I had the pleasure of getting to work with Prof during my fellowship at Wrightington. Whilst I didn't have the opportunity to spend too much time with him he still left an impact on me. He was a font of knowledge, a gentleman and a character. He was held in the highest esteem by colleagues and it didn't take long to realise why. His contribution to upperlimb surgery has been immense and no doubt his legacy will live on. He will be sadly missed by all that met and got to know him. I count my self in that lucky number. My sincere condolences to the family. Brendan Fourie