Simon, friend, comrade and workmate. I have had the privilege of knowing Simon from the beginning of the Occupational Health Project and working in Darnall Road Surgery with him for roughly 13yrs. In all of that time both he and indeed Mandy have been nothing but supportive and true genuine friends to both me and John. I shall remember him as a caring, gentle person, passionate about helping to better the health and working conditions of working class people. Also, for the unselfish way he shared his vast amount of knowledge (without being boastful or talking down to people), not just what he knew about occupation health but a whole host of other subjects. I remember a time John and I went camping in the Lake District with him and some other friends and he would point out to us and name the birds we saw or heard or point out wild flowers with such enthusiasm, that ever since it has made me open my eyes and enjoy nature much more than I did before. Although I must say that at the time, I found it difficult to join in Simon’s enthusiasm as it was throwing it down with rain. ! I was soaking wet and what was to be a steady 15mins walk to the pub turned into a 2hr trek. I don’t think we ever got to the pub, instead we arrived back just in time to see some of our tents floating down the river, but we enjoyed a good laugh about it later. I regret losing contact with Simon and Mandy but when we met up again it was so lovely and relaxed it was as if we had never lost contact at all. The hugs meant more to me than any words could express, and I was deeply touched by their concern for me especially knowing what they must have been going through. Proof indeed of their kindness and consideration for others despite what they were going through themselves. Sue Lawson My Love and thoughts to Mandy,Sol,Bella,Benny