Darling Jim, I have been putting off writing my tribute until the final, FINAL deadline because I knew that doing so would make it feel more real than I could bear to feel. I described you to a friend the other day as part Yoda, part East End gangster. My friend searched my face for signs that I was joking. But I was just being factual, which doesn't happen a lot. The past three weeks have been an emotional rollercoaster, even by our bipolar bear standards. Like tightrope walkers, we tread the wire: Reality and Imagination, Courage and Vulnerability, Truth and Delusion, Head and Heart, Science and Magic, This World and The Next. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed you. I miss your wisdom, humour, sense of adventure, courage, kindness and loyalty more than words. I am so proud and blessed to have I am sending all my love to your life support system, Glenda, and all of your beautiful children and grandchildren. Fly high you beautiful soul!

We will always remember your kindness, Jim.

Your light will forever shine over us all Dad. You were and always will be a true inspiration in this life. A force of energy & kindness guiding all that knew you. You taught us all to follow your dreams, just like you did. Love always Your Sam XXXXXXX