When i was a kid I thought there was no one stronger than you. When i was a teenager I thought there was no one who could love me as much as you. Now, as an adult, i know there is no man i’ve ever known that was like you. I haven’t lost a grandad, i’ve lost a dad.

I’m going to miss our Wednesday night chats, our sunday night gossips, and the incredible man that accepted me, and loved me, no matter what. It doesn’t matter how many words i write, i still can’t express how much i love you, how thankful i am that you chose to raise me, and how much my heart is breaking because you couldn’t stay with us.

I’m so proud to be called your grandaughter, and I’m thankful i got to tell you just how much i loved you, and i felt the same love in return from you every single day. I still can’t believe you’re gone, i still find myself saying ‘nana and grandad’ in the present tense, and it makes me so sad when I remember you’re an angel now.

So, watch over me angel of mine, give me the strength to carry on in a way that would make you proud. Give me the belief that it won’t always hurt that you’re gone, and that i will find my smile again and feel only happiness when i think about you.

I cry because i miss you, but i will smile because i love you, and until we meet again, goodnight grandad

Love always, Nichola xxx

Grandad (dad) still doesn’t feel real, miss and love you so much so sorry I can't be there tomorrow, you always be in my thought everyday, you were my dad and not my grandad, you always where the role model to me and my children. Till we meet again. Love julieann

Carnt explain how much We miss you grandad u set so much examples of what a role model was you will forever be in our heart

Love Katie and Kai

How can I explain what losing you means? You were a Grandad by title, but a Dad in every sense of the word.

A father, a grandfather, a friend and a role model. All lost in an instant. Not merely a hole left in my heart, but a chasm. A loss I can't describe.

You taught me how to be a man, how to show love, how to share joy and how to build a family full of love and laughter.

If my children feel a tiny part of the pride and love that is in my heart for you then I know I've done you proud.

Calling you my grandad doesn't do you justice, you chose to be my father and I hope you knew that I'd choose you as my dad every time. For this I'll be forever grateful as I couldn't have wished for a better dad than you.

Thank you, I miss you and I'll love you always.

Dear brother Colin, sorry I didn't get to see you before you left us. But I did get to speak to you on the phone that sad day, thank God for that. Will miss you brother. Love you lots your sister Ellen and brother-in-law Richy and family.
RIP till we meet again