This past week, CTS and the entire medical community were sad- dened to hear about the loss of our dear friend John F. Murray at the age of 93. Dr. Murray dedicated his life to advancing pulmonary medicine and providing hope to those suffering from respiratory dis- eases. To the world, he will be remembered as a giant in the field of pulmonology, but many in CTS will remember him as a master educator, mentor, personal friend and visionary past CTS president (1974).