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General Herp Talk Can't figure out where to post down in the other discussion forums? Too many options and too complicated? Well post your herp related messages here and to heck with it. |
10-19-2013, 01:46 PM
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Kevin Wright, DVM Passes - Reptile/Amphibian Keepers Lose a Good Friend
Hi All,
Somewhere in the middle of my career at the Bronx Zoo, I began writing animal care books and articles that targeted private keepers and hobbyists. Many colleagues warned me that these activities would “ruin my professional reputation’ (as if all good zoo men and women did not start out as pet keepers!). A call from Dr. Kevin Wright DVM convinced me that I was on the right track. He thanked me for writing a book on seahorse care, which had been helpful to him and his wife. This man, at the very pinnacle of his profession, urged me to continue my efforts to help, and to learn from, private animal keepers. As was his way, he declined my compliments about his own work, claiming that my writings filled a greater void (I do not agree, but appreciated the thought). As I moved out of the zoo field and into full-time writing, Kevin’s words served as an important inspiration, and I remain grateful. In time, he too left zoo work and continued to make immense contributions in his exotic animal veterinary practice.
Kevin Wright passed away on September 26, 2013, at age 50. I have benefitted greatly from his astounding volume of ground-breaking work, as have countless others, but it is his kindness and willingness to help any and all comers, from 8-year-old garter snake keeper to veterinary surgeon, that I will remember – and miss – most. Read the rest of this article here http://bit.ly/Ha6JBN
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10-19-2013, 03:16 PM
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That's a nice article, Kevin sounds like a wonderful guy and I appreciate all the great contributions he's given us animal keepers. I'm very sorry to hear of his passing.
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10-20-2013, 01:21 AM
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Your heartfelt Fauna eulogy is not only eloquent but sincerely telling of your loss.
I'm sorry I never knew Dr. Wright, but also know the pain of losing a mentor, an inspiration and believer/encouranger in me way, way too soon. Almost sunk my boat because I was so young and my "propeller" was gone.
I'm very sorry for his passing at such an early age; the loss his family, friends and colleagues must endure. And appreciate your public acknowledgement.
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10-20-2013, 12:25 PM
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Hello All,
Thanks very much for your interest and sentiments, best, Frank
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10-20-2013, 04:06 PM
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Sorry to hear of his passing. Nice of you to post.
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10-20-2013, 04:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JColt
Sorry to hear of his passing. Nice of you to post.
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Thanks very much, best, Frank
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