I WOULD like to extend my condolences to the family of my good friend, the late Mr. Henry Rahaman, former teacher, headmaster, training manager of the Bank of Guyana, and lecturer at the University of Guyana’s Faculty of Education, who died recently in the USA, and was buried in Guyana. Today, we can look back at the indelible footprints he made in life, and the difference he made to many lives. He possessed qualities which I really admired: he was calm, courteous, erudite, and had the respect of all generations of persons with whom he interacted. He had a mischievous sense of humour, to which persons could relate, and displayed enormous patience in elucidating issues for students and colleagues. Behind his quiet disposition was the gift he had of showing love and understanding with unspoken words. He was a tower of strength and determination, spiritually, emotionally and mentally.

This son of the soil made an enduring legacy in Education, and was one of the most affable and congenial academics, who impressed me tremendously. His intelligence has helped to light the way for others to follow, where he played the role of Martin Carter, which was described in the essay Artists to Artists (May 1958). He had a brilliant mind, and was a prolific reader.
Henry Rahaman has left a legacy of both meaning and value for us to follow. Farewell my friend.
Peter Fraser