A tribute to Michael Camilleri

Abstract

Gozo has long been considered as a tranquil island, s“A gentleman”, as described by St John Henry Newman in his famous definition, “carefully avoids whatever may cause a jar or a jolt in the minds of those with whom he is cast – all clashing of opinion, or collision of feeling, all restraint or suspicion or gloom or resentment; his great concern being to make everyone at ease and at home.” This sort of “gentleman” was Michael Camilleri who has passed away to eternity on the 3rd September 2020. One could not connive a quarrel with him. He, of course, would beg to differ – and forcefully if need be – but always with a disarming prudence.