I met Dr. Estelle early in my career and had numerous opportunities to work with her in multidisciplinary projects. most notably the CIHR National Training Program in Allergy and Asthma based at U Manitoba. Her insights about research training for clinicians, and opportunities for PhDs to work with clinician researchers to advance translational research are things I apply to this day. I recall asking her to give a research presentation in Respirology, and to save her effort in her incredibly busy schedule I indicated she could use a talk "already in the can". She answered "I do not do canned talks. I organize them for each audience". A telling approach, that demonstrates her commitment to excellence, doing things the right (and best) way, and for wanting always deliver important messages. I'm proud to say I trained and worked with Dr Estelle Simons, and her positive impact on many of us are an important legacy.