I just learned of Dr. Vaughn's passing. I am deeply sorry for your loss. I had the privilege to work with him at Copernicus Group IRB while he was a beloved and valued IRB Board Member. He brought a wealth of knowledge and concern to each meeting with a genuine desire to protect human research subjects. He had a great smile and sense of humor too. His bowties were legendary.

We are sorry to hear of Dons passing. I will always remember the time my wife took me to the emergency room because a tree limb fell on me and Don, our neighbor, had to debark my head. Our sympathies are extended to the family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Pat & Joey Martin

Don Vaughn was a very good man. I had the great pleasure to work alongside him for several years. He was a brilliant physician, a consummate professional with and extremely sharp mind, warm smile and winsome bedside manner. Everybody who worked with him loved him and the Lord blessed him with an amazing wife! It was truly an honor to have known him and worked with him. Linda, You and your loved ones are in our hearts and prayers. Bob and Sherri DiLorenzo

Dr. Vaughn was such a huge influence on the EMS system in Wake County and a wonderful, compassionate and support I e mentor to all of us! May he rest in sweet peace, knowing that he has run his race, has kept the faith, and has now received his eternal reward!

Thanks for letting me know my dear friend Do is now at peace. From 1998 to 2012, Copernicus Group IRB had the great good fortune to have Don as part of our review Board as a physician member. Don made an immediate impression with his wry smile, dry wit, dapper bow-tie and extensive knowledge of medicine. Although he was retired, he never retired from learning more about the research issues of the day we confronted in our Board meetings. He became our go-to guy on difficult studies, which he approached with common sense and un-common preparation and literature reviews. His presence on our IRB not only made us better at what we do, it made it more enjoyable just to be there and learn from him. Although Don was trained as a physician, what he really was for many of us was an outstanding teacher, friend, colleague and awesome guy. Those of us who had the privilege to know him and work with him through those years loved Don and will miss him greatly. But the joy of knowing him will always be with us here at Copernicus. Thanks for everything Don. It was a real pleasure. Glenn Veit

Dear Linda, I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Vaughn. Unfortunately I did not know him very well at all. I sincerely hope you are doing well. I have such fond memories of you and your mother and father during our youth in Roxboro. It was a wonderful time and place to grow up. Hope our paths cross sometime soon. With very best regards, Roger James

So very sorry for your loss. I will always remember his smile and sense of humor. He taught me loads. Thankful to have known him and Linda. Thoughts and prayers sent your way.