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I remember one occasion (years after graduation) when Mike was once again invited to give a talk to a group of students.

When he was asked what would be an appropriate amount as an honorarium, he replied that he is a Scotsman and would like a bottle of Scotch (Whisky). Being a stat board (another educational institution), this presented a bit of a problem. I cannot remember how it was finally resolved.

Another fond memory of Mike. Please feel free to share.

Best regards,
Lim Thim Veng

Mr. Mike Gorrie was a fine gentleman with old world charm, graces and integrity.

He was a mentor to most of us including myself and I for one am indebted to him. He made time for all of us and was constructively critical when the occasion called for it but always with the interests of the individual or organization at heart.

He was honest and frank and approached issues from this noble perspective.He never took expedient or politically correct stands and so one always knew his true inner thoughts.The world has lost a great soul but I confident there is a place in heaven for him.

I could continue but suffice to say that all of us who have had the benefit of his counsel and friendship can attest to many more fine attributes that he has been blessed with.

Kind Regards
P.Jeyaratnam

Most of you would remember Mr Gorrie well. He has served on the board of advisors for AIESEC Singapore since the 1970's and has been an enthusiastic supporter of our organization.

Always interested in youth and always ready to give of his time, I am sure he has touched the lives of countless AIESECers over the years. We will miss his wise counsel and friendship.

Vincent Chen

Found this poem quite appropriate:

"Like the cover of an old book,
Its contents torn out
And stripped of its lettering and gilding,
Lies here food for worms.

But the work shall not be lost,
For it will - as he believes - appear once more
In a new and more elegant edition,
Revised and corrected by the Author."
~ Benjamin Franklin

Disi

To the otherwise sometimes stiff and formal BOA meetings and to the less formal often delightful Aiesec social gatherings of AIESEC, I found this British Chap extremely welcome.

He brought a lot of humor, lots of wisdom, radiant warmth and friendship to the organization.

Most important, he was one of the very few in the Aiesec organization that threaded a continuity with his nearly three decades, being a very vital component and a friend of all of us the BOA's and with the newer and newer batches of Aiesecers in their various committee roles. To the latter he was always their friend and their advisor simultaneously. He will be surely missed for a long time to come.

Al Hakam
Member of BOA , a Friend of Aiesec. and a friend of Mike.

Our condolences to the family of Mr. Mike Gorrie.

Regards,
Audrey Wong Aiesec HK