5th Aniversary
Nov 19th, 2008 by Jimmy
Yesterday marks the 5th Aniversary of Andrews passing. In the years since, we’ve all tried to get on with our lives as I’m sure he would have wanted. I often think of whether he would aprove of everything that’s happended since.
He and I planned to buy a ticket for Mum to go to Australia; she had grown up there and had never been back. We decided to put some money away and surprise her. After he was gone, I kept my promise and surprised her with the ticket that very Christmas. I placed the ticket in a pocket guide to Australia which I signed from us both. I know he would have approved.
I have since moved to Canada and as a result I don’t see my folks very often. Maybe once or twice a year. We speak on the phone however all the time. My Dad tells me that on the exact anniversary, 2pm English time, they have a hug and a cry thinking of him. Being 9 hours behind I’m generally spared that horrible time, but always think of him. Personally I find it hard to think of the anniversary in positive light, but always raise a glass to him and say a few words to myself. I hope he would approve.
I miss his endless enthusiasm, his infectious likability and big heart. I miss his wise words of advise to me and our little journeys in his car… Ahh his car. His favorite thing in the whole world! I know if he was about today he’s have some flash car to impress the girls.
If I could ever be 10% as loved as he was, I will have done well. A truly awesome person and I had the great privilege of knowing him for such his short life.
R.I.P Andrew, we all miss you.
There arent words to describe our beloved friend Andrew Smith. A genuinely nice bloke that was so caring and thoughtful. I miss him so dearly. I often lay in bed at night and see his smiling face and that cheeky grin and think about the laughs he used to have with us all and how he used to make us smile.
It breaks my heart when I think of all the memories because they are so vivd in my mind like it was yesterday…god,has it really been five years? But I also know that Andrew wouldn’t want us to be upset when we think of him, he would want us to think of him and smile…but its hard to do when you’ve lost a friend so dear. Its hard to fight the tears, so I won’t.
I could only wish to be half the man that Andy is.
God bless you Andrew,
R.I.P dear friend,
All my Eternal Love – Rob X X X