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for TERRY STROM
Avi (Avraham) Wasserstrum
December 16, 2023
Max was the grandfather !! of Terry .
Avi (Avraham) Wasserstrum
December 16, 2023
Terry was a cousin of my father Mordechai Wasserstrum (Max, his father and my grandfather Israel Wasserstrum, they were brothers).
He and Margot visited us in Israel several times.
I remember him as a tall and very calm , sympathetic and smart man.
Margot helped my father in translating his memories from Hebrew to English, and also in documenting my mother story from the holocaust (Ester Werber).
I do believe that they really cared after us .
Miguel Riella MD
December 14, 2023
Terry will always be in our memories. When I drink Quilceda Creek Cab he comes to mind! Miguel Riella
Alfredo ZANNIER
December 14, 2021
From France, a thought to Terry and Margot.
Deborah Hollenberg
December 20, 2020
My late husband, Dr. Norman K. Hollenberg, a friend and colleague of Terry's, heard that Terry was in BWH for a bone marrow transplant as he was leaving his office. He insisted that he go up to see Terry right away. I heard them reminisce with love, then suddenly, they began to cry. . Norm loved you, Terry.
Xian Li
December 14, 2020
Terry has been in my conversations constantly this year when I talk to my students, fellows and colleagues, Terry impact is so profound that he has become such a permanent fixture in my professional life. There is a profound sense of responsibility to carry on Terry's legacy.
Marc Uknis
December 14, 2020
As a young transplant surgeon just out of fellowship training 20 years ago, Terry was a great mentor. Long after I left Harvard, we remained collaborators, but more importantly, friends. As true genius/giants are, he was humble and genuine. I miss him and think of him frequently.
Miguel Riella
January 15, 2020
We miss him much. Every time a drink a good wine, I can see Terry's smile. A feeling of emptiness!
Roslyn Bernstein Mannon
December 16, 2019
I remember some incredible presentations at national meetings when as a "pup" in the field, I was learning from one of the masters. As my knowledge grew and my stature, Terry remained one of the most approachable scientists in transplant immunology. But my most personal memory was that he attended my AST presidential dinner in Seattle. We had an amazing venue at the Chihuly Museum. At the end of my welcome speech and after thanking many of the Society for their guidance and support, Terry was the first to stand and lead applause. It was a moment, probably the only during that busy and difficult year, that I felt most appreciated knowing it was his honest assessment, as he wasn't one to give faint praise. He was a scientific treasure and mentor!
Charles Andrews
December 14, 2019
When Terry lectured or taught a group of fellows, you always felt it was more of a conversation than a talk. Always willing to share, he was always there when I had a question. He also had wonderful wine selections. I owe much of what was my foundation in transplantation and wine to one of the kindest mentors I ever had. His passsing was a loss for all of academia.
Claudia Barth
June 14, 2018
Dear Margot, Rachel and Adam,
I would like to express my condolences to you about Terry, very, very sad.
I was a research fellow from Germany in his lab from 1989-1991.
A wonderful unforgettable time, his contagious humor, his fabulous intellect, his passion in research, his kindness, his free spirit in thinking and political cultural discussion , his joy about life and the Boston Celtics...
He build an international network between his research fellows. This is how I heard about the sad news and find comments of my former colleagues.
He had a big holistic impact on all of us.
Thank you for this part of my life and you Margot for your hospitality at those times.
A lot of strength in theses sad times to the Strom family
I am sure Terry is reading from somewhere...
In deep sadness and memory of our short conversation at the ASN in 2016.
Norman Hollenberg
April 4, 2018
I love you Terry.
Norm
Norman K. Hollenberg, M.D. PhD
March 19, 2018
Many many years have passed since I had the privilege of working in the lab with Terry and sharing the 'box' at the Celtics. Having been removed thousands of miles and dozens of years I missed the sad news last December. To Terry's family I need not tell you how great and good this man was, for me he was a mentor and friend and I am today heartbroken to hear of his passing. My love to all, Mark Reddish (in the lab 76-81)
Jerry Meyer
March 4, 2018
Sorry to hear of Terry's passing. We were classmates from Chicago's South Side. Also, believe we went to Hebrew School together for our Bar Mitzvahs? My condolences to his family and friends.
David Scadden
January 28, 2018
I only recently learned of Terry's passing and want to express my condolences to his family and appreciation for what he gave to his colleagues in the Harvard Medical School community. He was a brilliant, creative, inspiring physician scientist and a wonderful human being. A truly bright light has been lost and will be deeply missed.
Stuart Patinkin
January 18, 2018
Stuart Patinkin
January 18, 2018
Dear Margot and family:
As I know it must be so for all of you, it is hard for me to believe that Terry is gone, no longer in our lives. As infrequently as we saw each other, it was always with great anticipation that I would await his arrival on those occasions when we planned to be together on one of his trips to Chicago. And, then, once we were together we being the boys, Terry, Joel, Bill, Bob, and me the years would melt away and we would become not just boys reliving a moment of our youth but the good friends that we were, undiluted and suspended in time. And we would laugh about Terry's shorts being split during a high school league basketball game or about his invincibility as proven by his survival of two holes being drilled into his head or about the adventures that we would always keep secret. We were the boys that will be boys. And we loved each other. So, I speak not just about Terry but about us. Losing him is like losing that part that made us us, so that now we speak of us in the past tense, as well. Others will speak of his accomplishments. What is most meaningful to me is his essence – that combination of will and intelligence and fortitude, of doubt, hope and fear, and the sense of self and place in the universe that finally coalesced into the man that the world would come to know and admire. I will always miss him.
Share these sentiments with the grand kids, too. I send to all of you the love that I would have Terry know,
Judy Aaronson
January 17, 2018
I remember my classmate from South Shore High School with great fondness. Terry, even as a teenager, was a kind, caring and generous person. His spirit in overcoming a serious football injury inspired and awed his fellow classmates. He was one of a kind. Judy Uhle Aaronson
January 15, 2018
Dear Margot, Adam and family,
I am sorry for your loss, alleviated only by the certainty that Terry's memory will be a blessing to all of us. I have fond memories of the times shared with him and you, his curiosity, his deep knowledge of history, his good humor.
What a wonderful family he and Margot built. His memory will carry on as all of you continue improving the world.
Fernando Reimers and Eleonora Villegas-Reimers
Terry, Margot, Adam, Sandy, Max and Sam
Rachel Strom
January 11, 2018
Teyy and stuart - friends any time, anywhere.
Jo Ann Nathan
January 10, 2018
Stuart and Terry in Chicago
Jo Ann Nathan
January 10, 2018
Stuart Nathan and Terry in Napa,CA
Jo Ann Nathan
January 10, 2018
Jo Ann Nathan
January 10, 2018
Terry is probably the best person I have ever known.
Abul Abbas
January 9, 2018
I was saddened to hear about Terry's death. We met when we were both starting our careers at the Brigham. We wrote papers together, spent many evenings around the world immersed in science (lubricated with some good wines), and I considered him a personal friend and respected colleague. I will miss hearing his boisterous laugh at meetings.
Robert Sackstein
January 8, 2018
Dear Strom Family,
It is with a truly heavy heart that I learned today of the passing of Dr. Strom. He was a wonderful colleague and a world-eminent immunologist, but, most of all, he was a true gentleman and exemplary role-model as a person and as a clinician-scientist. I hope you will find some comfort in knowing that he was uniformly cherished by his colleagues, and we thank all of you for sharing him with us. He devoted his life to overcoming the ignorance that plagues clinical transplantation, and, clearly, that battle still remains to be won. His passing now serves as a personal inspiration for me -- and others -- to continue this battle with even greater intensity. We will continue his noble mission to improve outcomes for all transplant patients, and, in so doing, bring the proper honor to his remarkable legacy.
Phyllis Berz
January 6, 2018
Dear Margot, Adam, Rachel and all the family,
I have just read all of the condolences to you on Terry's death. It's unbelievable that he's gone! I will always remember his wonderful smile, warm welcome and embrace, interesting conversations and fun times we have had with him and all of you over the years. We are so lucky to have known him and cherish those memories!
With love and affection,
Phyllis
JoAnn Levin
January 5, 2018
Margot and family,
I just heard today about Terry and wanted to reach out to you to offer my deepest condolences to all of you. We go back so far that it's difficult to express everything I feel. I knew Terry in college, when we were all friends in Chicago during and the guys were at Illinois Med, when you visited Barry and I in SF while you were in the service and then when we were all in Boston. Terry was always such a huge dynamic presence. And more recently he and I corresponded and he was kind and caring.
He touched so many lives and he'll be missed all over the globe, but the ones most affected are all of you. Hopefully, knowing that so many people have such wonderful memories of him will give you some comfort in this difficult time. Love from far away.
Jo
Maria Hernandez-Fuentes
January 4, 2018
Dear Margot and Family
I am deeply saddened about your loss, and if it serves of any consolation, please be reasured that the feeling is very widely shared. It is very hard to be involved in Transplantation and not have known of Terry, heard a lot about him or even personally interact with him. Lately, we were collaborating in a research project through Prof Steven Sacks and for this we managed to drag him or the both of you to London from time to time. Those meetings were always inspirational and Terry managed to enthuse the team significantly to continue working. The "KALIBRE" team (Chow, Mano, Sofia, Paula, Irene, Florence, Tsui, etc, etc) send their best wishes to all of you. He will be sadly missed.
Leslie Brent
January 3, 2018
Dear Margot, I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear of Terry's untimely death. He was a great scientist and an admirable man who I liked and respected immensely. I send you and your family my deep felt condolences and good wishes.
Leslie
Peter Nickerson
January 3, 2018
Margot,
I was very saddened to hear of your loss. I had the privilege of being in Terry's lab from 1991- 95 and found it to be one of the most stimulating times in my life. Terry was always so supportive both during my time in Boston and after. He will be greatly missed.
Peter Nickerson
Roy First
January 3, 2018
Dear Margot
We have lost a giant of a person - - a great thinker, scientist and physician, but above all, a wonderful and kind person and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Terry's death is a loss for us all.
Our thoughts are with you and you family during this difficult time.
Fondest love,
Bobbie & Roy
Howard Schatz
January 2, 2018
Margot,
I am so sorry for your loss of Terry Strom.
We were friends, good friends, 46-8 years ago when we served as physicians at MacDill AFB, during the Vietnam Nam War.
We had many wonderful experiences together given basketball, he a power forward, me an Asst. Coach.
Mostly he was so easy to love as a friend, gentle, smart, fun, interested, warm.
It must be so terrible for you.
Love,
Howie
Paul and Juliet Cheetham
January 2, 2018
We first met Terry and Margot in 1985 when Paul was working on a Fulbright Exchange at Brookline High School. They adopted us and our three children - Matthew, Rebecca and Sophie - spoiling us with wonderful feasts and legendary bottles of wine, lending us their car and introducing us to parts of Boston life and the glorious Celtics we would never have found with out them. And in addition to all these treats and fun we loved our political talks and Margot's and Terry's analyses of what is going on in America, for good and ill. The most recent of these was in June 2017 when, in addition to talk about family and politics, Terry told us about the dozens of books he was reading. This was not just a hugely gifted doctor. This was an extraordinary man, with a wonderful and interesting family. He enlarged and enriched our lives; and we miss him so much.
We send our love to Margot and to Adam and Rachel.
Paul and Juliet Cheetham
Ron DeCook
January 1, 2018
Dear Margot & Family,
I just learned of Terry's passing. His life was one of great service and admiration. But more than anything I remember Terry's sense of humor and brilliance. May he Rest In Peace.
Ron DeCook
Abelson First Cousins
Jill Lasker
January 1, 2018
This is a photo of the Abelson first cousins at a reunion a few years ago. While we were dispersed between Boston, Springfield, Chicago, Los Angeles and San Diego, there has always been a special bond because family was so important to the Abelson siblings. When those of us who lived in Chicago at the time were young, my father and Elliot's father Elliot is standing next to Terry) took the 2 boys to museums and parks over the weekend. The older boys didn't pay much attention to me since I was a girl in the middle, but they did manage to tease me and I always loved it when we were together and listened to stories told by our parents about their family and their tough, extremely short but mighty father who was probably half the size of Terry! I have so much respect for Terry's intellect, accomplishments, love of family and sense of humor. I miss him!
January 1, 2018
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Terry and Liev
Rachel Strom
December 31, 2017
Terry and Ries
Rachel Strom
December 31, 2017
Prabir Roy-Chaudhury
December 31, 2017
Dear Margot,
Just heard the sad news. I was a fellow in Terry's laboratory in the early 90's.
I learnt so much from Terry; not just about transplant and about Immunology, but about life in general.
Terry was singlehandedly responsible for getting me my first job in this country and so I owe him my career.
He was a giant in his field but more importantly a good and wonderful human being.
He will be truly missed.
Marc Uknis
December 31, 2017
My first job as a transplant surgeon was at the BI Deaconess in 2000.Terry was larger than life. A true mensch. I left the BI in 2002, but never stopped collaborating with him. The world has lost a great man. Transplantation has lost another pioneer.
Naili Ma
December 29, 2017
Naili Ma
December 29, 2017
Jennie Kinnevy
December 29, 2017
To Dr Strom's Family -
I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Dr. Strom's passing and am so sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to your family. I was a patient of Dr Strom's starting after college when I moved to Boston from Philadelphia 33 years ago until he retired from seeing patients. He told me I was one of his last few patients. He advised me through many years of Post kidney transplant life before transitioning me to the care of one of his many mentees. He encouraged and monitored me closely through the births of two healthy daughters. He was a wonderful doctor - outstanding in his field, kind and patient. I admired him and will miss him dearly.
Jennie Kinnevy and Family
Naili Ma
December 28, 2017
Dear Terry's Family,
So sad and sudden to hear the news.
Can not forget the fun time when to work with him in Research North from 1998-2004. Surely, he will be missed.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Best regard
Lanny Rosenwasser
December 28, 2017
To Terry's family- My utmost sympathy and best wishes.
I met Terry for the first time in Dec 1974 when I was at NIH and Terry was starting at BI. We sat together at a banquet for an Immunology Conference. Terry was smart and incredibly funny. He mentioned to me that if he was successful he wanted to be the Nathan's Coney Island Professor of Immunology at Harvard. We served on many study sections together and his insight, knowledge, and generosity were incredible. He never lost sight of the practical importance of good work and science, his and others, to people and those afflicted with many diverse disorders. In the 1980's when I was working at Tufts we collaborated and then competed for a while and it had no effect on our friendship as the truth was the real goal. Terry was a real mensch as others have said and his impact will be missed.
Terry's Lab 2016
SARANTIS KORNIOTIS
December 28, 2017
December 28, 2017
Sarantis Korniotis, Greece
December 28, 2017
Dear Margot and family,
I had the sincere pleasure of working in Terry's lab from 2014-2016. I have many memories from that period and I will never forget Terry as a great scientist and above all, a great human. He will always be my scientific mentor since he was the only one who taught me how to make original research and being a kind and respectful human.
It was a privilege to have crossed paths with him. He will be sadly missed.
My deepest condolences
Sarantis Korniotis,
Limnos Island, Greece
Leonardo Riella
December 27, 2017
Dear Margot & family,
It is with great sadness that we received the news. Terry was a personal and professional inspiration to me and so many others in the field of transplant immunology. His excitement about science, his vision, his kindness and generosity were a few of his many qualities. He will be deeply missed but his legacy will remain alive.
We are in Brazil and will unfortunately miss the service but our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
With love,
Leo and Ana Riella
Mark Lipman
December 25, 2017
Dear Margot and family,
I had the sincere pleasure of working in Terry's lab from 1989-1993. I forged many great memories from that time which have not faded over the years. I was one of many young research fellows from around the world drawn to Terry's lab by its reputation for excellence an innovation.
Terry was a man of great intellect who thought outside the box. His expansive knowledge, interests, and passions transcended science and included just about any topic you cared to discuss.
His professional contributions are legion and stand on their own, but I will remember mostly as a genuine mensch.
It was a privilege to have crossed paths with him. He will be sadly missed.
My deepest condolences.
Shipra Gupta
December 25, 2017
My condolences to Dr. Strom's family. I am deeply saddened. I was privileged to know Terry as a brilliant scientist, a dream mentor and a great human being. I am indebted to him to give me the opportunity to work in his group and learn from him the best of science and many lessons for life which I will always remember. I cherish the wonderful memories of every discussion I had with him, he will surely be missed.
December 24, 2017
Terry was a mentor beyond all mentors, and he made learning fun. He could talk about mud and make it interesting. Talking about wine and transplantation was even more exciting. His death is a loss to all of us.
Barbara Carpenter
December 23, 2017
Dearest Margot, Adam, Rachel, and Family,
We are sending our love and deepest sorrow on the passing of dear Terry. He was an amazing family man, physician, researcher, and mentor to all in the humblest way. With his busy schedule, he always had time for our parents and whole family to help with whatever was needed.
Several years ago when Rita was very ill, Terry coordinated the top doctors in the field to perform the needed surgeries. He would visit often, and each time with his gentle manner and great smile, Terry would light up the room and make us feel better. Terry was truly one of a kind, and the definition of a real Mensch. He will be sorely missed.
Love,
Matthew and Rita Sudhalter. Overland Park, KS
Becca Levin
December 23, 2017
Dear Margot and Adam,
Terry always meant a lot to me while I was growing up. And it also meant a lot when you were in Paris and took me out to dinner. Terry was also so kind to my dad over the last most difficult years. As difficult that could be, Terry always answered his messages and remained his friend. I share in your sorrow and will keep the memories of Terry well alive in our family...all the way in France. Becca
December 23, 2017
Dear Margot,
Hopefully you received my e-mail concerning my deepest condolences. We knew each other well, from SSHS through the UofI,fraternity and more - Terry contibuted in many ways- friendship, respect, professionalism - all of us will miss him and the contributions he made for others-wishing you and your family my sincere sympathy at this difficult time.
Barry Grossman
Charles Andrews
December 23, 2017
Terry gave me focus and support through fellowship and continued to provide support throughout my career. He was always a willing resource for advice on care of patients and wine. He was unique and deserved every honor mentioned and the respect of everyone he taught.
Brunilda RAMOS-PEREZ
December 23, 2017
Our condolences to the family. Dr. Strom was a kind, gentle man-who was truly dedicated to his family, research work, and those who worked with and for him. Will miss his great counsel and humor. Father GOD, holy and just and sovereign, please save him, take him into Your bosom, and may he rest in peace! In Jesus name I pray. Holy Spirit, comfort the family in this great loss. Amen.
Alfredo Zannier
December 23, 2017
Dear Terry's family,
My condolences for your loss.
I have known Terry long time ago and appreciate indeed his friendship, his bright mind and his humor each time we met.
AZ, France
Miguel Riella & Terry at Brazilian Congress of Nephrology 2000
miguel riella
December 23, 2017
Rafael Larocca
December 23, 2017
Dear Strom family,
I am sorry for your loss. I had the opportunity to be part of his life and share with him unforgettable moments. Great mentor and much more than that, a friend. He opened his lab doors for me and many others. He gave us the opportunity to work with one of the greatest scientists in this planet, Terry. I was always fascinated by his stories during his visits to Brasil. I am a Brazilian, but he knew more about my country that I do. I will always remember his smile and his unforgettable laughs!
With love,
Rafael A Larocca
Terry Strom - to our family & friends
Michael Strom
December 22, 2017
A photo of Terry from the Strom family to our friends & family who were kind enough to comment.
December 22, 2017
I was privileged to know Terry since 1979 as a friend, mentor and a great collaborator. Sadly, another true giant departs our transplant field.... however, in many many ways, Terry was the one and only...
Jerzy Kupiec-Weglinski, Los Angeles, Ca
Ronald Guttmann
December 22, 2017
Dear Margot,
My profoundest sympathies to you and your family. The news came a shock as i was unaware that Terry had been ill. I know the positive family memories will help in your grieving. My own memories of collegiality and friendship go back 45 years and are rich. Sending you my warmest wishes and regards at this trying time.
Ron Guttmann
Randy and Barbara Noelle
December 22, 2017
Dear Margo: I just learned this morning and am so very, very sorry to hear of Terry's passing. I was hoping we would have a martini or two on the Cape this summer. He was a wonderful friend and colleague...the best of the best....all our loving thoughts to you and your family on this very very sad day..I will miss him dearly.
Barry M Brenner
December 22, 2017
Giants in all branches of human endeavor, and especially in science, mark their brilliance by rearranging the architecture of their discipline and in so doing chart new horizons for those who follow. Terry Strom's contributions to immunology and transplantation provide ample validation of this belief. His family, colleagues and friends can be justly proud of his achievements and for the great, good fortune of having been touched by him.
Barry M. Brenner
Avi wasserstrum
December 22, 2017
Terry was the 2nd cousin of my father, Mordehai Wasserstrum, and we met him several time when he visited in Israel.
We will remember him as very pleasant, good tall and smart person .
condolences to Margot and all the family.
Avital and Avi Wasserstrum from Tel-Aviv.
December 22, 2017
Brilliant, funny, generous, loving, wise, imag stive, steadfastly, feminist, curious, vibrant, caring; Terry was all of these and more and we will miss him while celebrating his many legacies in science, education, and the wondrous vitality of each member of his beloved family.
Martha Minow and Joe Singer
terry strom
December 22, 2017
Its very hard and sad to loose a great friend.
But we would keep in our memory the great man that Terry was - an excellent doctor, teacher and scientist, an enthusiastic Celtic fan, a very good wine maker and drinker, always smiling, very careful and proud of his family, very interested in American and Foreign Politics, very helpfull to the Brazilian Transplant Community.
A GREAT MAN.
Anna and Marcos from Brasil.
Harvey Bravman
December 22, 2017
Margo and Adam,
I'm so saddened to hear the news of Terry's passing. You have both been an inspiration to me. Adam I cherish and appreciate our friendship. My heart and thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Harvey
Eduardo Rocha
December 22, 2017
Thank you Terry for all the contribution to the Brazilian Transplantation Society. You made many friends here.
Live from our family. Eduardo Rocha
Mehmet Haberal
December 22, 2017
Terry was a valuable scientist and a wonderful human being. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. I send my deepest condolences to his family and friends.
Karl Skorecki
December 22, 2017
Dearest Margot, Adam, Rachel, and family and friends
Terry's wonderful ability to interweave rigorous science and analytic thinking with humanity, humor and warmth in patient care, research, and coaching of the lifelong trainees who looked up to Terry with admiration had an indelible effect on me and so many others. The world was Terry's friend and is bereft in his passing.
May we all be comforted from above, and may Terry's memory be a blessing to all.
Karl
Haifa, Israel
Michelle Close
December 22, 2017
I send love and compassion to the the entire family of Dr. Strom. You made such a difference in the lives of others. That is a life well lived. You have lived Tikkun Olam. Hugs, condolence. Love to you Margot.. Your forever student ,Michelle Close
Catherine Yan
December 21, 2017
Terry was a wonderful mentor, colleague and friend to me at BIDMC over the years, when I moved to the 6th floor of the CLS in 2009 to set up my lab. He welcomed my group. He very generously shared his passion for research, and pride and love for his family. He also always took incredible pride in showing the beautiful photos/artwork of and from his children in his office. I remembered when I first met him how much he loved to run. He enjoyed sharing stories about his encounters outside of science. He always had a huge grin! In the last few years, he showed incredible strength in his battles to regain his health. He was indeed a powerhouse and will be sorely missed!
With my deepest condolences to his family.
Anita Strom. Owen
December 21, 2017
There are no words... we started out as12 Strom cousins that spent every Sunday together. Through the years we have had lots of ups and downs. Terry was our leader, our role model. No matter our distance we always felt connected and that special bond from our childhood. Losing Terry will leave an empty spot in our hearts but we will never lose our special bond ❤ Sending love and prayers...
Alvaro Pacheco-silva
December 21, 2017
Dear Margot and family,
I am deeply saddened by Terry's passing. He was very important for my career as physician and transplant researcher. He trained and mentored many americans, brazilians and researchers from many countries.
Terry's Lab meeting was a wonderfull oportunity to learn immunology, science and discuss new ideas.
Terry was a brilliant scientist with paramount contribution to transplantation.
Jennie Rosenn
December 21, 2017
I only met Terry a few times, but he was a formidable presence. We had an immediate connection because of his relationship to my grandfather who worked many years ago at the Mass General.
May his memory always be a blessing. Sending love and comfort to Margo, Adam, and your entire family.
Boston 2016
Larry Melton
December 21, 2017
December 21, 2017
Dear Margot: for those of us that had the privilege of knowing Terry, it is indeed a sad day. His boyish look, big smile and friendly attitude was the same at scientific meetings as well when sipping a good wine. I am drinking Quilceda Creek since the first time we had dinner at your home and now as a winery member I will always remember him when drinking it. It gives us comfort when reading all messages left here, we all have similar feelings about Terry as a human being, teacher and scientist.
Miguel Riella ( Brazil)
Roberto Manfro
December 21, 2017
The world gets worse when the good ones go.
Few gave and contributed so much and so kindly and genuinely.
His friendship, legacy and the memory of his captivating personality remain among us.
Saddened.
MARIO Abbud-Filho
December 21, 2017
Dear Margot, Adam and Rachael
I have no words to express my sadness. Terry was a friend, brother, mentor and an inspiration to me and for dozens of brazilians that he taught with persistent optimism and talent. He had so much to give still. What a loss!
My sincere condolences,
Mario Abbud-Filho
Vikas Sukhatme
December 21, 2017
The consummate physician-scientist, Terry will be missed dearly, as will his wit and striking ability to cut to the core of an issue.
Diego and Giorgina Vergani
December 21, 2017
Dear Margot
We are deeply saddened. We admire Terry for his achievements but also for his warm personality. Our discussions about science and wine were most inspiring. We will miss him.
Love from London, UK
Marv Berkowitz
December 21, 2017
I remember helping Terry during the creation of the ASTP and visiting with him at many of the early meetings in Chicago. He has left a great legacy of achievements in Transplant immunology.
Nicolas Degauque
December 21, 2017
Dear All,
I am very saddened to learn of Terry's passing. Terry has been a great mentor. I will remember him as a key person in my scientific career achievement. Terry was a kind and generous man that will be missed.
Warm regards
Nicolas Degauque (Nantes, France)
Xian Li
December 21, 2017
Xian Li
December 21, 2017
Xian Li
December 21, 2017
Xian Li
December 21, 2017
Fadi Lakkis
December 21, 2017
A giant in transplantation and immunology. A great mentor and friend. We'll miss him badly.
Phil Neason
December 21, 2017
Margot, Adam, Rachael,
So sorry for your pain and the loss of Terry. He helped a lot of people, including my dad. We are, and always have been, grateful for the help he provided my father, using his knowledge, pressing his contacts, and getting him the ultimate in care and treatment. My dad lived much longer than he probably would have as a result. Good luck to all of you-
Philip
Christiane Ferran
December 21, 2017
Dear Margot,
I am very sad to hear the news.
I always enjoyed our conversations whether scientific or political...We sometimes agreed and sometimes disagreed but invariably these interactions were invigorating and always ended with laughs. He certainly had passion for everything he did...and he always showed it. I feel sorry that I have not seen him as often since his lab moved out from Research North.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Warm regards
Christiane Ferran
Boston
Xian Chang Li
December 21, 2017
I am deeply saddened by Terry's passing.
I came to Terry's lab in 1996 as a fellow and worked together for almost 16 years. Terry was like no other in my career and we had great time in science. Terry was always excited by ideas and genuinely interested in finding answers to important questions. He was an incredible force in shaping my career and always had great insights in transplant immunology; he was also a driving force behind many things in our transplant community. Above all, Terry was a very special man, kind and generous to all of us. He will be surely missed.
Xian Li
Xian Chang Li
December 21, 2017
In Loving Memory of TERRY STROM M.D.,
A wonderful mentor who will be loved and missed always.
Roslyn Mannon
December 21, 2017
He was a leader in our field, and someone I looked up to my whole career. This saddens me terribly. Ha'makom yenahem etkhem betokh she'ar avelei Tziyonvi'Yerushalayim.
Roslyn Mannon, MD
Mike and Carol Sarche
December 21, 2017
Dear Margot and Family,
With heavy hearts we want to express our feelings of love and caring for all you. When we think of Terry, the image that stands out most is his ability to empathize with and relate to people from all walks of life, anywhere, any time. From playing basketball together, to discussing jazz and all types of music including South Side Chicago Blues Bars, to enjoying all kinds of wines, to sipping champagne and humbly thinking about his remarkable career having received such well deserved international accolades, he was a real man and a true lover of humanity who taught us much and whom we will never forget.
Our love and hugs to you,
Mike and Carol Sarche
Ron Kerman
December 21, 2017
Chicago has lost another icon . Medicine/transplantation has lost an icon . He will be missed for so many reasons .
December 21, 2017
Dear Margot, Adam, and Rachel,
I am deeply saddened by Terry's passing and my heart goes out with you.
We had great time together in doing science (15 years), and Terry was my mentor, a dear friend, and a giant in transplant immunology, he will be surely missed.
Xian Li
Alan Krensky
December 21, 2017
Terry was a magnificent human being who will be greatly missed by many. Best wishes to Margot and their wonderful family.
December 21, 2017
What a sad news! What a loss! I can't forget his smile. Praying for his family and friends!
Ayesha
Boston, MA
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