I met Eddie back in 1976, at british aerospace where we were both apprentices. We joined Dan Air together where Eddie lead from the front in ensuring that as teenagers and young men life, in and out of work was never dull. When we went our seperate ways Eddie and I kept in contact in an off and on fashion. In all those years, I regarded Eddie as my best friend, even though we did not see each other from one year to another, that was never a problem. On the times we did meet up the bonds were re-established like we had never been away. Its not very often that one has the honor of calling such a person 'my friend' but on all occasions that I spoke to others about Eddie I always spoke of him in this way. In his company I always felt relaxed and trusted him totally without reservation. Like so many of his other friends, the loss of Eddie has created a void in my life. I will miss him not being there. I still can not beleive this has happened. My condolances to Eddies family,especially Ann and also to Myra, who I never had the pleasure of meeting. Farewell to a great bloke and buddy. Come back and haunt me anytime you want, it will be a laugh.