Working and striving ahead like a locomotive, he dodged every conceivable bullet, but his last, the diagnosis with his ultimate enemy, bone cancer. The lightning bolts of racism coming his way were dealt with boldness never flinching. He guarded his family like an eagle looking from above towards its nest of unhatched eggs always ready to attack when necessary. Reaching for his goal of attaining wealth, he stumbled only to pick himself up immediately with the composure of a resilient boxer. His final, ultimate achievement was the crown of a prominent businessman, who wore his pride like a clown wearing its elongated smile. His legacy – fond memories in the minds of many of his associates and friends, a reputation bristling like a polished bottle, and a striving son aiming for literary success.