Dearest Luigi, This is how my family affectionately know you. Firstly, sincere congratulations on your 50 years of being in the priesthood. I believe I can honestly claim to be your longest standing buddy from Standard 1 at DRGS. We hit it off right away and not long after, you invited me to your home at recess time, where your mum made us delicious bowls of porridge. How I looked forward to these breaks, and you did not disappoint. Academically you were El Supremo, always first in class, and I somehow revelled in this. You were as well an all rounder, and how excited we both were to make the school XI in field hockey and so were able to continue our camaraderie on the field as well as off. Your true sense of loyalty was never more evident than when in Form 4, I with six others were suspended. The sight of you parading and protesting with a penknife held up high, in front of Principal Neves' office demanding justice was a sight. So funny, If it was not a such a serious allegation (we were exonerated a few days later). We kept in touch while you were in Rome, and then resumed the friendship when you returned. Margaret, you and I got together often for a movie, coffee, or just a drive out. I left Nairobi in 1974, and the next time we met in person was in 1979, when Margaret and I came to Nairobi. Since then, we feel so blessed that you are constantly in the lives of my immediate family. Eamon and Megan lovingly refer to you as Uncle Fr. Luis. Just as you do with the rest of the class of '63, you always remember significant dates in our lives. WhatsApp has been a godsend for us as we can chat often. We share amongst other things our love for the spoken word-you with E books and me with a book in my hand (Daniel Silva comes to mind) Well dearest brother from a different mother, I wish you continued joy and success in your ministry. With much love Cleto