PHILIP W. HEMILY

He served his Nation and his family and colleagues well.

Still remembered and still missed.

Linda Lambiase

Phil was a brilliant man. He was my friend. It's the end of an era.

Phil embodied the power of international science and technology to change the world---he lived it, breathed it,cultivated it, and even enjoyed its fruits (in the form of food and wine, especially in Paris!)! There wasn't a sole alive who came into contact with Phil who didn't come away knowing what UNESCO, ICSU, and NATO stood for--not just the name, but the impact. He was a gift to humanity and a savior of the earth. I miss him already.

Shere Abbott, Cazenovia, New York

What can I say? I am at a lost on commenting just how wonderful this man, Phil, really was. I only had the privilege to have know him for a short time, though I felt like I knew him a lot longer. That was just one of his many good traits. Phil would just open right up to a person, sharing his thoughts, experiences, and intelligence. It never matter who you were, where you were from, or what your accomplishments where. As much as he loved talking, his knack for listening to others was just as...

Deeply saddened to learn of the death of Phil Hemily, mentor and friend. Phil and I met at the National Research Council in the 1990s, and I hold dear memories of time shared with Phil and Kathryn in their Georgetown garden. Phil knew everyone in the S&T community, or maybe, everyone knew Phil. Either way, his outreach was boundless, and his ability to bring people together across countries and continents was extraordinary. I admired his intellect, enjoyed his humor, and respected his...

Jan 20,2014
Our sincere sympathy to Phils family. We always enjoyed our visits with him and Kathryn when we were in the Sarasota area. He was a great friend and we always enjoyed hearing about his life adventures. He will be missed.
Donna and Monte Smith