Jay Lepreau

My dear friend, I miss you so.

Today I learned of Jay's passing by noticing that Peter Bauer had made a gift to Haverford College in Jay's memory. I knew Jay way back in 1970-71, when we shared the same dormitory during our freshman year. I remember well his enthusiasm for life and his committment to progressive causes. The world is a poorer place without him in it.

I just learned of Jay's passing from the department newsletter and was very sad to hear of it. I worked with Jay during the '80s and learned a tremendous amount from him, knowledge I still use today. He was a great mentor and a world-class talent.

I am so sad to learn of Jay's death. The last time I saw him was in 1972 when he and I vacationed together in the south of Haiti. I have never forgotten him and the once-in-a-lifetime adventures he led us on. I would like to give my condolences also to his kind and wonderful wife Caroline.
George Laven MD, HAS 1971-1973

I come rather late to this book but my memories of Jay are as clear as ever. I could give you many sailing stories of Jay at Lake Powell but you already know him well.

As long as Kokonauts gather around the campfire each fall, stories of Jay will liven the evening and leave us wistfull.

I learned today of Jay's death from a SIGCOMM newsletter. I knew Jay from a series of DARPA projects that brought us together at meetings all over the US for many years. I appreciated his kindness and brilliance, and would save my "Why is it ..." questions for him. He had such energy and enthusiasm for his work that he positively shimmered when he talked! The technical world and the world in general are the worse for his absence. My prayers will include Jay and his family.

I just heard tonight from a former coworker in the Flux Research Group. I'm sorry to hear of Jay's passing. He gave me a chance when I really needed it.

It has been over a month since Jay passed away and I still have a hard time accepting that he is no more with us. I was an MS student under Jay back in 2001-2004. In many ways, he shaped my life in the US. I learnt some of the best lessons in life while working for Jay in the Emulab project. As a leader, he inspired some really sound ideas amongst his team. In a world where research success is measured by the catch phrase "publish or perish" sometimes not caring enough for quality or...

I am terribly shocked and saddened to hear about Jay's death and the awful illness he had to endure. He was genuinely friendly, compassionate and generous, both with his time and support for people and causes he cared about. He was always looking out for the people that worked for him, the professional community he worked with and the community he lived in. I'm still not sure were he got his energy and ability to work constantly, but still have time to enjoy the outdoors, a concert or a...