In memory of a great scientist and woman, Gail
Writing about Gail brings back all the deep feelings that confronted me when I was told she passed away so suddenly. It was a true shock. However, Gail is still here with all she did for us and the tears disappear to make room to her memory.
Who was Gail? Easy to say for those who knew her: a great scientist and an extraordinary woman.
We are trying to measure snowfall from space since decades, right? Are we successful? Not quite as many of us would remark. True, but Gail contributed more than the majority of us to reach this goal. If we did some progress with snowfall monitoring from space, I am positive in saying that we owe it largely to her. She also took the tough leadership of the GPM as Chief Scientist from Arthur. Well, she did great keeping us together with her competence and charm.
All this is great, but it’s in the history of our field and in the literature. Gail was a lot more. She was truly a fantastic human being, a great woman, always considerate and caring for others. You needed something? Gail was there, no discussion. There are not many people, males or females, like her. I miss her dearly, very much, believe me.
Gail, I know you are somewhere watching us, please help us follow your luminous path.
– Vincenzo Levizzani FRMetS
A few photos to remember
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