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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi Everyone,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">It’s with a heavy heart that I’m writing to let you know about the passing of Claire Robinson, who was with us on dropsondes and CAPS for CPEX-CV. While I don’t know many details, it is my understanding that she passed away quite unexpectedly
late last week at her home. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">For being early career, Claire was a polished veteran of numerous campaigns and an asset to the agency. Beyond that, she was purely enjoyable to be around and a force to be reckoned with when getting bombarded with dropsonde requests -
all with a cool and calm attitude. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I apologize for those of you who are hearing this news for the first time, as I acknowledge that email isn’t the warmest mode of communications. However, I wanted to provide this news in advance of next week’s Science Team Meeting, as
I didn’t want this to come as an unexpected shock while you were already under the stress of travel.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">First and foremost, my thoughts are with her family, friends, and close colleagues during this time, and I’m sure you all feel the same.
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<p class="MsoNormal">If there is anything that I can do for you, please feel free to reach out.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">-Will<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Will McCarty, Ph. D. (he/him)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Program Scientist, Earth Science Division<span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Weather and Atmospheric Dynamics Focus Area<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Mobile: <u>240-758-8263</u> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">ORCID: <span style="color:#494A4C;background:white">0000-0003-3092-3036<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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