I remember coming back from my wedding in Cyprus and Charlie telling me the sad news . Out of the blue it came and shocked me to the core . I knew nothing about cancer then but I know a lot more now. I will always regret not seeing you when you were extremely poorly and my friendship should of been there by your side . But I didn't know how to deal with the C word when I should of been there as ur mate no matter what . Doesn't feel this long since you past away and you always drop in my head at the most unexpected times . All good memories. Never a bad one . Miss you ages ago when kids came along and work got in the way and always will miss your friendship. Much more than a mate . A proper rock when needed . Love to Rachel and the not so little kids anymore . From Gary balshaw.

Been thinking a lot about the past and how you were always ready with a laugh or smile. I know we lost contact for some years but was glad we got together for a while before that horrible day when we lost you. I have not forgotten you and wish there had been more time to be together, but such is life, we learn these lessons too late, God bless Ian, I am still searching the Galaxy for you xxxx

How different life would have been if we took a different path . I'm glad for both of us we didn't. We both have a lovely set of kids ...our job is done .Gary your mate