Emma was so amazingly warm, sweet, thoughtful, and compassionate. Always smiling and cheerful at work as well as brilliant and dedicated. I am so thankful to have known and worked with her for so many years. I admired her  love, passion, and inspiration for birds that she generously shared with  people around the globe. My heart goes out to her family and friends experiencing this enormous and tragic loss. I will think of her when I’m hearing beautiful bird songs and the happy twitters of birds at the feeders. Miss you Emma! Thank you for enriching all of our lives. Love, 

Lee Ann van Leer