Michael Judd – RIP

Mike, today it is not only your family, friends and humanity that mourns your tragic passing, it is the world as a whole that suffers the loss of such an enigmatic soul. From the first moment I met you, your honest energy flowed over me like a fresh breeze and I was a better person for it. Your prodigious talents were not lost on me either, nor those that knew you and yet your humble and friendly nature almost belied your achievements and abilities.
Your remarkable intelligence and sharp wit kept the biggest wannabe’s at bay and simultaneously tested those who were drawn to your magnetic charms. You were the magician without props or a hat. From singing like a rock star to telling jokes like a comic, from the sports field to the challenges of the mind and from being a regular dude to reciting prose in an old English voice, you were like invisible glue that just bonded things and connected people. When you were able, you were polite to a flaw, you were friendly to a fault, you were generous beyond measure and you were selfless in the
extreme. You were never just likable, you were lovable. It is a sad day, it can be a sad world, you wore a brave face and now you are in a better place. Tip of the hat to you Sir, the pleasure was always ours. RIP