Practically all Princeton alumni are well aware of the extraordinary efforts the University makes to treat everyone associated with the University as members of a remarkable, closely knit family. But one aspect of Princeton’s efforts that many of her sons and daughters may not appreciate is the wonderful Service of Remembrance Princeton conducts every year at Alumni Day to honor its deceased alumni, faculty, and staff.

I was truly moved to read the memorial address — which included a remembrance of my father, Judge Lindsay G. Arthur ’39 — given by the Rev. Alison Boden at the University Chapel Feb. 26. The address was most inspiring, but what warmed my heart more than anything else was the distinguished list of participants in the service. These included, among many others, President Tilghman, the dean and associate deans of the Chapel, and a memorial procession of representatives of 81 undergraduate classes, the graduate school, and faculty and staff.

That such a large and diverse entity as Princeton University makes the time and invests the energy to honor the contributions of its recently departed alumni, faculty, and staff is truly remarkable and should serve as an inspiration to other organizations, business, and government entities that they may likewise appreciate the high value of treating their constituents with similar dignity and respect.

I think the entire Princeton community should be aware of this act of kindness by our University in recognizing and honoring those who have loved and served the University and the communities in which they have lived. It is just one more little touch that makes me so proud to be an alumnus of Princeton University.

Lindsay G. Arthur Jr. ’65