CEDAR email: Heartfelt News and Community Support after Jenn Gannon's Memorial at GEM

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Heartfelt News and Community Support

Dear members of the CEDAR community,
Content warning: mentions of suicide

It is with a heavy heart that we share the cause of death of our beloved community member, Jenn Gannon. In May 2024, Jenn took her own life. This news is shared with the full consent and blessing of her family, which was obtained only after her memorial service at GEM on Monday, June 24th.

Jenn's professional work was her main cause in life, but more importantly, she valued the people in her field above all else. She believed in building up individuals, programs, and organizations, and her dreams were always about people rather than just scientific achievements.

We understand that this is a difficult revelation and we do not share this news lightly. If you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal thoughts or a crisis, please reach out immediately to the Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255 or text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741741. These services are free and confidential.

Jenn was part of both the GEM and the CEDAR communities and will be missed by many. CEDAR supports the efforts of GEM in their efforts to remember Jenn and to have the hard conversations about how mental health affects our colleagues and our selves, and to fight harassment and hostile behavior in all forms.


Kindest regards,
The Gannon Memorial Organizers at GEM
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