Glenn W. Irwin Jr.

I first met Dr. Irwin when he interviewed me as one of the finalists in the IUPUI Swain Scholarship competition. He was such a fine gentleman and put a nervous high school senior at ease, especially when he learned I wanted to become a doctor. We had quite a talk once we realized that he was from Roachdale and my grandfather was from the Greencastle area and had been the Dean of Men at ISU. I'm happy to say I got the scholarship and became a doctor.

I also rotated as a resident at...

I was a secretary in AO while Dr. Irwin was Chancellor of IUPUI. I still remember the day I came around the corner, so to speak, when this kind and thoughtful man had my cup of coffee waiting for me. Dr. Irwin and I hit the coffee room at the same time every morning and he continued the ritual of serving me until I left my job. I also remember when I was searching for "the" Christmas present for my youngest son and I casually mentioned it to Dr. Irwin while getting my cup of coffee. I...

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My Dad, the late Dr. Robert Rohn, and your Dad went back to their earliest days at IU, and remained friends for more than 50 years. Our parents were long-time friends and neighbors. As a newspaper reporter, I also had many dealings with your Dad -- especially during his years as Chancellor at IUPUI.

I am sorry for your loss.

Truly,
David Rohn

Your dad was truly a great man with a wonderful heart. He accomplished so much for IUPUI, yet he never forgot his roots. May you carry his work forward.

I have always had fond memories of your father who was Dean of the Medical School during my four years in Indianapolis.

He was a fine man with a great awareness of what it meant to be a physician and the skills that were needed to succeed in becoming a respected member of the profession.

Above all I have always remembered his warmth and fondness for medical students and tolerance for their misguided adventures.

His life was an honor to all physicians.

My memory of your Dad is his smile. In elementary school, as tall as he was, he would smile and the world in your home brightened. Forty years later, I feel the calmness he projected by his smile. Carry your Dad forward in life through your actions. Thinking of you all

Dr. Irwin was a wise leader, a great mentor, and personified the word "gentleman." He will be missed.

Annn,Beth,Bill-My condolences to you and your family.I will always remember your parents smiling faces.Our parents were great friends.My prayers are with you.