In memoriam 
In memoriam: LaSalle D. Leffall, Jr., MD, FACS—A life without boundaries(0)
September 1, 2019
LaSalle D. Leffall Jr., MD, FACS—the first African American to serve as President of the ACS—died May 25 of cancer.
In memoriam: Donald D. Trunkey, MD, FACS, a giant in trauma surgery
Donald D. Trunkey, MD, FACS, one of the most influential trauma surgeons in the U.S., died May 1 after a protracted illness.
Dr. Pruitt remembered as a leader in burns, trauma, critical care
Basil A. Pruitt, Jr., MD, FACS—a surgeon-scientist and Second Vice-President of the ACS—died March 17 at the age of 88.
In memoriam: Frank C. Spencer, MD, FACS, pioneering cardiothoracic surgeon
Frank Cole Spencer, MD, FACS, a Past-President of the American College of Surgeons died July 23 at the age of 92.
In memoriam: Jay L. Grosfeld, MD, FACS, champion for pediatric surgery patients
Jay L. Grosfeld, MD, FACS, a pediatric surgery and Past First Vice-President of the ACS, died October 19, 2016.
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- In memoriam: Barrett G. Haik, MD, FACS
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- In memoriam: Dr. Isidore Cohn, Jr.: A life well-lived
- Dedication: This issue of the Bulletin is dedicated to Chuck Giorno
- In memoriam: Dr. Thomas Krizek, leader in plastic surgery
- In memoriam: Dr. Norman McSwain, a pioneer in comprehensive trauma care
- James Haug, Past-Director, ACS Socioeconomic Affairs Department, dies
- Dr. Judson Graves Randolph, pediatric surgeon, leaves lasting legacy
- In memoriam: Dr. Lloyd MacLean, ACS Past-President and “The Chief” at McGill
- In memoriam: Renowned trauma surgeon and former COT Chair, Erwin Thal, MD, FACS
- In memoriam: Thomas R. Russell, MD, FACS, remembered for his enduring contributions to the ACS
- C. Barber Mueller, MD, FACS, FRCSC, recognized for contributions to the ACS and academic surgery
- Frank T. Padberg, Sr., MD, FACS: ACS department director, DSA recipient, and trailblazer in neurosurgery
- Dr. M. Gage Ochsner, co-founder of Ochsner Institute, dies at age 59
- George F. Sheldon, MD, FACS: A lifetime of achievement as a scholar, surgical educator
