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Mina Eames, loving mother and student was slain by her husband Monday, August 20, 2007. To view complete story please click here. To contribute to a trust fund setup for Mina's children please make donations at: "Mina has meant a lot to many people throughout her life, and especially to us in this past year at the dental branch. We have asked our classmates to share their stories and memories of Mina and we would now like to read to you, in their own words, the things they had to say about such a beautiful person. We started by asking our classmates if they could describe Mina in one word, what would it be. Not surprisingly we were met with a list of many honorable characteristics: Sincere, confident, mom, spirited, gifted, a fighter talented, giving, dedicated, driven, leader, helpful, sweet, amazing, a strong woman. She has an extremely big heart as you can tell by the way she spoke of her children. I can honestly say that Mina truly was and still is an inspiration to me. To accomplish what she had, despite the troubles she may have been facing in her life, along with raising her children is truly an amazing feat. I will think of her perseverance whenever I need the strength to get through any obstacles that may come. Although a very private person, once you got to know her she was a person full of spirit and compassion. Her two boys were her life! Her whole life was dedicated to the success of her children, so that when they grew older, they would be able to go on and succeed themselves. As my partner, she would always push her chair over in lab and say "whatcha doin?" She would never go ahead in an assignment without me. She was very compassionate, worked as a team and was very talented. Mina was a great friend and definitely one of the best assets to our class and to the dental profession. Mina will always be a true credit to our class and to our profession. She brought real passion and desire to the study of dentistry. Highly talented in every regard, she exhibited the most sincere actions of kindness and generosity to all. She has been taken from us now, but her spirit will be everlasting. We are a much better class for having the privilege to call her our colleague, our classmate, and most importantly our friend. She will be sorely missed. Talking with her I understood how passionate she felt about the dental profession and her family. I admired her dedication, work ethic, and friendly personality.
I remember our countless bus rides, cramming last minute for histo quizzes and teaching eachother biochem concepts, eating lunch or just chilling. Mina was matter of fact and straight forward. I loved her sense of humor. She was exceptionally talented and will be remembered forever. I thought Mina was a very loving person and she was always nice and sweet to me. She helped me study and always had little tricks for remembering things. She always was willing to help me in gross lab and anytime we were confused she always took the time to show us over and over until we got it without any hesitation or complaint. While she was ten years older than me, I liked how she didn't treat me like a kid, yet she still had that motherly friendly way about her. I could tell that she cared about us and loved dental school. She always shared her snacks in class when everyone complained they were hungry and on many a rainy day she offered to give rides. I am so thankful I was able to meet her. Last year when I talked about the different stages my sons were going through, she'd offer advice based on her experience with hers. Although I can't remember all the advice word-for-word, the pride with which she spoke of them still remains in my memory. I've never met them but from what I've heard of them, I know that she has raised two very well-behaved, disciplined, conscientious boys who will grow up to be the type of men their mother would be proud of. I remember when a couple of us in our first year were first trying to learn how to wax. I could not figure out how to wax up the dreadful #7. Mina was there with us and she helped me and each one of us. I watched her work so effortlessly and skillfully. All throughout the year, I would rely on her advice and she was so glad and happy to give it. She was truly talented in many different ways and would've made an truly amazing and talented dentist. I always thought of her as a very strong person. I know she always helped others, as she was talented, intelligent, and conscientious, and I wish I could have known her better. The last time I spoke with Mina was the Friday before school. She came up to me and another friend and, with a big, sweet smile said, "Give me a hug" and embraced us both as if we were her dearest friends that she had missed so much over the summer. She was a radiant, beautiful person who was enthusiastic about life and her profession. She was a very strong individual and her strength was evident in the calm composure she maintained and her beautiful smile that lit up many of our classrooms. My heart aches for her sons and I pray that God keep them in His protection, now and always. Although at this point, we cannot understand how any good could possibly every come out of something so devastating and tragic, the vast amount of goodness that Mina had within her will lead to goodness in ways we never thought possible. God bless her soul, her family, and her sons. We love her and she will always be in our prayers. When we were in lab and I first met Mina, my Prosthodontics partner, I learned very quickly that if I was going to work with her each lab session, I was going to have to bring my best. She expected excellence, and as time went on, I learned that she was one of the most seasoned dental students in the class. I felt blessed. I remember her showing me the fastest, best ways to pour up a cast. She was considerate and never yelled at me and made me feel better about myself. To be honest, once we got to the lab and had to do impressions on each, I would listen to what the professors talk about technique and the best way of doing something, and then turn around and say to Mina, "Okay, what do you want me to do?". She showed me the technique she had perfected over her years as an assistant at an Orthodonist's office, and from this day out, when I go to clinic and do an impression of someone else, I will think of her. Mina was a great friend as well. She listens, helps, and she works hard. She doesn't beat around the bush... she tells you what's on her mind... I will miss her humor, her strong will, and her smiles greatly... Mina was an incredible woman. I can't put on a matrix band without remembering who taught me.. I can't wax without remembering how much knowledge she poured in me. She was a leader and a servant; a teacher and a student. This last week, when the hurricane threatened, she patiently got five of us to our respective places even though she had a long drive ahead of her. Mina was so loving, I am thankful that I knew her that her strength and selflessness demonstrated what our class should be. I love you Dr. Rosenthal-Eames."
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