I'd like to add to all the many wonderful tributes that Simon was such a lovely and inspirational person, whom we'll all miss immensely. We've been friends for many years and I've enjoyed working with Simon on the various articles and commentaries he has written for the journal 'Occupational Health at Work' (as well as in my previous job) and the many phone chats we've had of an afternoon discussing our various ideas (and frustrations!). He and I once arranged to stay at the same (budget) hotel in Milan for an international OH conference and while I took the lazy route by plane, Simon stuck to his principles and took the train; and still arrived in time for beer the same night as me. He enjoyed his journey far more than I did mine, having met some interesting folk on the way. Perhaps that was his secret to success - solid principles and never one to take short cuts. I shall miss him. John Ballard, with special thoughts to Simon's family and friends from all of us at The At Work Partnership