Kate, I hope you get this and I am sorry that I missed this thread. I used to work with your dad at Yamaha Australia back in the 90's, and in fact we sat at adjacent desks. He was a true character, and had a booming laugh I can still hear as clearly as if he were sitting next to me now. I am deeply, deeply sorry to hear this news.
Your father gave me some advice once which I have carried with me to this day. He told me that no matter what you did with your life, and no matter what mistakes you might have made in the past - if you were willing to put in ten good years of effort, you could get anywhere you wanted to in this life. Those words were crucial in my decision to go back to uni in my mid 30's to get my degree, which built a whole new career and a new life for me.
I have often thought of finding him, just to say thanks. His was just some fatherly advice for a kid who was a bit lost - but it changed my life. I'm a bit upset now, that I never got around to following through. A lesson in not putting off until tomorrow what you can do today.
Rest in peace Eddie. And thanks mate.
Geoff
