Gorgeous Gav,
Let's face it - you have always been gorgeous but your good looks are far outweighed by your beautiful heart and wicked sense of humour.
Just recently we went O/S and on the plane I was flicking through the comedy programmes. I came across one about Steve Coogan and I remembered ringing Maryanne years ago and ending up talking and laughing with you about The Alan Partridge Project - I couldn't believe anyone else could find it as hilarious as I did - Knowing me, knowing you - ha ha. I also thought about working with you at G.S. when you made your foray into the clothing industry - good old "Bait". Even though it wasn't the success that we all hoped it would be your enthusiasm and drive were so infectious - you made everyone excited about it just by your excitement - that huge grin and twinkling eyes that always hint at a joke just about to burst forth - how could we not all get caught up in your project. This ability to animate people with your positive attitude and enthusiasm is, I'm sure, a large part of why you have been so successful in work and in life - your charisma just draws people in. Your greatest achievement, though, is the beautiful family that you and Maryanne have made together. The true beauty goes much deeper than the surface image - beautiful couple, gorgeous kids - the true beauty of your family is that you and Maryanne are so down to earth and "real" and accept your natural gifts with humility - qualities you have instilled in your kids - willing to admit that nothing is as perfect as it seems but determined to fight for the most important things in life - family, love and friendship. These qualities just make you both just that much more beautiful. I adore Maryanne and am proud to call her one of my dearest friends - I know that you could not have captured such a beautiful heart without being the champion that you are.
Your establishing R U OK? day is yet another testament to your bravery and heart - it is wonderful that you had the guts to admit everyone needs a bit of concern and compassion at some stage and it is a truly important cause that I'm sure will benefit many who otherwise may have fallen through the cracks.
To say that what you and Maryanne and Gus have had to endure over the past eighteen months is cruel and unimaginably unfair is still a vast understatement yet you have all endured with dignity and unbelievable bravery. To know you is a true pleasure, Gav - you are inspirational but more than that you are a wonderful husband and Dad - you should be very proud.
All our love, prayers, hope and positive thoughts to you, Maryanne, Gus, Josie and Van,
xxxxx
Lisa, Peter, Isabella and Luka Klindo
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