Dear Alan I’m so sorry that we actually never got to meet properly.

A fleeting smile and wave as we passed each other on our bikes on the edge of the Mendips last November and you only seconds later coming to my aid me in my moment of need 

The last memory I had was seeing you and I was so grateful to talk to you over the phone a few weeks later    so I learned at least in part what had happened to me

You were clearly a very kind and popular local character and I was so very sad to receive the terrible news from your daughter Emily. 

At least I got the chance to speak on the phone to you and your lovely wife  a few weeks after my accident. 

I was so looking forward to meeting you and treating you at one of the local cafes. 

You will forever in my heart for being there for me.  I will definitely call by to meet Mrs Thompson as soon as we can do so safely and Emily and her clan have open invite to come and visit the farm anytime they’re down this way

Love Paula Xxx