I got the news on Monday night, my Mother called and in that precise tone she uses when she has to deliver awful news told me she had to let me know that Andrew had died that morning. We all, if we are lucky, have a small group of people in our lives that mean everything to us and are part of who we are. Parents, perhaps a spouse, a best friend – Andrew has been one of those people to me throughout my life.
I loved reading this Nick - I loved these reminiscences and your memory. He cared so generously for us all; when Dad fell through a hole in the toilet floor, Andrew came and mended it. When my Dad died he was in Christchurch and Andrew went to my old family home and painted it for me. An amazing life, he had, to have touched us all like this; as you have reminded us, of the preciousness of friendship and families.
Andrew sounds like such a character. And a very real human being. I enjoyed his advice to you when your father wouldn't let you go off in the camper van. So sorry for your loss. It is hard as we get older and start to lose the people around us who we share our life with, and who make our live worthwhile. Losing the people we love really does make our world smaller.
I loved reading this Nick - I loved these reminiscences and your memory. He cared so generously for us all; when Dad fell through a hole in the toilet floor, Andrew came and mended it. When my Dad died he was in Christchurch and Andrew went to my old family home and painted it for me. An amazing life, he had, to have touched us all like this; as you have reminded us, of the preciousness of friendship and families.
An amazing tribute to a very loved man.
Such an amazing man: you are so "rich" for being in his life !
Beautifully put. Condolences to you and your family.
A beautiful read and a wonderful insight to a clearly wonderful human. Take care of you while you grieve.
You were very fortunate , and you appreciate that, beautiful, RIP Andrew
Andrew sounds like such a character. And a very real human being. I enjoyed his advice to you when your father wouldn't let you go off in the camper van. So sorry for your loss. It is hard as we get older and start to lose the people around us who we share our life with, and who make our live worthwhile. Losing the people we love really does make our world smaller.
Sad for your loss. Your memories are precious as you remember a special man