Thank you George Eighmey.
George Eighmey
George Eighmey has retired as Executive Director of Compassion & Choices of Oregon. Since September of 1998 George has lead the organization through its evolution in law, in medicine and in personal service.
Compassion & Choices of Oregon began as an offshoot of Compassion In Dying, which itself started in Seattle, Washington in 1993. It wasn’t enough to talk about achieving a peaceful death, it was important to provide sufficient information and guidance, in a frank and forthright manner.
Frank and forthright is the definition of George Eighmey.
When the Oregon Death with Dignity law passed in 1994 hospitals, hospices, doctors, and nurses all had questions and concerns which needed to be resolved before help could be rendered. Who would help the patients now – those with the legal right to pursue their deaths with dignity? To answer this question, Compassion & Choices of Oregon was launched, and George has managed its little office for almost the duration.
Thousands of Oregon families have been helped by George, who came to us after a prior career as an attorney and as a state legislator. We’re deeply indebted to him, and grateful for all his effort.
George – good luck to you and all your future endeavors.