Dr. Shelby Grant Tilford

Condolences to the Tilford family from Leitchfield, KY, by way of Bowling Green, KY. For identification purposes, my mother owned Helen´s Dress Shop and my uncle, William R. Vincent was a friend of Dr. Tilford´s.

It was a pleasure to have known him and operational programs at NOAA also benefitted from his guidance and suggestions over the decades. Thank you for sharing him with us as well.

I had the pleasure of working directly with Shelby for several years. I got to experience first-hand his knowledge, understanding, and camaraderie. He was top-notch in his technical knowledge and enjoyed consulting with colleagues. But he also knew how to work with policy makers too, so that the program could get things done. I'll never forget his pioneering of earth system science. He is truly one of the "good guys." My condolences to Jackie and the rest of the family.

Jennifer just let me know that Shelby has passed. We have so many memories from back in Laurel Maryland. We are glad we were able to visit you in Seneca SC. May you know Gods peace at this time.

Shelby was a wonderful friend and mentor. My early years as a post-doc with him the best years a young scientist can have. He shared his love of science and the excitement of discovery that has lasted a lifetime. I share the family's sense of loss of this great friend.

"Dr Shelby Tilford" was a pioneer in NASA's Earth science. The huge amount of environmental data being sent to Earth from satellites is his legacy

Shelby was a kind and caring man in addition to a great scientist and leader.