I was fortunate to meet Sharon as a Ph.D. student and was then lucky enough to continue to see her once or twice a year at various meetings. She was just as thoughtful and kind to me as a new graduate student as she was a colleague. There's no question that she'll be remembered as a founding figure in science, risk, and environmental communication scholarship but I trust we'll also continue to honor her character as a colleague. I see her as a model member of the scientific community and look forward to remembering her with all of you.