Ronald E. LaPorte

From Prof. Abdelaziz Elamin (Sudan)
To Prof. Janice Dorman
My deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Ron was a distinguished scientist and an outstanding researcher and teacher and above all was a superhero in humanity and dedication.

Professor Jan Dorman,

Our deepest sympathy and heartfelt wishes to you and your family.

Ron was among the most energetic and enthusiastic of colleagues - always ready to pounce on problems and overwhelm them. His "just in time" lectures and tireless accumulation and curation of presentations found on the Internet are but two of the examples so well summarized in his obituary. He leaves a substantial legacy of useful content, successful students, admiring friends and a collection of colleagues who were happily drawn into his orbit. I, for one, am grateful to have had the opportunity to try to keep up with Ron. As he always seemed to be ahead of us, so he has now gone on ahead, but his influence remains a source of continuing motivation to press on with the work he has started.