It is with great sadness that we inform you that Dr. George Hamilton Jr. passed away on Friday evening, July 9, 2004 after a year-long battle with cancer. For further information, please call 814 865-2025

George had been involved in Penn State's turfgrass program since 1982, serving successively as Research Technologist, Instructor, Senior Lecturer, and Assistant Professor. In December of 2001, he completed his Ph.D. working in Turfgrass Stress Physiology. George was the technical advisor for the Two-Year Golf Course Turfgrass Management Technical Program and taught courses in cultural turfgrass management and golf course specifications, construction, and renovation. George's other responsibilities included coordinating the turfgrass research facilities, and serving as the advisor to the Penn State Turfgrass Club. He also conducted research in turfgrass management and developed new technologies for the turfgrass industry, including products such as PennMulch.

George's positive outlook, innovation, and commitment to students and the turfgrass industry will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 2221 Rosecrans Ave, Suite 131, El Segundo, CA 90245.

Links:

• Center for Turfgrass Science
• "Calling All Angels" - Powerpoint Presentation
• Here's To Dad - A June 2004 Golfdom article paying tribute to fathers who shaped their lives, including George and his father.