What lovely remarks, and how very fortunate we are to have had the benefit of so much dedication and wisdom from these two remarkable professors, and for so long. I think it's not possible to thank them adequately for their extraordinary contributions to us - but let's try!! I have not had the opportunity to get to know Professor Bonnie well, although I remember being very impressed by his knowledge and lectures in the late 1970s. But since Professor Howard was overseeing the activities of the LL.M. students then, and I was fortunate to be among them, I had the unforgettable opportunity of learning from him, not just then, but also in the several decades since then, and on an ongoing basis. It is always such a treat to discover his latest publication, or to find a video of a lecture or speech he has given. More than forty years later, I am still reaping the benefits, as are so many others. What an incredible gift to have that opportunity. Since the announcement of his retirement I have given a lot of thought to the specifics of what makes Dick so special. One could expound almost endlessly on that topic, but here are a few highlights that immediately come to mind. His high intellect, impressive educational background, and his many talents of course shine through. But it is what he has done with those qualities, and his overall approach to life, that places him in such a special category. If I could mention only one characteristic, it would be his humility. He has achieved so much and contributed so much over such a long period of time, and yet - as reflected in his remarks at his retirement party - he remains so humble. It is such a touching trait - all the more so because we live in a world in which so many people aggressively tout themselves, often in ways that are not even remotely justified. Dick would be forgiven for having a swelled head at this point, but instead, remarkably retains, in his 90s, his fabulous self-deprecating humor. Another special quality is his impressive skill as a storyteller. It isn't always easy to make the law fabulously interesting, but Dick makes it so, and so wonderfully insightful and entertaining. Central to all this, I believe, is the way he thinks, the depth and breadth of his world view, his sense of adventure, and his endless interest in learning. On top of all that is his marvelous interest in others, his deep appreciation for the life he has lived, and the fact that he is such a lovely person. What an example and inspiration he is to all of us, what a gem of a human being, and how incredibly fortunate we are to having crossed paths with him. I can hardly wait to see what comes next in his remarkable life, and to learn about his upcoming adventures. Here's wishing both professors the most fabulous retirement possible. With deep appreciation, Rachel Trinder LL.M. 1978.

We All Wish You Both The Wonderful Retired Life!🎉❤