Whilst our hearts are heavy with grief for Gene, our hearts are also full of love. Gene radiated love everywhere he went. Indeed Gene defined love.
Gene was a fire that burned bright. In the last few days Salima and Gene's family have heard from so many people near and far who stood in the warmth and light... see moreWhilst our hearts are heavy with grief for Gene, our hearts are also full of love. Gene radiated love everywhere he went. Indeed Gene defined love.
Gene was a fire that burned bright. In the last few days Salima and Gene's family have heard from so many people near and far who stood in the warmth and light of his fire and found it illuminated what is best about them. That's what Gene did. He made each one of us become the best version of ourselves.
I think we all have our own memories and stories of our moments with Gene and as a family we would love to hear them all. We are receiving so many beautiful tributes from all over the world. Beautiful heartfelt stories. Gene related to people from all walks of life. He was an empathetic father, uncle, brother and friend. He valued character over pedigree. He looked for the good in each person and usually found it. He taught us, his family, to do the same.
We have created this virtual memorial page to enable his many friends and family leave a story, a photo or a memory so we can celebrate this beautiful life.
As a family we are grateful for so many beautiful messages that continue to come in. Gene will remain in many many hearts for a long long time
I had the pleasure of staying with Gene and Salima for a few weeks some time ago now and they both welcomed me into their lives with such warmth and generosity. Gene was a truly wonderful, good and kind person with a beautiful soul. He will always be... moreI had the pleasure of staying with Gene and Salima for a few weeks some time ago now and they both welcomed me into their lives with such warmth and generosity. Gene was a truly wonderful, good and kind person with a beautiful soul. He will always be remembered and my thoughts are with all of his family and in particular Salima. Sending all my love and prayers xxx less
Gene was such an incredible man. So many memories of him being a witty, generous and warm person who loved his family and Salima so much. Thinking of him today and what a loss this is to us all, but especially thinking of Salima and all of his wider... moreGene was such an incredible man. So many memories of him being a witty, generous and warm person who loved his family and Salima so much. Thinking of him today and what a loss this is to us all, but especially thinking of Salima and all of his wider family who I know will miss him incredibly. Lots of love, Mark x less
Our family lost a dear friend this week, and moreover the world lost a great human. Please share Gene’s legacy of compassion and empowerment through education. Through the love he shared with us all, the positivity that he embodied, and his passion for... moreOur family lost a dear friend this week, and moreover the world lost a great human. Please share Gene’s legacy of compassion and empowerment through education. Through the love he shared with us all, the positivity that he embodied, and his passion for sharing knowledge, he will live on in our hearts and actions.
Rest in power Gene. We love you and know that you love us. less
Gene was a brother, a friend and a mentor. Gene taught me the importance of showing up, which he did for my family all the time. Graduations, award ceremonies, birthdays. No matter where we were Gene was there for us. I will miss him
I consider myself one of the luckiest people to have had Gene as my Uncle. I've always said Gene's approach to life is the way I want to be as I grow older; timelessly cool and ever caring. I'll miss you Unc.