RIP Gav

R.I.P. Gav - 21/9/2011 - Our beloved Gavin Larkin passed away this afternoon at 3.28pm. He was surrounded by his family and the love that he has created. He will never be forgotten for who he was, how he lived and what he has left behind. I know I speak on behalf of all that knew him when I say Gav, thank you for being you. The world is a better place for having had you in it.
The Larkin family would like to thank everybody who has contributed to this blog. The messages have been a constant source of support and wonderful memories that the family will cherish forever. They have been overwhelmed by all the good wishes, lovely words, food & flowers. The community around Gavin, Maryanne, Gus, Josie and Van has been wonderful and made an enormous difference. Thank you to all.

May we suggest, if you would like to offer further support, in lieu of flowers, please make a donation to one of the following nominated causes: RUOK? Day Donations or Cure For Life




Monday, 8 August 2011

Vicki Aristidopoulos

Gav,
You are fierce. One of the most emotive people I have ever met. The rawness and the passion you inject in everything you say and do inspires action. There’s no in-between, it’s full throttle with you Gav.
Every conversation was intense and it mattered. Forget banal chit chat, it’s straight to the heart. Gav you’re a fighter. I applaud your courage. You’ve taught me to fight for what I believe in and that’s lead us to have so many great and heated debates. Fire in the belly stuff. Always I will be grateful for those debates, they taught me so much. You are gracious in defeat and it would be fair to say that you don’t mind a little attention and praise when you do win.
And boy, do you like to win. Gav, the outpouring of love, stories and sentiments I have read shows how much you’ve won. A winner in the hearts and minds of so many people who are touched by your friendship, your ability to cut through and make a difference.
R U Ok. What an amazing movement you started. A revolution inspired through your courage and openness to share your experience with the world and make a difference in the lives of so many.
I smile thinking how much I always loved your gossip girl moments in the corridor of the agency playing cupid with all the single people. Genuinely hoping they would find true love and the depth of friendship you share with the love of your life Maz.
You’re in my thoughts, now and always.
Vicki

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