Bruce Holdsworth 2nd December 2008

Thank you for setting up the site Elly. A parent can never get over the death of a child. It is still very raw, even after all these years and I think about him every day..he gave me a very classy shaving brush as a present and which I used everday for years until I sadly left it behind somewhere. Something always triggers memories of him...I found an art book on my shelves yesterday that he gave and inscribed to me...memories of him laughing and playing and running around and then trying hard to find his way in the world. He was a free and light-hearted spirit in a society that demands that we become serious and he was learning that balance. I could feel the traumatic effect of his death on me, but only guess at the effect on others and feel helpless about the emotional impact it had on you Elly, making me feel even more protective and yet encouraging, and ever more joyful as you grow and fulfil your potential in ways that I had hoped for both of you.