We were seated in Christ Church Hall one evening waiting for dinner when Ilmo looked at the small group next to him and said, “We’re doing the mobile prayer!” When I looked up puzzled he explained, not in words but action, that we were at the table with our heads bowed in silence because of the mobiles nestled on top of our knees 🥲 It’s been years and I can’t remember every thing I saw or heard in 2009-10, but I do remember this. I also remember witnessing a beautiful friendship between Ilmo, Hayzell and a fellow college mate…how Ilmo and Hayzell were there for him at key moments. Reading about Ilmo in the messages here tells me that this was a norm for him, and is for Hayzell, to be there for friends.

Sadly I don’t have any pictures from that year with Ilmo to share here. It has been a shock for all of us to hear about his passing. Take care Hayzell and Cal. Wishing you and your extended family strength now and always.

Yamini Panchaksharam