It is with tremendous sadness that I receive the news of Dr. David Bailey’s passing and I send my deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. I knew Dr. Bailey as a MSU undergraduate student and what always struck me most about him was the variety and consistency of his care. He deeply and authentically cared about the world and its future, and provided unwavering support for students, as individuals as much as the next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers. Dr. Bailey repeatedly invested extraordinary time and energy into my own academic development, and I have watched enough of his interaction with other students to know that I am only one among many who received such attention.

My closest experience with Dr. Bailey was in the process of applying for a Marshall Scholarship for graduate study in London. He first proposed that I apply and, despite my reluctance, convinced me that the opportunity was worthwhile and within reach. He spearheaded the organization of the extensive application, guiding me though writing essays, garnering letters of recommendation, and even scheduled a mock interview to help me prepare. Dr. Bailey advised with the experience of years aiding students in a similar vein, seeing much more in us and our future than we saw ourselves. Through his foresight and support, I received the scholarship and consequently experienced among my most profound years of scholarly and personal growth. It is with great sorrow that I say goodbye to Dr. Bailey but hope that his memory and example may continue to inspire.