Scotty, I’m struggling for words. You’ve been part of my life for 50 years, half a century of friendship, adventures, and mischief.
You’ve left me with a lifetime of incredible memories.
You were a unique soul - kind, gentle, intelligent and funny. Always there when people needed you, including me. You were an adventurer, sailer, mountaineer, aviator, soldier, firefighter, traveler, spiritual guide and a friend. You had this rare ability to turn your hand to anything and make it look effortless - from fitting a full central heating system, to climbing an 8,000-metre mountain, man-hauling to the North Pole, cycling the length of the country or sailing across an ocean. You stood your ground and lived by what you believed was right.
You inspired me to try things I might never have dared on my own. You gave me pep talks when I needed them, and our deep, spiritual conversations helped guide me through life’s storms.
I had no idea of the torment you were carrying when we last spoke. That hurts.
Rest easy now, brother. You’ll never be forgotten, you’re part of me forever.
xxx
Clive
07/07/2025
