Stewart Gardner

It is always difficult losing someone, but some have a bigger influence/impact on life than others! Stewart was for me, one of my big influences!

I knew Stewart for around 16 years, and he was always a best mate!

He was the guy I used to booze with in my "younger" years - although I am still a youthful 34 ;)

He was the type of person who always saw positives in life and work. He strived to be the best at everything - a qualified CHEF! and a qualified and top class SOFTWARE DEVELOPER! - given the later I only recall 3 other people I have worked along side with a professional talent close to his in Software (my skills don't even come close)! He lived and breathed development.

He was my best man at my wedding - a very difficult speech he had to write (given the lack of skeletons in my closet)... I recall him very nervous reading it :) But a fantastic delivery ;)

He was the guy that convinced me to get a career and get a career in computing! - helping me along the way with my degree for which I am very grateful.

He helped me gain my first professional job! and a very interesting one it was ;)

In retrospect my only regret is that I never really thanked him enough!

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Update:
Karen Stewarts wife has paid tribute to Stewart in her local newspaper

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And do you remember this one

David "Giddy as a Kipper" Callaghan :)

A Different Take

Randomly looking on YouTube for one of my dad's favourite tunes... and found a really good modern day version of it! You may disagree on the original and the new (David "Nostaligia Mood" Callaghan) :)

Oliver - Good Morning Starshine



Serena Ryder


Also listened to a few other of Serena's tunes and they are quite good!