I had the privilege to work with Stan in Arizona at Infinity. And I just want to say to all of you friends and family members and associates of Dr. Stanley Bynum that it is an honor to share with you this day. It's been a tremendous gift to be able to spend the last five years with Stan, traveling the world with him, working with him on a daily basis.

I'm not overstating the impact that this man has had on my life and the lives of so many others. I have seen him pour out his heart so many times. I've seen him teach so long that he barely had the energy to go to the hotel room to get to sleep and get up the next morning to teach again.

Just three short weeks ago, I had the privilege of spending a few days with Stan. We reminisced, we laughed, we hugged, we cried. While he still believed at that point that it was not his time to die, he shared with me that spiritually he was ready and at peace. He went on to say that what he dreaded was to leave his family, as a tear rolled down his cheek.

Stan Bynum loved! He loved with a passion, and he loved life, he loved science, he loved discovery, he loved teaching, he loved being the "Zyme Czar". We were going to get him a big T-shirt with a big Z in the middle, because, quite frankly, he knew more and shared more about enzymes with more people than probably anyone else. He loved his family, he loved Dianne. Stan never asked for anything - well, he did ask for one thing in five years. He said that his wife and family were in need, and could he work from Texas.

Stan valued and respected the human being - not the title, or the prominence, or the stature of the individual. He somehow knew that the prestige or stature or power of a person was only a reflection of the temporal being, and that the soul and spirit that each person carried within was to be honored equally and without judgment.

When I was preparing to leave Stan a few weeks ago, I asked him "What is it you want us to do if you can't come back?" He responded, "During my absence, I ask that you carry on with my work, and continue to share the truth".

There is the obvious work that Stan refers to - creating life-giving formulations that have enhanced and enriched the qualities of lives for hundreds of thousands of people around the world. And that work will be carried on by a host of men and women who Stan has inspired in his life. But as I have found in my five years with Stan, there are many layers of meaning and truth within his few simple words. Stan's work was also that of the bearer of truth, of a person of compassion and light. He has asked us to continue on and share that truth.

His work was that of a parent who reveled in his children and grand-children. Those of you that are parents, Stan asks that you carry on and continue to share the truth. Stan's work was that of a husband, wildly in love with Dianne. To those of you in love, Stan asks that you carry on and continue to share the truth. His work was that of a teacher, a mentor, a leader. To those who lead, Stan asks that you carry on and continue to share the truth.

Stan's work was that of a kind, compassionate, non-judgmental friend. Stan's work was that of a believer in the awesome power of God. Stan's work was that of an observer of the laws of nature and the principles of abundant life. Stan's work was a passion for life, an unrelentless pursuit of the truth. Stan's work was that of a warm hug, a friendly smile, a gentle laugh, a kind gesture, an encouraging word, a peaceful nature, a loyal friend, a loving soul. To each of us, Stan has asked that we carry on and continue to share the truth.

This might sound like puffery, lots of great words to try to paint a picture of a man greater than he was. But for me, this is my truth. This was, and still is, the essense of Stan Bynum. So I ask you to join with me and find which part of Stan's work that your heart tells you that you need to carry on and continue to share the truth. It was Stan's request to us.