H. Rodney Ferguson

He was an incredible Surgeon, and an Incredible teacher. I was honored to have had him as a professor in Vet School and as a resource to send patients to after I was out in practice.

I am deeply saddened to hear of Rod's passing. Simply stated, he is the reason I became a surgeon because when I was a veterinary student, he believed in me before I believed in myself. He saw things in me that I could not see ... and he took the time to share. People like Rod are rare. Rod was quietly influential. As the years passed, we enjoyed stepping away from the crowds to chat meaningfully whenever we saw each other. His warm, knowing smile (so well captured in the above photo) permeated all those discussions. The world has lost one of the best, but I am confident that his legacy lives on in the lives of countless others because of his special gifts. The world is better for Rod having been part of it.

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.