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Message Book

  • Lisa

    At home we have a memory book where local friends have been able to leave their personal tributes and messages to Hamish. Here is a virtual version, for everyone to view including those living further away – please do write something; a message to him with something you’d like to say, or perhaps share a story so that we can all enjoy your memory of Hamish.

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    • Allan, Fiona and Ian Fullerton

      We were all really shocked and saddened to hear the news of Hamish's passing. We all only met him very briefly but really enjoyed working with him and really admired his desire to get stuck in! His personality meant that you almost immediately felt like you'd been friends for years! A very nice person who the world will miss!

      Best wishes to Hamish's family ,
      Al, Fi and Ian

      Reply from Lisa

      Yes Hamish had a great ability to interact with anyone and everyone, he really enjoyed company - not only to socialise with but also to work with. Thank you for your thoughts and wishes.

    • Charity Kudakwashe

      The short time I got to know you and Hamish was awesome. A warm couple you were, you welcomed me into your home. Hamish had a sound sense of humour and he was easy going.
      Lots of love to you Lisa,
      Charity
      Xx

      Reply from Lisa

      Thank you, we both appreciated your beautiful smile and kind heart.

    • Guy

      Dear Lisa

      As you know, sadly I met Hamish only a handful of times, here in London. He immediately struck me as one of those people who, while modest, was completely open, without artfulness or any desire to conceal his feelings or motives. Had I known him for longer and more personally, I'm sure I would have come to take reassurance from his loyalty and trustworthiness. I believe that his friends and family must have appreciated his great value in their lives, and I am very sorry for you, and for them, for the loss of him.

      With best wishes

      Guy

      Reply from Lisa

      Thank you Guy, your words are very kind and appreciated - he is indeed greatly missed.

    • Linda and Bob Payer

      Dear Lisa
      what a wonderful tribute to Hamish. We have many memories of Hamish. One of the best was of Tom, Hamish and Bob replacing Tom's roof. The men working like Trojans, also laughing and joking like the best buddies they were. Thank you for making Hamish so happy and loving him as much as you do.

      Reply from Lisa

      Hamish spoke often of his time with your family and he cherished the memories. He was very taken with Canada, it's people and landscapes, in another life he would have been happy living there I am sure. I have to say though that I am grateful he stayied in New Zealand, giving me the chance of meeting him and making a life with him. We only had a decade or so together, and for the last few years it was hard going watching the cancer take hold, but through it all I discovered a love never experienced before - now that it is gone I am quite bereft.

    • Jean-François André

      Hamish,
      nous n'avons pas eu l'opportunité de nous connaitre individuellement, contrainte de temps, de lieu et de langage. Dés notre première rencontre avec toi et Lisa j'ai senti une telle attention, gentillesse, un désir de rencontre de découverte, de partage et d'humanité que j'ai étais touché.
      C'est pourquoi, après avoir pris connaissance de ton départ, j'ai exprimé le besoin lors d'une performance artistique improvisée, de faire en ta mémoire ce travail de rencontre, de partage et d'échange avec d'autres artistes. C'est aussi pour Lisa et tous ceux que tu as aimé et qui ont côtoyé ton chemin, afin de témoigner des valeurs qui nous avons partagé ici à l'autre bout du monde.
      Merci Lisa d'avoir associé cette vidéo à cet hommage.

      Hamish,
      we have not had the opportunity to know us individually constraint of time, place and language. At our first meeting with you Lisa and I felt such attention, kindness, a discovery dating desire, sharing and humanity that I was touched.
      Therefore, having heard of your departure, I expressed the need during an impromptu performance art, to make your memory this working meeting, sharing and exchange with other artists. It is also for Lisa and all those you loved and knew him your way to witness to the values which we share here at the other end of the world.
      Lisa thank you for this video associated with this tribute.

    • Dave Panting

      Hi Lisa,
      What a huge loss. We spent many many hours riding/modifying/talking bikes, tours & who was the better rider over the years, but we believed it was each other. No bullshit or bravado! Generous with his time & always had carefully considered advice. He had a sharp wit, a hilarious chuckle & a hell of a handshake. Hope he's riding still!
      He was the better rider, for the record!

      Reply from Lisa

      Dave thank you - Hamish often talked about the rivalry between you two, but always with affection. Who knows, maybe both he and Road Captain Gary are up there together riding the skies.

    • Marianne Jones

      It was a joy to get to know Hamish and discover my lovely friend Lisa had found her perfect match. His fantastic sense of humour, the great pleasure he took from art and nature, his curiosity and love of meeting new people and travelling to new places, and the skills and thrills of man and machine in perfect harmony with his construction work machinery and his bikes. Hamish embraced the world with such a broad smile and such great warmth, and I feel very lucky and honoured to have spent time with him. XXXX

      Reply from Lisa

      He greatly admired you too Marianne, and took strength from your story and what you have been through. Although there was one aspect of your life that he was less approving of, and now he is not restricted by location you can be sure he is checking in on you....

    • Carole & Reg

      Hi Lisa, Where do we start with Hamish, Reg & I have so many memories with you both in NZ, UK and France. We often talk about him and the good times we all had especially in France, like he was king of organising the pool (swimming) games. I'm sure he made the rules up as he went along. Reg taught him to play dominos and he went on to win all the time. I had to remind him they were my dominos and it would be nice to let me win some of the time . Anyhow good times great memories which we will always have and treasure. Lots of love Carole and Reg xx

      Reply from Lisa

      Yes Carole, he thought you needed to be shown just how the game should be played! Wonderful memories, thank you for reminding me, x

    • Juliearna Kavanagh

      Hi Lisa, Hamish i think of you often, you were such a good friend to me, we fought, we laughed.
      In Wellington and Auckland we had some fantastic times ones i will always cherish you were a fantastic person and one who could always make me laugh no matter how bad i thought it was. I will love you always Love JJ