Doc Holland passed away yesterday (Friday); Bill Millar forwarded this note from a friend of the family: "Sadly a dear friend has passed away today. At approximately 11:00 am this morning Dr. John W. Holland passed away at home. He was surrounded by family and friends. It is because of "Doc" that we are able to enjoy our mornings on the bay. May his Spirit live on."
Literally thousands of rowers owe their start in the sport directly to Doc Holland since he brought rowing to the Absecon Island back bay almost 50 years ago; here's a photo of Doc running the show at the annual Chicken Dinner a few years ago (full gallery here). Sincere condolences to Doc's family, and thanks to Doc for all the work and the years; rowing will miss him.