Memories of the late Prof Simon Frostick. He was a fierce supporter of good work, good effort and good science. And a fierce opponent of laziness and attempt to gain from poor effort. I went with him into Cuchi tunnels in Vietnam and discovered as a tall man he was claustrophobic. He had a sense of humour with dressing....only with his whimsical socks! He had a very strong sense of responsibility As a visiting Professor on his 2 week obligatory visits, he did not hide in his "ivory tower" office; and arrange appointments to teach; but came into the packed and chaotic Hand clinic, on time, each week and walked around the rooms looking for cases and any kind of students with whom to share his teaching. Empathy with all patients went without question and all patients were treated with british courtesy. He was very strict with his family and his girls upbringing. Unusual for a westerner. But an asian characteristic that could have tied him in with us. As his students knew, so did his family know that he loved them unreservedly. Especially his beloved wife. Symbolically, he also loved and tended to his spectacular garden in a similar way. Sending Kamarul to do a PhD in Liverpool with him was a gamble, criticised by many, but it paid off so richly in our favour. We truly benefitted, and I hope we will continue to look at his life and continue to benefit from his principled way of life. Rest in peace Prof Simon Frostick and may his wife and family be comforted a little by the fact that we knew him for what he truly stood for and will always appreciate his precious legacy. With affection TSara (and Zul) and the Hand and Microsurgery Unit UMMC, University Malaya 8/2/2020