Prof, I recall years of your mentoring and the many assistances that you rendered, the challenges and the counsel. I recall how we missed seeing physically in Africa when you arrived and even when I had helped book your hotel accommodation but we could'nt connect due to a combination of the flight disruption and awful internet connectivity. Having not met you before but only seen your photos on the net, I was overawed when I sighted you after airport clearance and you were heading to the boarding arena; had to shout myself hoarse through the glass panel, calling you Prof, Prof! and your attention was drawn by another passenger and how we spoke unclearingly through the glass and also shook hands!Happy heavenly birthday and thank you for the promotion and assistance to break academically into the world; for the references which got me awards and grants and opened me to Asia and Europe;the many pointers to areas of research;for the literatures,especially your works which you unceasingly sent to me at cost which you happily bore;for the introduction to your immediate family,especially in Nigeria;and for being you and adopting me as your son. I miss you and wished I could share many thoughts with you-the challenges and prospects of what you guided me into academically.Sleep well,Prof.Tope Omoniyi.