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6th February 1975 – 18th June 2005

Here we are again, time seems to be passing way too quickly. It doesn’t feel like nearly 4 years since you left and I can’t believe you would be 34 today, you old git!

As time passes I’m not sure whether to celebrate your life or mourn your death on days like today, I suppose that I do both. To think of all the things you didn’t get to do can be upsetting but remembering all you did and the way you did it always makes me smile.

I read the following words in my memory book quite often as they capture your personality so well…

“…He was animated, caring and loyal, with a strong sense of fair play and justice. Always determined to get things right, but tolerant of other’s failings.

He was funny. Sharp, witty with an uncanny empathy for friends and colleagues. I personally shall miss his ability to gently mock my latest big idea, while believing passionately in its execution.

A man of simple passions; but simplicity born, not of dullness or ignorance, but a deep resonating simplicity born of personal tragedy, self knowledge and humanity. Having found his life, he loved it and lived it as brightly as possible…”

For some reason I don’t have the words today to explain things very well, so, I will share this video and the lyrics as they say how I’m feeling better than I can….

To Where You Are – Josh Groban

Who can say for certain
Maybe you’re still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory’s so clear

Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You’re still an inspiration
Can it be
That you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above

Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you’re there
A breath away’s not far
To where you are

Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn’t faith believing
All power can’t be seen

As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
‘Cause you are my
Forever love
Watching me from up above

And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave

Fly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you’re there
A breath away’s not far
To where you are

I know you’re there
A breath away’s not far
To where you are

I had planned a trip to go and see D with MBF this weekend but sadly I am not well enough to go now I am disappointed as over the last few weeks he has been on my mind a lot and sometimes I just get this urge to visit him. I like it there, if you can say that about such a place. There is a nice field and pond at the front and it’s nice to sit by the water for a little while and collect my thoughts. Hopefully once my surgery and stuff is done we’ll be able to take a trip to see him instead….

Thanks for reading all