My heartfelt condolences to the Valois family. Mr. Valois was my teacher in 1980-81 and left a lasting impression, perhaps the most lasting of any teacher I've had. He challenged me to think and to express my thoughts coherently and to defend my opinions concreatly. He infuriated me so much that I worked all the harder just to prove him wrong and I am a better person for that experience. I wish I had had the opportunity to tell him how much of impact he made in my life. I wish I could have told him that I reference him to my 12 year old daughter when I challenge her to break sloppy speaking habits that only Mr. Valois took to me task on and for which I am grateful to him for nagging me to death, 'you know'? Rest in peace Mr. Valois. You did good sometimes. Thank you.