Dr. Fred Begay

I See in wonderment what Fred saw in the connection between traditional Knowledge and wisdom of our ancestors as I have the good fortune to be raised in my language by my Great grand mother who was a medicine women trained by her mother who was also a medicine women ; I see in wonderment the science in our language which give voice to our "stories". We have one word ,as an example, T'ult it meaning ,which is thousands of years old, means one ability to use energy to transform matter.

Fred Begay was a deeply memorable friend and scientific colleague. Fred had the amazing ability to blend solid scientific thinking with a deep respect for mystical Native American wisdom. He firmly believed that the concept of stimulated emission (the fundamental basis of the laser) had been foretold in Dine philosophical conceptions of the origin and nature of light - centuries ago. For me it seemed impossible to engage in a discussion with Fred that didn't eventually drift into the origins of the universe and life itself. Fred was a deep thinker who also made very practical contributions to science and technology. It was a privilege and pleasure to work on the second movie about Fred's life which touched a bit on this amazing hybrid thinking that he was capable of. I will miss Fred a lot but I am confident that his most positive and special qualities are immortal.
Allan Hauer Corrales NM

Fred Begay was a deeply memorable friend and scientific colleague. Fred had the amazing ability to blend solid scientific thinking with a deep respect for mystical Native American wisdom. He firmly believed that the concept of stimulated emission (the fundamental basis of the laser) had been foretold in Dine philosophical conceptions of the origin and nature of light - centuries ago. For me it seemed impossible to engage in a discussion with Fred that didn't eventually drift into the origins of the universe and life itself. Fred was a deep thinker who also made very practical contributions to science and technology. It was a privilege and pleasure to work on the second movie about Fred's life which touched a bit on this amazing hybrid thinking that he was capable of. I will miss Fred a lot but I am confident that his most positive and special qualities are immortal.

Fred,
Thank you for you time and encouragement. It was a pleasure having known you.

Dick and Maggie Silbar

Fred was a kind and welcoming man whom it was an honor to know.

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! I went to school with Joyce and Bill. My prayers go out to the family - May God give you strength in the days ahead.

Grandpa you will always be with me...when I feel the wind, when I hear laughter, when I sing and dance, when I hear my Navajo name Deezbaa (Desbah~Desi)- given by you when I came into this world.

Grandpa~ thank you for encouraging me to be strong, to be silly, to be gentle, to connect and take care of Mother Earth and to remember always where I come from, to love with an open heart, to receive, to open my awareness to Creators guidance, to honor and respect. Love you!

Rest in Peace Grandpa!

Rest in Beauty!

Hozona Hastle ~ It is finished in beauty

May the warriors of all peoples greet you in honor at the end of your journey.

A beautiful man who had an amazing journey. I will always remember your wonderful humor, gentle nature and your love of life expressed in your smile. I will keep these memories close to my heart.

A beautiful and dear man I had the privilege to meet in my journey. I will always remember his sharp wit and gentle smile.