Ron Winton, now in his 90th year, was a distinguished editor of the Medical Journal of Australia from 1957 to 1977. This gave him the ideal platform for combining his medical training and his love of literature. Every aspect of his life was under girded by his sturdy Christian faith applied in a host of different ways: for 20 years as warden of a hostel for overseas students in Sydney, as chairman of the ethics committee of the World Medical Association and through extensive support of ICMDA with memorable contributions to Doctors' Life Support.

In 1977 Douglas Johnson, first General Secretary of CMF, invited him to be guest speaker at a dinner for leaders of the medical profession in London, hosted by the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace. The subject was as timely then as it is now: 'The future of professional freedom'. This address was subsequently published by CMF and could bear re-reading. The memoirs are typically unpretentious, but will evoke many memories for the older generation of CMF members and for those who knew Ron Winton. His was a life well spent and an example to follow.