I recently received the following email from Eleanor and she has given me permission to publish it on the Blog.  She expresses so well how many of us feel about our beloved classmate!
Orvis

6/15/16

My name is Eleanor Thomas-Hawkins.  I am deeply saddened to learn that my mentor, friend and former boss has passed.  

I worked with him during his Bell Atlantic International days in Arlington, Va.  We reconnected several years ago when our friend Charlie Pacunas passed.  I had not spoken to him in recent years but often spoke of him to fellow former co-workers, family and friends. There was always some antidote or wise bit of advise from him to pass on for someone's benefit.  

Dennis left a profound impact on every life he touched.  An example is my niece who is now 31 meeting him when she was 7 while visiting me for the summer and hanging out at work with me.  She clearly remembers him and conversations they had during her visits. 

Please pass on to Rosemary, Tracey and Drew my heartfelt condolences.  I will always remember him for his humor, his love of people and the kindness of his heart.