A Son’s Story of His Father
June 20th, 2008 by Brett Hurt | Founder and CEO
My father, Brian Douglas Hurt, passed away last night at 3am. He passed in his sleep from a sudden heart attack and, fortunately, it seems like it happened almost immediately. I got the call from my sister around 3:15am, and I have been ever up since, holding my mother, her, and my niece after it happened.
This is an incredibly tough call to receive, and I have been through a wide range of emotions in the last 12 hours. One way I am dealing with this is by writing this post, which I realize is more personal than my previous Bazaarblog posts, and you will not offend me if you stop reading now.
My father was a great man, but not one to intentionally draw attention. But attention needs to be intentionally drawn. My father was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, inventor, entrepreneur, patent-holder, and natural-born comedian. He has had a huge influence on my life, especially my drive as an entrepreneur.
My father was an Austin entrepreneur since the time I was born. He blended his passion with his business. He loved to go fishing off the Texas coast (mainly Port O'Conner), and spent 2-3 days almost every week doing that. But he wouldn't just fish - he would innovate. He developed the world's first halogen fishing light. Fish are like insects in that they are attracted to the light. He received a patent for this invention, and shipped the product all over the world. Dad became successful as a result.
Being an incredibly generous man, he would always help his friends. One of his friends was financially down on his luck. My father had been working on a new variation of fishing lights, using a green band of light. This was his "secret weapon" and fish would swarm to the greenish glow in a more unusual fashion than his previous halogen light. Instead of capitalizing on it, my father gave it to his friend - for free. Months later, his friend was selling over $300,000 per month of the product. Dad never asked him for a penny. I have been told by those in the industry that this is the dominant fishing light worldwide now.
Being an incredibly balanced man, he knew what he valued in life. When I was 10, Wal-Mart approached my father to carry his products in all of their stores nationwide. Dad turned them down. I remember intensely pushing my father to do the deal. Dad had declined because he did not want to ramp up his operation to that level. It would have made him extremely wealthy, potentially, but it would complicate his life. And he knew he was happy already. I remember him looking me in the eye and saying, "Son, one day you may realize the value of keeping life simple… or you may not".
Being an incredibly creative man, he followed many passions in life. This made him come off to many as eccentric. But it also made him come off as fun and genius to many of his friends and family. Here are some of them:
- The first synthetic food for monarch butterfly breeding. This earned him accolades in a worldwide monarch fan club.
- The largest hand-made, hand-ground telescope. The mirror has to be accurate to one-millionth of an inch. Dad hand-ground the mirror for eight hours per day, using lasers to measure precision, for more than a year. It was tremendously better than any telescope that most people could afford to buy.
- A fiberglass, street-legal race-car. At over 500 horsepower and weighing 2,000 pounds with an almost perfect 50/50 weight ratio, it was a ridiculous driving experience.
- The first robotic fishing boat. This was his current project, and he had been working on it for over three years. You controlled it using a color digital interface from the shoreline. It would sense when fish were biting and automatically reel them in. Because it was so small and silent, the largest fish in Lake Austin did not expect it (they were smart enough to hear a motorboat - that's why they were so old and large). As a result, Dad caught fish that he would weigh and show that they would be a Texas record. But then he would unhook them and return them to the lake, letting them continue to live. He wasn't looking for glory.
- and I could go on and on about his hand-made aquariums, huge kites, remote-controlled miniature race-cars, Koi pond, and so much more.
I will miss you, Dad. I love you. And I will continue to work hard to be the son, father, husband, brother, inventor, patent-holder, and entrepreneur that you would expect me to be and to become.
And thank you so much to my many friends and family that have been so supportive during this difficult time. I sincerely appreciate your thoughts, prayers, and gifts. I am truly blessed to know so many good people. See a small sampling of the flowers that have been received at our house on Friday. There are many others at my Mom's house.
If you would like, see photos of my father. He was a very popular neighbor. He would give away almost all of the fish to all of our neighbors, and this went on for decades. Red snapper, you name it. I grew up eating well.
Update on Saturday: so many more beautiful flowers have been delivered to our house, and I want to share the images of them with you.
June 20th, 2008 at 4:22 pm
Brett,
Thanks for sharing. That is awesome that your dad developed the world’s first halogen fishing light! Angler fish had nothing on him! I have totally used fishing lights with my dad before.
I think you have done a great job in representing your father in both how you live and lead your life, as well as in what few paragraphs you can offer us here. I hope that someday I can leave an impact that large on both my children and the community.
June 20th, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Brett,
It was wonderful to be able to read about your father. Thanks for sharing. Of COURSE a man as talented and caring as you would have amazing parents. I’m so sorry for your loss. I’m absolutely sure your father was intensely proud of you and that your family gave him great joy.
June 20th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Brett, so sorry for your loss. What a moving tribute. Sounds like your dad was a true inspiration.
June 20th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Brett:
I’m sorry to read of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Your loving and genuine tribute to your dad tells volumes about both of you. There is no doubt that you’re following his fine example as an extraordinary person and professional — he’s proud of you. Peace and best wishes my friend.
June 20th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Brett,
After listening to the various tributes over the past several days about Tim Russert I was struck by the number of people who commented not only on what a wonderful journalist he was, but what a wonderful family man and friend too. It was really inspirational to hear.
Now that I read out your dad, he seems have exactly those same attributes (if you substitute entrepreneur for journalist). You had a wonderful role model, as well as wonderful father. And you’re already carrying on his legacy beautifully.
All my best to you and your family.
June 20th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Brett,
Thanks for sharing your memories of you dad with us. I feel for you buddy and I’m here if you want to talk. After losing my dad last September I know all too well how you feel.
Your dad lived a very rich and fulfilling life and had a wonderful and loving family. That’s the true measure of success. I’m sure he’ll be with your always. Energy is neither created nor destroyed, just transformed.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
– eric
June 20th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Brett
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your father sounds like an incredible person and has left a rich legacy with you
Steve
June 20th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Brett:
I’m very sorry to hear about your loss, after reading your post I felt connected to your family, as for a brief moment I was taking back through your story to so many times I was fishing or talking to my father. Thank you for sharing, please accept my sincere condolences.
June 20th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
My condolences to you and your family. As we get older, I am starting to think more about my parents and the stages they are going through. While we have only crossed paths a few times, I respect your business acumen and appreciate your personal touch.
June 20th, 2008 at 7:41 pm
Brett:
I’m so sorry to hear about your dad. I feel a profound sense of disappointment that I never got to meet this incredible human being, who I will only get to see reflected in the person who have turned out to be.
His passion, kind intelligence, honesty, and humor will live on in you, your own family, and in the amazing extended family you’ve built with your many personal and professional friends, and the members of the incredible culture you’ve built at Bazaarvoice.
Matt @8^1
June 20th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
Brett,
I lost my dad at the first of this year. I was worried that I would start to forget what he looked like in my mind or not think about him as frequently as time went on. Don’t worry, God keeps those that are this close to you in your heart and in your mind. Time does not seem to matter. I still feel and picture him everyday and I know you will too. David
June 20th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
This is my first time reading your blog. It’s fate that I came across it today. I’m sorry for your lost. What a wonderful tribute to your father!
June 20th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
Brett,
I grew up fishing with my dad and could really relate to your stories. It is such a great thing to write as many of them down as you can. Thank you for sharing them. You have truly been blessed. We are all here for you in this time.
June 21st, 2008 at 4:23 am
Brett,
Valerie and I are saddened to hear of your loss and our prayers go to you and your family.
Many say a man’s legacy is his family and the lives he influences. After hearing you describe your father it’s obvious the impact he had on your life. Even if you didn’t keep things “simple” with your own business, your passion for innovation while still prioritizing family and culture reflects his influence. You share your father’s best qualities and I’m certain he was extremely proud of you.
All our best to you and your family.
June 21st, 2008 at 7:12 am
Brett,
I’m sorry to hear of your loss. God only gives us so much time on this earth and we never know when our time will come. I’m am thankful for your sake that you enjoyed the love of an earthly father who mentored you, trained you, and inspired you. His legacy lives on in the lives of all those who have known you for years, but may or may not have known the man whose son you are. Thank for the lovely tribute to your father.
Blessings,
Jim Bob
June 21st, 2008 at 8:00 am
Hi Brett
I remember you talking about your Dad when we had dinner in Florida a few months ago. I am sorry for your loss, but if I may be so bold, you are a great guy and I know your Father was and is very proud of you.
I hope you and your family find peace soon.
Larry
June 21st, 2008 at 8:17 am
Brett and family,
Christopher and my deepest condolences and heartfelt thoughts are with you all.
As the daughter of an avid fisherman, your story really touched me. Thank you so very much for sharing during this time of loss.
-Carolee
June 21st, 2008 at 9:04 am
Brett,
I was so sorry to learn of your Dad’s passing; please accept my heartfelt sympathies. And thanks for so publicly sharing such a beautiful tribute to the man he was. I can’t help but be reminded of the old saying “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
My thoughts are with you and your family during this very difficult time, and I hope you’ll all be able to take comfort from a lifetime of special memories of him.
Regi
June 21st, 2008 at 2:45 pm
Brett, very sorry for your sudden loss. I’ll be praying for you and your family. –Stokes.
June 21st, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Brett - My sympathies to you and your family. It was wonderful of you to share your memories and lessons learned from your father. Truly, he was an inspiration as you filled his “large shoes” in your life journey to being husband, father, respected business man and well liked friend to many. May the strength of your beautiful family help you all through this difficult time. Carol Steinberg
June 21st, 2008 at 11:30 pm
Brett,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept my deepest condolences in this time of grief and reflection. Your tribute reminded me of my own dad’s passing away a few years ago. From what I learned about your dad by reading your post, you share many of the great qualities that he had. Your father must have been very proud of that.
- Michael
June 22nd, 2008 at 9:05 am
Brett,
Thank you for sharing your father’s legacy. I know he is extremely proud of you. I am fortunate to still have my dad around and have been hugging him extra hard today. Thank you for reminding us all what a gift we have in our parents.
Linda
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:09 am
Brett -
I’m so sorry for your loss. He sounds like an amazing individual and the fact that he touched your life so profoundly (which in turn has touched so many others) might be his greatest gift to humanity.
I’m also an Austin entrepreneur (we’ve spoken briefly) and the more people like him and you who are out there focusing on the right things, the better for all of us. He was so wise not to feel like he had to do business with Wal-Mart or other companies that would take away from being the obviously great father that he was.
I will send thoughts of peace and understanding your way during this time.
Aruni
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:54 am
Brett,
I am very sorry for your loss. You have been an inspiration to many of us in the Austin startup community… for me since we met in 1998. I am very sorry to hear of your loss- the inspiration behind your caring, powerful presence. Your father certainly has had a profound impact on many. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Kevin
June 22nd, 2008 at 1:25 pm
Brett,
My prayers are with you and your extended family. Thank you for sharing these stories and giving me a further reminder of what is really important in life.
Jeff
June 22nd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Hey Brett -
Your account of your Dad… and the impact he had on you over time was wonderful reading. I’m sorry to learn of your loss but overjoyed seeing all the wonderful ways you and he touched each other over time. And I love the wonderful thread around opportunism and entrepreneurship!
Following one poignant experience I had, where I witnessed the second plane’s impact on the world trade center as I was headed to a 9am meeting at 60 Wall St. on 9/11, I committed to myself that I was going to spend more 1:1 time with my Dad… bicycling, camping and the like. While over time I’ve been successful in accomplishing this, your account has helped me to realize that as I continue to develop CareFlash, especially in the overwhelming enthusiasm I have for what we do, I see loud and clear that my quest to honor my Dad in this way has fallen by the wayside. Your account has helped me to renew my zeal for this priority and I’m going to do something today to put this back on the tracks.
Thank you very much and all the best to you and your family.
Jay Drayer
CareFlash.com
June 22nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
Brett, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My best wishes to you and your family. You’re story keeps the mind clear on what is important.
Mark
June 22nd, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Brett:
Thanks for sharing with us these several memories and life lessons from your father’s life. As an entrepreneur, I’m constantly struggling with (and am usually on the wrong end of) work/life balance, and with complexity vs. simplicity. Your father seemed to discover, relatively early on, some of the things that brought him the greatest peace and happiness, and invested his time, talents, and treasure into those areas. Would that we could all learn from him the way that you have.
I never had the pleasure of meeting your father, but thanks to your story, I can now share in a small way both in celebrating what he brought to this world, and in mourning his departure.
Bill
June 22nd, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Brett, so sorry to hear of your loss. Clearly your Dad was remarkable, I wish I had met him.
June 22nd, 2008 at 8:01 pm
Thank you for sharing the wonderful memories you have of your father and the countless influences he has had on your life. That will get you through the sadness to a day when all you will do is smile when you think of him and the wonderful times you shared. It’s so hard. I know from losing my own father and we feel so bad for you and your family. You are in our prayers asking God to comfort you. All our love and hugs,
Calvin & Jackie
June 22nd, 2008 at 9:43 pm
Brett
I lost my Mom a few years ago and it’s a part of life that is unbelievably hard - emotions showed up in strange ways and at strange times.
I found this site to be helpful in connecting with others who are going through the same experience, it helped the healing process to share with others - hope it can be a valuable resource if you need it.
http://www.beyondindigo.com/
I wish you peace
Dave
June 22nd, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Brett, I’ve been inspired by you for the short time that I’ve known you and now understand a little about your father, who sounds like a great man and role model. I know you must feel blessed to have grown up as a son to a father like that, and it shows… I pray that God would bring healing and love to you and your family.
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Brett, thank you for sharing your experiences and introducing us to your father. We are always too young to lose our parents. Losing a parent is a pain that never fully goes away. But on the other hand, when you know someone that well and have shared so much together - they are never really far away and a part of you forever. My sincere thoughts and support to your and your family during this difficult period.
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:02 am
Dear Brett,
Sorry to hear about your father’s demise. Parents are the first mentors we have, who teach us the lessons of life. They give us endless love and support in everything we do.
Thanks for sharing this wonderful article with us. Your dad lives on in you and your work.
June 23rd, 2008 at 8:57 am
Brett …
The ContentRobot Team extends our sympathies to you and your family. Thanks for sharing your thoughts about your dad with us.
… Karen & Dana
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:53 am
Brett - so sorry to hear about your father. All my best wishes to you and your family. Scott
June 23rd, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Brett,
I just wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss. There is rarely a good thing to say a time like this so I won’t even try. I just know that your dad had to be super proud of the man you have become. There is no doubt in my mind that the apple hasn’t fallen far from the tree my friend.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you need anything - day or night! I am just a phone call away.
Steve Harper
512-577-3700
steve@ripplecentral.com
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I was touched by the memories of your father. Your account of his life and his inspiration to you must be only a small glimpse of the dignity and integrity he represented. I am sorry I never had the chance to meet him. My sympathies to you and your family.
You’ve experienced a loss that I fear each day as I grow older but the way you represent your father gives me strength. Thank you. God bless.
Christopher Justice
June 23rd, 2008 at 1:51 pm
You’re a great son Brett. Your Dad is extremely proud of you.
June 23rd, 2008 at 3:16 pm
Brett,
A poignant tribute to a very inventive and well balanced man. I wish that I could have met him. He sounds like an inspiration and no doubt a large part of why your company has been so successful.
My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Justin
June 23rd, 2008 at 7:52 pm
Hey Brett…I vividly remember you telling me some of these stories of your Dad over dinner one night. I smiled as much reading them here as I did that evening…what a great tribute to a wonderful man. I’m so sorry for your loss. All the best to you and your family.
June 23rd, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Thank you very much to all that have posted a comment. I am truly blessed to know so many incredible people. My Mom is sincerely touched by your comments - they mean a great deal to her, me, Debra, and my sister. You give all of us strength.
Dad would be touched to see so many people write with such sincerity. And he would be happy about his passing bringing other families together.
June 23rd, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Brett,
Lee and I are sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing that tribute; it caused me to reflect upon my youth and reminded me of the role my father has played in shaping my life.
Jacy
June 24th, 2008 at 5:46 am
Brett–
So sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a wonderful guy, and I’m sure your memories will comfort you in the days ahead.
Sherry
June 24th, 2008 at 8:59 am
Brett - thank you for sharing your stories about your father. He was obviously a very special person and you are blessed having his influence and direction in your life. Your words reminded me of all the people who I have connected with over the years who have influenced me in positive ways. May you be surrounded by those you love in this time of loss
Pat
June 24th, 2008 at 10:35 am
brett - so sorry to hear about your father. a lovely tribute. i was just in los angeles last week and made a trip to visit my grandfather’s grave. along with my father, he was the man that most shaped my views on the world, justice, equality, and service to others. he’s been gone for 15 years now, but he is still reflected in every part of me, as i’m sure your father will be in you as long as you live.
June 24th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Thank you, Chris. My grandfather (on my Dad’s side) passed away two years ago. He made a profound influence on me, and that was a very difficult loss for all of us. I realize now how much I have been greatly shaped by both of them. My grandfather was in academia (advanced mathematics) for 35 years, teaching at U.T. Austin and USC. *Very* different from my Dad. But they were both the same in that they were brilliant, just in very different ways. Dad shunned academia, but he was very proud of me attending and then serving Wharton.
Glad to hear you are paying tribute to your grandfather by remembering him. And glad that your father is alive and well.
Thank you again for the very kind words.
June 24th, 2008 at 4:59 pm
Brett,
My condolences.
Your father sounded like a great man. I am sure you made him very proud.
June 25th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Brett, great tribute to your father. Thanks for sharing and I am sure he will live on within you and your family.
God’s Speed!
jeff bowman
June 26th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Brett and Debra — I’m very sorry to hear about your father’s passing. I think the tribute is fantastic. Hope you can remember all the wonderful times.
Dave
June 27th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
Brett,
So sorry to hear about your father’s passing. He sounds like a remarkable individual. I really enjoyed hearing about all of his inventions, especially the synthetic food for the monarch butterfly that earned accolades from his lepidopterist friends. What varied interests, intellect, and passions!
I hope it helps to know how appreciated and admired you are in this very large community.
Ken
June 28th, 2008 at 7:54 am
Ken,
Dad found inspiration from everywhere. At that time, I was very into lifting weights and drinking protein shakes. He started to experiment with some of those and derived the right formula for the monarchs.
I cannot even imagine the impact Dad would have had at a company like 3M, Procter & Gamble, or Xerox (PARC, of course). He was the most innovative person I know, when viewed from a breadth perspective. Always tinkering with everything and incurably curious. But he knew he never wanted to work in a traditional job, and he never did.
Thanks for your kind words. I feel truly blessed and humbled to read so many comments from so many incredible people. I also wonder about the impact that this will have on my daughter, Rachel, in this Internet age of archived content that we live in. My grandfather on Mom’s side passed away when I was 2-years old (Rachel is 3 today). But in 1974 there is nothing but photos and a few old videos (my parents were early on that adoption curve) that I can reference to learn more about that sad day, and I do not remember it myself as I was too young.
So, thanks to all of you for not just touching me by your incredible outpouring of support but for also giving Rachel something to remember him by.
Sincerely,
Brett
June 29th, 2008 at 9:30 am
We have exchanged a few emails already in the last day Brett, but reading your story reminded me of how I felt after my Dad passed away three years ago (almost to the day), also from heart failure. I still miss him — I miss calling him after a tough day at work, I miss hearing his golf stories, I miss watching him play with his grandkids. In any event, you missing your Father is a good thing because it shows and allows you to feel what a positive person and influence he was in your life. It also helps you understand how important it is to be an important influence in your childrens’ life. That is a gift that your Dad has also given to you. Thanks for sharing your story here. As I know you are doing, be sure to spend time with your family. Nothing is more important than that right now.
June 30th, 2008 at 7:21 pm
Brett,
Your dad was so big, larger than life, but his words were always so kind and soft… I never could understand that… then as I grew older - I understood - he was a “gentle giant”. Not simply in stature, but in spirit. And oh how he loved you… you were a little snow blonde boy - inventing stuff yourself from the time you could walk! Oh my goodness the memories! I knew many things about your dad, but like many families who are at opposite ends of the worlds - time and distance kept us apart… but your words about your father, for those who did not know him - were so very accurate… he was probably one of the most brilliant men God ever created… yet as you said - he never drew attention to himself - never. He lived his life - content and at peace… with himself and everyone around him… with the entire universe…
My memories go swooshing back to when we were both little kids at your Granny’s house in Austin… that big old house that constantly creaked…with the baby grand piano…
What an amazing legacy he has passed to you…
Love & Prayers,
Staci
June 30th, 2008 at 8:48 pm
Bret -
Wow - what a legacy! Your dad was incredibly interesting. How awesome it is to have such a memory bank to draw upon. It is truly inspirational to me, as a father of 3 sons, to see your tribute and realize the super positive impact dads can have on their sons.
I hope I live a life and set an example for my sons that earns just a fraction of the respect and admiration your dad rightly deserves.
Peace to you and your family -
Troy
July 1st, 2008 at 12:15 pm
Dear Bret - I lost my father last year and as I read your story I felt your pain. There has not been a day that has passed that I don’t think of my dad in some way. About a month after my dad passed I had a message on my machine. Forgetting that I also had messages saved, I just hit play and went about my business. The old messages began to replayed and there on my machine was my dad singing Happy Birthday to me. The message was a few years old but I saved it because my favorite part is at the end he says ‘I love you’. Even today I listen to that message when I need to hear him again. And if its even possible, I miss him more with each passing day. What I have learned from my pain is love, and I mean real love like that of a father and child, goes deep. There is no forgetting just remembering. And I commend you for your tribute to your dad. Thanks for sharing.
July 1st, 2008 at 7:37 pm
Brett,
I didn’t know your father, but as I read your description, I couldn’t help but think it was a description of you. Thank you for sharing it.
It is clear he must have seen and been very proud of the great influence he had on your character and life.
I so happy to learn that your father clearly left you the thing that mattered most most to him–his values.
Ken
Ken
July 1st, 2008 at 10:46 pm
Stacie,
I’m sorry to hear about you losing your father last year. I love the way you kept his message. My parents took many videos of us as children and I will always cherish those and share them with my daughter as she grows older so she can remember her late grandfather.
Thanks,
Brett
July 5th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Brett,
I just read this today and wanted to express my sympathy for the loss of your father. My mother also lost her husband a couple of weeks ago on June 19, 2008. Although he was only my step father, I understand what you and your family must be going through. My mother has been devastated and we’ve been visiting her as much as possible.
Although I only met your father briefly, he seemed like a very generous and friendly man. He really did like to keep a low profile, I had no idea he was such an incredible inventor. Thank you for sharing the amazing stories of your father’s life.
July 7th, 2008 at 6:20 pm
Dear Brett
I offer you my sincerest condolences. I know how challenging it can be to lose someone you love so dearly, and who is so close to you.
Just a few days ago, I met an old family friend, who shared with me that they recently were watching a video of us as children, with my grandmother in the background. She passed away when I was only 8, and yet I started to remember her again so clearly, even now, almost 20 years on..
The way that you describe your father, and the amazing man he was in his lifetime, I’m sure that you must clearly have learnt a lot from him, and in the way you live your life. Remember his example, his legacy will surely live on through you.
It is a real gift that you can share a snapshot of your father, in such a beautiful way, and I pray, that in time, you’ll be able to remember his wonderful example, and smile, as I do, as I think of my grandmother, and just how much she taught me when she was alive.
Your father was clearly a man with a kind heart, a gentle soul, a caring spirit, and a curious mind. May you be blessed with such wonderful qualities too.
Best wishes
Farhan