colour, no race , no religion we were a bunch of people with life experiences coming to learn as his students. 


He made me realise in his Myagi ways what potential I had, that I was a strong and clever young man and not to change.


That the bullies were the ones that needed to change - he really taught me to find my inner balance - yes the bullies were still there but he taught me to stand strong.


as he told me 


“Kindness  opens many doors, showing vulnerability makes you human, reward comes from knowing you are loved and doing the right thing”


Although like Myagi he was really a man of few words but loved his students like they were his own kids


A kind and humble man always there to help and listen.


Zeri it is a shame I did not get to find you. But I hope you are at peace. 


You not only changed my life but lives of thousands of students that crossed your path.


Thank you for helping me shed the bullies of my past. To know that I was strong and able to achieve all that I put my mind to.


Funny how I got into the teaching field in 2013... the student has become the teacher or so they say.


Being a mentor to students with autism especially seeing the rewards when they achieve what they are able too... 


.....The feeling of pride making a difference... I can see what you saw in every student you helped achieve their potential including me.


Thank you 🙏 


I have a big legacy to live up to - if I can achieve the level of legacy you have left and touch the lives of all the students you helped.


I hope you did not suffer and that you are finally at peace.


I just wish I was actually able to speak to you and see you before your passing and tell you thank you.. but I believe and hope you know how much you set me on my path and made me a better person.


So... Thank you and I hope you are looking down smiling see what a legacy you have left behind 


Thank you old friend - be at peace