"Goodbye
How does one reflect upon or mourn the death of one who was respected and admired but supposedly later ended up being the most wanted terrorist in the region.

He and his wife were loved by many of us students. They were caring. They taught what they knew. They knew what they taught. And they made us think. They made us expect more. They had set a benchmark for other lecturers within the faculty.

For two years i.e. 4 semesters, he had taught us the subject of valuation, during our second and third years. He was one of the nicest guys around, you could say he was like one of us. And am told for many years thereafter others continued to enjoy his teachings.

Perhaps the last that i saw and spoke to him was in the early to mid 90s. He presented a paper on multiple regression analysis and monte carlo simulation, and their uses in the valuation profession. Yes, this was a man who was good with his numbers. And he was able to convey his thoughts and opinions. He wasnt one of those who lifted paragraphs or chapters from books and delivered them as lecture notes to the audience.

Till today, the news of his alleged involvement within the terrorist circle has yet to sink in. It is difficult to understand. Did his stay in UK and later his work attachment at Indonesia change him? I dont know. Did he do all the things thats he is being accused of? I dont know that for sure either. God will be the judge of him now.

All that i know is he will continue to be remembered for all the good that he had done. For all his coaching and advice. For all his positive motivation. Yes, am sure the outgoing batch of 1987/88 will always remember this man in a positive light.

Goodbye Dr Azahari Husin.
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