We are very sad to announce the passing of Alan Graham, Ph.D., a renowned paleobotanist and great supporter of the Global Change Conservation Lab here at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Alan was a thoughtful, witty, and generous person who elevated himself above his circumstances, as detailed in his autobiography. Accomplishment in science was a key motivation for him, and indeed, he was accomplished, with over 250 academic papers and books, and numerous awards. His support has made this lab possible, and we continue to carry on his intention of leaving the world a better place for having been in it.