I was not one of Gary's postgrad students and so can't claim to have worked with him extensively, but like many others was hugely impacted by Gary.
I have no doubt that you have heard these sentiments numerous times already: Gary was an amazing teacher and human being who touched so many lives, even within limited interaction. Since having taken his Honours interaction design module in 2009, I can no longer walk through a door without judging its design qualities. He amazingly managed to make introductory CS lessons on for and while loops extremely funny, which is a testament to true genius (comic and otherwise!), and we all love his predictive text story!
He was such a big part of the CS department and I will forever be grateful.
Gary, thank you for your passion and for leading by example. Thank you for the few, but extremely meaningful conversations we have had. Your thoughts on faith and work, amongst others, will challenge me forever.
My condolences to his students, you have indeed lost a giant. To his family: thank you for playing the roles you did, which allowed Gary to be who he was in the Department! My sincere condolences and prayers for you, particularly his wife and children.
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