I am sitting at a restaurant in Spain with an old schoolmate of mine, Robert Dauney, and the subject of Cranbrook came up. When it came to who the best teacher was, I had no hesitation in saying it was Edgar. He may have insulted me, he may have threatened to have my head, but I remember everything that he told me and it is as vivid as it was 43 years ago. He had the real skill to be able to capture a child's full attention and then never let it go. He eill always be alive and kicking for me.

It's almost a year since Edgar passed away and I was saddened to read of it only now. May he rest in peace. I was a student at St Michael's House Crafers from 1963-1969 and Bro Edgar had the task of teaching me English. What a great job he did. Since then, I've done a degree in Creative Writing, have written newspaper columns for the Diocese of Brisbane and, now, write a weekly ezine in North Queensland. I put it all down to him. This year is the 40th Anniversary of my Ordination and I am going to celebrate it by writing to 40 people who have inspired me along the way. Top of the list was to be Bro Edgar, so let this record stand as my memorial to him. I am thrilled everytime I think of him and his powerful influence in my life. Gloriam Dei in Ejus Voluntate. alleluia. Ian McAlister

I am an ex student of your fathers, and I just wish to say that he was (and Iam sure I speak for many of the Rawson Boarders at Cranbrook) I good man. I had the pleasure of knowing him over a 4 year year period, and spent many a Friday Lunchtime in his Study where he attempted to correct my behaviour and get me to focus on the bigger picture. I am married and have three boys of my own and I know its not easy brining kids up however your father was a default father to many boys at Cranbrook and in my eyes he was a nice man. I am sorry for your loss. Charles Hardy chas35@bigpond.com