Emeritus faculty (Southern Oregon University) have been diminished by the deaths of three colleagues in recent months: Terry Gaston (Business), Ed Brierty (Business), and Ed Versluis (English). We think it important to acknowledge their passing and their contribution to SOU. Terry Gaston Until his untimely death, Oct. 2, 2003, at age 56, Terry had served 18 years as a faculty member in the School of Business. His degrees include an MBA from Harvard and a Ph D from George Washington University. He spent two years in the Peace Corps in Central and South America. Terry served 8 years as director of the Amistad Student Exchange Program with Guanajuato University in Mexico and was an active voice in School and University affairs.