Dearest Claudia,I knew you were someone special when we met around 30 years ago as members of ILEA's Equal Opportunity Team. The first thing that jumped out at me was your warmth and caring. You were so full of ideas and ideals and I loved working with you on all those projects we did together. But most of all I loved getting to know you and becoming friends. Claudia, you've touched me and moved me and helped me in many ways, on many levels, over these years and I will miss you. You've been very dear to me. You always will be.