That matter went to court and the court ruled in his favour on the ground that it could not enquire into a presidential appointment made after consultation. His final departure from office in March 1987 was mired in further controversy as he appointed Cecil Kelsick to the Judicial and Legal Service Commission on the day of his departure after consulting Prime Minister Robinson and Leader of the Opposition, Patrick Manning much to the chagrin of Robinson.The loss of his institutional memory is a loss to this country and those of us who were privileged to be told so many stories of the constitutional and political events of this country by him feel relieved to know that our analyses of many institutions and events can be done with the benefit of an insight from someone who walked with kings and never lost the common touch. May he rest in peace.