This paper is dedicated to the memory of Charles C. Capen, DVM, PhD, DACVP. I am very proud to say that Charles was my mentor and dear friend. Charles had a profound effect on my life and success a faculty member. It is hard for me to imagine how different my life would be if he had not recruited me to The Ohio State University from mixed animal veterinary practice. His dedication to the profession and excellence in all endeavors, from pathology to photography, were an inspiration to me. He guided myearly development and taught me to set the highest goals possible and strive until they were attained. He was a true gentleman with deep integrity in an era where politeness and respect are too often lacking. Charles was committed to education and discovery throughout his life. His knowledge was deep, but he was never satisfied unless he was continually contributing to new biomedical discovery. Charles combined his love for pathologic morphology with the comparative pathophysiological mechanisms of disease. To him, these were inseparable and he instilled this philosophy in his students and peers.
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