Tommy who has befriended so many from around the world and closer to home passed away early last night after a recent illness. Tommy had the gift of giving confidence to many a novice kayaker, his striking pose at the bow of the kayak almost a trade mark.

Tommy has been put to rest at the site where the kayaks are launched so that friends old and new can give their respects, this spot was where Tommy would wait for the returning kayak party after his short run along the river bank having been put ashore down stream.

Faithfulness and loyalty are what we learnt from Tom.

Now he is on that big kayak in the sky. Goodbye dear friend.