I am deeply saddened to hear that Ian is no longer with us. It is no exaggeration or politeness to say that he was one of my best students at Truman State University, enthusiastic in his studies, inquisitive, and always willing to learn. I do not know what made him despair of life; but often, it is those among us with the sharpest minds who are also the most sensitive and most easily wounded.
I offer my condolences to his family members and friends, and wish you all the best.
Wolfgang Hoeschele
Assoc. Professor of Geography
Truman State University
Orhan Torul
07/02/2009
Ian was a brilliant man from whom I was lucky to learn a lot. He was a man of great insight and personality. His ideas about humanity and development were inspirational to all his potential colleagues including me. He was a very well-educated true gentleman, and his knowledge about countless subjects, both academic and non-academic were deeply impressive. His parents should be very proud to raise such an exceptional man. I am very sad to lose such a friend, and he will be sorely missed.
My sincere condolences...
Orhan Torul
Uni. of Maryland, Dept. of Economics, PhD Student
Carl & Becky Cobb
07/02/2009
John & Carol,
We have no adequate words, but please know that you are in our prayers and on our minds & hearts. We always thought very highly of Ian and are so glad to have had the privelege of knowing him. We cry with you because of this great loss.
Love & Prayers to you and your family,
Carl & Becky Cobb
Wolfgang Hoeschele
07/03/2009
I am deeply saddened to hear that Ian is no longer with us. It is no exaggeration or politeness to say that he was one of my best students at Truman State University, enthusiastic in his studies, inquisitive, and always willing to learn. I do not know what made him despair of life; but often, it is those among us with the sharpest minds who are also the most sensitive and most easily wounded.
I offer my condolences to his family members and friends, and wish you all the best.
Wolfgang Hoeschele
Assoc. Professor of Geography
Truman State University
Orhan Torul
07/02/2009
Ian was a brilliant man from whom I was lucky to learn a lot. He was a man of great insight and personality. His ideas about humanity and development were inspirational to all his potential colleagues including me. He was a very well-educated true gentleman, and his knowledge about countless subjects, both academic and non-academic were deeply impressive. His parents should be very proud to raise such an exceptional man. I am very sad to lose such a friend, and he will be sorely missed.
My sincere condolences...
Orhan Torul
Uni. of Maryland, Dept. of Economics, PhD Student
Carl & Becky Cobb
07/02/2009
John & Carol,
We have no adequate words, but please know that you are in our prayers and on our minds & hearts. We always thought very highly of Ian and are so glad to have had the privelege of knowing him. We cry with you because of this great loss.
Love & Prayers to you and your family,
Carl & Becky Cobb