Is Not Here
A tribute to healthcare professionals affected by radiation.
- For all those who cannot be here because of their back pain
- For all those who cannot be here because of their fear of radiation
- For all those who have not embarked upon a career in radiography because of their concern for their future health
- For all those who are not as protected as others because of their gender
- For all those who cannot be here because they have paid the ultimate price
Their Stories
Each story represents a real person — a colleague, mentor, friend, or family member — whose life was changed by occupational radiation exposure.
Edward "Ted" Diethrich
IS NOT HERE
1935–2017
Tom Eagan
IS NOT WORKING
David Foley
IS NOT HERE
1961–2021
Joe Hartman
IS NOT HERE
1947–2018
Geoffrey Hartzler
IS NOT HERE
1946–2012
Jim Hermiller
IS NOT WORKING
Sarah "Sully" Johnson
IS NOT HERE
1941–2021
Lloyd Klein
IS NOT WORKING
Lou McKeever
IS NOT HERE
1949–2022
My Classmate
IS NOT HERE
1989–2022
My Colleagues
ARE NOT WORKING
Bill Orrison
IS NOT HERE
1964–2022
Juan Palomar
IS NOT HERE
1948–2018
Carmelo Panetta
WAS NEARLY NOT HERE
Cass Pinkerton
IS NOT HERE
1947–2001
Sheehan Raab
WAS NEARLY NOT HERE
Joel Rainer
IS NOT HERE
1952–2022
Pat Scanlon
IS NOT HERE
1946–2012
“Is Not Here” is made possible by ORSIF, its corporate sponsors, and individual members who prioritize radiation safety every day. Putting radiation safety at the forefront keeps professionals healthier and able to provide more patient care.