CU Boulder — All Stories — More Than A Headstone

A man who dedicated both his professional and military career to the study of medicine, Dr. John Isadore Zarit was a leading specialist in the treatment of lung disease. Having served in both World Wars and achieved the rank of Major, Dr. Zarit was well suited for the many responsibilities that awaited him in civilian life.

Lifetime of ServiceEsteban GomezOctober 13, 2021Colorado Medical Society, St. Anthony’s Hospital, Colorado Governors Commission on Aging, CU Boulder, Denver General Hospital, Sands House, Aspen Lung Conference

A Leader in the Military and Classroom

Lieutenant Vincent Moore was among those in the Navy tasked with sharing his knowledge and experience from the Great War with soldiers who fought and died in the Second World War. After his military service, Vincent continued his commitment to education by teaching at both CU Boulder and the Rocky Flats Plant.

Lifetime of Service, Obstacles & OpportunitiesEsteban GomezOctober 4, 2021Navy, World War I, World War II, CU Boulder, Rocky Flats, USS Pennsylvania, submarine, USS S-1, Fitzsimons General Hospital, Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps, Boulder Radio School, Dow Chemical Company