Claude J. "Gene" Lambert, CPO, a man who contributed much to the profession of orthotics and prosthetics for three decades, died January 4 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Keith D. Cornell, CP, BOCO, FAAOP, president of the American Orthotic &Prosthetic Association (AOPA) said in an Internet post, "Gene was always an attendee at the AOPA National Assembly and most recently joined us at the Reno meeting in October. True to form, he provided a unique presence, which included his participation in the gathering of O&P organization past presidents. Gene never hesitated to share his unvarnished opinion about the current state of the O&P industry or about what impact various AOPA, ABC, or Academy initiatives might have on the field. Although one may not have always agreed with him, the combination of candor and 'Louisiana-isms' undoubtedly made his views worth hearing. We will miss his commitment to AOPA and his more-than-three-decade involvement in the O&P community." Cornell noted that Lambert was president of AOPA in 1972-73 and remained active in association activities over the past 30 years. "His Lambert's Orthotics and Prosthetics/Patient Aids on Magazine Street in New Orleans has been a long-standing AOPA member," Cornell said, adding, " AOPA extends its sympathies to Gene's wife, Bonnie, and to the entire Lambert family."
Claude J. "Gene" Lambert, CPO, a man who contributed much to the profession of orthotics and prosthetics for three decades, died January 4 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Keith D. Cornell, CP, BOCO, FAAOP, president of the American Orthotic &Prosthetic Association (AOPA) said in an Internet post, "Gene was always an attendee at the AOPA National Assembly and most recently joined us at the Reno meeting in October. True to form, he provided a unique presence, which included his participation in the gathering of O&P organization past presidents. Gene never hesitated to share his unvarnished opinion about the current state of the O&P industry or about what impact various AOPA, ABC, or Academy initiatives might have on the field. Although one may not have always agreed with him, the combination of candor and 'Louisiana-isms' undoubtedly made his views worth hearing. We will miss his commitment to AOPA and his more-than-three-decade involvement in the O&P community." Cornell noted that Lambert was president of AOPA in 1972-73 and remained active in association activities over the past 30 years. "His Lambert's Orthotics and Prosthetics/Patient Aids on Magazine Street in New Orleans has been a long-standing AOPA member," Cornell said, adding, " AOPA extends its sympathies to Gene's wife, Bonnie, and to the entire Lambert family."