Anne-Marie Petros
"The Gorilla" was a larger than life professor, mentor and friend. Even 20 years after graduating, he still remembered and encouraged him when we met or emailed. I cannot believe he is no longer with us..... Ha, how we used to argue because I couldn't bring myself to call him anything other than "Professor Osborne" in public! No teacher has ever or will ever emulate his style, his humor, his passion for the entrepreneurial spirit and his love and dedication for his students...I almost brought my two sons to meet him as they toured Weatherhead/ CWRU a few months ago. They will never have the privilege I was honored to have, calling him friend, teacher, mentor.
My condolences and heartfelt prayers go to Mrs. Osborne and "Gorilla's" family.