Gordon Silcox WG65, 84, passed away on February 19 after a brief illness. A lifelong Washingtonian, Gordon served as a lieutenant junior grade in the Navy on the USS Charles Roan during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He had an extensive career in the executive recruiting and human resource consulting industries. Following retirement, Gordon founded Words On Purpose, a boutique consulting firm specializing in executive coaching for those who were returning to the workforce or changing careers. He also worked closely with the Jewish Council on Aging, where he developed a curriculum for job seekers over 50. Gordon is survived by daughters Andrea (Jason) and Jessica (Matt), former wife and friend Judie, sister Marjorie, sister-in-law Marian, nieces Meribeth (Mike) and Kelly (John), and nephews Kevin (Sherri) and Mike. He was preceded in death by brother Frank, brother-in-law Howard, and his mother and father.