In a 1992 Editorial, Dr. Robert Gaensslen wrote a farewell to Abel as the Editor and I quote from that Editorial, as it describes an extraordinary man: Although the I JFS i has continued to grow since 1992, it is the foundations of quality and excellence practiced by our early Editors including Abel that both Bob and I have attempted to continue. She was his assistant for 20 years during his tenure as I JFS i Editor and Associate Editor.