I met Ilmo 15 years ago when we were both grad students at Oxford. Ilmo immediately struck me as wicked smart, very funny, and having a huge heart. When I mentioned that my wife and daughter were with me in England since I was an older student, he immediately introduced my wife Alison to Hayzell so that they could bond over being lonely spouses across the pond. While I only spent that one year abroad with Ilmo, my memories and deep fondness of him rested in my heart over these many years. We will miss his charm, his smile, and his caring nature. Sending our love to Hayzell and Cal.

Jeffrey Small