“ Ali and I first met in UWIST Cardiff student union during fall of 1975. Both of us were students at the time. He had finished soccer practice with the UWIST team and was there to have a drink before going home. We remained friends ever since. Ali and I earned our PhDs in 1980 in different majors and attended the same graduation ceremony in 1980. Ali and Ann immigrated to Canada. Lyn (my wife) and I ended up in the US. Ali was a prolific writer/producer of publications. I wish I knew the source of all that energy. I received two cards from him every year. One for Christmas and one for Nowrooz. I will miss him. May he rest in peace. My condolences to Ann and their families. ”