Untitled - Eilidh Cairns

This book was created to collect and share memories of Eilidh. Over
the last year we have had an overwhelming response to our request for
photos, messages, and memories, and have tried to put together a
selection that reflects the many ways in which her life intertwined with
all of ours.
Thank you to all that contributed,
Lou, Ollie and Adam
(London and snowboarding friends)
February 2010
Newton:
A salty sea breeze caresses the sheeted main on a shimmering sea
As high tide drawn by a hidden moon fills the calm bay.
Clear water protects soft pristine sand under fronds of kelp
Whose brown brushes stroke our hull to break the day’s silence
Deep bluish black below the lobster fights its meshed pot prison
While the flashing mackerel exult their freedom under heaving boats
Whose ropes stretch down to sand that’s home for the dappled flat fish
And all above, for centuries always looking, the castle perches on its
cliff
Crisp air now frames the curving arc of shore against the distant hills
And cold spray showers its gossamer mane to salt our windblown skin
We shiver those nights when the moon is full, then hug the angry fire
whose glowing embers shimmer and fade as the seals begin to moan
A young girl with her towel wrapped close moves shivering
Past the ramp, then briskly quick up the old sea wall
A deft glance and our two smiles briefly stop time’s swift journey
Wet hair matted over windblown cheeks on a day that lasts for ever.
Words and images by Dylan Sutherland, Helene Bergenstjerna, and the
Sutherland family
“Instructions”
I carried Black Jake me pirate under my heart for just over 9 months –
we tobogganed, swam, sailed and sunbathed and she was born
explosively without any intervention 12 lb 12oz. She has brought joy
fused sometimes with a little exasperation. We have buried her body
but her spirit is with me everyday – sometimes to cry sometimes to
remember with pride, always overwhelming.
Thanks you Eilidh.
Heather
January 2010
When I have moved beyond you in the adventure of life,
Gather in some pleasant place and there remember me
With spoken words, old and new.
Let a tear fall if you will,
But let a smile come quickly
For I have loved the laughter of life.
Do not linger too long with your solemnities.
Go eat and talk, and when you can;;
Follow a woodland trail, climb a high mountain,
Sleep beneath the stars, swim a cold river,
Chew the thoughts of some book
Which challenges your soul.
Use your hands some bright day
To make a thing of beauty
Or to lift some ones heavy load.
Though you mention not my name,
Though no thought of me crosses your mind,
I shall be with you,
For these have been the realities of my life for me.
And when you face some crisis with anguish,
When you walk alone with courage,
When you choose your path of right,
When you give yourself in love,
I shall be very close to you.
I have followed the valleys,
I have climbed the heights of life.
Arnold Crompton
One of my favorite times with Eilidh was our disasterous interrailling trip
we went on together after GCSE's around Europe, our month away
lasted a whole week. Our cunning plan was to spend some time in
France and Spain sorting out our suntans before doing the cultured
stuff over in the east After 5 days of french beaches we ended up in
Pampalona for the running of the bulls, the pair novice travellers aged
16/17yrs managed to get our one bag with everything useful, money,
credit cards, passports and the tickets in it stolen. In a lot of cases
friends would have fallen out, it was Eilidh turn looking after the bag at
the time, but we made the best of a bad situation probably helped by
the sangria we had been drinking and treated it as yet another
adventure, 24 hours later we founds ourselves back in Northumberland
after all sorts of negotiating with train drivers, British consulate officials,
left luggage officers, and of course parents! I miss Eilidh, I've got so
many things to gossip with her about still!
Belinda Westmacott
Not so long ago, while walking over the flowery bridge in Primrose Hill -­
in the dark -­ I heard my name called out. I looked up and saw a
beautiful girl with long blonde hair stopping her bike and looking back
over her shoulder. That image will stay forever in my mind.
Sarah Baggett
(London and Northumberland)
At school we were so lucky to have close knit group of girlfriends and I believe I speak for most of us within that group by saying school days really
were the best. Carefree, fun, exciting and full of opportunity, supported by our families and a fantastic school. Eilidh shone in our group of friends as
someone who always had a good word to say, was up for anything and always brought her enthusiasm with a big smile.
Eilidh, the memories we have shared....
You were from my rival middle school, the Duke’s and on meeting you properly at high school I soon realised why we often lost in sports matches to
you! I much preferred being on your team especially in hockey with your solid reverse stick stop! I remember lots of sport with you.... from skiing in
Aviemore, to travelling to tournaments + Wimbledon in the minibus with Miss Jeffries and Pippa the dog! We were lucky enough to go on a school
trip to the South of France for watersports under the watchful eye of our teachers but then on finishing school we were let loose and our group of
girlfriends headed off to Greece, probably the least said about that the better.
Despite being at different Unis we had similar interests in biology, nature and travelling. So I was lucky to be able to travel with you around Europe;;
interrailing from Amsterdam to Warsaw, Vienna to Chamonix. I loved travelling with you, easy going, fun, reliable, enthusiastic and up for any new
challenge. In summer 1999 we had our big adventure to South America despite the foreign office warning of a political coup, muggings and pirates.
Undeterred we arrived in Quito, where we stuck for several days due to road blockades and lost luggage. No worries, we made friends at our youth
hostel, explored Quito extensively by day + danced by night! I will always remember the day we hitched a ride on a fishing boat and were completely
awe struck by the sighting of breeching hump back whales. A school of large angel fish surface near the boat, close to shore and you just jumped in!
The hitched journey home was long, cold and wet in an open top pick up! In the jungle our tour guide had a problem with alcohol which led to our
party being evicted late one evening from our camp. I remember us making contingency plans of where to swim to in the distance in the event of our
narrow dugout canoe capsizing in the large pirhana inhabited river we were being tossed about in. Other memorable times were sandboarding in the
desert and trekking the Inca trail.
Your fashion sense certainly surpassed all of us since high school days. Northumberland, with the world of fashion not reaching that far north in the
early 1990s obviously suppressed this trendy gene in you! However your Yassar Arafat scarf has been a permanent fixture across the decades!
Thank you for all of these memories chicken, I am going to miss making more with you. Rest in peace you fabulous lady.
Rosalind Harpur
Such a blatant attempt at keeping a serious face. I mean I am laughing
even before the first curls of humur appaer on your lips – but they are
there. And goddamn Eilidh, you were infectious, and honest with it. I
may not miss those rugby tackles (I will) but I do miss everything else.
And that’s because you were and always will be one of a kind
Schmeils. Always in our hearts -­ thanks for taking on a freshie and
everything else life threw at you, chicken. To be honest, I think you had
stopped listening a long time ago in this pic! But I don’t care because I,
and all of us, had the great fortune of sharing in Eilidh Jake Cairns.
XX Jonas
Dear Eilidh
Most lovely Eilidh -­
I hoped we would make films together, and perhaps we still can in a
different way. Your spirit will live on not only as a friend, but in the films
you dreamed of but didn't have the chance to make.
You will be missed in so many ways, as many as the countless ways in
which you touched and changed the lives of others. I remember so
clearly our first trips to the Alps, and you waiting behind to coach me
down a gnarly tree run -­ ever since I have felt deeply lucky to know you
and your amazing friends, whose love for you is so clear to see, now
more than ever. There are few people who I would describe as
inspirational, but I'd always meant to tell you that you were and hope
now to live up to your example,
With love, Elizabeth
much love, lou x
I remember the first time we met. It was my first season, you were out
on holiday and I was sitting on the Ronny terrace with a bunch of
people you knew. You bounded over full of life, energy and sparkle. I
looked on in awe. I never imagined that in a few years time you would
become one of the most special people in my life and that I would be
lucky enough to call you my friend. A great friend. I feel privileged and
happy to have shared such amazing times with you over these past few
years. I felt complete for the first time in my life when my friendship and
bond with you and the girls became stronger and stronger. I have to try
and accept that you are no longer here and I can't believe or
understand how I'll never get to hug you, laugh with you or have more
awesome experiences with you. You are an inspiration to me and you
will shine on in my heart. Always. You make me want to be a better
person, to charge through life being the best that I can be. The world
isn't the same now my friend. A bright sparkly light has gone out.
I miss you. I love you.
As a mother of one of Eilidh's work colleagues, it was harrowing forme
hearing my son sobbing on the 'phone to tell me the tragic news of her
untimely death, his girlfriend also worked with and was a very close
friend of Eilidh's. Naturally I couldn't stop thinking about the horrendous
pain and loss the family were experiencing and they have shown
nothing but true strength and courage, unselfishly thinking about
Eilidh's friends in the aftermath of their own devastation and loss. This
is a true testament to Eilidh's own strength of character and where she
inherited her love of life from, a fun loving beautiful girl who should still
be here with her family and friends.
Always. xxxxxxxxxx Kate AS
Elizabeth Weatherley
Having done so much together, so regularly over the years with our gang there are so many amazing memories I have of Eilidh. In fact almost all my
memories of any social events over the last 6 or so years have Eilidh in them and that’s where I’m so lucky. Multiple Reading Festivals, yearly
“Farmageddons” (working the barn-­bar together, Eilidh brushing her teeth with whisky), our girls’ weekend in the Lake District, all the birthday parties,
nights at the Boogaloo, exchanging cake recipes and Eilidh’s glee at being the only person to have my secret brownie recipe, Nautical/Village
Fete/Festival themed parties, fancy dress costumes, post-­work pints in Soho and constant laugh-­out-­loud e-­mail chains between the ‘rock crew’ – at
times we would barely go a week without a 2-­day long e-­mail chain back and forth between us all whether it was picking a pub for a pint or planning
someone’s birthday present.
I waited and tried to create something for Eilidh’s book -­ a poem, a picture -­ but nothing I could think of seemed right or said what I wanted to say. So
I thought I’d simply include a few photos from what was possibly the best weekend of my life.
It was 2002 or 2003 when I first met Eilidh after Sarah-­Mo came back from her season raving about her new friends she made working out in
Meribel. Sarah brought Eilidh along to the Reading Festival and we hit it off immediately over our obsession with swing ball back at the campsite.
She named me Jenny from the Rock and it stuck all these years. Eilidh was to become one of my closest friends.
Years later, Reading Festival 2007 was the best weekend of my life. I can’t explain exactly why but it must have been because the whole lot of us
were there all together for the first time, non stop laughing, non stop sunshine, non stop dancing and as we walked in the sunshine on Richmond Hill
after the drive back we all left feeling like we’d had one of those life-­long-­memorable weekends. And that is why I’ve included pictures from that
weekend.
My last night out with Eilidh this January 31st is how I always did and always will remember Eilidh – unstoppable energy and smiles, on top of the
world with happiness and such a caring friend that she waited with me in the early hours until I was collected. And when Eilidh e-­mailed me 4 days
later it was to tell me she’d collected something I’d left at the pub that weekend, to say my brownies she baked were a hit with her friends and to
remind me to apply for a job she thought I’d be great at. That for me sums up Eilidh -­ what a girl.
Thank you Eils. Miss you. Love you lots.
Jen
Dearest Eilidh (The “Lid”)
You were only with us at Oriel for a short time but in that time you made
your mark. You were bright, sensible, compassionate and funny. You
formed the “A Team” with David Robinson, never to be matched!
You were a delight to know and to have in the office, such a calming
influence, laughter always. So thrilled you realised your dream job. I
will miss the humorous emails, giving updates on your life. I will miss
you! Sleep well Lid and God bless.
Much love, T
I still find this news unbelievable and too sad to understand, yet your
smile still stays with me. I only met Eilidh for a very short period whilst
she was with us here at Darlow Smithson, yet the joy of knowing she
was doing what she wanted to do was a pure delight to see. Today was
the day for me to officially make Eilidh part of Darlow Smithson, from
the official paperwork side of things, yet I filed the paperwork away. I
have never done that before, and it was a sad experience. I am sorry
you have not infected more of us with your smile, however, even for
that very short time I knew you, I will not forget it.
May the angels take care of you. My thoughts are with you.
Emma
Eilidh remains the only girl I have ever met who could light a bonfire.
You can put that in the book!
Michael.
Beautiful Eilidh,
"Forever missing the mockery, and holding you fully accountable for the
nickname, missing you, your 'Ginger Ming-­Mong' "
As much as the sun continues to shine after the sunset, shining
somewhere else on earth no longer visible for us, will you continue to
shine within our hearts... love is eternal.
Richard Ward
Sarah Krönkvist
This is what I said at the funeral, and all of it still stands true.
Eilidh has always been the one we turn to for sage, solid, and wryly amused advice on work, friends, relationships, clothes… everything. Because,
on the sly, she’d sorted all of these out.
When you couldn’t decide what to wear, Eilidh would tell us, in no uncertain terms. When you were overwhelmed by the amount of cakes you had to
make for the next party, Eils would take the other side of the kitchen and workhorse her way through the pastry section. When your energy was
flagging on a night out, Eils would bop about, shoulder-­shuffling in front of you until you couldn’t help but smile and join in. When you got lost going
down a slightly sketchy piece of off-­piste, Eilidh would lead the way and then wait for you at the bottom. When you couldn’t carry your tent down a
muddy track to a festival, Eilidh would swing it onto her shoulders with a ‘Don’t Worry Pet’.
So now, we’ll just have to take her as an example, and if we don’t know what to do, ask ourselves, What Would Eilidh Do?
Sarah -­ Mo
This is from the recipe book that Eils, Giles and Ems did for my birthday
one year. These were recipes Heather, her mum, had given her, and
she could knock any of these up in a flash. Cheese & egg pie was her
absolutely favourite comfort food... Flapjacks and cheese scones were
the easy 'base carb level' for any parties we did, and before any of the
many parties we had in our little flat I used to love the evenings when
we'd take one side of the kitchen each and knock out our own
specialities... these are hers.
Sarah -­ Mo
She was the first person I rang on Snow Day. Being the rarest of
occasions in London where it snowed so much that public transport
ground to a halt, Monday morning was later declared by the general
populous an unofficial public holiday. In my garden at 6am, and up to
my knees in fluffy white powder, I called the one person that I knew
would come to my aid in hatching the most unlikely of plans.
“Kit?”
“Hey Eilidh. You still in bed?
“Yes.”
“Have you looked outside yet?”
“No.”
I knew this monosyllabic discourse was quite typical of Eilidh’s morning
chat so I pressed on.
“You can’t get to work, and we’re going snowboarding on Hampstead
Heath. Round up the troops and I’ll be at yours in an hour.”
“OK. Nice one. Game on.”
No questions, no hesitation and she hadn’t even seen the snow yet! I
don’t know who I’m going to call now. We miss you Eilidh.
Kit
Eilidh, thank you for bringing your rays of sunshine into our lives, I feel
privileged to have known you and counted you as a friend. I have only
good memories of the times we shared which is a reflection on what a
positive person you always were and your amazing zest for life. I like
to think that I go forward with your lessons in laughter, good times
and optimism firmly in mind, and whatever path (or glorious powder
descent?) life travels down I will remember you fondly for everything
you have given me. Take care pet. Love Ed x
Eilidh was a bloody good snowboarder. So fast, so fearless, so elegant.
She would never let little things
like concussion get in the way of first lifts on a powder day. I will always
summon her memory when part of me doesnt feel like riding because of
some wimpy excuse.
'Shutup Ollie'
From the minute she came into the office I knew she was a go-­er for
the team. I’d selected Eilidh’s sterling CV to come to us for the
placement scheme and, on day one she walked in and wanted to offer
her a permanent place here. All the team raved about how lovely, how
bright and how hard working she was. She was such a ray of sunshine
and everyone took to her. Even John Smithson (the top man at DSP)
asked who she was on his first meeting of her. I was all the more
endeared to her as she came from my dad’s families home town of
Alnwick, we talked about walking on the beach at Alnmouth.
It’s testament to how liked, bright and happy she was the ricochets of
her terrible accident have effected so many. Myself and the team will
miss her, her smiley ways and her delicious home-­baked brownies,
despite only knowing her for such a short amount of time. Rest in
peace Eilidh.
Bree. xx
The most luminous joyousness, warmth and truly twinkling
mischievousness. All in all, incandescent love. This is your legacy. If
you hear me, don't sleep too deeply and stay mindful. Cast your eyes
back from time to time, down that well trodden path.
You may have begun your journey before us but walk slowly please.
Pause from time to time. For we are not so far behind you and catching
up will be such an incredible thing.
Eilidh -­ we met you through the lovely Sarah some years ago, can't
remember exactly when. Our paths almost always crossed on nights
out, or at parties, which means our memories of you are a little bit blurry
around the edges! But all areassociated with fun, frolics, laughter and
a bit of madness. We remember when you, Ems and Sarah all took to
your bikes, and would arrive at Alan's gigs with quite the most style
ever seen on 2 wheels (or should that be 6?), always peddling away
into the night with smiles on your faces and a glint in your eyes. We
remember you guys coming to a party at the boys flat in Belsize Park,
you and Sarah lasted longer than we did -­ but only because you took a
nap on the balcony as the sun came up and refused to go home ;;) We
remember Farmageddon 2007 -­ well sort of! You were the life and soul
of that party, still rocking it the next morning with that glittery drumstick.
We remember you being the kind of person who as well being a total
party animal, came to Alan's 30th and spent much of the evening
talking to his mum and dad -­ they remember you well and how much
they enjoyed talking to such a vibrant young woman. We remember
your own 30th and a lot of fun at the Boogaloo, meeting more of your
friends -­ and seeing how much you meant to people. What we don't
remember is everything that we've learnt about you now that you're
gone -­ so much that we didn't know, but so much that adds to our
memory of you as an intelligent, bold, caring, go for it, fun-­time, one-­off
lass. Eilidh Cairns -­ we salute you for living your life the way that we all
should and we promise to take your spirit on in the way we live ours.
Much love, Helen and Alan (Mr and Mrs T) xxxxxx
This is from New Year this year '09 I was lucky enough to spend with
Eilidh, Giles, Kate, Stu and lots of other close friends. It's at the bonfire
on Newton beach and was just the best New Year I've ever had, with
the people who mattered the most ......... really.
I have known all the family since I was very little growing up in
Northumberland, and miss Eilidh very much. I am still uber close friends
with Kate, Stu, Ash and George and the whole family, and see them all
regularly. My heart is with them all.
Simon August
Eilidh visited our house in suffolk at the end of last summer. Giles
borrowed my car and they decided to drive to Norwich to do some
shopping. Eilidh came back with two enormous balls of wool and some
of the biggest knitting needles I had ever seen. She wanted to knit a
scarf so I cast on the stitches for her and we guessed how many
stitches it would need. It was all a bit of a trial and error and I hoped
that she wouldn't drop any stitches as I had no idea what to do if she
did! It all started off quite well but the scarf seemed to be getting wider
and wider the more rows she did. We joked about whether she would
ever finish it and with this in mind I bought her a scarf for Christmas. It
was a very long and thick purple number from Topshop -­ it was brightly
coloured and it just reminded me of her. I received a postcard from
Eilidh in January saying thank you for the scarf -­ and should she be
offended that I did not have faith in her to finish knitting her own. She
told me she had at last finished it but it was only about 2 feet long and
just about went round her neck. It made me smile when I received that
postcard and I will always treasure it.
I will always remember you Eilidh Cairns.
Gill Carlin
(Giles' Mum)
I first met Eilidh doing one of the things she loved most and was great
at -­ snowboarding. I last saw her doing one of the things she loved
most and was also great at -­ dancing like crazy at a friend's wedding
and making sure everyone was having a fantastic time! Sadly I cannot
claim to have been a very close friend having only seen her once or
twice in the last few years but on hearing the news, I felt such a sense
of sadness and loss and know what an enormous hole she will leave in
so many lives... she was a vivacious, wonderful, vibrant person with an
infectious smile and sense of joy in life that few are lucky enough to
experience. I am glad to have known her.
Keep on dancing Eilidh, the night never ends
Aimee x
Dearest Eils,
The world will be a lesser place without you. We hadn’t seen each other
since Liv’s party last year, but you were often in my thoughts. I
remember how happy you were and still picture your smiling face that
evening. You were one of a kind with a zest for life greater than anyone
else I know. I have many fond memories of early London days and will
continue to cherish them. I'm so glad to have known you and will
continue to be inspired by you.
Bye bye Eils, I hope we’ll meet again some day.
Emilyxx
Facebook messages from Eilidh's wall:
Rashmi Arora Peterson wrote
Scales!!! This is the strangest thing I've done in a while. James and I
can't believe you are gone. The world lost a little gem today and I can
only hope you are in a much better place because that is the only
reason I can see why god would do this to you. The fondest memories
of salisbury road will stay with us forever. love you rush and jim xxxxx
Kim Bacon wrote
Will miss you girl. All the love in the world going to the girl that loved
life. We will miss you and love you always xxx
Anne Smart wrote
The world will be a less bright place without you Eilidh. Such happy
memories from last August.. .Your smile will be with us forever xxx
Alexandra Hall wrote
My beautiful beautiful Eilidh Bird your smiling face seems so real and
so constant, you have no idea what you meant to me and even though I
live in Oz now, I still think of you often and thank God I knew you for the
amount of time I did. You were a wonderful person and brought light to
some many people's lives including mine and Splat's, she wouldn't
have been at IMG without you. You were fantastic to work in a chalet
with and taught me so much about myself. I am so sorry to hear of this
tragedy to the brightest star in the sky. Giles I am thinking of you and
Kate and Mark, Asher, Heather and John, my thoughts go to you as I
feel I have lost someone so special, I can't begin to imagine your grief. I
love you Eils and I will always hold you close to my heart. I only wish I
had told you this sooner. Rest peacefully my beautiful friend. LEX xx
Elizabeth Keates wrote
To a wonderful lady who will never be forgotten. x x x x x x x x x x x x
Richard Wheatley wrote
This is the 1st place I looked after I heard the news. Still hasn't really
sunk in. So many great pics on here of you enjoying life which will be
my everlasting memory of you. Luv ya, R XX
Becky Maynes wrote
Eilidh, it seems so unfair. I'll remember you for your high spirits and
love of life. Always smiling! Lots of love to your family.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Mark Mitchell wrote
Thanks for all your comments. I spoke to Eilidh last week -­ one of those
random calls as I was on the way somewhere. She was excited about
the new job and about going to Meribel. She was enoying life, and
that's how I will remember her.
William Reardon wrote
Eilidh, you know you were always one of my favourites... I can just see
you smiling down at us -­ through oversized sunglasses. A great loss to
everyone who knew you, sadly missed xxx
Olivia Harris wrote
I can't quite believe the news. Surely Eilidh hasn't gone. She was
always so vital, so full of life. My deepest sympathies go to her family.
She was a wonderful person to know. I will miss her very much
Hamish Thomson wrote
I can't really get a grip on this. You wonderful girl I will miss you very
very much. x
Nell Van Den Ende wrote
Going to miss you chicken! All my love xxxx
Peter Thomas Carr-­Carr wrote
Not really anything that hasn't already been said. Such a tragedy, it
doesn't seem fair. All my love and thoughts go to the family. You will be
missed. Pete xx
Alison Curry wrote
No idea what to say... doesn't seem real and can't really get head
around. Will be with us always in spirit. xxxx
Simon Cox wrote
I can't believe I will never hear you say "Hello Chicken" again. Eilidh
you will be greatly missed. x
Facebook messages from Eilidh's wall:
Gaston Desiderio wrote
Eilidh I am so sorry the hear the news, I cant believe that the life of
such a lovely person can sudently end, my love and thoughts are with
you, your family and friends
John Antony Gatenby wrote
Such an amazing person, you will be missed by all who have ever
known you. X
Alison Wilson wrote
It has taken me all day to find the right words to put here, but still don't
have them. Just been going through our school year book and we
predicted then that you would cram everything you could into life and
you have. Always the sparkle at the party and everyone's sunshine. I
am so grateful you have left me with so many fond memories xxx
Gareth Askey wrote
Your picture sums you up beautifully.
I'm happy you graced my life for so long. Bye Bye little chicken. I'll miss
you.
Jonathan Ali Khan wrote
Eilidh, you have left us with impressions that will live forever. Taken at a
time when you were so energized, happy and proud of your work and
life. Which is exactly how I shall always choose to remember you. No
different than I always did. All my love to your familyxxxxx
Dom McLoughlin wrote
Just discovered this bitter news....Eilidh spread your wings and keep
shining brightly wherever you are. Love to you and your family
Jez Curwin wrote
life just isn't fair sometimes. i and everyone else will miss your zest for
life, your smile and your wicked sense of humour. i am so sorry. its just
a tragedy. my thoughts are with your family. we will all miss you so
much xxxx
Simeon Rose wrote
Much love to you Eilidh, to your friends and to your family.
Lisa Locke wrote
So very tragic -­ a great lady taken far too early in life x x x
David Robinson wrote
Eilidh my friend, I have been putting off writing on here as it means I
have to accept that you are gone and say goodbye to you, I don’t want
to do that. It just doesn’t seem right that you will no longer be in our
lives, I cannot believe I will never see you again or hear your infectious
laughter. To me you will always be that crazy girl jumping around in that
pokey little Isle of Man nightclub making me laugh, you had the music
in you then and you always will have. You have left a huge hole in my
life and the lives of others but you will live on in our wonderful and
cherished memories of you, cups of tea, battenberg, scotch eggs and
pastry to name but a few. Forever smiling, laughing and living life to the
full, I will remember you always my dear dear friend, until we meet
again piglet…
Paula Lawley wrote
We only recently became friends on here and when looking at your
photos I was wowed with how beautiful you looked, still the same girl
who would rock up at Newton at every opportunity to sail though all
those years ago. So sad, to all of your family, may the memories be
ones of happiness xxxx
Richard Stuttle wrote
Peace love and light, my thoughts are with you, your family and friends.
remembering smiles and happy times on the hill. All my love never
forget x x x
Garry Hicks wrote
Hello pet! I can't believe the news and that you have joined another
place...we will all truly miss your spirit and joy for life...my thoughts are
with your family and dearest friends during this difficult time...until we
meet again...xxx
Nick Aston wrote
I'm remembering the laughter we shared, you will be truly missed and
never forgotten X
Kathryn Bell wrote
Eilidh, although I hadn't seen you in a while when I heard the news I
just felt compelled to look through some old photos and that smile of
yours just leapt out of the picture -­ so infectious and so beautiful. I feel
honoured to have known you. With all my love, K xxxx
Lauren Hardman wrote
so truly sad, you will be deeply missed. My love goes out to your
wonderful family at this terrible time. I feel blessed to have known you.
You are a true gem. xoxo
Facebook messages from Eilidh's wall:
Lucy Ives wrote
EIlidh, you are loved by so many people, you shall be missed pet, very
very much. all my love, always.luc xxx
Rosalind Helen Harpur wrote
Cairnsy, I just don't know what to say. Over the last few days you and
your family have been constantly in my thoughts, day and night. I just
can't believe we are not going to meet again in this life. I have so many
wonderful memories to thank you for... from you teaching me to sail in
France and ski with Heather in Aviemore to camping in Wales/Peru and
various sites + nightclubs in Quito, Prague + London!!! I will never
forget these memories, you were always so happy, supportive,
uncomplaining and gorgeous (never more so than in all the fabulous
photos posted here!) Well Eilidh, chicken, pet, so much love to you xxx
Charlotte Hills wrote
So sorry to hear this news. Didn't know you well Eilidh but you were full
of life and laughter. My deepest sympathies to your family and friends.
Libi Bowles wrote
Eilidh, hey pet. It's hard to find the right words to put on here. You are
the coolest girl I have met in a long long time. Our time in Valencia
together, you helped me through a difficult time. Being thrown in to a
flat together, not knowing each other. I simply could not have asked or
found a better girl to share that time with. I just wish I had got to tell you
just how much I appreciated all your support and caring. I'll always
remember your beautiful smile and your huge love of life, as will many
many others. My love and deepest sympathies go to your family and
dearest at this difficult time. To the brightest star in the sky, thank you
for all the happy memories that I will always remember you by. xxxxxx
Emily Pym wrote
Dearest Eils, I can’t believe that you are gone. We hadn’t seen each
other since Liv’s party last year, but you were often in my thoughts. I
remember how happy you were and can still picture your smiling face
that evening. You were truly one of a kind with a zest for life greater
than anyone else I know. I'm so glad to have known you and will miss
you very much. My deepest sympathies go out to your family and loved
ones xxx
Jonas Ahrell wrote
Schmeils. All our thoughts and love with you, friends and family. Hugs
Giles Carlin wrote
Eilidh Jake Cairns
Sparkling, beautiful, shining, kind, loyal, generous, warm, hilariously
funny, happy, strong, blunt, wonderful, determined, joyful, perfect, the
best girl in the world, snow boarder, fit, marine biologist, pastry chef, big
heart, unique, cool, documentary maker, associate producer,
motivated, fancy dresser extraordinaire, friend, sister, girlfriend,
granddaughter, aunt, John’s sloe gin, cousin, niece, motivator, fun, hot
water bottle, good pins, cyclist, Isle of Mann, outdoors, wise, Geordie,
platinum, brave, tea, sage, fixie rider, snuffles, supportive, trusting,
Newton-­by-­the-­Sea, indominatable, climber, fastidious, tent-­folder,
camper, chopsticks, tongs, Dubai, trustworthy, science-­o, dependable,
loving, bicycle bell, vulnerable, snarfles, swimmer, hot, jewellery, the
vicarage, sensitive, achieving, driven, incredible, sun worshiper,
Lurpack, intelligent, the girls, Meribel, witty, northern, hard as nails,
immaculate, tumble turns, Eye, shoulder shuffle, surfer, jogger,
bellisima, sweets, Eyelid, really hot milk, colleague, family,
magnanimous, skate boarder, original, mouth filler, fizz, no crumbs,
OCD sharing, cheese on toast, colourful, bouncy, cheeky, naughty,
intuitive, special, nosy, empathetic, yallah, adventurer, sailor, my
Sledge, my baby, loved by all.
1978-­2009
Giles, Kate, Ems, Mo, Ros, Stu, Luca
Pippa Hockey wrote
words don't come easily, sometimes they're just not enough. But
thankyou for being my friend these last 12 years... I'll never forget the
many days/nights at salisbury rd, one of my best ever holidays with you
in dubai (apart from breaking down in the desert!) and you bringing a
tray of tea through at my leaving do with one of my tulips shoved
behind your ear! the world has lost a bright light.
miss you eils x
Edward Mitchell wrote
Eilidh, you brought your rays of sunshine into my life about 10 years
ago, and I feel privileged to have known you. Thanks for all the
amazing memories, Lou got it spot on, your energy for life was an
inspiration. Miss you, love you bumblebee! Always, Ed x
Jim Watson wrote
eyelid! you were everrything to everyone. your facebook pic sums you
up...always smiles always there for your friends and always super
chuffed about everythig you did. the worlds is not half the place it was
with you in it. it seems even to stupid to say how much you will be
missed by everyone who had met you. no doubt you are laping the 6-­
man as i write this and i bet the snow is ACE!!! love you, miss you. xxx
Facebook messages from Eilidh's wall:
Sarah Saward wrote
Eilidh was such a happy person, so full of life, I can't believe we wont
see that big smile of hers in the office anymore.
My heart goes out to all of her family and friends, she will missed by so
many.
xx xx xx
Ed Bear wrote
Eyelid, you star. I wish I'd made a better job of staying in touch when I
left. You did me no end of good at IMG, listening to me when I was all
mardy and then making a joke of it all. I will miss shoving bits of
unimportant paper at you and demanding you sort it all out. To be
honest, a lot of the time I could have done it myself, I just liked sitting by
the window with you and having a natter.
Miss you. xx
Jennifer Farrell wrote
Lid I miss you. My heart is aching. Selfishly for me but also for Giles,
your family, Mo, Em. Just want to talk once more, see you in your
unique jewellery, turquoise eyeliner, beaming smile. I’m grateful for our
last words Wednesday. And for last weekend -­ 1 of the best I’ve ever
had.You were on top of the world which is how I’ll remember you. And
for parties at yours, Nautical but Nice, Momad, Reading fests, body
slamming in the VIP tent, Farmageddons, stage dives, working our bar,
brushing your teeth with whiskey hugging that flashing drumstick, our
chats of baking & my brownies, your cute food sharing rules, our girls
trip t’Lakes, hilarious 2-­day e-­mail chains with the girls & Giles, sending
handmade chocolates when I was having a bad time. My last moments
with you, you insisted on waiting with me at 1:30am.I hope you’ll wait
for me up there too pet because if I make it we’ll have major catching
up to do. I hope til then we do you proud. Thank you. Love you. “Jenny
from the Rock”x
Andrew Lea wrote
Eyelid, I've been wondering what to write on your wall since I first heard
the news, knowing full well that words will never adequately convey the
feelings that we all had for you, and for how much you will be missed. I
first met you when I went to Meribel to live with Ed, Tobes and You in
the cosiest apartment in all of Meribel (chosen as it had the best access
for first lifts and last orders of course!) and I can honestly say my life
has been brighter for knowing you and I am sure I speak for everyone
else on that one. I will never forget that season I had the pleasure of
sharing with you, and the friend you have been to me ever since. As
many have said before me, you are a true inspiration to us all. Andrew
xx
Kelly Hyllengren wrote
On the beach at Newton, after just getting our exam results, we were all
a little in awe that it was the end of messing about in the common room,
but that day was just great and I will forever picture you there. Being
nuts. Being lovely. Being you. Thank you for getting back in to my life.
Tracey Graham wrote
Well honey, there are no words that can help anyone but I'll love you
always and greatly miss you already! So pleased to see you the other
week. You are an amazing person and will live in our hearts forever.
Love you mate! Xx
Sharon Donnelly wrote
Eils you were really a great girl to work with all those years ago, such
fun, such vibrancy and energy. You'll never be forgotten. love Shazza
and Tony Lobsterhands (he loved that nick name) xxx
Rachel Joyce wrote
Dearest Eilidh. You were fantastic to work with all those years ago. The
world will be a quieter place without you. Rest in peace lovely. Rach
(Meerkitty) xxx
Dave King wrote
Freckles,
we did nothing but laugh on the evening we met at The Endurance and
that pretty much set the tone for our friendship during the far too short
time that I knew you, just a few years -­ though it felt a lot longer. Boom
boom! I will remember you for your spirit and your kind heart, and
especially for the laughter.
Wherever you are now, I suspect you're saying "When are we doing
drinks, chicken?". Well line one up for me, pet.
Peace and love. X
Sally Pring wrote
I wished I'd known you better Eilidh. Feeling quite overwhelmed reading
the wonderful things people have said about you on here and am
jealous to have not got to know you better. You were so fun, shiny and
sweet to talk to. Lots of love to you and your family and friends. My
thoughts are with you all. xxx
Ben Denness wrote
I'm so sorry that you're gone. We soft southerners all loved you
massively and will remember you forever. Peace xx
Facebook messages from Eilidh's wall:
Lewin Richards wrote
Eilidh, always a big ray of sunshine, I don't think I ever saw you without
that grin on your face, in fact I really didn't!! Mikey will be looking after
you wherever you are now xxxxxxxx
Susie Guildford wrote
Total Rugby are dedicating a show to Eilidh, it is being aired tomorrow
night on Sky Sports 2 at 19.30 and again at 21.30. It will also be
replayed throughout the week at various times. The dedication will be at
the very end of the show. Thought everybody would like to know. xxxx
Susie Guildford wrote
Eyelid, I've been putting off writing on your wall because its means that
I have to try and accept that you're no longer with us, plus I haven't
been able to find the right words. No words can describe the great
sense of loss that I'm feeling, you were like a sister to me. I feel
privileged that I was the lucky one who was able to sit next to you every
day, seeing that great big gorgeous smile of yours. Man, you made me
laugh!! My all time favourite Eilidh quote: "Step away from the plate!!!!"
You taught me so much and for that i will always be grateful. I'll miss
you poking me on the shoulder, sharing hot chocolates and too many
other things to mention. You truly are an inspiration to others, I've never
known anyone with so many friends. Always bouncing from one party to
the next. It's testament to your character how many people have been
effected by losing you. I still can't believe you've gone. You were an
amazing friend to me and I love you so very much.
Bye bye chicken.
xxxx
Clare Hoppe wrote
I still can't believe it. Rest in Peace. xxx
Kate Elliott wrote
You sweet nutty little bird! I always thought I'd see you again on a visit
to Oz one day -­ but now I will just always remember what a bright light
you were to be around. A truly special unique person. Cleaning out the
woofy meeting room together, slicing up a mango in the kitchen all to
the lovely sound of your mad, off the wall comments. I'm so glad to
have met you.
love kate.
Suze Owen wrote
Eilidh, its taken me days to read these tributes! Such a happy shining
smiling chick, the best. What more can I say, I'll miss you crazy girl.
Sleep tight x
Sarah Warnock wrote
Eyelid, You know me, not so good with words … ironically you’d be the
person I’d turn to to help me write this. I’m so pleased I had the chance
to know you and call you my friend. You ‘got’ me like no-­one else and
always knew what to say -­ I have a feeling I’m not the only one that’s
true for. As I daily squinted in your direction (!) your cheeky smile
across the desk was enough to cheer anyone up. I’ve never met
anyone who enjoyed life as much as you, I never saw you without a
smile! Your fantastic spirit with stay with me forever my lovely friend,
miss you …
Warlord xxxxx
Jane Alty wrote
Eilidh, you have been in my life for 10 years and one of my best friends.
It has taken me this long to look at your wall and to tell you how I feel.
You have broken my heart and I just can't believe I am not going to see
you one last time. Spending the morning with you on the Monday it
snowed and having so much fun in the park is just one of the many
memories and it makes things better knowing that you were so happy.
Everything was going your way and life was amazing for you.
I loved your no bullshit approach to life and I know you would just want
us to get on with it and have some fun. So here goes......
Love you so much chicken,
Janey xxooxxooxxooxx
Fraser Black wrote
I'm still stunned from hearing the news and my thoughts are with your
friends and family. We only met once but you made a lasting impact on
me E-­I-­E-­I-­O as you did with so many others. You'll be sorely missed.
Love Fraser x
Callie Dove wrote
Eilidh, I just can't believe it. You made my first 2 seasons in Meribel
memorable -­ Just living with you and the girls was just legendary in
itself. I can't believe that was 10 years ago now. I always knew since
that time, from seeing pictures or hearing from friends that you went
onto do the things you wanted to do, live the life you wanted to live and
you just looked like you were having so much fun..! Will miss your
happy presence in this world. Peace X
Facebook messages from Eilidh's wall:
Christian Harmes wrote
Eilidh -­ we drank and sunned our way through unemployment in
Antibes, France. You later became my snowboard instructor for a short
week in Meribel, and we drank our way through that.
My sympathy to all of Eilidh's family and friends.
Goodbye Chicken.
Christian. x
Jack Weatherley wrote
Cairns
It feels almost fraudulent to be adding to the sentiment already written
here, as you only graced my life for a short while in comparison to so
many others with whom you shared so much more. It would be totally
remiss of me not to though, as like the majority, I too feel blessed to
have known you. "The Social Hand Grenade" you taught me that
friends and particularly family are the most important things in life and
that, I will never forget. Susie often told me how much she loved you
and for showing her your love, I will be eternally indebted to you. You
had the most extraordinary capacity not only to engage but to comfort
and help people and while there can be no doubt that this world is not
the place it was with you in it, Heaven is all the better as another angel
returns home.
Thank you. x
Andrew Dickinson wrote
Thanks for all the good times we shared at Uni Miss Cairns. I'm glad we
were able to get back in touch over the last couple of years and I was
always impressed/jealous hearing about what you were getting up to in
your travels! I remember your strange yet brief love of Tekken and you
correctly predicting I would be a tad neurotic when I was older! I'll be
forever happy that I was able to meet you and spend time as your
friend, but am sad that I wasn't able to get to know better the person
you had become. Next time I see Dan, Stu or Elaine I'll be sure we
have a drink and a smile for you. xx
Clare Smart wrote
Eilidh. From one Sledge to another.
A very lovely lady and an amazing friend to my Sister.
My memories of you all involve lots of smiling, laughing and drinking
and definitley not sharing a bag of crisps! Happy days aboard Sapphire
and your most fabulous dress at Emma and Andy's wedding to name
just two.
I am so proud to have known you.
Love Clare x
Alexandra Hall wrote
Eilidh Cairns 1978 -­ 2009
These photos only capture only a small amount of the energy and
happiness you brought to everything and everyone. Everybody
remembers you at my wedding encouraging them all the drink
'armaguinha' as a shot resulting in hideous hangovers on the beach the
next day, courtesy of Eilidh! I wish I had told you all the wonderful
things I thought about you and I wish I had shown you these pictures
when I could have heard you laugh at them! I will think of you tomorrow
as all your hundreds of friends gather to give you the send off you
should truly deserve. Its times like this I wish I wasn't so far away. I've
been thinking of you everyday since I heard about you and I will never
forget the incredible person you were or the loss I feel now that you are
gone. Until we meet again Eilidh, please watch over us all, heaven has
gained one cracker of an angel. Rest in peace chicken. xxx
Ryan Russell wrote
Eilidh, hun it's taken me this long to even look at your page never mind
think of what to write. I may not of known you as well as some but I felt
that we had a real bond, paying each other compliments on our shoes
and trainers to our recognition of each others greatness in the fashion
stakes! Thanks for everything and I will remember you everytime that I
see Jo wear the ring you helped me pick out for her, I will remember
you like everyone else as a beautiful woman who always had a smile
on her face, lived life to the full and made lots of people very happy.
Rest assured that you may be gone but you will never be forgotten and
will live on on the hearts of so many people. Sleep well x x
Anna P wrote
Pales! Still can't believe this, maybe it's because I don't want it to be
real... Had some of the best times of my life with you -­ thank you for
being my friend. Love you always
Leah Kelly wrote
God only takes the best ones, good night chicken xx
Rebecca Shanahan wrote
Lovely Eilidh, It's so hard to write this because I still can't believe you're
gone. You were so full of life and energy with such an adventurous
spirit, always laughing, always having fun. I'll remember you dancing
like a crazy woman, laughing and loving life!
You will be missed by so many, it's such a great loss.
Love always.xx
Facebook messages from Eilidh's wall:
Michael Currie-­Kelly wrote
I'm shocked and saddened to hear this. knowing eilidh from middle to
high school, being in school plays together, then latterly through
myspace and here, the world feels an impoverished place now she's
not here anymore. heartfelt sympathies to her family. take care
Harfun Li wrote
Eilidh, such a happy soul! I may not have spent that much time with you
as others, but whenever we chatted, you made it too easy for time to
pass too quickly!! And we never did have that game of tennis did we?! I
never even realised how big an impression you made in my life that
words fail to articulate how I really feel. Rest in peace.
David Harrison wrote
Rest peacefully Eilidh, or maybe don't rest at all -­ take a mystery tour
on that there astral plane. Snowboard nebula and drink shots with long
forgotten deities. Wrestle with a manticore and laugh at a particularly
witty supernova. Don't forget us, we will never forget you. Xx
George Jamison wrote
what a terrible shame. I only just found out (from sunday times article).
we met on a surf trip a couple of years back. RIP
Mark Mitchell wrote
I'm sitting in my office, thinking about heading home. Just before I did, I
happened to be saving a file, and saw the news report from London of
the cycle ride that I'd saved. So I watched it again, followed by the IMG
video that's posted below.It's still such a short time since Eilidh was
taken from us. I spent part of the Easter weekend on Pender Island
with my partner, and the yellow dafoddils in full bloom everywhere
reminded me of the flowers tied to the railings in London.Skiing at
Whistler, you see someone from time to time in a shocking pink hat or,
even better, a pink snowboarding helmet, and it reminds me of the
funny pictures of Eilidh dressed up as Penelope Pitstock, with her
"Haylp!" sign! We've had some interesting discussions over the past
few days as to what Eilidh's favorite colour was -­ the consensus
appears to be ultramarine blue.We still miss you, Eilidh.
Susie Guildford wrote
Very much so! x
Olivia Harris wrote
Yes, we do still miss you Eilidh
Charles Forster wrote
It was four months today. Can this really be true? Trying to stay strong
for you Eilidh. Miss so much just knowing that you are there. And
knowing that you care. And the thoughts we shared but never had to
say. You are always with me. And I'm making sure you will stay with
them. Grasping through the gloom for the moonbeam of your memory
but you slip through my fingers like golden grains of sand and their
excited hands make me think of those happy happy days when your
little fingers mirrored mine. The wave will not stand still but I watch for
you.
Alexandra Hall wrote
hey you thinking of you tomorrow, it's your birthday and i was always
brilliant at remembering it 2 weeks after it passed and posting a late
message on fb! now, it's all i can think about. Still remembering you. xx
Mark Mitchell wrote
Today, we all made our way to the beach at Football Hole, where, as
the sun went down, we had a BBQ and bonfire and remembered Eilidh.
It was nothing like her parties in London -­ we could never recreate her
wonderful 30th birthday party, but it was a time to come together, to cry
a little and to laugh as people played (and cheated) at Rounders and
Jake and Lys played at putting up tents. Thanks once again for all the
many kind thoughts. We all still miss her terribly.
Dan Ming wrote
Happy Birthday chicken.
June 12, 2009
Adam Storey wrote
Missed you at the Secret Garden Party, Pet. Fee and I gave you a holla
on the way past Ellingham from England to Scotland..... beeeep
beeeep went the horn....x
Charles Forster wrote
We will be erecting a ghost bike for you, Eilidh, at Notting Hill on Sat 5th
Sept at 11am. This is to mark the spot of your tragic crash, and to warn
all road users to take care, and action, to prevent this re-­occuring. We
are pleased to have Boris Johnson's reassurance that it will not be
removed. We are inviting all who loved you, and those that care, to
come and spend a moment for you. We will be having a drink at the
Mitre afterwards. We miss you always.
Facebook messages from Eilidh's wall:
Charles Forster wrote
As Christmas comes, that time for families, we wish to thank you for
your support for Eilidh's family over the year. We hope her name makes
you smile in remembrance of her joy of life. Season's Greetings
Heather, John and all the family
Alexandra Hall Thinking of you at this time of year and your family,
Christmas Angel. xx
Louise Whiteley wrote
me and Ollie were thinking of you today in the mountains, treasuring
amazing memories of riding with you in France xxx
Kara Byers wrote
There's not a day goes by that I don't miss you. You were beyond
amazing and we know that all too well now. As the new year starts, I'm
going to try my best to remember what you taught me and all the
laughs, smiles and amazing times we shared. You're a legend lady! xxx
Kim Lowe wrote
Chicken!!! I know you are too busy doing something way more exiting
than looking at Facebook but I wanted you to know that Em and I
(amongst others) are off to Waxys in your honour tomorrow. Time is
passing and you are always on people's minds. I hope you are happy
wherever you are and you can watch over us tomorrow and see how
much you are loved (and watch us make fools of ourselves when
drunk)You are truly missed xxx
David Robinson wrote
Thinking of you always;; today more than usual.Missing you x
Sarah Warnock wrote
Thinking about you as always and remembering the fun times ... miss
you eyelid! xxxx
Jo Clegg wrote
Miss you and your happy face. x
Libi Bowles wrote
Also thinking about you today Pet. Miss you xxxxx
Alexandra Hall wrote
thought about you all day on the 5th. Could it possibly be a year! I was
albuming pics from our trip to Dubai yest (I have been slack) and
needed to ask you questions about it, places, names etc, then I
remembered. I will love and miss you always you were wonderful.
THinking of all your family and friends today xx
Jack Weatherley wrote
Think of you always Cairns, particularly so today.Never did tell you how
happy I was for you that the CV emails seemed to do the trick!You
continue to inspire us all. We miss you.X
Clare Hoppe wrote
Thinking of you, your family and friends especially today. xxx
Pip Hockey wrote
can't believe it's a whole year. still go to pick up the phone to see if you
want to meet for a long over-­due drink... miss you chicken. xx
Susie Guildford Love you Eyelid, miss you! xxx
Jonas Ahrell wrote
hey chicken. bet the powder where you are is six foot deep and mega.
yo and hugs
Sarah Saward wrote
Always in our thoughts chick....thinking of all your family and friends
today especially!!Miss your happy face here in the office. Take care
sweetie. xx xx
Kate's Tribute -­ St Maurice church Elingham hall
Gone From My Side – Henry Van Dyke
I am standing upon the seashore.
A ship, at my side spreads her white
sails to the moving breeze and starts
for the blue ocean.
She is an object of beauty and strength.
I stand and watch her until, at length,
she hangs like a speck of white cloud
just where the sea and sky come
to mingle with each other.
Then, someone at my side says,
"There, she is gone"
“Gone where?”
Gone from my sight. That is all.
She is just as large in mast, hull
and spar as she was when she left my side.
And, she is just as able to bear her
load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me -­-­ not in her.
And, just at the moment when someone
at my side says, "There, she is gone!,"
There are other eyes watching her coming,
and other voices ready to take up the glad shout,
"Here she comes!"
Mark'sTribute
Sea Fever -­ John Masefield
Adapted by Merk Mitchell
I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must down to the seas again, to the girl I once saw there,
To her voice on the wind, to her sparkly smile,
To the laugh on the sweet salt air. To the sea she loved,
To the boats she loved, to the waves that crash on the shore.
The waves crash, the gulls cry, and I hear her laugh on the wind.
And all I ask is to hear her there,
As children play in the waves,
To hear her laugh in the childrens’ laughter,
See her smile in the rising surf.
John's Tribute
The Song Of Wandering Aengus – W.B. Yeats
Asher's Tribute
Break, Break, Break – Alfred, Lord Tennyson
Break, break, break,
On thy cold gray stones, O Sea!
And I would that my tongue could utter
The thoughts that arise in me.
O, well for the fisherman's boy,
That he shouts with his sister at play!
O, well for the sailor lad,
That he sings in his boat on the bay!
And the stately ships go on
To their haven under the hill;;
But O for the touch of a vanished hand,
And the sound of a voice that is still!
Break, break, break,
At the foot of thy crags, O Sea!
But the tender grace of a day that is dead
Will never come back to me.
I went out to the hazel wood,
Because a fire was in my head,
And cut and peeled a hazel wand,
And hooked a berry to a thread;;
And when white moths were on the wing,
And moth-­like stars were flickering out,
I dropped the berry in a stream
And caught a little silver trout.
When I had laid it on the floor
I went to blow the fire a-­flame,
But something rustled on the floor,
And some one called me by my name:
It had become a glimmering girl
With apple blossom in her hair
Who called me by my name and ran
And faded through the brightening air.
Though I am old with wandering
Through hollow lands and hilly lands,
I will find out where she has gone,
And kiss her lips and take her hands;;
And walk among long dappled grass,
And pluck till time and times are done
The silver apples of the moon,
The golden apples of the sun.
Gaelic Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind always be at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
And rains fall soft upon your fields,
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.