tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post6501077445905838419..comments2024-02-11T22:49:17.311-08:00Comments on Arizona Geology: Memorial for Doug ShakelLee Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520300956249160005noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-15988605893049928322012-12-13T18:40:14.669-08:002012-12-13T18:40:14.669-08:00My world was changed by Doug Shakel. He opened up...My world was changed by Doug Shakel. He opened up the world (literally) for us. His memory will remain in all of us who knew him. We have lost someone who made a difference to so many people. <br /><br />Goodbye Doug, from one rockhound to another.<br /><br />Stacy Renteria (Besio)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-34473117591798702462012-12-02T17:29:06.113-08:002012-12-02T17:29:06.113-08:00My life changed the day I stepped into Doug Shakel...My life changed the day I stepped into Doug Shakel's class. He was the person who made science seem accessible - even to a former English major. He was also the one who could hold the attention of a group of 20 year-olds during field trips to the Rocky Point tidal pools, despite the lure of cervezas in town. His gruff sense of humor helped to make him a unique and particularly effective teacher. I still remember the sound of his voice yelling from the driver's side window whenever we had to pull over for bathroom breaks on weekend field trips: "Bunny Bladders! Bunny Bladders!" <br />As students, we were lucky to have Dr. Shakel as a teacher. Tucson was fortunate to have him as an educator, scientist, and dedicated member of the community. He won't be an easy act to follow.<br /> - Becca Cammack, Former StudentAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30940686.post-62065787903540733122012-11-29T12:14:13.343-08:002012-11-29T12:14:13.343-08:00Doug was a great friend, mentor, and teacher. He i...Doug was a great friend, mentor, and teacher. He inspired many people to become scientists. We will all mourn his passing.<br />Jesse W.Laurie, R.G.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com