The dedication of this year’s Ames Forester to our senior faculty member, Dr. J. A. Larsen, brings pleasant thoughts to all of us. To some it brings to mind a warm friend, a contemporary scholar and scientist. To others, it brings pleasant memories of a respected professor. And to some, it will recall one of the high points of the past year-the alumni dinner in Minneapolis at which Dr. and Mrs. Larsen were honored (October S.A.F. meeting). Alumni, students and friends enjoyed both honoring the Larsens and hearing “Skipper” recall a few stories, in his inimitable style. Dr. Larsen, we are proud of you!