Darwin L. Palmer

I will always remember Darwin, he was able to give to life as well as enjoy the moments. With our time with him as a Professor at the VA and the time in Zimbabwe, he exemplified the joy of being a Medical Docotor - the appreciation, the dedication and the intellectual curosity.
I can remember a trip to a rural Zimbabwean hospital that needed a 'anesthesiologist' for an urgent surgical case - we jumped in. Rounding at rural hosptials to review with the local Doctors the finer care for diabetes or TB.
But most, I remember the drinking sundowners looking over sunset on the Zambezi River and the Passion and Joy he brought to Life.

Ken Oleszek, MD

Damon and Michael,

Your father embodied the values our parents taught us, and we always considered him a role model as his younger cousins. We met you when you were young boys visiting our family in CA. Hope we can establish a Lynn connection even if we don't have an opportunity to see you in person. Nancy Lynn Lewis ([email protected]) and Susan Lynn

Darwin was a wonderful friend and neighbor for more than 20 years. He displayed a keen interest in his surroundings and had a genuine affection for others. I'll always remember Darwin's enthusiasm for the good things that life has to offer, his interests in helping others, and his support for liberal causes.

A cherished friend, caring, scholarly and productive colleague, infectious disease physician and teacher,involved, idealistic, principled humanitarian, fun-loving, adventurous, energetic and curious outdoorsman and world traveler, a lover of music and art, Darwin was a truly remarkable participatory and contributory human being whom I will always remember with enormous affection and admiration.

Alexander L. Kisch, M.D.
New York, NY

Darwin was a great example of how to be a doctor: it meant even more than focusing on the patient in front of you, but seeing the family the community and the world. He was a great role model and I felt privileged to know him
Barbara McAneny MD

As a medical resident at UNM in the 1980s, I knew Dr. Palmer. Dr. Palmer never failed to teach and, more importantly, support the housestaff. He was a valuable colleague when I became a faculty member. I almost went into I.D. because of his enthusiasm for the field, although other voices called me in a different direction. I wish his family and friends peace and may his memory always be a blessing to you.

Honored I had the chance to meet this wonderful man. He was an amazing example of how life should be led. My condolences to the family.