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Dr. Richard Fork

Huntsville, Alabama

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Dr. Richard Fork, a visionary laser scientist and longtime professor at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), died of respiratory arrest May 16th in Huntsville. He was 82. A professor for 23 years in the university's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dr. Fork served as...

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This wonderful man was such a great teacher. Made the world a better place.

Official photography of the first femtosecond laser. Right to left: Charles Shank, Richard Fork, Fred Beisser, Charles Hirlimann, Richard Yen.

Dad we miss you. You were an amazing person and your memories live large. I wish we could have had more time with you. Love, Heather

Dad, I still think of you daily. You live in my memories and my heart. We have so much life left unfinished.

I was very proud of my dad's accomplishments and loved him dearly.

Mes condoléances tardives à sa famille.

May the God of all comfort and mercy give the family hope and peace during this time of sadness and sorrow. Jeremiah 29:11,12.

May the God of all comfort and mercy give the family hope and peace during this time of sadness and sorrow. Jeremiah 29:11, 12.

May the God of peace give comfort, support and bless the family during this difficult time of grief. Please accept my sincere condolences. Rom. 15:33