I will always be grateful for the laughs, banter and high tales that we shared. Stories that would have people shaking their heads while laughing at the ridiculousness of it all. You will be remembered fondly and with a wide smile when those memories come flooding back in the years ahead. You were a bright light whose company I always enjoyed and looked forward too. From the evening crag blasts in the Peak, the dancing on the streets of ski towns, the climbing trips - all were enhanced by your laughter and your energy. God how you made me laugh. I would be bent over in tears as we shared some ridiculous joke that seemed to tickle the two of us. You had a gift of a fast mouth and a sharp wit to go with it. You were proud of your Northern Irish heritage and I always enjoyed ribbing you about it as a fellow Northern Irish man. You will always be remembered in laughter whenever I think of 'Top Rope Tony', 'Thieving Stevie ' and 'leaky glasses'. Although your light was strong, you had a darkness you constantly fought and i am sad that I no longer lived nearby over these last 5 years to try and help. Your light will continue to shine bright in the many people you brought laughter, smiles and good times too. I really hope you truly realised how many people you brought happiness too before you left us all too soon. You will be missed my friend.