Loss and Inspiration

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I have admired Roy's scholarship for many years, but I will remember him best for his democratic and egalitarian manner.

In a profession where traditional scholarship often earns the greatest acclaim, Roy worked in public history, among other fields, and helped to make it a vibrant and important enterprise. He did as much as anyone to make the Web a source of learning and intellectual exchange. And he always had time to offer advice or encouragement to everyone he met.

His combination of deep learning, a modest manner, and generosity were utterly winning. It is tragic that he is gone, but his memory will be an inspiration for a long time to come.

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Rob Snyder, “Loss and Inspiration,” Thanks, Roy, accessed March 28, 2024, https://thanksroy.org/items/show/552.

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