What a tragic loss. Professor Moy's class was the

best I have ever had at UNM and I have taken a

lot of them. He was a great teacher and his

absence will hurt UNM. I offer my condolences

to his family and hope his son survives.

Patricia Risso-
UNM History Dept. Chair

In addition to being an outstanding member of the faculty, Professor Moy was devoted to his wife Rebecca and his son Luke. The media have been reporting that Luke is in serious condition, but in fact he is--physically, at least--fine. Tim Moy appreciated life to the fullest, lemons and all, and I will always picture him laughing. He had an incredible, admirable ability to deflect conflict with thoughtfulness and calm. He was highly ethical and principled.

Virginia Scharff
Professor, History

None of us can begin to fathom what life will be like without Tim Moy. I find myself trying to begin, reduced to a list of words: brilliant, generous, dedicated, modest, funny, careful, caring. Tim loved the life of the mind, and, well, life. He was full of joy. Everyone who knew him loved and respected him.

We all looked to him for leadership, balance, reassurance, sensible and enjoyable talk, the thoughtful notion that would get us out of a jam, move a stuck discussion to another level, create a way forward. He did his far more than his share of work in the community and the public schools, as well as in the department and the university. Whatever he put his hand to, we knew would come out just fine. He did a stunning amount of thankless, tedious, necessary work. He was the best colleague ever, and a remarkable example of a passionate public intellectual. He was even great on talk radio, a measured, pleasant presence in a medium not generally known for fairness, or kindness, two qualities he possessed in abundance.

Today I am resolving to try to live the rest of my life by his example.

Myra O’Canna
Corporate Archivist
Sandia National Laboratories

I've worked closely with Tim Moy's wife, Rebecca, at Sandia National Laboratories since 1995. I'm going to put together a condolence book for Rebecca and their son, Luke, and for Tim's parents. I would like folks to submit one-page condolences to me via email. They can be as long or short as you would like and may include color graphics.

Can you ask any of the UNM faculty and students who would like to submit a condolence, to please email these to my home email: gocanna@comcast.net.

I will then print them out on parchment-type paper to include in a notebook for presentation to the family.

Jacobo D. Baca
Graduate Student, Ph.D. Candidate, Department of History

One of the Best...

I can’t claim that Professor Moy and I were close. His capacity as the “departmental bureaucrat” (as he reminded nearly every first year student who confused him for an academic advisor) obliged him to listen to our gripes and complaints about the department policies that didn’t fit our vision of academic freedom.

I briefly served on the Department’s ‘007’ Carnegie Committee on the Doctorate with Dr. Moy (I was the quiet kid on the end, just trying to keep up) and was impressed by his ability to argue, even bicker, with his colleagues while seemingly never losing his cool.

Most anyone that knew Dr. Moy knew he liked to talk (a lot) and he excelled at it. He’d take the floor in a dazzling and dazing soliloquy on why ‘pods’ were an insufficient adjective to describe the topical/geographical fields brought by organization.

During my master’s coursework I took only one lecture, Moy’s Atomic America, and was blown away at his organization and his ability to engage a classroom of over 130 students in lectures about sub-atomic mass. We disagreed when I insisted to write a cultural history in a history of science and technology class.

This is probably not saying much, but the paper I wrote in HIST 664 is still probably one of the better ones I’ve ever written, and it was all because of him. He pushed his students to become better writers, better researchers, to conceptualize their projects, to test their boundaries while always maintaining proper academic decorum. Dr. Moy was truly a gift to this university, the department and the community at large.

Ever a voice of reason, he cautioned my decision to stay at UNM to pursue my Ph.D. but, in classic Dr. Moy style, gave a conditional answer and wished me the best. When his duties as the department coordinator ended, our relationship amounted to saying ‘hello’ while walking down the hall. I’m not sure that I can claim him as a colleague or a friend. I just know that he has cared about his students’ development and I, for one, am better for it. I’ll miss you, Dr. Moy. The department won’t be the same without you.

With all of our love, support and prayers to you and your family, sincerely,

Jacobo D. Baca & Lucía M. Anglada

Dr. Moy was one of the best professors I have had the pleasure of learning from. From the attention he took in grading papers, to the quality of his lectures, to how encouraging he was individually it is clear that both UNM and the community of history scholars at large has lost an invaluable asset. His son and wife are both in my thoughts and prayers.

Tim was a good friend and a great volunteer at Montezuma Elementary. He taught both my children tp play chess (he headed up the after school chess program) and was always ready with a smile and some good news.

It's a great loss to our community. He will be missed by all who knew him!

Dave Michelsohn, Gina Mahfouz, Noah Michelsohn and Johanna Michelsohn

I had the pleasure of knowing Dr. Tim Moy while a doctoral student in history at UNM. He served as graduate coordinator when I first began my studies at UNM in 2001. I missed talking with Dr. Moy in his office or seeing him around campus after I moved back to my hometown in Texas to complete my dissertation in 2004. I did not take any courses with Dr. Moy, and just knew him as a mentor who provided me advise about fulfilling the requirements of my seemingly confusing degree plan. I will always appreciate his honesty, candor, intellectual guidance, encouragement and good humor. Among his most admirable qualities include his desire and concern for assisting others. The last time I saw Dr. Moy was during the History Department Graduation Convocation last May. I regret that I was unable to talk with Dr. Moy after the convocation ended to thank him for serving as my department advisor. Although the news of his sudden and untimely death has sadden me, I will never forget Dr. Moy as a caring and wise mentor. As an educator myself, I strive to emulate Dr. Moy's example of professionalism for mentoring college students. My condolences and prayers go out to his family, friends and colleagues.

James Barrera, Ph.D.
UNM Class of 2007

My Brother and I took Dr. Moy's class on Atomic America at the undergrad level this past spring semester. We were both amazed at his intellect , organization, and his abilities to present the topic matter in an interesting presentation. He pushed his students to write the best papers, and to start months in advance. He introduced me to research methods in archives and encouraged me to pursue a major in history, which I love now, but might have never pursued without his grand advice. No one can say anything negative about him; and his family will always have that notion to reflect upon. He criticized very lovingly like a father would. I will always remember the jokes he told in class, and the way he would laugh at his own jokes. God bless you Timothy Moy!!!! We will all miss you greatly at UNM.

Dr. Moy sparked my interest in history and helped me to analyze the world in many different shades. I enjoyed office hour visits, discussing Sci-fi, Boston, and sometimes even my grades. One of my proudest moments was walking into The Pit last May, and him shaking my hand in congratulations for making it to graduation. My sincerest condolences to his family, he was a great man and will be missed.

Jason Padilla
UNM Class of 2006

I am deeply sadded about Professor Moy's untimely death. I never took any of his courses, but I heard about him. His teaching abilities are legendary. I wish there were more instructors like Professor Moy. Professor Moy will be greatly missed. My family and myself sent mosy sincere condolences to his wife and son.

I like many other students are forced to take history. Like it or not. Well as for me, I did not like it very much. But I can say after having Professor Moy as my instructor I enjoyed his class very much. I will miss him greatly. The students that will not have that chance to meet a wonderful, kind, understanding, funny person will miss out greatly on an experience of a life time. My condolences to his family, and to those who shared closely in his life...

Monday was the saddest day, to walk around the History Department, myself and others in tears at the news of Tim’s death.

I was Tim’s reader for one of his last classes, “Atomic America.” Although I was a graduate student, Tim treated me as a colleague. Although I was much older and have taught in the classroom, Tim taught me much about teaching, commitment, and proportion by his example. He believed strongly that the students should be engaged individually, at their best level, even when the classes were large and personal attention practically impossible; that even the clumsiest among us were entitled to improvement and to redemption if we seek it; and sadly and unfortunately untrue, that there would always time to make it right. He put these ideals into practice, and it showed. We were lucky to have had him.

We are just so grateful for all the wonderful comments that have been submitted about Tim. We are his parents, and we know how hard he worked at being a good father and being a good son, and now, at being a good teacher. But aside from that, at being a good friend. He always spoke caringly and passionately about his work at UNM and there was never any doubt in our minds that Tim had found his place in life. He called us just about every week, and we really enjoyed chatting with him about Luke, Rebecca, his students and classes at UNM and we were always so taken at how optimistic and driven he was about any new project.

We will miss him because he brought so much into our lives. He never lacked for ideas and solutions to our problems and never tired of helping us work through them. We are very thankful that he and Luke were able to spend a week with us this past June.

We will always remember him for his cheerfulness, for always being up-beat about his life and his work, for his willingness to help, and for just being a great guy.

Thank you so much for your comments!

I was so shocked and saddened to hear about Prof. Moy's death. He did a workshop for Albuquerque teachers this past spring and I was privileged to take part. He made a lasting impression on me, as I'm sure he did on many people.

My prayers go out to his family, friends and colleagues.

Tim was my officemate when I was in the Advanced Concepts Group. I am grateful to have known him. He became a good friend and we had many long conversations. I looked forwards to the times when he was in. His insights from a historical perspective were fascinating when contrasted with the tech parts that I always saw first. I will remember his good spirits, clear analysis and love for life and the world around him.

I was deeply grieved to learn about the loss of Professor Timothy Moy. Though I was never a personal friend of his I had the good fortune of being in his History 162 class last semester, and with it the opportunity to learn under one of society’s finest instructors.
From his first lecture I observed Moy to be a very captivating individual. Though he never took attendance in his large lecture halls it was always hard to find a seat as his students were so interested in what he taught, and the way he taught it that he never had to take attendance in his classes—people just showed up because they wanted to. He had a unique way of captivating his audiences with his experience and passion about life that I have encountered only in an elite minority.
I know Professor Moy was a fine instructor, and thus I was deeply saddened by his death. Our community has suffered the loss of a great asset that can never again be recovered. Times such as these remind us of the unpredictability of life, and just how precious every moment is. I will always hold Professor Moy in the highest regard—he was a hero until the very end.

I was in complete shock and deeply moved when I read of Prof. Moy's untimely death. Hands down one of the best professors at UNM. Many should follow suit. I had the pleasure of being in his "Atomic America" class last spring. From day one, what I admired the most was his passion and knowlegde for history. I have always enjoyed history but Prof. Moy's energy was truely unique. I looked forward to coming to class. I hope these words along with the rest of the academic body's condolences help comfort the Moy family during this difficult time.

Tim and Luke were in my living room almost every week for the last 8 years. I'm Luke's violin teacher, and was Tim's partner in the wonderful, challenging process of teaching a young child how to play the violin, the joys of cause and effect, and how to learn from each other. I hope I'll get to continue that process, though without the fun and stimulation of Tim's presence. Luke is quite a lot of fun, himself, so I think we'll be ok. I've been thinking of how we might sit down across from each other and say, "Well, where do we go from here?" Rebecca may be in the parental hot seat now, I suppose, and I imagine she may add a new and equally rewarding perspective. I am so grateful for the opportunity I had to become Tim's friend, and for the great privilege of watching the development of an unequalled father-son relationship.

Dr. Moy's untimely death is a tragic loss for everyone. I met Dr. Moy just recently at a small workshop in Los Alamos where several of us have just begun an examination of the future of nuclear deterrence. Dr. Moy was enthusiastic, insightful, and eager to begin this new collaboration. He made quite an impression on me and other Los Alamos staff.

I was the invited keynote speaker this week at the national convention of the American Glovebox Society. My topic was the future of nuclear deterrence and ways to enable further stockpile reductions, a topic that Dr. Moy and our group had discussed at some length just 2 weeks ago. I concluded my keynote address by dedicating my speech to Dr. Moy and telling a bit about his wonderful passion and vision to the convention delegates.

I know Dr. Moy would wish us to continue this work with as much enthusiasm as he showed, and I would like Dr. Moy's family to know that he made fabulous contributions to some of the most important issues we face right to the very end. He will be sorely missed.

My memories of UNM seem to be diminishing. When I talk about my experience, I recall bits and pieces from a few different classes. The only professor whose name and classes I vividly remember are Tim Moy's. He was a great historian and passionate human being.
It was an honor to have had the opportunity to be inspired by his teaching. No other professor gave such a perfect, noteless lecture like Dr. Moy. The fact that he lost his life saving his son shows he is a true hero. Dr. Moy you would never remember me, but I will always remember you. Rest in peace.

As a graduate of the class of 1998, it has been a long time since I've sat in one of Dr. Moy's lectures on the history of science. But from the first class I took with him, to the last (and I took every one I was allowed to sign up for, even a graduate seminar as an undergraduate) I enjoyed his enthusiam, unique perspective and his ability to challenge his students to think.

Even a decade later, when I return to Albuquerque occasionally, his office was always one that I stopped by to catch up on how he was doing, to talk about the Red Sox and remind him of what a great job he does influencing his students.

I'm stunned to hear of his loss, as I was looking forward to our next conversation on my trip this fall. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, as well as thanks to his parents for raising such an amazing man to share with us all. He will be missed.

A day after defending my dissertation in English at the University of Nevada, Reno I am shocked to read of Tim's death. I worked with Tim six years ago in a combined English 102/History course for first-year students. I was a graduate student and Tim treated me as an equal, but also was happy to provide advice and support as I left UNM to earn my doctorate. My sympathies for the Moy family. Tim made a lasting impression on me--I have never forgotten our time working together. I am so saddened to hear this news. Tim was someone who made this world a better place.

I knew Tim from the beginning of his association with the Sandia Labs Advanced Concepts Group about eight years ago. The longer I knew him, the more I liked him. I always looked forward to a conversation with him, and I was always sorry when it ended. There was nobody more fun and interesting to talk to, whether the subject was Tivo and Netflix movies, science and military history, nuclear weapons policies, or politics. We agreed on so many things, and respected each other's views so much on the few things we disagreed about, that I felt a special intellectual kinship with him. But, though I like to think we had something rare together, I suspect that many other people felt the same way about him--that he had a knack for building deep mutual respect between himself and others. I know I will miss him deeply and remember him always.

I never knew Timothy Moy, the man--I only knew of him as the great professor he was. Learning of his untimely passing, and the manner in which he went, affirms my belief that he was a great man as well.

I have many fond memories of UNM, and Professor Moy's course on the history of science since the Enlightenment class is certainly one of them. I carry a lot of his influence into my graduate and professional life.

I sympathize with the History department and UNM community, as you have suffered a tremendous loss. Furthermore, my sincerest sympathies go out to Professor Moy's family, as they have lost a great man.

Tim was one of the first professors I encountered at UNM. I had no idea then what a gifted teacher he was OR what a caring "department bureaucrat," but I soon learned. I loved his classes. I took three of them even though science and technology was not my area. I also respected his advice and admired his intellect but as I sit here mourning him, what I am thinking about instead is his impromptu movie series---popcorn with Dr. Strangelove in the Common Room---his softball prowess, his recommendation on where to find decent chow fun in Albuquerque, and his deadpan humor about that soberest of subjects, the Cold War. Dr. Moy was an excellent professor but more important, he was a wonderful person. It's knowing that I'll never again see him trying to steal third that makes me cry.

Pat Risso stated it best. Tim Moy "is irreplaceable."

Sharon Karpinski

I did not get to experience Tim's skills as a professor, but met him and Rebecca at the time of Luke's birth. Luke was born very preterm, which of course, was a very stressful time. Tim and Rebecca, both, showed such courage and seemed to be so loving and supportive of each other. They dove in, trying to learn everything they could about preterm birth, early brain development and early intervention services. They did everything they could to help Luke get through this time, and it paid off! Even after Luke no longer needed as much help with his development, Tim and Rebecca volunteered their time to help medical students, interns and residents learn about supporting families when a baby has been born preterm. Tim will be very missed!

Tim was a guest a couple times on the NMSR program on AM 1350 Progressive Talk Radio. The hosts of NMSR, New Mexicans for Science and Research, will pay tribute to Tim this weekend. Dave and Kim will say a few words then they will replay a show from 2006 featuring Tim. I loved working with Tim and in the short time I knew him I really appreciated his work, and it was easy to understand why he would be so popular with his students. We will miss him here at the radio station.

I just posted info about the NMSR radio show, and I forgot to include the time! Listen to Tim tomorrow at 2pm on the NMSR show. Thank you.

When I directed OASIS, an educational program for older adults in Albuquerque, Timothy Moy was a favorite presenter of our members -- and this is a discerning and demanding group! I was always thrilled when he would agree to be included in the next catalog. His lectures for us ranged from statistics, creationism and evolution to Galilleo. He was a perfect presenter: very smart, funny, organized and respectful of his audience. His classes were always "sold out" and when they hit 100 sign-ups, they had to be moved to a larger venue. Visiting with him after class, it was fun to learn news of Luke and their travels and adventures. It was so clear that Tim adored his boy. What a loss for all of us, but what a gift he was.

Since I heard Monday about the accident that took Tim from us, I have been so angry and sad all week long, it's just unthinkable that someone so smart, funny, and alive could be taken away so suddenly. Reading these posts really brings Tim vividly to my mind and heart, and I am struck by the fact that members of his family might also be cheered by these wonderful memories. So here's one that I keep close to my heart.

When I first met Tim in the mid-90s, I asked him to come give a guest lecture in my big, popular Greek Civilization course, a lecture focused on his area of history of science and how the Greeks fit into that history. Tim gave a brilliant lecture, as usual, his style smooth, fun, erudite, totally mesmerizing. Students were leaning forward in their seats, with rapt looks on their faces, eyes bright. I watched in awe, I had never seen such an amazing gift at work -- Tim was simply the best teacher I had ever seen on that platform. After his lecture, my students, about 100 of the 300 in the class, swarmed around him, waiting in turn to ask more questions, and walking out with him as the next class tried to squeeze into the lecture hall. I'll never forget what happened next -- I actually felt pangs of jealousy! it was so unsettling, that I promised myself I would strive every day to live up to the level, quality and dedication of the teaching I had just witnessed from Tim.

Even in later years, when I would see Tim around campus, I always looked at him as a rock star, the guy who inspired me and raised my own game. It was a privilege to serve on the selection committee that named him a Presidential Teaching Fellow. Yes, I broke the committee rules and called Tim to tell him he won - but I didn't care, it was my moment to be next to greatness.

My heart goes out to Tim's family. I can't even begin to imagine your loss, but I hope you know how much Tim meant to so many people. I admire him so much and will continue to think of him every time I walk out in front of a class.

Monica Cyrino
UNM Professor, Classics

Professor Moy changed my understanding of history. He always had time for a student in trouble or even just an intellectual question. In the classroom he was nothing short of brilliant, and was truly one of the most engaging professors I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. Even after the class was finished he still had time for a former student. I will always remember and appreciate that...

Justin Wharton
UNM Student

Dr. Moy was without a doubt one of the best professors at UNM. He taught with energy and passion and his spirit will be sorely missed in the classroom. He took the time to get to know each and every student and I will always remember him cheering me on at graduation.

Dr. Moy, I am very fortunate to have had you as an educator and you will me missed dearly.

Professor Moy was one of, if not, the best instructor I have ever had. He had so much energy in class and instilled it in his students on a daily basis. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I anxiously awaited to walk into his class to hear the music playing and the captivating lecture. I never missed a lecture because I loved Prof. Moy's class so much and I never wanted to miss anything that he had to say. He was always fair and unbiased during class, which is very rare on a college campus. I truly respected that. As a future history teacher myself, I aspire to be as engertic and as interesting as him. He is my inspiration and he will be greatly missed. My greatest condolences to his family and those that were close to him.

The Albuquerque Browncoats have set-up a memorial
fund in honor of Dr. Timothy Moy, to benefit his
son's future educational endeavors. Donations can
be made at any Sandia Laboratories Federal Credit Union branch.

Tim Moy and I started our careers at UNM together in 1993. We talked many times about history and philosophy of science. He exemplified the virtues of the best among academics: a desire, above all, to seek the truth through rational inquiry; dedication to teaching at all levels; and willingness to listen to (and argue with) those who disagreed with him. In his personal life he dealt with misfortune nobly. The intellectual community at UNM has lost a very special member.

I knew Tim as a parent, his son Luke was in my second grade class at Montezuma. I can't begin to explain how much I enjoyed talking with him and working with his son. I have fond memories of time after school spent discussing Luke's latest accomplishment or challenge-all of which Tim was an integral part. I always thought of the two of them as buddies, Luke's admiration for his father was evident in everything he did. Tim did so much to support Luke and the community of Montezuma Elementary. He impacted everyone who knew him in a positive way. I am a better person and educator having known him. He has left such a triumphant mark on the world.

I had just returned from Toronto when watching the news, found out the Professor Moy had died. Needless to say, it was both shocking and sad to hear of his passing. Having worked in the History Department for 2 years as an Office Assistant, I found Professor Moy to be a thoughtful, humorous and respectful person. During the passing of my father, he was gentle and considerate and I have never forgotten that.
Although the work I did for the professors in the department was limited to a minor supportive role, he was always appreciative. I can only imagine how this has affected his family and friends. I also believe that Tim never knew the extent of the impact he had on people's lives.

This weekend, I happened to turn on a radio station where a spirited discussion was insuing on Galileo. The speaker was animated, and filled with great humor. I found myself drawn to the conversation because of the speaker's apparent joy of this topic. It wasn't till the end of the interview that I realised it was Professor Moy.

What a loss, but what a great person he was.

Viva and Salute
Professor Moy!

Rebecca,
Our prayers are with you and Luke. Since, the day you and Tim came looking for a rental house, you became an immediate part of our family for seven or more years.
Jan and I had the opportunity to share many things with you and Tim, the birth of Luke, Luke’s days in the hospital, graduation of our daughter from college and many other events in all our lives. We are just stunted and shocked in total disbelief over the accident. If we can help in anyway, please call. May GOD give you and Luke the strength to get through this trying time.

Frank and Jan Bosiljevac

I graduated with my BA from UNM in 2002, and my classes with Dr. Moy were well before that; 2000-2001, I would estimate. I took his History of Science surveys on what amounted to a lark, and they wound up being the two best classes I took at UNM -- based on that experience alone I decided to minor in history. I'm embarrassed to admit that I worked harder on the papers for Dr. Moy's class than on the classes for my major, simply because he was so inspiring, both in word and deed, that I didn't want to let him down. It sounds corny, but it's true. After he complimented my academic writing once, I wanted very badly to continue to impress him.

The ideas he introduced in those two classes influenced my thinking from then on. Dr. Moy deserves more than just that abstract credit, as well; he wrote recommendation letters for me in 2002 to participate in the JET Program and live in Japan for two years, then again (surely with only a dim memory of me, one undergraduate out of so very many!) in 2004 when I entered a Master's program at the University of Hawaii.

Dr. Moy was the finest professor I have ever taken a class from, at any level, in any subject, at any school, and he was one hell of a good guy to boot.

He will be missed for a very long time to come.

Tim was a sweet man. I never had him for a class, but I only heard good things about him (and when you are teaching graduate students that says alot).

Jonathan Ablard (UNM PhD 2000)

I had the privilege of working with Tim for several years in Sandia's Advanced Concept Group. Tim was a thoughtful, deep thinker who was always a true pleasure to engage in conversations, both work and non-work related. I always left these engagements knowing and understanding the world better than when we started. It was obvious that he was a gifted teacher. The world will be a lesser place without him as a teacher, a historian, a friend, and a husband and father. I will miss him.

Like most history grad students who have come to the department in recent years, Tim was my first "in" into to UNM. I first spoke to Tim on the phone one night before having even applied to the program. Then, I was unsure about most things, including what grad school was all about, but his advice and relaxed demeanor boded well in my mind. After a long discussion about everything from student life to the Red Sox - he was a rabid Boston fan - my mind was made up. At UNM, we continued those conversations on a regular basis, always mixing topics of professional development with current events and of course, the Red Sox. After five years, I am honored to say we were friends. I can not imagine leading a more meaningful life than Tim did. I, we will all, miss him dearly.

I had Professor Moy for my first history class when I came to UNM in 2001. It was one of the best and most enjoyable classes I have ever taken. He was so enthusiastic - always happy and excited to teach. What a horrible loss for not only the History Department, but also for the entire University community, and the many students who did not have the pleasure of knowing him. I feel lucky and incredibly grateful that I was in his class - I still remember it vividly even though it was six years ago.
So, thank you, Professor Moy - my thoughts are with you and your family.

I had the honor to meet Tim when I was a graduate student and he was just interviewing at UNM. I liked him right away and still remember his answer to my question at that first meeting—smart and funny. His office was right across the hall from mine and one of my fondest memories of my time at UNM is Tim’s infectious laughter from across the hall. Much of that laughter came from meetings with students. Only after I taught myself did I appreciate Tim’s generosity with students. I know I took up much of his valuable time but he was always welcoming and willing to discuss not only class matters but whatever was on my mind. When I was his graduate assistant for an inaugural class with discussion sections Tim mentored me as I learned to teach. His classes still define excellence in teaching for me--he was a true master who inspired both his students and his assistants. I know I am just one of many who could say these things and one of many who wish now they had another chance to say a proper thank you and let him know just how much of an impact he had.

We have been very sad since we heard of Tim’s passing. We knew Tim through his parents---David and Betty, two people whom we truly respect and trust. We still remember the time when Tim and his family went to NIST with us to see the July 4th fireworks during his visit to his parents in Maryland. The fireworks were splendid. We feel Tim’s life was just like fireworks---short, but brilliant, shining other people and making others cheerful. Tim, we will miss you forever.

A Professor's Professor. He served on our Freshman Learning Community Advisory Committee and on the subCommittee that recommended faculty for Freshman Seminars. He brought good sense and good humor to all our meetings, and I always enjoyed talking with him. He had a knack for thinking out loud, examining all dimensions of a situation, raising "serious" issues, and then giving each issue a proper weight. You know how some people are described as "full of himself"? I don't know the antonym for that, but it would describe Tim Moy. And that SMILE! The loss of Tim Moy reminds me how many people/colleagues/students there are at UNM to cherish, and reminds me to let them know that they are cherished.
I knew him as a colleague, and I really, really miss him.
Joel Nossoff
Director, Freshman Learning Communities at UNM

The world suddenly became very dim, as we lost a brilliant, shining star. Dr. Moy was blessed with many gifts, and he used them, unselfishly -- touching so many people by his ability to teach, lead, heal, love, laugh, and care about us. Though extremely saddened, I cannot be selfish and wish for anything more; as he was truly a gift. Rather, I am sincerely grateful for the gift -- and honored that I was fortunate enough to have worked with Dr. Moy. I was "touched" by the brilliant light that he was to this world. Moving forward, I will always treasure (in my heart) the gifts that he gave, so unselfishly.

I loved Mr. Moy! I absolutely dislike History, but I loved his class. We'll miss him...UNM has lost an amazing professor.

I will always think of Tim as one of the finest and most decent people with whom I ever worked, and am so sorry to hear about his untimely death.

Lynn Schibeci

I received the news of Tim's death with what all of us must have. Shock, sadness, and a deep sense of loss. I was a new graduate student in the department of history when Tim applied for the history of science position and I don't think I've ever seen a candidate on any job talk receive applause for the way he answered a question at the conclusion of a discussion. I can't recall the question, but it required a map of the U.S. and one wasn't forthcoming so Tim picked up a piece of chalk (we were ol' skool in '93) and without missing a beat, he drew an outline of the U.S. on the board that was provided for his talk and then the relevant states, all accurately placed. I knew then that this man was special--that this man was born to teach and that UNM would have a gem on its hands if they hired him.

Well, UNM did hire him and though I did not work closely with Tim during my years there, he remembered me after first introduction and always made it a point to say "hi" and ask how I was doing. He was a rare individual, a man whose kindness, intellect, and integrity knew no bounds and the heights he inspired in his students I'm sure inspired all of my colleagues who wanted to teach.

My condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues. He was a gift and he will be sorely, sorely missed. Godspeed, Tim.

--Ev Schlatter, Ph.D. (UNM, 2000)

I once asked Tim why he kept the door to his office closed before he lectured. Was he going over notes? Thinking deep thoughts? Getting rid of any last nervousness before addressing a hundred or more students? Tim's response: "Actually, I'm just changing my pants and need the privacy." I learned a great deal from Tim over the years we spent together, especially about teaching history, and I utilize many of his techniques in the classroom and pass along his wisdom to my own students. And I always, always, keep the office door closed when I change my pants.

Tim is irreplaceable. No one else will ever be able to (almost) calm a graduate student facing comprehensive exams and simultaneously play with a replica Star Trek phaser. No one else will ever so authoritatively discuss evolution vs. creationism within five minutes of giving a fairly convincing argument in defense of Barry Bonds' bat speed.

Tim, I know you don't regret your last decision one bit; you'd choose that door every time. So I won't mourn for you. But I will miss you. You did good, buddy. Very good.

David Key
Tusculum College

Tim. You are fine, now. But oh how the rest of us miss you.

The amount of work and detail that Professor Moy put into creating each of his classes not only made his classes interesting, but also pushed me to work hard to prove that I appreciated all the work that he did. My thoughts are with his family.

Tim touched thousands of lives in many ways, and very deeply. I learned many things about Tim at his memorial service. I am vowing to become a better person for having known him. I am going to try to be just a little bit more like Tim Moy. I plan to be just a little bit less combative, a little bit more focused on others, a little bit less strident, a little bit more patient, a little bit less cynical, and a little bit more entertained by the silliness of pop culture, comic books, Harry Potter, and Star Trek. This might not be a noticeable change. If there was some laboratory instrument to measure my future "Moyness" I probably can't hope to register more than a millimoy or so. But like I said, Tim touched thousands of lives. We all have a little bit of Tim in us. If we are all enhanced by just one millimoy, then the sum total of the change in all of us is a full Moy, and Tim lives on--at least in some form--and the world is better for it.

I left UNM with a Bachelor's degree in 1996. My first semester, I took a History class with Timothy Moy. One of the assigned readings was a book entitled, "Looking Backward," by Edward Bellamy. What an insightful book. Although Dr. Moy and I may not have seen eye to eye on issues of politics, religion or the creation of the earth, the news of his sudden and tragic death has saddened me. Looking backward, to those months with Dr. Moy, I can truly say he was brilliant, and had an enthusiastic and entertaining charm about him. I can't remember a time when I didn't enjoy him or look forward to his class and I can tell you, I have that book on my shelf to this day. We are on this earth for but a short time. I don't believe Dr. Moy would wish for his friends to go on in sadness, rather, to use this as a lesson, to examine our own lives and purpose on this earth. God gave him the gift of teaching, and in turn, he shared that gift with us. So often we ask ourselves why these dreadful things happen. It is then that I go to Psalm 46:10, which states, "Be still, and know that I am God.." The Scriptures say there is a season and a time to every purpose under heaven. Reflect with joy on the person that was Dr. Moy and continue looking forward. May the Lord comfort and bless his dear family.

Tim Moy asked me for advice when he was considering applying to UNM and I was historian at Los Alamos National Laboratory. I was happy to help him, and I am pleased to see that despite the brevity of his career there, he made a great difference in so many students' lives. Whenever I met Tim or Becca at professional meetings, I was struck by his joie de vivre and his obvious love for his family. I am proud to have known him at Berkeley and in Albuquerque and I know that he has made a real difference in the world.