Thank you Ed!

I recently found out a mentor, father figure of mine passed away. 

THANK YOU ED, You are and will be an eternal example for me... I can truthfully say that with out your mentorship there would not be a Prof. Orey. You countless acts of patience with me, your civility, kindness, mentorship and guiding of me are so appreciated.  Helping me juggle my schedule, going through promotion, and encouraging me when things were tough. The times we spent in our office just playing board games and discussing mathematics. Card games, Bay to Breakers, sharing ideas... my heart is full and so very grateful! 

Your coaching of me, especially as a young father was essential.

When I broke up with Frank, he came to your office (by then you were Department Chair) and he demanded that you fire me, you told him that if we fired people who divorced we loose 1/2 the faculty. Your helping  me thru that tough time, your helping Milton with his masters... well there are just no words. 

I can say that how I work with students, especially now as I reach the end of my career, I use your example, strength through deep kindness and respect.

Thank you dear  Prof Arnsdorf!