Dear Bronnie, Duncan, Pip , the children and the rest of you lovely people.
Louise just rang, broken in tears, to tell the sad news of Jocks passing. Dear old Jan has kept us posted for the last weeks on the developement of Jocks condition and though Jock never failed to impress us with his strength and courage, we did feel that his condition now might be fatal. Jock was, and still is, one of our true heroes, and I'm glad I told him so when we last were able to be in his presence at Gunnars 80th at your summer house some 3 years ago. The photo of us all, with Jock smilingly stretched out in front, has a special place by our fireplace.
Yes Bronnie and Duncan, there are lessons to be learned from Jock and we will try the best as we can to extract some of his spiritual essence and inject it into our own lives. It hurts to think of the fact that Jock won't be there to see his kids grow into adulthood and be with Bronnie to share these moments. But I also believe that Jock leaves a legacy that will make both you Bronnie, and the kids and the rest of "our" family (if you permit me) to see life, and maybe even enjoy life as the ultimate gift to us all.
I will cherish his memory and the good times we had together forever, and I will keep you all in my thoughts in the days ahead.
We have also lots of happy memories from years back living together as new "step brother and sis", to Jock and Brons' visit, when we first moved to Lillehammer way back in 93. Every time we've been home to NZ, we've just picked up where we left off. Sadly I wish we could have shared more in our lives......but your inspiration and love will live on always Jock. Our love and thoughts to Bronnie and children.
Lou & Jørgen, Kristoffer, Emma and Jacob