CAP TODAY Pathology/Laboratory Medicine/Laboratory Management
We traveled together for CAP business as well as for fun. At a friend’s daughter’s wedding in Mexico City, Dr. Gene and Mrs. Jean and my wife and I celebrated all night. We partied until 7:00 the next morning, and then we ate breakfast, because Gene was the kind of person you wanted to spend more time with, even if you’d already been together for hours.
I learned so much from Gene about the CAP and how it works. I would not be in the position to write this memorial for him if it weren’t for his encouragement: Gene was the person who told me I had to run for president of this organization. That was years ago at a restaurant in Orlando. He taught me how the CAP can be guided to do the right things for our members and our patients.
When Gene’s term as president ended, it was my honor to be the master of ceremonies at his farewell soirée. His dedication to improving the CAP affected me on more than a professional level. Gene cared about residents and made a difference for them at a time when my own daughter was a pathology resident, and for that I will always be grateful. In so many other ways, Gene and his family enriched my family. He was a truly special person.
I miss you, Dr. Gene. Thank you so much for your guidance, friendship, and kindness. I will always be thankful for the time we spent together. I hope that everyone will always remember that every member of the CAP is better because you were one of us.
Dr. Godbey welcomes communication from CAP members. Write to him at president@cap.org.