The 1968 intake of 11 year olds at the Salesian College Farnborough was the biggest ever if I recall, with 3 classes and around 90 pupils from all walks of life. Andy stood out as someone special from the start, and he was one of those people that everybody liked and respected. Academically brilliant, a great sportsman and above all a fair and genuine person.
In the third year I lost my Geography book with all my notes, and Andy offered to lend me his book each evening so that I could take it home and copy his notes. It's probably why Geography became my strongest subject at 'O' and 'A' level! It was typical of him to help someone out.
Once we had all left Salesian our paths would cross at the reunions that we held every few years. Andy attended every one of them, and he was always the same - modest, witty, honest, down to earth - and always great company. As we all know Andy had a remarkable career in the RAF and the NHS, and he has left his mark in so many ways. He was one of the most impressive people I have ever met, and he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
The 1968 intake of 11 year olds at the Salesian College Farnborough was the biggest ever if I recall, with 3 classes and around 90 pupils from all walks of life. Andy stood out as someone special from the start, and he was one of those people that everybody liked and respected. Academically brilliant, a great sportsman and above all a fair and genuine person.
In the third year I lost my Geography book with all my notes, and Andy offered to lend me his book each evening so that I could take it home and copy his notes. It's probably why Geography became my strongest subject at 'O' and 'A' level! It was typical of him to help someone out.
Once we had all left Salesian our paths would cross at the reunions that we held every few years. Andy attended every one of them, and he was always the same - modest, witty, honest, down to earth - and always great company. As we all know Andy had a remarkable career in the RAF and the NHS, and he has left his mark in so many ways. He was one of the most impressive people I have ever met, and he will never be forgotten. Rest in peace.
