The Faculty of Health Professions, together with the rest of the University and broader health community, was shocked and saddened at the passing of George Turnbull on March 7, 2012. George had been a member of the School of Physiotherapy at Dalhousie since 1979 and for the past 10 years served as Associate Dean (Research and Academic) in the Faculty. There are few who were not touched by George, particularly newer faculty members whom he took under wing to mentor and foster their research development. As some of you may recall, a wonderful evening was organized about 18 months ago by the Parkinson Foundation to recognize George for his research and service contributions. And, we had a retirement function for George some months ago at which we were able to express our appreciation and admiration for his work. I am so pleased that these occurred while he was still in good health and could enjoy them as he did. We in the Dean’s Office will miss greatly George’s wise counsel and infectious humour, and we extend to his family our deepest condolences.

-Will Webster, Dean