For my friend Aidan.
It's so difficult to believe you're 51 today and you're not with us to wish you a Happy Birthday.
We've shared more than 25 years of memories as two families intertwined , not just with
yourself, Wife Margaret and the apple of your eye, You're amazind daughter Aoife, but with you're extended family, your parents, brothers and sisters. You will remain a formidable force in my memory. We share many a laugh together and sometimes many tears. You were my hero in 1994 the day my little Emma passed away. In you're final months , you looked so tired and pained, but in the chapel of rest you had lost that pained expression , you looked as if a very heavy burden had been lifted from you're shoulders. You looked so uch at peace. I always told you that blue was you colour. I'll never look at batman the same again.....Very soon, you're ashes will be buried in your final resting place and I'll stop by from time to time for a chat like the old days.................I miss you Aidan, Our memories Linger.
As Billy Joel sang Love you just the way you are.
So strong,
So sweet,
So soon.

You friend always
Amanda