[unav_all] In memory of Dan and Tony

[William Prescott]

The UNAVCO Community suffered a terrible loss on Tuesday with deaths 
of Dr. Dan Johnson and Dr. Tony Qamar in an accident on the Olympic 
peninsula.  We at UNAVCO have worked closely with Dan and Tony on a 
variety of projects for many years and will miss them as colleagues 
and friends.  Their scientific accomplishments have inspired a 
generation to explore new aspects of earth science and in many ways 
paved the way for EarthScope and PBO.  Dan participated in some of 
the pioneering GPS field campaigns almost 20 years ago. Tony was the 
driving force behind the construction of the first permanent GPS 
stations in the Pacific Northwest. More importantly, though, they 
both showed through their spirit that science, field work, and 
friendship are one and the same.

They were killed en route to retrieve GPS instruments that had been 
deployed to measure the recently concluded ETS event, a project that 
Dan designed and worked tirelessly on to this point with Tony's help. 
UNAVCO will work to ensure that the project is completed in their 
memory.

We extend our heartfelt sympathies to all who are grieving together 
through this difficult time.