http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/ I am an astronomer, writer, and skeptic. I likes reality the way it is, and I aims to keep it that way. My real name is Phil Plait, and I run the Bad Astronomy blog. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:30:08 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/comment-page-1/#comment-192010 A Full Moon for Cancer | Bad Astronomy | Discover Magazine Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:26:04 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/#comment-192010 [...] event is in honor of Jeff Medkeff, an astronomer, skeptic, friend, and a wonderful man. Jeff died last year of cancer — regular [...] [...] event is in honor of Jeff Medkeff, an astronomer, skeptic, friend, and a wonderful man. Jeff died last year of cancer — regular [...]

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]]> http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/comment-page-1/#comment-110144 Portia Wed, 06 Aug 2008 19:27:16 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/#comment-110144 This is a horrible shock. I've known Jeff for years, most particularly through our chat channel, #sciastro, where we was an OP, and in person. I loved his understated, dry sense of humor and the intelligence he brought to bear in everything he did. His loss is devastating, but now whenever I look at asteroids through my beloved 18", I will always remember him as a truly unique and gifted guy. Even through the tears, I can truthfully say that my life in astronomy was much the better for having known Jeff. My prayers go out to his surviving family members. And Jeff - now you can truly carpe noctem. This is a horrible shock. I’ve known Jeff for years, most particularly through our chat channel, #sciastro, where we was an OP, and in person. I loved his understated, dry sense of humor and the intelligence he brought to bear in everything he did. His loss is devastating, but now whenever I look at asteroids through my beloved 18″, I will always remember him as a truly unique and gifted guy. Even through the tears, I can truthfully say that my life in astronomy was much the better for having known Jeff. My prayers go out to his surviving family members. And Jeff – now you can truly carpe noctem.

]]> http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/comment-page-1/#comment-110021 Anchor Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:57:22 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/#comment-110021 I have just heard this unbearably sad news. Jeff was a good and smart man graced with an abiding faith in rationality...and he saw far while he was with us. Sincerest condolences to his and his grandmother's family. I have just heard this unbearably sad news. Jeff was a good and smart man graced with an abiding faith in rationality…and he saw far while he was with us. Sincerest condolences to his and his grandmother’s family.

]]> http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/comment-page-1/#comment-110016 Greg Medkeff Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:32:59 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/#comment-110016 The loss of any family member can be disheartening, especially when it involves someone at such a young age. And now the loss of my dear Aunt, Jeff's grandmother... She was like a second mother to me. I am sure that they are together. Marccia, please call me when you can. The loss of any family member can be disheartening, especially when it involves someone at such a young age. And now the loss of my dear Aunt, Jeff’s grandmother… She was like a second mother to me. I am sure that they are together. Marccia, please call me when you can.

]]> http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/comment-page-1/#comment-109981 Mark Buettemeier Wed, 06 Aug 2008 07:11:59 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/#comment-109981 WOW! Words cannot express my shock to this news. I knew Jeff during his Arizona days, met him in-person at a few astronomy events in Texas and Washington state, hosted him and his wife in our home on one of their trips through to explore a future life in Alaska. After that we fell out of contact. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and his entire family. Blessings and comfort to you during this difficult time. He accomplished much in his short life here. We should all be inspired to do even a fraction as much. Rest in peace! WOW! Words cannot express my shock to this news. I knew Jeff during his Arizona days, met him in-person at a few astronomy events in Texas and Washington state, hosted him and his wife in our home on one of their trips through to explore a future life in Alaska. After that we fell out of contact. My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and his entire family. Blessings and comfort to you during this difficult time. He accomplished much in his short life here. We should all be inspired to do even a fraction as much. Rest in peace!

]]> http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/comment-page-1/#comment-109912 Wendy Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:11:58 +0000 http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/badastronomy/2008/08/04/jeff-medkeff-blue-collar-scientist-has-died/#comment-109912 Damn, indeed. :( Damn, indeed.

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