I was on the top corridor with Bernie when I joined SMRU. He was so welcoming (eventhough I was “fishy” type) and had a knack of putting all at ease. I’d often pop along the corridor to get his thoughts on something and be welcomed with “Come in Kelly, Kelly, Kelly….”! What would always follow would be a meandering discussion, lots of eyes-shut thinking, and eventually me leaving with a heap of other things to think about! He was passionate about life – his folk music, his boat – what a hole he will leave in so many peoples hearts and lives but equally what a great legacy. He’ll be so missed and my sympathy goes out to his family XX