Irnee D'Haenens

Dear Shirley and family,
as well as enjoying the respect of everyone at HRL, Irnee left a good impression and warm feelings wherever he went, which is no small feat. Even people like myself, who overlapped only briefly, were moved by Irnee's combination of technical excellence and personal kindness.

Dear Shirley,

It is not so easy to lose someone so very special. I am still in shock and so sad that you lost your dear Irnee and I lost Ted.
Ted always said how lucky he was to have had Irnee as his 'right hand man' at Hughes when they were working together to invent the laser

I cherish our time with Irnee last October at the Michael Barnoski home and in December with George Rosenthal.

My thoughts and sympathy are with you and your...

Dear D’Haenens Family,

I am saddened to hear that Irnee died unexpectedly. When I saw him last at a Hughes breakfast meeting in October or November, his smile was as broad and his handshake as firm as ever. So it is a great shock to learn that now he is gone.

At the Research Lab Irnee and I had little professional contact. But Irnee was such a likeable person that any chance encounter in the halls always resulted in a friendly exchange. And more recently, at those breakfast...

Dear Shirley & family - My deepest sympathy to all of you. Irnee was a good friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Norma Pasky
Las Vegas, Nv

Shirley:
Our hearts go out to you and all your family in this difficult time. It was an honor to meet Irnee and you last month at the luncheon to discuss the development of Ted Maiman and Irnee’s Ruby Laser with all of the distinguished guests. Irnee, who was obviously not feeling well, never winced, but regaled us with stories and technical details of those glory days. The loss of his knowledge, history, and concern for others is a profound loss to the world. Our thoughts and prayers are...

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dear Shirley,
I will sure miss a great fishing partner, and book reviewer. We will both miss his wonderful sushi and a great neighbor.
Love John & Nancy

Sorry about your loss. I met Irnee while working at HRL. We became friends in a matter of seconds. I considered him a great person and a true friend.
Sam Ontiveros

Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time ~ Stay strong for each other.
I remember all the "old" days from Berkshire and El Monte Dr..
And have fond thoughts of your family..