James M. Cretsos Memorial
Welcome to the memorial page honoring the life and spirit of our friend and colleague James M. Cretsos, who passed away in August 2006.
Please feel free to add your reflections below by clicking on "Edit Page" above. (Contact Caryn Anderson for the password - caryn.anderson@simmons.edu) Please insert your comments above the "Quick Wiki Instructions" at the bottom. Please also be sure to sign and date your entry. You may also add new pages for groups of comments or information, such as:
A Modern Memorial for a Legendary Man
1 November 2006 - Caryn Anderson
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I am deeply honored to receive the James M. Cretsos Leadership Award from the American Society of Information Science and Technology this year, along with my brilliant and dedicated SIG-III colleague, Nadia Caidi. But I am deeply saddened that I did not get a chance to meet the man whose legacy of leadership and encouragement was inspiring to so many.
It is my hope that this wiki will provide an easy and accessible place for those who knew him to share memories and reflections with those of us who never had the chance.
With deep respect,
Caryn Anderson
Simmons College
caryn.anderson@simmons.edu
Jim's spirit is with us
1 November 2006 - Michel J. Menou
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This day is in my part of the world a remembrance day during which sorrow and happy memories make an unique blend as we pay tribute to relatives and friends who passed away.
For all of my ASIS&T life Jim has been a model, a source of inspiration, consolation some times, and energy always, in order to try and make the society more responsive and pro-active, especially vis a vis our younger members.
He had the rare elegance of always keeping collective interest above all considerations.
One day he had to make the tough decision to totally stay away from ASIS&T and the many friends he counted in the society. Some of us know how serious and respectable were his reasons.
But his spirit continued to guide many initiatives and even his virtual presence to be sensed.
This memorial page is one more testimony of the fact.
May all ASIS&T members of today and tomorrow follow his example.
Michel J. Menou
michel (dot) menou (at) wanadoo (dot) fr
Jim: A Warm and Caring ASIS&T Friend
2 November 2006 - Beata D. Panagopoulos
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I wasn't fortunate enough to know Jim as President of the Society. When I met him, it was in his role of ASIS elder statesman. I think he paid particular attention to me because of our shared Greek heritage. For whatever reason, I was a beneficiary of the love he had for the Society. I always looked forward to finding him at the annual meeting. His warmth, friendliness, support and encouragement were always so welcome. He made me feel like I was part of a family. He reminded me a lot of my own father who left Athens for the United States the very same year Jim did. They were both the same height and both giants of good humor and great ideas.
I've missed meeting Jim these past years. It makes me very sad that I won't be chided by him anymore for wearing jeans to all the meetings - who else would care?
His spirit is now a part of ASIS&T. As they say in Greek "Zi!" - "He lives!"
Beata
beata_panagopoulos@harvard.edu
In Memory of James Cretsos
January 9, 2007 - Merri Beth Lavagnino
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I first met Jim when I was awarded the James M. Cretsos Leadership Award in 1994. I was surprised to receive the award, but even more surprised to meet the man for whom the award was named! He introduced himself to me, and deftly conversed with me in a way that made me feel as though he had known me all of my life. Jim was the model of a mentor, sending me personal notes (through the postal mail even!) here and there to encourage me in my career. I have tried to carry on his legacy when mentoring others. I am sad that he is no longer on this earth to mentor us, but I know his spirit lives on here through all of those he affected.
Merri Beth
Indiana University
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