I have known Gulam since he was manager of G S Martin in Uganda as he used to represent the Company I worked for, Alexander Fraser & Son Ltd. When Idi Amin expelled Gulam and Khatoon and their very young Family in 1972 they came initially to temporary accommodation at Stanstead Airport in the UK where we had contact, before they moved to Canada.
After a short time we appointed Gulam to represent us in Toronto and that is when I really got to know him in person during my annual visits to Canada. We had very good times together.
We have been friends ever since and kept in contact over the years and into retirement. He was an extremely decent , honest and caring person . One of life's true Gentlemen. He will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him. I was also deeply saddened to hear of the sudden death of Khatoon and Gulam's son Faud. My heart goes out to the entire Family at this traumatic time. Gulam and Faud may no longer be here, but fond memories of them will be with everyone forever.
