Murray and I worked together throughout his time at ISPP. I quite clearly remember both the first day I met him and the last day I saw him, and the genuine and down-to-earth personality he revealed along the way. It helps that he was Australian, of course. I could reflect on many things about him, but as I considered what I would write, I kept coming back to two memories – small things, but they show the essence of Murray to me. The first one was that when you started a chat with him and he asked "How are you?" – he was actually interested! Maybe not that interested in hearing every ache, pain and moan and groan, but you were expected to answer and he would pay attention to what you said! This thoughtful character trait is not as common as we think. The other memory was during a social drinks evening, where of course many, many very important topics were covered. Amongst these, I remember he said that he didn't think his life would be complete if he had not created his own family, that being married and having children meant total fulfilment to him. It was clear to me then why he became a teacher, and why his students, as well as friends and colleagues, will feel his loss. I'm sure his family knows how much they meant to him, and I hope they know that he told others this too. Vale, Murray. You are already very much missed.