At 22 he became my dad, I have great memories growing up, one of my first memories was when he took me to see the trains, there were canal holidays, camper van holidays and all with his dog, Trampy, as part of the family. Dad was always there listening to my opinion and gently correcting it when necessary. The fantastic times we had didn't end when I left home, you still listened and gave advice, we are great as a family and you will always be my dad. After a long and valiant battle with cancer, he was released from his torment and is now in a better place x I love you Dad. Mandy x