The entire Queens community extends condolences to the families of Joe Grier Jr. and Edwin Jones, former Queens trustees.

Grier served Queens faithfully for 41 years and received the highest possible honors from the university:  Life Trustee, Chairman Emeritus (1974-1982), Secretary, Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters, and Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award. 

Jones also was a faithful and dedicated servant to Queens for many years, serving as a trustee. He was named a Life Trustee upon completing his active service, and he received the Algernon Sydney Sullivan award with his wife Lou. 

We are so grateful for their leadership and lasting contributions to Queens.