It’s still so hard to believe that Luke is no longer with us. He was such a fantastic human being, and he brought so much light and laughter into every space he walked into.

He always made me smile — whether it was the random messages in the evenings or at weekends asking for recommendations on places to eat or visit, or the way he would creep up behind me in the office just to make me jump. New Shire Hall won’t be the same without him, and I don’t think I’ve fully accepted that he won’t be there each week.

He spoke so often and so fondly about the plans he and Kevin had, and he was always so excited when talking about his wedding. His love for Kevin was unmistakable.

Reading through all these messages shows exactly who Luke was — warm, funny, kind, and deeply loved. I hope these words bring even a small amount of comfort to Kevin and his family as they navigate their grief and the enormous space Luke has left behind.

I feel truly blessed to have known him. He will be very, very missed.