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In Memoriam Richard Peter “Rick” Mohring (1947~2016) The Southern African Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (SAIMM) reported the sad news Richard Peter “Rick” Mohring passed away March 14, 2016, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Rick will be well remembered for his pivotal role in the transformation of the South African coal industry. He was widely respected and renowned for his expertise in coal mining, and was known as someone who worked with enthusiasm, energy, and enjoyment. He joined SAIMM in 1971, and served on the Council since 1988. He was president of the organization from 1997-1998, was awarded an honorary life fellowship in 2000, and the Brigadier Stokes Memorial Award (SAIMM’s highest award) in 2012. He also served on numerous committees, including his most recent involvements as a trustee of the SAIMM scholarship fund, and chair of the Complaints Committee. Dale L. Ramsey (1952~2016) Dale L. Ramsey, 63, of Rimmersburg, Pennsylvania, passed away April 15, 2016. He was a lifetime resident of Madison Township and graduated from Union High School in 1970. He continued his education at Virginia Tech and Penn State. A founding member of the International Society of Explosives Engineers (ISEE) Penn State University Student Chapter, he continued as an industry advisor and was a true mentor to the students within the program. For over 42 years, Dale was the general manager at Senex Explosives, Inc. He was a member of ISEE and served as president for two years. In his spare time, he enjoyed flying drones and taking aerial photography. Dale is survived by his mother Minnie and his longtime companion Shirley, her children, and grandchildren. Daniel Garrett “Danny” Eakes (1971~2016) Daniel Garrett “Danny” Eakes, 45, of Unionville, Tennessee, passed away May 2, 2016. He was a native of Lincoln County, Tennessee, and the owner of D.J. Drilling and Blasting. Danny is survived by his wife of six years, Ruth; daughter Katelyn (Cody); stepchildren Blake and Kelsey; mother Thelma Ruth; brothers Leon (Gayle), David, Jeff (Kim), and Dwight; sisters Mary Jo (Bob), Jeraldine, Diane (Ricky), and Tammy (Gary); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son Garret, brother Larry, and sisters Linda and Barbara, and his father Columbus. John Francis Zimnox (1957~2016) John Francis Zimnox of Kanawha City, West Virginia, left this life on May 3, 2016, after a short illness. Born in Steubenville, Ohio, he graduated from Steubenville Catholic Central High School. In 1980, he grad- uated from Ohio State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in mining engineering. He was a 35-year employee of Dyno Nobel, as a sales account manager. He served on the Board of Directors for the Mountaineer Chapter of the International Society of Explosives Engineers and was a member of the Society of Mining Engineers, the Explosives and Blasting Stakeholders Committee, and the Quarry Stakeholders Committee. He protectively loved his family and friends, and had an immense passion for life: cooking, landscaping, dancing, mush- room hunting, wine, holiday decorations, and service to his neighborhood, church, and his work. John is survived by his wife Amy; sons John, Corey, Zane, Wil, and Matthew; daughters Cassie and Meg; and other family. The management and staff of WWDR extend their sincere condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of these men. Lest we forget... 18 JULY 2016 WorldWide Drilling Resource ®