John Hawley Olds La Gatta

There are no words to express the sense of loss I feel not just for myself but for a whole city with johns passing. My only hope is that the lessons John gave, and example he set will be carried on by those he knew. Johns effect on me will be everlasting. I truly miss you friend.

John was a great friend and fishing partner. He will be missed immensely.

I only met John in the last two years when I joined DRI. I found him a great intellectual sparring partner, a dry wit and a great connector for our faculty reaching out to support agricultural R&D. Chetola, John, you made a real difference in so many lives.

John was a dear friend over many years. His visits to Sydney in January were a reason to be in town. Talking, fishing, eating and his long project to straighten out my thinking. I will miss him. My sympathy and warm wishes to his family and many friends.