Cy Hoover, a long-time evening volunteer at the ESSL for over five years,  recently passed away.
He and his wife, Cathy, helped at almost every public event over the course of this time period. Working with the public in many capacities, he became a familiar face at the evening shows – and was kind, friendly, and dependable.
Arguably, the most famous animal at the ESSL is our Iguana named ‘Drupal.’ When Cy would arrive for the evening shows, his first stop was wherever Drupal could be found. He would check on him, and see if he could notice any indications that Drupal might have missed him.
Cy supported our facility in many ways. From building picture frames, a stool for student to reach an activity, a custom cabinet, and making dozens of creative wooden ornaments and pieces for necklaces, he most importantly worked with thousands of people that walked through these doors.
His help has been immeasurable and he will be greatly missed.