ifiwasarichfan condolences (Funeral details update P13)

Lucky Toma said:
Floored by this. Not only the loveliest person you could ever hope to meet - and if you didnt know Andy please take my word that he was one of those very rare folk who got a million times more happiness through the happiness of others than himself - but also a brave soul too.

When he first got ill I suggested he posted on here pointing out that many posters have been through similar and it might be a help. He said he didnt want it to look like he was 'showing off' which is perhaps the most northern thing Ive ever heard anyone say.

Last week when he called to say it was terminal he told me proudly that he'd only cried the once and then only very briefly.

He fought it with courage, self-deprication and by surrounding himself with those he loved.

Last word before I have a little cry (because I'm not the man Andy forever will be)

Andy was so nice that he initially 'threw' people he met. They would be caught off-balance because we're not used to encountering people who are just completely open and lovely and thinking entirely of others ahead of themselves.

I am proud to have known him.
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Couldn't have put it any better myself. Beautiful that mate and completely true.
 
Others have covered this more poignantly and succinctly than I ever could, but Andy was a top bloke, never had a bad word for anyone, he had me in stitches at one meet up telling me how he was called the Cliff Richard of bluemoon, as he never had a bad word for anyone, something he accepted in his usual self effacing way, but he assured me he'd had a lot more sex than sir Cliff over the years. We swapped a few PMs over the last couple of weeks, as my mother passed away from the same illness I hoped to offer some support, and despite everything he was his usual self, saying how sorry he was about my mother rather than concern for his own situation and condition.

He will be missed, by everyone who's life he touched in the real world, on here and at every subsequent meet up we ever have. My thoughts and best wishes go to his family. Rest easy blue xx
 
Never met him, but know his name on here well.
Enjoying a sunny day out with my young daughters. Going to make sure I savour every minute with them, fun or otherwise.

May you rest in peace Andy.
 
RIP Andy. Never knew you but have read many of your posts over the years. Condolences to his family and loved ones and also to all his friends here on Bluemoon.
 
I count myself amongst the fortunate ones as I knew Andy, although I wish I had known him better.

The word altruistic was probably invented so that we could use it when describing him, a truly, genuinely, wonderful man.

As I am sure many Bluemooners will testify Andy was baffled by the way people held him in such esteem but at least he had enough time to see it expressed on here and in real life too.

He was the best of us.
 
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