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Hi Joseph, So sorry for the late response but I did not know how to access this site again. Now I know.!! Khaled got his degree from the law school, Lebanese University, then left for Siera Leone where he stayed several years. He is now in Beirut and became a grand father . Apart from his grey hair, Khaled has not changed a bit. My family reside in Montreal and I visit every year in the summer. Do you reside in Toronto or Calgery?? Next time I am in Montreal I shall surely call you. I am working in Saudi Arabia and hope to retire in the next couple of years. Please let me know your personal e-mail; mine is sshalaoui@gmail.com. Take care for now

To all students of Gerrard with love : The song by Mary Hopkin ( 1968) : Those were the days my friend .... “Once upon a time there was a tavern Where we used to raise a glass or two Remember how we laughed away the hours And dreamed of all the great things we would do Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose For we were young and sure to have our way. La la la la... Then the busy years went rushing by us We lost our starry notions on the way If by chance I'd see you in the tavern We'd smile at one another and we'd say Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose Those were the days, oh yes those were the days La la la la... Just tonight I stood before the tavern Nothing seemed the way it used to be In the glass I saw a strange reflection Was that lonely woman really me Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose Those were the days, oh yes those were the days La la la la... Through the door there came familiar laughter I saw your face and heard you call my name Oh my friend we're older but no wiser For in our hearts the dreams are still the same Those were the days my friend We thought they'd never end We'd sing and dance forever and a day We'd live the life we choose We'd fight and never lose”

Hi Safi I remember you very well. You were tall and very polite student. You were in higher class level than me and Khaled . You were known among the students that you were clever and smart. Last time I saw Khaled was in year 1971 -72 in the Lebanese University , then he disappeared. I did not see him since. Where is he now ? You really made me happy when I read your e-mail. Those days will never come ... , as the song says. Unfortunately , It is true. Nobody can imagine how much I miss those days. Say hello to Khaled . Is he still laughs without reason ? Regards, Joseph Naoum

Yes, Debbie, he was. then left to Iran, I suppose and I met all the family in Tyr (Sour) Lebanon when you were visiting the ruins (Roman playground) and Nicropolis Safi Halaoui 1964-1967. I also remember that we spent an evening at your house but I do not remember the occasion. Safi Halaoui