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My sincere condolences to the family. Death is really a thief, I will always live to remember you Prof Girdler Brown because of the impact you made on my Public Health journey. You were such a soft-spoken, enthusiastic and humble man who had a passion for unlocking the greatness in us. I remember in one of my bio stats classes where l was on the verge of giving up and you revived my hope again when you told me that l could do it. You will forever be remembered. Wherever you are, know that l hold that Master of Public health degree with high esteem because l know there was a great man who transferred wealthy knowledge to it. Rest in Power, my Prof
I will miss Brendan. It felt like an unspoken rule that one did not ask him a question, start a conversation, include him in an email or enter his office without being prepared to spend a LONG time talking/reading the response! And it would be incredibly detailed and factual (statistically significant Brendan may add..) but also peppered with anecdotes from a life that was truly lived. He was well versed in public health medicine and health professions education and his gentle soul, academic curiosity, attention to detail and cheeky/witty but rational responses will be missed in our SHSPH discussions. Rest in peace Prof.
A colleague I always admired his knowledge and expertise . He was an expert on Statistics and maintained exceptionally high standards. A top researcher whos advice was heard and followed. His full research outputs can be found on Research Gate (https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Brendan-Girdler-Brown). His findings have been of great benefit to practitioners and patients in Public Health. Farewell esteemed colleague - you will remain in our hearts and minds although we will no longer be able to listen in awe of your knowledge and skills...
Prof had the patience and the knack for teaching. A rare combination of intelligence and people skills. I remember the first few PGDIp online townhall meetings when we had not learnt that with Prof, you come to the meeting with your ears and your brain; you listen and internalise the information. He would be momentarily annoyed at the interruptions and then quickly continue as if nothing happened; deliver his introduction and explanation..until we got used to it! He replied to every email. He would come back again and again with feedback! Medical, Biostatistics and Public Health communities are poorer without him. May his soul find eternal peace.
I will always remember his passion and patience with students, his commitment to ensure that students understood the concepts of Biostats in Public Health, and his overall contribution to the profession. He was very pleasant and always replied to all my emails. May his soul rest in peace.
Jacqueline E Wolvaardt
Jacqueline E Wolvaardt
Prof BGB was a true gentleman who although he might have seemed out-of-time and out-of-place was in the right time and the right place to influence so many of us. He had a wicked sense of humour ( you had to watch for that sly smile) and was self-deprecating. There was no better story teller and his grand adventures in Paris, Namibia and Zimbabwe came to life in his narratives. Even the little adventures of working with students online or going for a medical procedure was coloured in in equal measures of humour and satire. He had the ability to teach a difficult subject in ways that students could understand and appreciate and he never displayed any disdain towards staff or students even after explaining something for the hundredth time! I always hoped that Prof would turn up to work in a kilt one day (we thought he would be the one most likely to) and although we missed this, we have so much else to remember. I will buy that Sangiovese that had together and toast your eternal rest.
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