Ozgur Ekmekci

Birth date: Sep 1, 1964 Death date: Sep 19, 2015

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Tony Ford

458w ago

I am so sorry to hear about Ozgur's passing. I was unbelievably surprised. You have my deepest sympathy.

i had the privilege of working with Ozgur both at Mobil Oil in Fairfax and at GWU. Ozgur was one of my Project Managers at Mobil and I learned a lot from his work ethic. My favorite memory is walking into his cubicle after he had returned from a trip to Arizona. As many of you may know, photography was one of his passionate hobbies. As a fellow photographer, I really appreciated his talent. He taught me the importance of using a polarizer filter on sunny days to bring out the contrast of the clouds and sky. To this day, I think of Ozgur every time I use a polarizer. He was talented in so many ways.

I ran into Ozgur by accident at GWU about 7 years ago and had no idea he also made the move from Mobil to GWU. It felt good to have a fellow colleague and mentor from our former employer. As a Technical Analyst at GWU, I continued supporting Ozgur throughout the years and he has always been one of the friendliest and most professional person I encountered at GWU.

I will truly miss Ozgur and I pray God's blessings on his entire family.

-Tony Ford

Karen Detweiler

535w ago

in honor of Ozgur.

Zeynep, I am so sorry for your loss. Ozgur was very important to my ELP cohort (16) and to me personally. He even sat as a reader on my dissertation defense. I will miss him. Words cannot adequately express how one person can make a difference to a whole community, or how his passing creates a huge gap for everyone in it. Please accept my condolences and know that he is remembered with respect.

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Caroline

537w ago

To Ozgur's family,

I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this difficult time.

Ozgur will be missed.

Sincerely,
Caroline

Jean Johnson

538w ago

I am so very sorry about Ozgur and sorry to be in South Africa and not be there in person to remember Ozgur. My thoughts and sympathy are with the entire family. I have wonderful memories including recruiting Ozgur to GW. He was very ready for change and he thrived in an academic environment. He was very astute in recognizing opportunities for innovation in teaching and asking important research question. He contributed so much to Health Sciences and GW. He will be greatly missed. I will miss him.
Jean Johnson

Linda Byington

538w ago

Ozgur was one of the most intelligent and gracious people I have ever known. Teaching with him was a learning pleasure. His loss is truly heartbreaking and premature for his friends and so very, very great for his family. Linda Byington

Grahame Royle

538w ago

Ozgur's sudden death is an absolute tragedy. I can recall so well the many times that we sat down and just chatted about anything and everything in the Mobil office in Gatwick, UK, as we worked together on the META Project for Mobil Europe. Having been plucked from relative obscurity in Mobil's Turkish affiliate to join the company's pan European initiative, Ozgur was always an avid learner and talker, keen to share his knowledge and expand his horizons. He was a very successful and highly enthusiastic member of the team and it was no surprise to me that in subsequent years, following his move to the US, that Ozgur successfully studied for and attained his Doctorate. He was just that kind of guy.
I have no words to adequately express the sadness I feel for Zeynep and his young family, but I do hope that some solace may be gained from the many heartfelt expressions of deep and sincerest sympathy contained on this Tribute Wall.

Grahame Royle, Mobil work colleague and friend.

Connie Cottman

538w ago

in honor of Ozgur.

I just sent email (literally 10 minutes ago) to my GW advisor/mentor inquiring about Dr. Ozgur as Co-PI on my research project in progress. I feel very sad to hear that I will not get the opportunity to meet him and personally thank him, as so many other grateful students have. His recent feedback and edits were wonderful. Thank you Doctor.

My deepest sympathy to dear family and friends. May you find comfort in knowing you were especially chosen to share in his life.

Connie Cottman - MSHS Immunohematology student

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Mücahit Üner

538w ago

in honor of Ozgur.

Dear Özgür
You have been and will always be a dear friend in my heart !

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Mücahit Üner

538w ago

Markus Yap

538w ago

in honor of Ozgur.

Dear Zeynep, Berk, Selin and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this very difficult time. I hope you find some comfort and solace in reading through the adoring tributes posted in this wall, and in knowing that Ozgur is in eternal peace now.

With deepest sympathies,
Markus Yap
Adjunct Faculty, GWU