Today, we are very sad to say goodbye to a much loved staff member, Solomon Egerton, who has worked in the School’s Refectory for 29 years.
Solomon is officially retiring, but between running two businesses, working as a part-time salesman for Utility warehouse, as well as looking after a number of international students, he won’t be getting much rest…
The thing he is going to miss the most is the atmosphere, and getting to meet so many friendly and helpful people. He will be back though; he is going to attend the international students welcome in September to continue sharing his advice to students who have just arrived here.
We will certainly miss Solomon, and wish him all the best in the future!
Zabihullah Maroof July 29, 2014 at 11:33 am
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He is such a wonderful person. When i was doing my PhD at LSHTM, i found him as a very friendly and nice person. All the best and good luck. Zabih
Laila July 29, 2014 at 11:48 am
It has been over 12 years since I was at LSHTM (ouch) but your smile in the alumni newsletter was instantly recognizable to me Solomon! I can’t thank you enough for ALWAYS being friendly and providing an air of relaxation in the bustle of the refectory. You’re one of the people who made my time at LSHTM a pleasure. I wish you all the best for your retirement and I’m sure that you know you will be missed.
Clare Walker July 29, 2014 at 12:30 pm
Goodbye Solomon,
You were always so kind to me when I came in hot and heavily pregnant with twins.
Good luck,
Clare
Ada July 29, 2014 at 1:13 pm
Yes! I remember him! A very friendly face in the refectory offering us menu choices like we were in a 7* restaurant! We wish you God’s guidance & all the very best in the future.
Hannah July 29, 2014 at 1:56 pm
Solomon, I will always remember your smile and warmth – thank you!
Dr Ousmane TOURE July 29, 2014 at 2:00 pm
Yes I remember my friend; I he is always kin to help me selecting succulent and cheapest food. I wish him very peasant future after the work.
Laura July 29, 2014 at 6:03 pm
I will always remember you for your cheerfulness and kindness.
David Adewole July 29, 2014 at 7:17 pm
Dear Solomon, am happy for you. Always there to help selecting the best combination of menu, at affordable price (lol) at the refectory, always smiling and obviously enjoys what he does. I also enjoyed some of the stories we share sometimes. Enjoy your retirement Chief.
Peter Nkwo July 29, 2014 at 8:52 pm
Solomon was a very useful and wonderful friend to me and many other students at the school. I’ll definitely miss him when I visit the school again. I wish him a fulfilling retirement life.
Diane Robertson-Bell July 30, 2014 at 5:50 am
I remember Solomon from when I did my DTN, he was always so friendly, kind and cheerful, I wish him all the best, he will be missed
Diane Robertson-Bell July 30, 2014 at 5:53 am
I remember Solomon from when I did my DTN, he was always so cheerful and kind, best wishes to him, he will be missed
Annemarie July 30, 2014 at 3:53 pm
the institution is losing an institution!! solomon, lshtm won’t be the same without you and your six jobs, and your always helpful smile when i came to look for last-minute rock-cake supplies… good luck and lots of fun with your new adventures!
Hessom Razavi July 31, 2014 at 4:16 am
Good luck Solomon! A pleasure to see each day and an asset to LSHTM. All the best for the future.
Jaiving C. Kazitanga July 31, 2014 at 9:49 am
Dear Solomon
I wish you best of luck wherever you will be working again and everybody will miss you a lot.
Anikara Atamunotoru (Nigeria) July 31, 2014 at 2:32 pm
When I read “Good bye Solomon” my mind skipped. I said this face looks familiar!!! Its been 12 years since I left LSHTM, but I still remember the face, always smiling, ready to help. Wishing you the best in life.
Sukarma SS Tanwar August 1, 2014 at 2:55 am
Solomon, i am so happy for you….but visualizing the cafeteria with out you…hmmmm difficult to digest. I am sure where you work you would surely be helping people big time.
Basanagouda patil August 1, 2014 at 5:52 pm
having a smile during work is a hard job for many but you always managed one. best wishes
Angela Martinez August 8, 2014 at 8:13 am
Solomon !
I’m so sorry to read you wont be down there anymore… Wish you all the best !
A
Sabine Gabrysch August 11, 2014 at 6:03 pm
Dear Solomon,
I wish you all the best! Like many others I will miss your warm smile on my visits to LSHTM in the future…
Ibrahim Mamadu September 3, 2014 at 3:48 pm
Goodbye Solomon, we will miss your unique jolly laugh! And I so cherish the times we spent discussing issues in the refectory. I am sure we will meet somewhere else on God’s big earth.