Wednesday, 23 January 2008

A captain of men

Sam's mischievous smile, his beautiful face and honest eyes, he hugged you with his heart and laughed with his eyes, his love of the ridiculous fun in life, his stupid dancing, his bravery in all fields of his life, his love of family and friends, his patience with a stupid friend, his wit, his strength in body and formidable mind, his tenderness and love of life, his infectious laugh, his solidity of character and strength, dependable and constant. A captain of men. He taught my brother and I to ride a bike, he used to put the steps down on our dad's landrover so as to knock the traffic cones over, without our dad noticing. His trustworthy and beautiful face.

All my love, Pad.

(Patrick Trimmer, lifelong buddy)

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