Thomas G. Hoffman

A year has passed since a beloved mentor joined his Creator yet people remembers Tom as fondly as ever. I hope you are having a great time up there, Chief!

It is easy to get lost in a family of 10 kids. I am number 9 in a family of 10 - my brother was the the second oldest. 11 years separated us. I can still remember the day I "met" my brother Greg. He was playing catch with another brother of mine - Casey.

Casey complained about how hard Greg was throwing and walked off. Greg saw me standing nearby and told me to grab a glove and he would teach me how to catch a baseball. I was 8 years old. Needless to say, I stood in front of my fathers wood fence and missed most of what was thrown at me consequently drawing the wrath of my father - my father often remind me that each broken board was .98 cents to replace. But Greg remained patient until I learned to catch. If I was successful at catching a specific number of throws, Greg often rewarded me with a trip to the local Quick Stop for a soda and my favorite flavor of Doritos chips. I sometimes think my brother thought I played catch for the rewards - the reality is, I did it to spend time with him - he was the most important person in my life and I would be nothing without him. He was my teacher, my mentor, and my friend - I am lost without him.

He had the most infectious sense of humor. He made everything seem simple. His character and his commitment to being the best he could be is what sticks with me - and judging from the other comments on this site, it seems to have influenced many others. He is the definition of a servant leader and a true brother in every sense of the word.

His legacy is not what he accomplished in his business career - his legacy is the wonderful and talented children he leaves behind. Josh, Justin, Bryn, and Brett are a testament to his and Anita's deep commitment to building a strong family unit. I don't think Anita realized that when she married my brother, she actually married 9 other siblings. She was, and has been, gracious and patient in sharing Greg with us over the time they were married. I imagine that could not have been easy knowing the various personalities involved!

It is a sad truth that Hoffman's don't typically share their true feelings and God forbid we should express our emotions and tell each other how much we love each other. But I want everyone to know how much I loved my brother Greg and how important he was to all of us. He was the center of our universe and we all rotated around him.

Clevie

Anita and Family, so very sorry for such a shocking loss. We all had many good times with Tom in California and Nigeria. Even as recently as the week before I heard the news, I was at a dinner with some of my new employees, telling leadership stories that had Tom woven throughout the message. I took so many good things from Tom's leadership that I am able to pass onto our new folks. While working in California and Nigeria with Tom, we had many challenging times, but they were always much better because Tom was around and part of the solution. I will greatly miss him as a colleague and a friend.

Anita and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked, and so sorry to hear about Tom's passing. I knew Tom at Chevron from day one and will always treasure my memories of the time we spent together. He was truly special, and I trusted him implicitly. He was a “bud” to me. I will miss corresponding with him – he signed his last email “wingnut”. I can see that twinkle in his eyes just before he would lower the boom on me, and then we would laugh so hard we could hardly stand upright. The light at Chevron is a little dimmer today; but as a friend of ours pointed out to me, it's a little brighter in heaven. I will always be smiling when I think of Tom and that will happen often. So so sorry for your loss.

Tom and I worked together in the Global Procurement organization at the time of the Chevron-Texaco merger. Tom and I also spent five years together in Lagos in the Nigeria SBU. I have many fond experiences, both work and personal, of Tom from our experiences in Nigeria. Tom and Anita were our beach / boat partners during our stay in Lagos. I will truly miss him...he was a great friend. Anita and the Hoffman family are in my wife (Debi) and my prayers.

I worked for Tom early in my career at Chevron. I learned a great deal from him technically but more importantly, he modeled how to have fun even while working hard. I consider myself blessed to have worked with Tom. May he rest in peace and may his lessons and memory live eternal.

I was fortunate to have known Tom and to have been a part of the eProcurement family during his watch. He will be missed.

My deepest sympathy to your family, I worked with Tom and he was a wonderful fun person to work with. He will dearly be missed in our Chevron Family.

In terms of time and space, life's events, and relationships, my wife and I certainly rank as relative newcomers to the life and times of Tom Hoffman. So many others shared and lived so much more. Yet, while "our" relationship was far too brief, we definitely felt a strong kinship with both Tom and Anita. We found them to be kind, very generous, and genuine. Personally, I shared similar passions with Tom for music, sports, and business (in that order). However, I think Tom's #1 was his family and friends. We were so looking forward to the "Hoe Down" in Mendocino next month so that we could all renew our passion for Poco. Tom, you knew how to have a great time and you are truly missed. Anita and family, please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. "Nothin's Still the Same"

My deepest condolences to Anita and the Hoffman family during this difficult time. This is sudden and shocking.
Friday June13, 2014 we were having lunch with Tom and Desi. As always Tom was sharing a part of him, life experience, anecdotes to help us to overcame the daily challenges in life; not just work. Tom was truly a good guy, mentor, passionate teacher, generous, impactful person a we have ever known. He always strived to get best out of all of us.
THANK YOU Tom.
Your spirit will remain in all you developed, care, bless. Your soul rest in pace.

May his soul rest in peace, and may God grant his family the fortitude to remain strong without a pillar of the family.

Tom was a great boss and a wonderful friend. He had an open door policy and always had time for everyone that crossed his path. Loved the smile, loved the laughter, loved the man!!

I was privileged to render services to Tom over many years whilst he was in Lagos. He was always pleasant,engaging and encouraging. I am convinced that his seeds of goodness will ensure his family will always meet with favour in their endeavours. Tom was a very good man and the good Lord will certainly take care the beloved ones that he left behind

My deepest sympathies are with your family. I've had the honor and privilege of knowing Tom for the past 30+ years. He was my supervisor when I first became a supervisor, and there could not have been a better role model. With the years, our hair got thinner and our physiques rounder, but Tom's tremendous passion, humor, generosity, and down-to-earth perspectives on the company and life never changed. He was an upbeat, vibrant man with an unforgettable personality and had that unique ability to poke fun at himself to put people at ease. I remember all the irreverant Chevron stories we shared that had us laughing until our sides hurt.

Anita, Josh, Justin, Bret, & Bryn--in all of the time I spent with Tom, it was absolutely clear that all of you were ALWAYS topmost in his mind and heart and what he cherished most. Take care of yourselves, and reach out to us if we can help.

To the Hoffman family, you are in our hearts and prayers. Tom was a great leader and mentor for so many. A quote by Helen Keller " What we have once enjoyed, we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes part of us." May the memories of Tom help you find peace.

To the Hoffman family

I greatly appreciate Tom's leadership in empowering and unleashing the full potential of the organization here in Manila. Tom genuinely valued people; if he had the opportunities, he would have become a mentor and close friend to even more of us here. Nevertheless, he left behind a legacy that will be the light that guides us with steadfast courage in the journey ahead. We will cherish Tom as a distinguished accountant, an admired leader in Finance, and a fun-loving and caring friend. May you draw strength from the many who have fond memories of Tom's well-lived life.

Anita and Family, it was a pleasure to know and work with Tom over the years. He had such an impact on so many of our careers and lives - he will not be forgotten at Chevron. I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad, sad time.

By this time, I thought I would have gotten over the initial shock of hearing about Tom's passing, but since he made such a huge impact to the way we do things here in FSS, his legacy will always be in action, basically in our daily work habits. When things like this happen to good people such as Tom, we can be assured that this is His Divine Will. We, here in FSS Manila share in your deepest of grief. We will continue to pray for you, Mrs. Hoffman and family to help you get on with your lives continuing to trust in the Lord, no matter what.

Anita and family,
Tom hired me onto Chevron nearly 26 years ago and has impacted my life and career with his great advice, integrity and kindness. He took his work very seriously, but was lighthearted about himself and what obstacles we encountered at work. I will honour him by laughing more, and by being generous with my time to benefit others. I hope you find comfort in everyone's messages and in knowing you are in our prayers.

To Anita, Bryn, Justin, Josh and Bret -
This is something I never thought I would have to write. Jamie and I are devastated by Tom's passing. It is sad to acknowledge that prophetic line in the song: “Only the good die young.” That refrain keeps repeating in my head. Anita and family: please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences. The messages posted here go a long way to demonstrate the kind of husband, father and person Tom was. People from all over the world - people who worked for Tom or just came to know him - have expressed, in elegant terms, how Tom impacted them and their lives. I can only join them to agree. In time, as you read these posts, I sincerely hope they bring you lasting comfort. Tom and I were colleagues. His creativity and business acumen led to the development of Chevron's first Financial Services Center, which I was privileged to lead. Its success became the blueprint for other centers which followed. To say that he was an outstanding contributor to the company is an understatement. But our friendship extended well beyond the boundaries of Chevron. He was the kind of person that would come to your aid in your time of need. He did that for me, and I will never forget it. After I retired in 2000, I urged him to join his fellow Chevron retirees and go early. In recent years, I urged him a bit more pointedly. He wanted to retire, but given his abilities, and the company's growing needs, job after job of increasing importance and responsibility were offered him - - each putting off retirement just a little bit longer. His dedication to the company outweighed his own personal desire to enjoy a well-earned retirement. In a way, that defined who Tom was - - always thinking of others before himself.
Tom loved the guitar as much as I love the piano. Playing the guitar was surely one of his passions. In our e-mail exchanges over the years, he always addressed me as “Jake” and signed off as “Elwood” - - a reference to those two characters in the “Blues Brothers” movie. It was a personalization that made our continuing friendship truly “special.” My guess is that he made the friendships he had with all the people who have written tributes to him here “special” as well. Such was the measure of the man. I will miss him greatly.

I will never forget Tom, He was a friend from the moment we met. We are so blessed to have him part of our lives. A very gracious, being. He and his family always made us feel at home. our deepest condolences to Anita and family

My thoughts are with the Hoffman family at this time. Tom was a true professional and will be really missed. He introduced me to Nigeria 6 years and I will always remember my last chat with him talking about Nigeria in Steve Howards room one morning a couple of months ago

So sorry to hear this very sad news. The Hoffman family always made me feel like family and Tom was a great man. I will pray for you all and hope you know that He is with you always. Love, Jim Morgan

Anita and family-
My deepest sympathy for you and your family for the loss of Tom. Tom and I worked together for many years over his career at Chevron. As with all of us, Chevoids, are career paths would put us together many times. But, my fondest memories with Tom are our days in C-13, Tengiz. Whether it was pizza night or just hanging out after a long day, I learned a lot about Tom and how special his family was to him. Tom was a great co-worker and I am so lucky to have known him.

My thoughts and prayers are with Anita and the Hoffman family. Tom will always be remembered for his ability to bring out the best in those around him and I am a better person today for his guidance. Frank Mount

My deepest condolences to Anita and the Hoffman family during this difficult time. Tom was one of the really good guys - truly. A reliable friend, mentor, and passionate teacher to so many of us. In fact, just a day or two before Tom passed, we exchanged notes in which he taught me another lesson - one more of so many. My memories with Tom in Tengiz 20 years ago will stay with me forever, and I will miss you.

So sad to hear the news. I only met with Tom once but he made an impact and a few memories. Such a nice and gracious man. His wisdom and graciousness will be missed.

Met Tom in Nashville for the Poco sessions. Such a fine man. I felt like I had known him forever and had a friend for life. He spoke lovingly of his family during that time. My condolences to all.

Tom was an excellent manager, a wonderful mentor, and an incredibly genuine and caring person. His openness and willingness to share his past experiences and future advice has had an immeasurable impact on many careers and lives, and his enthusiasm for everything from hands-on construction projects to playing the guitar was contagious. I was very fortunate to have known him, and he will be missed dearly. My deepest condolences to the Hoffman family.

I was shocked to hear this news. I feel so honored that I knew him, if only for a brief time of the last couple years. He was so full of energy that I couldn't even keep up with him and I never saw him without a smile on his face. He loved his music and POCO and was so proud that he had a part in bringing the band to the Music Festival. My prayers go out to the family and I know he is sitting back, relaxing and playing a little music up above. He will be sorely missed by everyone that he touched.

To the Hoffman family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Having a long career at Chevron really comes down to the people you work with and Tom was fantastic in that regard – well liked, humorous, well respected, energetic, and smart. He was very good on personal connection, remembering things about my family even if we hadn't talked in a couple of years. You can be assured that his Chevron family will miss him and honor his memory for a long time to come.

We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Tom. We were looking forward to seeing him in July. Our thoughts and prayers are with Anita and the family.

I believe Tom was having the time of his life, look at that smile!

For 30 years, Tom was a friend I always looked forward to seeing whether it was in San Francisco, Concord, Tengiz or Lagos or at a Giants/A's game. He was a warm and generous man and remembrances of the great times we had sitting around C-13 after work swapping music and sharing laughter will stay with me forever. I'll miss you Tom.

I am so sorry to learn of Tom's passing. I was very much looking forward to seeing him again and meeting Anita and family members in Mendocino next month. A generous man, he will be greatly missed.

My sincere condolences to Anita and family. It is so sad that Tom departed us so young. I worked with Tom for a few years in the mid-1980's while in Comptrollers. He selflessly drove several of us in his truck into SF each day, where we would park for $3 near the Bay Bridge entrance and walk several blocks to 225 Bush Street. We worked long hours and weekends on the 8th Floor, but we also had a lot of fun in those days - lunches at Hunan & US Restaurant, visits to Tower Records, ribbing one another over our different musical tastes, etc. Tom had a big heart and an amazing wit – one of the sharpest guys I've ever known. My memories of Tom will be everlasting.

Tom was a much loved member of our Poco family. We're going to miss his friendship, his enthusiasm and his smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with Anita and his family.
Mary and Rusty Young

Anita, Josh, Justin, Bryn and Brett

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Words cannot describe the sadness that Janet and I are feeling. Tom had an enormous impact on my life as a friend, mentor, and manager over the past 20 years. He was as generous and genuine a person as we have ever known. We dearly miss him.

Russ, Janet and Rainer

We will all miss Tom; he touched so many of our lives. He was such a disciplined and professional person, and I am so sorry he died

Anita & family, my deepest condolences to you. I was the beneficiary of Tom's passion to develop people. I'm forever grateful for the opportunities he created and for his passionate leadership. I'm especially thankful for his safety leadership and all he did to make our organization safer – all just one more example of his concern for people.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hoffman family. I first worked for Tom over 20 years ago. He believed in me at a time when I was really struggling..his faith, critical to helping me get my career back on track. He was always a strong supporter of my husband and me....and we will miss him dearly. Our deepest and sincerest condolences.

It is with a heavy heart that I record this entry. Tom was such a caring and compassionate man. He embodied what we all strive for; as a leader, mentor, colleague and friend. His energy and laughter were infectious, and added greatly to the quality of our lives.

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. May his memories provide strength and inspiration.

My deepest condolences to the Hoffman family. Tom's leadership and mentorship to so many will be long remembered. It is a great loss to the Chevron family. May your wonderful memories sustain and comfort you through this difficult period.

My deepest condolences for your loss. Tom was a great person and will be missed.

To the Hoffman family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom's passion for life and his concern for me and my family will not be forgotten; nor will his sense of humor and unmistakable laugh. It was a privilege to have known him. He will be missed.

Anita, Josh, Justin, Bryn and Brett,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time. I hope that the heartfelt feelings on these pages give you comfort that Tom will live on not only in your hearts, but in the hearts of so many of us here at Chevron. For me, I will miss his passion, energy, integrity and of course that famous sense of humor. I will be forever grateful to him to for his mentorship, but most of all for his friendship.

Anita & family,
This is Greg's cousin Bonnie. I am so sorry to hear the loss in the family. May God be with you and keep the family strong
Bonnie Ierley

My deepest condolences to you. I was fortunate enough to work for Tom in the FSS - I quickly discovered that he had the biggest heart and genuinely cared about everyone around him. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Anita, Josh, Justin, Bryn and Brett - I am truly sorry for your loss. Tom was a very passionate man, kind to everyone he encountered, generous, caring, loyal, loving, and always was there to offer me advice, especially when I had a house project. I will miss his big smile, his passion for sports but most of all his friendship. Truly the kindest man I have ever known. May the love and the memories carry you through your difficult moments. May they bring you comfort and peace today.

To a great leader and mentor who encouraged hard work and discipline, tough yet caring may your soul rest in peace. To the family, may God comfort you, and be encouraged in the fact that Tom was indeed a blessing to many across the globe.

Anita & family, Paul and I will miss Tom's smile, laughter, "smarts" and wonderful personality. Please know that he was truly one-of-a-kind and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you

What a shock some things are not fair. Tom worked so hard he should not have left so soon. Tom was not only a great boss to me but also a friend. He always made time for the people who worked for him no matter how busy he was.
My prayers and thoughts are with the Hoffman family.

To Anita and Family - Our heartfelt condolences for your loss. Tom was such a strong leader and mentor, he will live on in our memories forever. May his soul rest in peace.

Tom was a great leader at FSS. Through his vision and leadership, he led us to a higher level organization. He willingly and passionately shared with us all his knowledge and perspective which made us better individuals in our respective jobs. He was a true mentor to a lot of us. We will miss him very much. Condolences to your family. May God bless you all as you go through this difficult time. I hope that you will find solace in the knowledge that Tom made a difference. He will leave a legacy that you will be proud of. May he rest in peace.

Anita and family, Jose and I are so sorry for your loss and are truly saddened. We mourn with you and your family and pray that strength and peace is given to you during this difficult time.

To the Hoffman Family - Words can not express the saddness I am feeling. Tom was a great mentor, friend, manager and truly a genuine person. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. May God bless you and watch over you.

Anita and family, thank you for sharing Tom with us. He was a very special man with a passion for doing the right thing, diversity, and coaching each and every one of us at Chevron to grow and develop. We are better people and a better company due to his time with us.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Hoffman Family. Tom always made you feel like you were a lifelong friend even if only just meeting him. I will miss our morning baseball conversations. Tom has touched so many lives that his memory and influences will live on forever.

A shocking and sad loss. My condolences to Tom's wife, Anita and his sons and daughter, whom he could never stop talking about all the time, with such pride. Though far too short, his was a fulfilled life of significant professional achievements; and clearly on the home-front too. May his soul find repose in the Lord.

Thank you Tom for the legacy you have left the FSS. We will truly miss your passion for excellence. May you rest in peace. God bless your family.

Tom was an exceptional boss and mentor to many people that worked closely with him. He was truly a great leader…….always focusing and encouraging others to focus on the “big picture”. Tom cared about the people he worked with. Tom still continued to monitor my career and provided guidance after leaving Nigeria from a very long distance. I pray that God will comfort Anita and the entire family. You are all in my thoughts during this very difficult time.

He was such a good man; very trusworthy, honest, and always stood by what he believed in. My heartfelt sympathy to Anita and the entire Tom Hoffman family. Ayo Akinbobola (Lagos, Nigeria)

Hoffman family, please accept my condolences. It's been great pleasure to work with such an outstanding person, like Tom. My prayers will be with him.

So sad to hear of Tom's passing. Tom was a fearless and thorough leader. May God grant the family the fortitude to bear this loss.

I pray God to grant Tom's family the needed strength to bear the pain of this great loss at this time. Tom was a great leader of men. We will miss him.

Tom is a great leader and his death would be a great loss to Chevron and his Family. I pray that the good LORD will give his family the fortitude to bear this great loss. I will continue to remember his family in my prayers.

Tom sleep well...

The fearless Tiger is gone. You were indeed an exceptional ICON, big boss and mentor to many. I learnt a lot from your adminintration. As God has decided to take you away to his abode, may he give you the safest rest ever. ADIEU Tom the grate man. Oby Mogaha (Chevron Nigeria)

TGH, you came into our lives and leave footprints on our hearts. Rest in peace. Anita and the Family, you are in our prayers, may you find peace in the memories of Tom.

To the Hoffman family I'm so sorry for your loss. I was a Chevron employee and appreciated Tom's honesty. I may not have been happy with what he had to say but at least he was honest with us and I respected him for that.

It is a privilege to be mentored by Tom. My prayers are with you and your family. Thank you, Chief!

To Anita and the rest of the family, I pray that the love of God comforts you during your difficult times and helps you heal with the passage of time.

My deepest sympathy to Anita and the Hoffman family.
Before I retired last April Tom and I had a long chat about our plans and our families. He was so much FUN… always a smile and much much laughter. Lots of fun memories. He was my boss, but forget about that… he was a great man and a true friend.

Friend, colleague, mentor, leader. Tom touched our lives in so many ways.

I am grateful to have known Tom, a truly engaged and outstanding human being. He put people first, gave 110% every time, and had fun in the process.

You will be missed but your legacy endures.

Deepest condolences to Anita and the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Tom was an exceptional person, boss, and mentor to many people that worked closely with him. He was a truly fearless leader in the early days of eProcurement and the greatest Jimmy Buffet fan I've ever had the pleasure to know. I will miss Tom's insight, good humor, and the way he cared about the people he worked with. You are all in my thoughts during this very difficult time.

I've known Tom for most of my 32 year Chevron career. He was not only an effective supervisor, a supportive mentor, and a fellow A's fanatic, but I considered him a friend. He'll be sorely missed. My deepest condolences to Anita and their family.

To Tom's family, you are in my thoughts and I know you will cherish the memories you have with Tom.

I'm grateful to have had the chance to work with Tom, he was in inspiration, and am blessed to have known him.

*hugs*

Tom was a one of kind, break the mold, guy. He appreciated time spent with family and friends, loved a good laugh and gentle teasing, and never hesitated to lend a helping hand to all. I was fortunate to have had dinner with Tom recently in Perth. We talked at length about family, work, hobbies, and other topics. As the evening was ending we both looked at the beautiful sunset and said, almost simultaneously, "what a great ride [life] it has been". We toasted to that and left for home the next day. I will always cherish that sunset memory.

With time, our tears of sadness will turn to smiles as we think of a "Tomism": a helping hand, a playful tease, a practical joke, or a group gathering. I am blessed to have Tom as my friend.

Tom was a special person, an exceptional leader and a friend to many. He had a large heart and was always willing to advance the career of his employees. We will miss him dearly. Anita and the rest of the family, please accept my condolences.

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

To the Hoffman family, I write this with a very heavy heart and the feeling one has when they lose a best freind. Tom's love and caring for so many was truly genuine. I'll personally miss his love of getting together, joking with each other and his laughter that would light up the room. He taught me what a loving family should look like and made me a better person. I will miss him very deeply and at the same time, I thank God for letting me share so many wonderful times with Tom!

Anita, the Lynch Family sends our prayers and love to you and the kids! Tom's spirit will always be a part of me!

Although I did not meet Tom in NMA, I join my friends and colleagues in NMA in sending their condolence. Their messages provide plenty of thoughts and prayers for those Tom left behind.

My heart is saddened to hear such a great loss.

My deepest condolences to the family, friends and the CGUG community.

Tom was a very special person who always had time for a friend. His laugh, smile, sense of humor, and kindness will never be forgotten. Anita, you and your family are in our thoughts and hearts.

My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends at this difficult moment.

Not - "how did he die" but - "how did he live". Not - "what did he gain" but - "what did he give". These are the units to measure the worth of a great man, as a man. Dear Tom, you sure impacted lives and you shall be remembered for long.

Our hearts and prayers are with your loved ones.

Dearest Tom (“Junior” as I fondly call you)

I received the news of your death with shock! Still hard to believe you are gone. Our last chat was about your plans and that you may still come to NMA SBU again.
Thanks for the wonderful years of friendship, support, inspiration and fun.
You came, led a life worthy of emulation, had fun and left your mark
May your kind soul rest in perfect peace and may the good Lord give those you have left behind the fortitude to bear this great loss.
Will always have fondest thoughts of you and will miss you a lot.
This is me "Senior" (as you fondly called me) saying Adieu

Tom, I assume you are hanging out with Catfish Hunter and Bob Welch right about now smiling down. There has never (in my experiences) been a manager that has had such a true heart, a joyful heart, a caring heart as you. You were a gift to this earth from God and will be missed.

Dear Tom,
Your integrity will always be remembered longer than your prosperity. I am still in shock because we still spoke about your time in Lagos a few days ago. May the good Lord comfort your family and friends at this point in time. Rest in Perfect Peace.
Adeniran Abiodun (Lagos, Nigeria)

I am still in shock.... For the privileged time I shared with you, you taught me how to find strength in Character, Discipline and Firmness. You were so tough, yet there was a soft side to you. You still found time to reach out, even after you had left Nigeria, you followed up on my career and found the time to mentor and coach. You were a great leader and wonderful role model Tom. Rest in Peace. My thoughts and prayers are with your family, may they find strength and solace in God's comfort during this trying period of your passing. Adieu Tom......

Tom, for sure I will always remember every single words you've said during our lunch time last week..it's just last week! when you are sitting beside me with JP in front of us..I never imagined that you left us so soon, I will not only misses you but I felt big lost! You are truly our visionary leader and we loves you so much!