The first memory many will have of Gordon is of a very fine scientist, as indeed he was. My first memory, however, is of him as a very fine man. I first met Gordon when I joined Robin Weiss's ICRF lab as a clinical research fellow. I was immediately taken by Gordon's warm, quiet personality enriched with his quick dry wit. He generously gave me his time, scientific ideas, experimental advice and general support, although I was not his student and was someone for whom he had no responsibility. All this I very much appreciated and was most grateful. He soon became a very good friend and remained so for the years to come. Like all who knew him I am deeply saddened by his too, too early death. Rosemary and I send our condolences to Allison and their daughters all of whom can quite rightly feel extremely proud of him. John and Rosemary Toy