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It was indeed shocking to hear that our dear friend Francis is no more! I have known him personally only a few years since the India Press Club convention in Edison, New Jersey. Since then, we have been in regular communication often talking about the political dynamics in Kerala along with issues associated with the Kerala Diaspora.

My last call to him was only a few days ago when I congratulated him on a great article he has written on the upcoming Congress Presidency election in India. He had a sharp and analytical mind that enabled him to pen articles that are thought provoking and Challenging to his readership. If he had to translate an article into Malayalam, he has never failed to capture the essence of the content while painting it a beautiful construct to convey the message with clarity. He understood from his long journalistic experience that the obstacle to clarity is the coordination of messages from divergent sources. He studied his audience well and tailored the messages in today’s digital world with so much dedication to his journalistic principles. His writings on his own life experiences gave us a peek into his ability to touch the hearts  and reveal our mortal vulnerability.

Francis will be sorely missed by all those who have come to know him. Moreover, he has left this world so suddenly creating a void for all of us where his affability and talents enriched our community on a daily basis through his deeds as well as words in composition.

My sincere condolences to his family and prayers. May the Lord give them lasting peace and strength to endure these difficult times.

George Abraham, is vice chair of Indian Overseas Congress