There are times in our lives when we do not realise that a chance encounter will lead to a life long friendship. One such occasion was when I was performing in cabaret at a nightclub in Whitley Bay. David came to speak to me after the show to say how much he had enjoyed my performance. A short time later when I was appearing at the Gaiety Theatre in Ayr, the town where David and family were living, we met again and he introduced me to Jeannie. A strong bond of friendship was immediately formed ( we were both a bit "Bonkers"). Thereafter David had to vet any of my prospective boyfriends. When I began seeing Dennis who was like David, a salesman, he was quickly given the thumbs up and the four of us kept in close contact no matter the distance between us. Visiting David and Jeannie at both Knaresborough and Kings Lynn we had many happy and hilarious holidays. David had a wonderful way with children and our daughters remember him with great fondness. Although David is no longer with us, we have always deamed it a priviledge to have been numbered amongst his "Pals". We miss him very much and will always hold his memory deep in our hearts.