Donald Crummey b. 1941

We love this photo of our dad because it brings together two great loves of his life: Family and Ethiopia, where it was taken in 1970. His lifelong commitment to education and activism began in London, where he earned his Ph.D. in African History and picketed the Rhodesian Embassy. It continued at Addis Ababa University and the University of Illinois, where he established an international reputation as a scholar of Ethiopia. In spite of this acclaim, he once remarked that being a parent was the most important and fulfilling work he had ever done, a feeling that is obvious in this picture. His furrowed yet contented brow, the faint smile on his lips and the obvious joy on our sister's face encapsulate so much of his character and our family life, which was full of thoughtful, generous love. He died of prostate cancer on August 16, the day after his 49th wedding anniversary.