Notes on Society History

An Essential Element

Abstract

Society old-timers were saddened to learn of the recent passing of Erskine Harton. For those not familiar with the special contributions Erskine has made to the Society, this note is meant to convey a little of what his dedication, initiative and helpful spirit has added to the International System Safety Society. Erskine was an early disciple of system safety in government-funded programs, active in the DC Chapter, elected a Fellow Member and served as Society President from 1987 to 1989. He is best remembered, by those of us who worked with him, for his upbeat attitude and readiness to help out — especially with those setting up new chapters. However, it was his role in the establishment of a permanent headquarters for the Society that Erskine best deserves recognition as a Hero of the ISSS.