“Victor Teye is truly one of a kind. There aren’t many people on this planet who are as graceful, kind, selfless, full of integrity and completely awesome as Victor B. Teye. Those of us who were honored to know him and graced by his presence in our lives will forever remember this kind gentleman. He was one of the first Africanists and African-Americans in the field of tourism studies, a pioneer and absolute trendsetter. He was a prolific social scientist, who helped the academic community understand the effects of poverty, underdevelopment and political instability not only on the flow of global travelers, but also on the wellbeing of communities everywhere. His research record and academic prowess were extremely influential, and he developed a serious following of devoted admirers throughout his illustrious academic career. Dr. Teye’s devotion to students was unmatched. He absolutely adored teaching and sharing his wealth of knowledge. From a workplace perspective, he lived for his students, and his greatest pleasure was teaching them about the world around them, guiding them to unforgettable places and life-changing experiences. This exemplary teacher and mentor devoted his entire self to teaching, and thousands upon thousands of former students will forever be blessed by having known him. Indeed, his academic and personal legacy will live on for generations to come. He was a consummate teacher, scholar, colleague and friend. Working with Dr. Teye was the privilege of a lifetime. We are grateful for his lasting influence in the School of Community Resources and Development and Arizona State University. We are honored to have called him one of our own, and we will miss him tremendously. On behalf of the faculty in the School of Community Resources and Development, Arizona State University (ASU) Dallen J. Timothy (collrague, Friend and “Brother from another Mother”