A Good Man gone
April 11, 2005 - Merck & Co., Inc. today announced the death of Maurice R. Hilleman, Ph.D., D.Sc.
"Dr. Maurice Hilleman created a legacy of accomplishment and achievement that dwarfs that of any other scientist working today. His work has saved literally millions of lives and has protected many millions more from disease," said Adel A. F. Mahmoud, M.D., Ph.D., president, Merck Vaccines. "Dr. Maurice Hilleman is one of the true scientific leaders of our time. His work has helped to protect millions from diseases ranging from pandemic flu to chicken pox, and has revolutionized public health, without question. There are few people alive today - or who have lived in any other age in history - who can say that they helped eliminate a disease and saved millions of lives, not just through their discovery, but through their insistence that the fruits of their labor be brought to all those in need. Maurice Hilleman is one of those very few."
RIP
We need more like him - see "evil" white coated scientists working for heartless American multi-nationals do more good than the empty headed pontificating of their enemies.