During my residency and PhD, I built my knowledge of veterinary clinical pathology by studying the first and, primarily, the second edition of the FVCP. I was fortunate to meet and converse with the authors, Drs. Stockham and Scott. Dr. Stockham even interviewed me for a position at KSU, which I ultimately declined to join UT. His passing in 2019 left a profound void in the veterinary clinical pathology community. He had been working on the third edition alongside Dr. Scott, and while the previous editions played a significant role in my education, this new edition serves as a reminder that learning is a lifelong journey.