I didn't have many chances to talk about our works. But I knew that Mike was always very kind of talk to me with interesting stories in slowly English for me. I remember Mike's enjoyable talks, for example his business trip to China, cooking globefish and so on. I have written an essay about Mike's pleasant talks. When I asked Mike about some good tennis classes, he called and examined them. The other day, when Mike knew that I was going to go to the Disneyland of Los Angeles, he came at my desk and told me many many tips, for example, where we should go, and how to get on the "Mountain Splash" in short time. Thanks to Mike's advice, our trip was really pleasant. Though I didn't have many chances to talk to Mike, I knew Mike was always kind and cheered me up when I was trouble in the unfamiliar foreign environment. I liked Mike very much. I wanted to hear a lot of pleasant talks, and I wanted Mike to teach me tennis once. I can not accept that there are no chances to do them with Mike again. When I heard his sad news, I could not endure my sadness in the night. Please accept my sincerest condolences. 1/2/2001 Tom Ebata