Memorial Statement for Professor Tracy W. French, D.V.M. (1951-2009) who was Assistant Professor (1982) and Associate Professor of Clinical Pathology in the Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. French "dedicated himself to teaching Clinical Pathology to veterinary students, interns and residents, assisting with collaborative research projects, and performing professional diagnostic services." As an outstanding clinical pathologist and diagnostician, "he spent many hours at the microscope, diagnosing diseases in sick animals and helping veterinarians make crucial decisions regarding patient care." An excellent teacher, Dr. French "readily embraced new teaching methods and was one of the first clinical pathologists in the country to use the Web for clinical pathology education." The memorial statements contained herein were prepared by the Office of the Dean of the University Faculty of Cornell University to honor its faculty for their service to the university.