As a close personal friend of Ross and a fellow Computer person, I know he would like everything you have said about himself and his huge contribution to Computer Science.

Both the positive and negative comments would make him smile, He knew and we often discussed late in to the night over a glass of red wine or two, his and others work, always interesting and always on point.

He was especially pleased if something he had written or commented on made someone else react. His view was 'well there talking about it now!'

My favourite moments were when he'd ask me over to stay and we'd sit late into the night discussing anything and everything.

I miss you already old friend.

My love and thoughts tonight are with his wife Shireen, his daughter Bavarni and his grandchildren.

Mark Foster