Mathew Forstater said: "By the way, it is too bad that HES never honored him as a Distinguished Fellow while he was alive and well." Matt, it was our job to nominate Bob Heilbroner for the honor. I once came very close to it and would like to acknowledge the encouragement of the then committee chairman. Unfortunately I must admit to not feeling up to the task among the HET specialists and luminaries of the Society. Sumitra Shah