EULOGY FOR GIL ROPER

who has made a very big contribution to education, the wider community and to a variety of causes. One of the world’s great gentlemen. He most certainly accepted the light and passed it on.

Gil’s lifelong faith was in the risen Saviour. I can think of no more appropriate way to commend Gil than quote the words of St Paul to Timothy, written near the end of his life. I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth, there is laid up for me, the crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge will award to me on that day.

Well done Gil. You have truly been a good and faithful servant.

Roger Moses CNZM

Editor's Note: Aside from meeting up at WCOBA Events, I didn't really get to know Gil until we began working together in 2007, right up to late last year with the 2022 Lampstand. Gil was my saviour when it came to him proofreading the school's and OBA publications, as well as other communications. It is thanks to him that each publication was issued with minimal errors (which were mine). Each time a project was called to be proofed, I would visit his and Helen's home and first walk around their most extensive garden and take in the flower and fauna flourishing among winding paths and levels, and leave, not only with the corrected work but cuttings from various plants for my own garden.

Gil was such a proud Old Boy and would be the first to RSVP to an event or meeting, and more recently coordinating his Class of 1961 reunion.

Rest in peace, Gil. You are sorely missed.

Steph Kane