Liza Gay wanted an enduring way to honor her late son’s memory, so she created a scholarship in his name, John Russell Gay. In August, following a long and brave fight with cancer, Liza passed away. She is survived by her husband, Kirk Gay, and a legacy of UAA student support. Her estate gift of $574K guarantees that hundreds of high-achieving science and aviation students at UAA will spend their time focused on studies rather than making ends meet. Learn more about the John Russell Gay awards.