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computer part of our department.”
Gordon was not only my mentor,
but he was also a good friend. He
was one of the most brilliant men I
had ever known. He was an
incredible teacher and an extremely
skilled programmer. He loved his
students. He loved learning the new
technology. And, in short, he loved
heading the computer science part of
the department. That he should ask
me to take over came as a big
surprise.
“Is everything all right, Gordon?”
I asked.
He nodded. “I have just felt a
little tired and thought it was time to
