It was with great sorrow that we received the news about the sudden loss of our beloved classmate Ali Tokdemir in November 2021. Ali had been much more than just a classmate for all of us. He was a much-liked close friend, genuine and reliable. His wit, subtle but brilliant sense of humor and smiling outlook on life made many of us feel better on countless occasions. His passing feels altogether untimely, especially since he did not have any ailments known to us. We feel like we have lost a part of our youth as well since he was such a precious partner in so many of our unforgettable memories of RC. Rest in peace Ali, dear friend. You will be living in our hearts till the members of the “Şirket” founded in 1975 during the senior class school trip to Alanya all come together again.
-- Contributed by Güzin Karahan Yalın for the Class of ‘75
Published February 2022
