Andy 17th June 2023

I’ve so much to thank you for. I wanted to tell you to your face but I know it would have never happened. Had I seen you in the last few weeks I know I would have been a mess. I’ll remember the Andrew Blades that was always busy. Always motivated. The problem solver, forever happy. Working hard so he could play harder. You were my brother and I’m so proud to tell people that. You never did wrong by anyone and I have so many amazing memories of you. I’m so lucky to have you in the family and I’m eternally grateful of the time I spent with you. Having a kick about in Northgate car park then losing the ball into someone’s backyard. The bike ride with me and Mandy back before you went biking mad when I was still a kid that turned out to be over ten miles. When you drafted me in for some random jobs when you were first starting out. Giving me random advice over a sandwich at lunchtime. I saw your success and it was what inspired me to do it myself. You were ecstatic and supportive for me when others were dubious. You offered me work to make sure I was busy and making a living. A true friend looking after one of your own. You were an amazing role model and will be sorely missed “lucky Eddie” Sorry you didn’t make it to retirement but I know you made the most of the life you had. You can rest now mate. Cheers Boss