Louise, Elijah, Rose and Gem,
I worked with Danny in various roles in DFID over the years. He touched so many people’s lives and left them all better. The world, and we, were so incredibly lucky that he graced us with his presence. He combined an incredible level of commitment and policy ambition with an amazing informality and care for people, which put people at their ease and won them over and earned incredible loyalty. So, I think of him as a gentle giant. Not a literal giant, but a metaphorical one, in his life, all for the better, using his stature to make the world a better place, but now tragically leaving this enormous hole and casting this huge shadow. I am so so sorry for you and the family. I don’t know you, but I bet that anybody married to, or the offspring of, Danny Graymore will find a way to keep going and be strong. Loads and loads of love. Keith