Ivan Weber | 7:42 a.m. Dec. 1, 2008
What a loss to family, friends and University! But what a gift Craig's life has been, affecting so many in such diverse ways. One of the only people we've know who truly "got it," Prof. Forster will remain a monument in our hearts to individual significance in our endless striving to become able to sustain, 'sustainable.' Twenty years ago, Craig was the only academic around courageous enough to help a naive environmental activist struggle through an ugly ground water contamination case, and take the risk of going on record against environmental wrong. We can only imagine the string of these selfless acts that he must have assembled into a life as art, quietly, unassumingly, very effectively. It's up to us to honor his life by carrying on his many works.
Anonymous | 11:18 a.m. Dec. 1, 2008
My deepest condolences to Craig's wife, family, students and associates. We have lost a man who clearly made a difference.
Anonymous | 3:23 p.m. Dec. 1, 2008
I am so sad about this tragedy. I heard Prof. Forester speak in one of my first planning classes, and I still remember it. He will be missed in the planning department at the University of Utah.
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Lindsay Clark | 6:35 p.m. Dec. 1, 2008
Craig was an amazing inspiration throughout all the time that I have worked with him. From the very first moments of scheming about the idea of an Office of Sustainability through its implementation, he was a constant source of energy and enthusiasm, always spreading around bright ideas. I remember always bugging him to stop sending emails at 3 am, always dedicated to his work!
Craig, your contributions are very much alive and will influence students and the University community to come. Thank you.

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