Dr. Harold S. Margolis

Hal was my preceptor for my Pediatric rotation. He was one of the most kindest and smartest doctors with whom I ever worked or trained. My most sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

Hal was always able to think outside the box. Both in science and people - like me. I thank him for my experiences and definitely for his defense of my downgrade. His efforts lead to a change of immunization recommendations for the Nation. Yet as a Renaissance man he was my 'Hal Margolis Construction Hot Line. So his loss is a shock and tremendous loss to me. I send sympathy to his family. Gone much too soon.

When Hal started his crusade to get control of Hepatitis B in the US, he knew he had to cultivate a strong private/public partnership to implement his vision. His genius was to educate, cajole and yet befriend those of us he recruited into his army of believers to see this through to the remarkable success it became. Hal was a winner but never at the expense of losing his humanity or his unique sense of self deprecating humor. We are going to miss him terribly. Our heartfelt condolences...

Dear Sue and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We have many fond memories from years ago of spending family time and holidays together. Regards to all of you.

I worked with Hal on a research study. It was great fun to work with him. Such a knowledgeable and caring man. Thoughts and prayers to all of the family.

I have so many great memories of my years as Hal´s deputy in the CDC Hepatitis Division. I was so lucky to have worked with him. He was such a great influence that only he could bring me out of retirement. Carole and I offer our sincere condolences to Sue and the family, Dick Conlon

I met Hal shortly after I arrived in Atlanta to work at CDC in 1998. He was the head of the Hepatitis Branch. What a force of nature! He was driven by a single-minded vision; to drive down rates of hepatitis B, then later, hepatitis C infections in the United States. He, along with a group of like-minded individuals at CDC, succeeded. Hal was fierce, unafraid, and unapologetic about the critical importance of this work. May his work and legacy live on for generations to come.

Thinking of you and the many memories we had here and as children in Arizona. Kimberly Fields Couch