Dear Jacqui and Family, I was so sad that I was unable to make it today. I watched the ceremony via link from my home in Catalonia. It was a beautiful service and Mark's memories were wonderful and hit a note with some of the fun we all had together. As someone who has faced a similar experience, I always felt awkward having been given a "second chance", it doesn't seem right, when Ali fought so hard that he should not have been given the same. But I guess the, Lord has a greater desire for him. I am sorry I didn't get to spend more time with him of the latter years, but proud we had one common link... The mighty Reds. He will never walk alone YNWA 🙏❤️

Remember being scared by all those x rated horror films we used to watch, loved all the games of dune we used to play and getting thrashed by you at cricket in the timeless test in my front garden all those years ago. You seemed to bat forever!! More recently our trips to the cinema and appreciated the privilege of spending time with you over the last couple of months. You have such an amazing and brave family. I will always love you and miss you and of course Auntie Pat sends her love xx

My thoughts are with you all. I worked with Alastair whilst he was at Bloomberg, always good fun and a good listener, taking time to be interested in the people he was with. Hence a successful much liked man.