15 September 2008

Simon Triger - a friend sorely missed

I was given the tragic news on Friday that my fellow Westie runner, Hasher and good friend Simon Tiger had died in a climbing accident. Passing the news on to people was not nice, and not something you want to do for such a good guy.It's taken a few days to feel up to putting anything down in writing. The incredible positive vibe that he gave to everyone around him is how we will all remember him. I recall him bouncing down the street in Glasgow to the first Hash House Harriers run he attended, and from then on he cheered up all our lives when we were with him. He became an important part of every circle he was in and words are difficult to express the sadness I feel at his passing. Many kind words have been said on the Westies website which shows the kind of person Simon was and how he affected all of us. I know he would want us all to remember him in the great way we are all already doing, and not to feel too sad for him. May you rest in peace Simon.