How apt a title for us all since your passing but originated with the joke we shared about me always unfathomably crying whenever i had to meet with you in your office (yes, even during interviews much to my embarrassment) and you initially chiding me about how much i was costing you in tissues & jokingly threatening to dock my wages. Then progressing to you surpressing a smile whilst simply nodding towards the very obvious box of tissues placed on your table directly in front of the seat you expected me to sit in.

I am saddened that the universe’s plans for you did not afford you the longest of lives but, my goodness, it certainly ensured you lived one of the fullest of lives.

Like any true force of nature, you permanently changed and shaped the environment and the lives of all you came into contact with - always for the better.

However, for me, your legacy that will always shine the brightest is that of a devoted family man. The unspoken but unmistakable pride and love you held for your 3 C’s was apparant in all you said and done and will forever leave a lasting impression upon me x