A lasting gift: Remembering those who donated for anatomical education
Sean Callahan eulogizes Jimmy Pat Moore, his grandfather.
Texas A&M College of Dentistry faculty, students and staff took time out Oct. 20 on campus to remember and recognize the 25 people whose bodies were donated last year for dental college students’ anatomical education. Each person and their families gave a gift to science so dental students could learn for the benefit of future patients.
The identities of the deceased are usually not shared, but the family of Carol Lambert of Whitesboro and finally Rowlett said she understood the importance of anatomical donations and would want to be remembered by name. Family members Jim and Judy Wells attended the ceremony and received thanks and appreciation from students, faculty and staff for their gift.
Judy and Jim Wells receive thanks from Dr. Lily T. Garcia, dean of Texas A&M College of Dentistry at the memorial service Oct. 20.
A separate graveside ceremony honoring the three veterans whose bodies were donated took place Sept. 22 at DFW National Cemetery in Dallas. Among those recognized was Jimmy Pat Moore of Greenville. He enlisted in the Army in October 1966, was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War and served until September 1969, according to information provided by his family.
Moore’s family attended the veterans’ service, along with faculty and staff. His grandson, Sean Callahan, eulogized Moore, in part, by saying:
He was the definition of reliable and dependable. If he said he was going to be somewhere, there was zero doubt he was going to be there—and be there early.
He was service-oriented. His military record, his volunteer efforts, and his willingness at a moment’s notice to lend a hand were unmatched.