Mikmik, being able to post what was an intimate "in-memoriam" for my friend allowed me an outlet to publicly express grief when I was at my most vulnerable. I had not anticipated any replies at all, let alone those I recieved.

As for my friends wife, Tracy, the knowledge that this had resulted in her being in the thoughts of complete strangers at her time of greatest need was both a strange and humbling experience for me and, when she read the print-outs of the messages of support, you could see there was an (albeit brief) lightening of her load.

Although they could not remove her pain - only time and the on-going support of her friends can do that - I do know that the expressions of compassion therein helped greatly.

Mikmik, we few have sparred, joked, and shared our deepest held beliefs, holding ourselves up for public ridicule throughout these many pages, there cannot but develop a growing appreciation of the distinct personalities involved, of their unique characteristics, sense of values and honour.

As with many here; I have come to consider you as a friend, and have a great deal of respect for your intellect, values and your seemingly boundless capacity for compassion; you are always in our thoughts.

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Pete

www.celna.co.uk

Nothing ever changes - Still stuck in the same damned corner!