EDITORIAL

It is with a lot of difficulty that I write this editorial. For almost 30 years now, I have been in charge of REM, later accompanied by Eng. Luciano Borba and Elivania Moreira, an IT specialist.

She was only 19 years old when she joined us and was of utmost importance in the project that turned the magazine into an international publication, since it was she who designed the magazine, dealt with referees (Portuguese and English), and kept the subscriptions up to date, etc. All this, and she still found time to be a dedicated mother.

Even when she was on maternity leave, she stopped at the REM office to verify if there were any immediate problems to be solved. She was so competent that the rest of the administration could be absent from the office and she would take all the necessary measures to keep things running smoothly.

At this moment I remember the words of a friend who said: we traveled together, crossed clouds of dreams, and looked for the truth. Thanks to you, this trip became memorable and your companionship was a constant presence with sounds of laughter heard frequently during our long march together.

Elivania did not survive an aneurism and left us this month of January, in which REM completed 78 years of existence, and half of the issue now in your hands was orchestrated by her.

I go back to my friend, who when I write now, seemed to have been thinking of her: a true friendship does not cross destiny without leaving permanent marks. Myself and Luciano will always remember you.

Prof. Jório Coelho

Publisher

Publication Dates

• Publication in this collection
  17 Apr 2014
• Date of issue
  Mar 2014