When I moved to SMRU from Japan as a postdoc, my Japanese colleagues told me stories about Bernie-san, how he is fascinating, full of humor, and the lovable character. When they talk about him, they always have big smiles on their faces, and I found it why when I first met him in my office of the SOI building two years ago. He popped into my office, with a smile, inviting me to attend the seminar downstairs. I first met him at that time but did not feel so, with his gentle tone of voice, somehow making me feel very familiar to him, like meeting an uncle in my hometown as if we knew each other long time. The other day while remote working, he gave me a chance to have an online seminar. He kindly set a private video call with me before the seminar, chatting together, asking me how he can help for my seminar, which all made me feel very comfortable giving a talk in the new remote working environment. I learned a lot from him as a person, more than a scientist, and I am very proud of working with him, sharing the same office floor in the SOI building. My heart is with his family and friends.