Case was a brilliant and visionary scientist, who coupled a keen awareness of the world around him , incredible power of observation and patience with his awe of nature, both in his career and private life. As an undergraduate, he was the one of the first, with other researchers such as colleagues Peter Ossenkopp, Peter Cain and Stan Leung to allow me the honour of working with him leading to my career in medicine and a return to their assistance at Western at the Kilee Patchell-Evans Autism Research Group. He was decades ahead of his time in the understanding and rational examination of brain and behavior, and has influenced countless students and colleagues by his immense contribution to the field. My sincere condolences to his wife and family.

Aw Toad. We got your change of address card – moving away from the home you loved, so naturally I worried that you might be on your own now. Google informs me that you lost dear Case last June and while I didn’t get to know the man personally, I have always had a deep respect for his profession, and his devotion to both that cause and to his accomplished family.
I can only imagine what you’re going through as we just celebrated Dave’s 78th birthday yesterday (which he calls his 39th attempt at 39) and he is really feeling that age lately after so many years of comparative robustness.
Please call me at my ‘same old’ listed phone number if there is anything I can do to help you through this horrible year of “firsts” – first Christmas, first birthday etc. Know that once I pull the chip off my well-padded shoulder, there’s plenty of room (as in way too much ‘room’) for leaning and I’d love to hear your dulcet tones again sometime.
Meanwhile, our kindest thoughts are with you and your beautiful ‘babies’, especially this ‘holiday’ season.