Hi Rowena I just learned today (11/4) of Tom's passing, and I am in a state of shock. I had sent him an email just on Sunday summarizing last week's news in the aluminium industry (doing every week). I also have sent many emails to him since his passing and in fact one I questioned why he has not replying. Tom and I go back many years (35+) and we have attended many conferences throughout the World where both of us would meet for a chat and a fine glass or two of wine. I visited your home many years ago in the US before we went out to dinner. Tom has been a great friend all these years and he loved his work and that is why I continued to send him aluminium news information. I have told many friends today about Tom 's passing and they were shocked as well. My prayers are with you and your family, and that Tom is looking down at us and smiling. God Bless! Merv Thede email: mthede@live.com