A bit late in the day, but I've just been sent a link that has made me rather proud. A young carer from barnet, Lauran Ferebee lit Matthew Pinsents Olympic torch on the Olympic torch relay.
http://www.london2012.com/torch-relay/torchbearers/torchbearers=lauran-ferebee-9426/index.html
Matthew then took the torch down the river on the Gloriana.
Lauran received this honour in recognition for her work as a carer for her younger sister. Lauran has been a rock for her mum. You may wonder why I am so proud? Well her dad was my best friend and business partner. He helped me set up my studios and tragically died in 2001 of Pancreatic Cancer after a horrific battle.
Wherever he is now, I bet he's beaming at what a great kid Lauran has grown up to become.
In life people don't always get the recognition they deserve. I am made up for Lauran, her mum Michelle and the rest of the family.
You can watch the handover of the flame. Move this clip to 7:38.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/torchrelay/day70#pid=p00t6bbv&t=false
I wasn't blogging when Ernie passed away. One day I will write an obit for him. He was a great guy.
1 comment:
He was a top guy. Nice one Rog.
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