In Memoriam: Peter Skinner and Paul Weinstein

In Memoriam (from news October 2006) 

The information below about India PCVs who have passed away is what I have received from others and from my own recollections. Jack Slattery President, FOI 

India 38:
Pete Skinner - Pete was a PCV in Raichur District, Karnataka State in a district-wide village-level agriculture program. Upon returning to the States, he entered politics and was a member of the Florida State Senate. 

Paul Weinstein - Paul was also a PCV in Raichur District in the same program. I remember visiting Paul's village and having a delicious Indian meal with Paul and his host family, sitting on the floor of the kitchen. The visit was memorable both for the food and the fact that Paul's host farmer slapped Paul's left hand as it reached for food. Paul and his host family had an excellent relationship.the slap was not hard, just a reminder of Indian rituals around food.