So long Ellis

Ellis, 

I'm so sad to hear you passed away. So suddenly. With still some many things to do, to think about. 

You were in full energy last May, when Pipat and I had seen you in Lausanne. You told us about your Brexit shame and Trump's election. You were going to apply for your French citizenship. You must have impressed the examiners with your perfect knowledge of the language and history of this country where you were living for more than 20 years. 

Personally, I first saw you in 1997, and then really met you in 2002, when you came to see us at the "Ecole des mines" of St Etienne. Jacques Moutte, who is also very attached to the Japanese community of Lyon, invited you. You appreciated the work done and the day, and you suggested that my CV be examined at the LCR. This is an example of your generosity, which I saw again when you accompanied students in their career. 

I'm trying to imagine the pain of your wife and children that you were talking about with pride. I'll come say goodbye tomorrow Saturday.

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Blandine ALBERT