephany; please accept my warm condolences.

Gary! Üks mu parimaid sõpru, vastutustundliku ja heatahtliku Ameerika kehastus. Sügav kaastunne Robinile, perele ja kogu laste õiguste eest võitlevale kogukonnale. Gary töö jätkub, Gary nimi on meie mõtetes ja südames.

Robin and the rest of your family - my deepest condolences on your loss. I am so sorry that Gary has departed this world. He gave so much to the world toward child protection, and was a role model for so many of us who work as scholars in this area. I cherish the time we got to spend recently in South Carolina as a group thinking about next steps and to talk more about the many contributions of Strong Communities. Our field will miss Gary always.

Gary wasn't just an incredible professional mentor and systems change maker, but he epitomized friendliness and humanity. I will always remember traveling to Clemson for the first time. My future roommate Natyra and I were dropped off at Gary and Robin's house to stay the weekend while they were away and we looked for apartments. We could feel their compassion and generosity before we'd even met. We soon experienced first hand, and over and over again, what truly remarkable people they are. I...

Dear Robin, Jennifer and Stephany, I am so sorry Gary died. He gave so much to the world, and we are better because Gary was here. I had the opportunity to serve with Gary many year ago on a Blue Ribbon Panel evaluating an adolescent program, and saw first hand the careful and impactful work he did. We will miss Gary very much.

Gary wasn't just an incredible professional mentor and systems change maker, but he epitomized friendliness and humanity. I will always remember traveling to Clemson for the first time. My future roommate Natyra and I were dropped off at Gary and Robin's house to stay the weekend while they were away and we looked for apartments. We could feel their compassion and generosity before we'd even met. We soon experienced first hand, and over and over again, what truly remarkable people they are. I...

I am very saddened to hear of Gary's death. He was a giant in the field who left an indelible mark on all those whose lives he touched. I was most fortunate to complete my PhD under his supervision and to benefit from his mentoring. He will live on in his work and the memories he created. My sincere condolences to Robin, Gary's beloved daughters, mother, and family.