Tragic News

My grandfather Alexander Crockett OBE died peacefully in his sleep yesterday. He was 89. Though he has been frail for a long time it's always a difficult time for a family and we all feel the sadness. These events always put the other parts of our lives into perspective, and I reminded of the many people whom I love and owe so much to. I was also reminded of the song from Cymbeline by William Shakespeare.

Fear no more the heat of the sun

Nor the furious winter's rages

Thous thy wordly task hath done

Home art gone, and ta'en thy wages

Golden lads and girls all must

As chimney-sweepers, come to dust