Dietrich has been described at times as Santa Claus. And
because of this, during the festive season, Dietrich would become more special
a person.
This is the first Christmas we are going to celebrate
without his physical existence.
Dietrich was a kind, thoughtful and great human being.
As far I am aware, his punctuality and time-keeping was to the second, from starting
classes on time to taking a quick nap while his vehicle stopped at the traffic light!
Unfortunately, we could not delay his final departure. We never thought that death
would come to Dietrich so quickly. As my friend Mark wrote: Dietrich never
liked to be late for anything. That may be the reason that even in leaving us,
he did so pronto.