John Marlowe Slater

Jack was my boss at Schafer Corporation. One of the best bosses I have had and one of the kindest people I have met in my life. He will be missed.

Jack was my good friend and I will miss him greatly.

Jack was an exceptional individual in his interests, curiosity and insights. He had a unique style of being self effacing at the same time as asking the most pointed and probing questions. Jack hired me fresh out of my graduate work on free-electron lasers. He remained my supervisor until he left STI. He quickly became a friend after I joined STI. Jack's interests were wide ranging and our visits to him and his family always were an opportunity to learn a string of pearls of knowledge. He...

A loving tribute to a good man and a life well-lived. We miss you, Jack. Rest in peace.

I got to know Jack as a colleague in the HEL community. It was always a pleasure talking with him and I always learned something new. His gentle and kind sole was a pleasure to be around. I wish I had gotten to know him better.

I am honored to have had Jack in my family. He was one of those rare individuals who through his giftedness viewed the world in a different realm, was transparent in his ability to touch others and compassionate for both his fellow man and the smallest of creatures. He was a blessing to have known through life's celebrations and its deepest sorrows. Lorraine Row Pratt

I can only echo what has already been said. Jack was a brilliant, kind, and good-natured man. He hired me in 1983 to work on many of the fascinating laser programs at MSNW (which became Spectra Technology, Inc. in 1983). In my lifetime (I'm now 81) Jack is one of the most memorable people I've ever met. His brilliance, charm and good nature were immediately visible on our first meeting. Having knowing him during my time at STI still brings a smile to my heart whenever I think of him. I KNOW...

My sincere condolences for your loss. May God fulfill his promise to bind up the broken-hearted and help you endure this difficult time. Isa 61:1

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)