Prof. Dr. O. Yavuz Ataman passed away on August 15, 2020, in Ankara. He was an academic as well as a social figure throughout his life. He had remarkable achievements in academy as a researcher, an educator, and an administrator. He was known for his unique approaches to the events in all aspects of life. With his beloved character, he was really special. With Prof. Ataman’s passing away, the chemistry and especially analytical chemistry community have lost a very special member.