Condolence: It is with special fondness that I remember my great Philosophy Professor dr. Van Sant. I took courses from him from 1962 until 1966. He always encouraged questions and discussions in the true Socratic method. He was beloved and made Philosophy fun.

Condolence: Thinking of Van and you. God bless.

Condolence: I was very saddened when I heard the news. My prayers and thoughts are with you. Please let me know anything I can do for you to help you cope with this difficult situation. I will always be there for you. Be strong. Please accept my sincere condolence.
Cathy,
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Condolence: I just learned today that we had lost Van. I admired Van very much. He was a really good man..a man's man..who worked continuously throughout his life to serve his God, his country, his community and anyone in need. One would have to search long and hard to find a man who had accomplished anywhere near what Van accomplished. He will be sorely missed by all. We love you Milena

Condolence: Van was bigger than life. We respected and loved him and will always remember him. We are sorry we were unable to attend the services.

Condolence: Milena,

We have been away and just learned that Van has passed. It was our pleasure to have known Van for so many years--at UMW and then after retirement. We will miss him, as many others will, and we know that you will especially miss him.

Sherry and Bob Mrgan

Condolence: I had the privilege to have Dr. VanSant as my Logics professor my first semester at MWC in 1975. He was a great professor and an incredibily funny person. I know he will be greatly missed. My sympathy to all his family and friends.

Condolence: Dr. Van Sant epitomized the best of Mary Washington. He never stopped being a strong, smiling presence in the life of the school, and I know that he will be missed by many...including me.

Condolence: I am saddened to learn of Dr. Van Sant's death. Although it has been forty years since I was in his philosophy class, he has been on my mind often recently. His lectures were wonderful and one of the most rewarding of my classroom experiences. As I hear more of online courses, I cherish the memory of his teaching. His lectures opened my mind in a wonderful way. You could not leave class without sharing his love for the great Philosophers,as well as knowing the true pleasure and inspiration of his teaching. I feel blessed to have been one of his students. Great professors leave great memories and influence our thinking and lives. I always remember him for exactly that.

Condolence: George Van Sant was a friend to all, mentor to many, counselor, loving father and husband, and, always, a proud Marine. He was a solid rock of a man who spent every waking moment looking for ways in which to help others, and to better his community and the state. He lived by example and never spoke ill of others. He always thought of those less fortunate and worked hard to end all forms of discrimination. Our lives are richer in so many ways for the time we were able to spend with him and to learn in his presence. Heaven’s gain is our loss. His memory and his impact on our lives will live on for generations. We need only look around us to see his monument.