David Beynon, one of the teachers who died, taught me at Gellifaelog Primary school and got me through my 11-plus exam and into Grammar school in 1964. He moved to Aberfan soon after. He was truly a gentle giant. He played in the second row for Pontypridd and represented Wales in a wartime international. I have always regarded him as my favourite teacher and something of a role model. May all the victims Rest In Peace.