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for Malcolm Potts
Peter Jewesson
December 24, 2016
We learned of Malcolm's passing last week. Unfortunately, we lost touch when we left Qatar in 2012. Malcolm was the first person to greet us when we arrived in this amazing little country in 2006. We shared many unforgettable experiences together as friends and as colleagues at Qatar University. We were hired as "Lead Scholars" and asked to bring quality American and Canadian post-secondary education and research to Qatar. With hard work and a sometimes frenzied committment, we succeeded in establishing internationally-recognized undergraduate and post-graduate degree programs in the biological (MP) and pharmaceutical (PJ) sciences. During our tenure in Qatar, we learned a lot and laughed often. Thanks for those memories, Malcolm, I won't forget our time together. Our condolences to Ann, Emma and Sara. He spoke of you often. Peter and Barbara Jewesson
Burkhard Büdel
September 17, 2015
Goodbye to great colleague with the talent to give inspiration to both, humanity and science. Farewell Malcolm.
Derek Carmichael
September 8, 2015
My father just told me about Malcom's passing on the phone. I am shocked and speechless. It was always pleasant to see you all during your visits to Tallahassee. My thoughts are with you all in this sad time.
September 8, 2015
For Ann, Sarah and Emma
Malc was clever, inspirational, determined and a loyal friend of long-standing. He was all the wonderful things that other people posting have said. Beyond that, he was also an intrepid traveller with many funny tales to delight anyone who would listen and he made friends of people from whatever race or background. His academic achievements were beyond our academic comprehension - we just loved him for the Geordie boy he always remained - just to hear his lilting voice was always a tonic - he never left his accent behind: we believe it was because he was proud of his roots.
We shall always remember the good times we had together, especially in Florida, Virginia, and the spectacular classical music concerts in England with fireworks and champagne whilst huddled under blankets to keep out the night chill.
We will miss him dearly and our thoughts go out to you. We send our deepest condolences and are thinking of you all in your loss.
Pam and Rob.
Hareb
September 8, 2015
Dear Ann, Emma and Sarah
I do not really know what to say. I hold the phone hundred times but I did not know what to write. I am very sorry for this unexpected event as I can not imagine that Malcolm is no longer in our life. I had many good news to tell him but the death was faster than me. I am very regret that I was busy in my PhD during the few last months and I am afraid that he thought that I abandoned him after all his support to me. Just this month I could secure for him the position that he wished as consultant so he can spend all the time with you and the daughters. So many things he would be happy to hear but he went a way.
He always consider me as his son and friend and I feel the same toward him. He is great person kind and honest.
I wish you keep me as part of your family as he did and please let us keep in touch.
May Allah accept Dr Malcolm in his mercy for all the good deeds.
Looking forward to see you all soon
My best regards and wishes to you and the girls.
September 7, 2015
Emma, Our deepest thoughts, prayers, and love are coming your way! You need anything anytime we are here for you and your family! Love Debbie & Dave ❤
Mete Yilmaz
September 6, 2015
He has been a great boss and friend to me. He was loved and respected by all his personnel. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I will miss him so much. God bless his soul..
GHAMZA SAID
September 6, 2015
FEW YEARS AGO I WAS NOT SURE WHAT I WAS LOOKING FOR . CAREER OPPUTUNITIES WERE MANY..I WAS IN A DILEMMA. IT WAS DR MALCOLM, WHO GUIDED ME THROUGH THIS, HELD MY HAND AND TOOK ME THROUGH THE TOUGH WORLD OF CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIONS. HE BELIEVED IN ME , ALWAYS ENCOURAGED ME TO HAVE FAITH IN MYSELF. DO THE BEST I COULD AND SUCCESS WILL BE MINE. TODAY I AM VERY PROUD TO HAVE REACHED WHERE I AM. I OWE ALL MY SUCCESS TO DR MALCOLM. HE JUST DID NOT BELIEVE IN ME BUT EVEN SERVED MY COUNTRY AND WORKED FOR ITS DEVELOPMENT FORSEEING THE NEED FOR BIO FUEL IN QATAR. HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO QATAR UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE OF SCIENCES, HAVE ALSO BEEN COMMEDABLE AND MUCH APPRECIATED. HE IS NOT GONE , HE WILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.
I EXPRESS MY DEEP CONDOLENCES TO HIS GRIEVEING FAMILY. MAY GOD GIVE THEM STRENGTH TO LIVE WITH THIS GREAT LOSS.
Nancy Jones
September 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers with you and yours.
George and Nancy Jones
sue smith
September 5, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked for Dr. Potts for 8 years at Virginia Tech, biochemistry dept. (1995-2003 )He taught me so much and had so much patience with me. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Dr Abdulrahman Al Muftah
September 5, 2015
I am so sorry, he was so kind to us I wish him God blessing and peaceful rest
Lou Lanunziata
September 4, 2015
Ann, I am deeply saddened by your loss. My heart goes out to you and your loved ones. Sincere condolences.
Eleni Pappamihiel
September 4, 2015
Ann, Alex and I are heartbroken for you. You and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tammy Corbett
September 4, 2015
Dr. Potts: During times like this please know that you and your family are constantly in my thoughts and prayers.
Amy Taylor
September 4, 2015
Ann,
Jennifer and I have you and your girls in our thoughts during this very sad time.
Dennis Kubasko
September 4, 2015
Ann,
Erika and I are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts. Sending you lots of positive energy.
September 4, 2015
Ann: Bruce and I send you all our condolences. What a shock to see the obituary in the Roanoke Times. Certainly a terrible loss.
Brue and Christine Parker, Blacksburg, VA
Jessica Rivenbark
September 4, 2015
Ann,
I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is with you and your daughters during this difficult time.
Amanda and Jorge
September 4, 2015
We're thinking of all of you and wishing you healing and peace during this difficult time
Dot Hart
September 3, 2015
Sarah, I am so sorry for your loss. I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Stephanie Glowa
September 3, 2015
Ann, Jim and I send our most sincere condolences to you and your family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Chris Bacot
September 3, 2015
Ann, My condolences to you and your family. Malcolm was my first mentor at FSU back in 1980. I remember him as focused and direct in the lab and warm and witty during afternoon discussions. An undergraduate couldn't have asked for more. Chris Bacot
Dave and Georgie Bramley
September 3, 2015
Our sympathy and love to you and your family on the loss of Malcolm.
Marsha Carr
September 3, 2015
Ann, my thoughts are with you and your family.
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