Joe

When I was a student I went through a really bad time. I told no one. Then, I was walking back to my accommodation with Joe & told him what was happening. I had never spoken about my feelings & situation before . Joe was wonderful. He listened & encouraged me to get out of that situation. He cared, but without telling me what to do. He just made me feel heard & safe

I then went on to be his mayoress & had a wonderful & unforgettable trip to Zamosc with Joe. Not only rescuing him from the constantly topped up vodka, but sitting in the back of the speeding mayoral car on the wrong side of the road as we drove head on towards cars – both sat in the back quietly singing hymns & biting our nails!

Joe – a good guy & comrade. I will raise a pint of Guinness to your memory & am grateful to have had you as a friend x