Memorial to Ebenezer Laing, 1931 - 2015.
Prof, Grandpa (as some of us secretly called you),
I am grateful to have had you in my life. A teacher, father, mentor and friend. In you I saw a lot of what I want to know and be. With your unselfishness and patience, you taught and guided, aiming to make me the best possible scientist you could. Thank you. I count myself privileged to have been one of your very last students. You pushed me to and beyond the limits of what I thought possible. And for being one of the many lives you touched with your goodness, I pray that this goodness will continue to spread to other people through the things you taught and how you taught.
Till we meet again across the river, fare thee well.
Benedict
24 July 2015