Passing... Rowland "Ron" Mowrey aka PE, Photo Engineer, Feb. 15, 2020

[Lee Rust]

I had the good fortune to have Ron as an instructor over the course of two photo emulsion workshops at the George Eastman Museum and got to know him a little bit in subsequent years. The Photo Engineer and his innovative co-workers at Kodak together embody a broad era of irreplaceable technical knowledge that they have patiently tried to preserve and pass on. With many of us here, they have been successful. Peace to Ron and to all who loved him.

 

[wiedzmin]

RIP Photo Engineer

 

[LeftCoastKid]

Generous in sharing his wealth of knowledge, kind and patient to all. A huge loss to Photrio and the entire analogue community. Condolences to his family.

 

[railwayman3]

Really sorry to hear this, we have heard too much bad news of good people already this year, both famous persons and personal friends. I will miss reading his technical contributions and his patience in dealing with comments and questions.

I still feel a little guilty concerning some rather forthright remarks which I made to him about a problem which I had with a Kodak product many years ago; Kodak had been his employers and hence his great loyalty, but he responded to my criticism with an explanation in his usual kind and polite manner, even together with an apology and even though my grumble was nothing to do with his time there. Thanks, Ron, you were a gentleman in every way,

 

[Besk]

I'll miss him. Always made a point to read his posts.

 

[Helios 1984]

We lost more than a pillar, it's the entire roof that has gone with Ron.

 

[NedL]

Oh no. I will miss his generosity and humor and especially his patient and extremely competent help.
And I will just plain miss having him here at photrio.
My condolences to his family.

 

[Cholentpot]

So long PE.

Happy travels.

 

[cjbecker]

He will be greatly missed. When he posted, I made sure to read them a few times, I knew there was more knowledge then I could grasp in 1, 2 or 10 times reading threw. I will still be learning more and more from his posts.

RIP

 

[Dmosher]

As many have already said, I always paid attention when I saw his name in a post. I feel his was a depth of knowledge we might not see again. RIP

 

[mitch brown]

Good by Ron RIP you where a true friend to so many on this forum you will be missed as you can't be replaced your knowledge and willingness to help exceeded anyone's right to expect
Mitch

 

[Peter Schrager]

Truly saddened by his passing
The best we can to uphold his legacy is continue to make emulsions!
I'm off to coat some paper with POP EMULSION...GOD BLESS YOU RON!!

 

[removed account4]

I keep coming back, reading everyone's posts. I just can't believe it.

i know, me too ... i can't believe it either, for me its kind of a flotsom, pat gainer, pete gowland moment, my reality is bent again ...

there is lots of kodachrome, cadmium paper and blix up there, and he is amongst a lot of friends .. i'm sure he, pat and pete gowland and uncle A are talking shop... its going to be weird not reading someone saying " what works for you do it " ...

 

[DWThomas]

This was certainly a sad piece of news, his comprehensive knowledge and willingness to share it will be greatly missed.
RIP PE

 

[Alan Edward Klein]

I loved reading Ron's posts about his experiences and knowledge. A sad day. My sincerest condolences to his family. We'll all miss him.

 

[NortheastPhotographic]

Very sad day for photographers everywhere! I enjoyed his posts, and his knowledge will be severely missed.

 

[Kevin Caulfield]

RIP. Condolences to his family.

 

[mohmad khatab]

I keep coming back, reading everyone's posts. I just can't believe it.

I did just like you.
I am at the height of sadness, crying and wailing.

 

[mohmad khatab]

Very sorry to hear this news. He will be missed.

In addition to the loss of a great man, a lot of irreplaceable knowledge has also been lost. In some ways, this represents a passing of the golden age of photography.

Yes correct
I am at the height of sadness, crying and wailing.

 

[munz6869]

My condolences to his family and our APUG family too. We've all learnt so much from Ron. What a life and what a great person.

 

[adelorenzo]

I'm deeply saddened to hear this news. What an incredible person who contributed so much to this community. Rest in peace Ron.

 

[Pioneer]

A sad day indeed. Ron will be missed for certain. He was a great resource and always willing to share his knowledge. I will miss him.

 

[winger]

This is very sad to see. He will definitely be missed by most, if not all. RIP, PE / Ron. ...

 

[MattKing]

I've been trying to think of something to say all day, since I saw this thread, and nothing seems to do his memory justice.
Whether it was posts in threads, or Conversations/Private messages, anything he posted was valuable.
Our respective Kodak "roots" were a source of commonality, but much more important was his commitment to the science and spirit of photography.
82 is far too young.
I think I'll wear something magenta in his memory.
RIP Ron, and condolences to his family and the huge world of people who considered him a friend.

 

[mohmad khatab]

Sit down and re-read all of his conversations with me, every word and every letter.
I imagine how much he was suffering from illness but he was struggling to answer my inquiries.
To the gardens of Eden, O great teacher.