From my first ever posting to Catterick in 1985, to working for David as his Adjutant in Verden and as a junior Staff Officer in Andover, his love of life, of sport and the warmth of his and Caroline’s friendship has been an inspiration. His welcome to Tisbury after a gap of nearly 20 years was typically generous and I’m sorry that we will not have the chance to share that pint in The Boot, David. God bless.

David arrived at Gold Hill on his scooter, with his usual generosity, bringing two delicious steaks for us to try. My sister was staying and met him briefly. A few weeks later we invited her to supper saying we had some friends coming. She asked if one was the charming man she had met bringing meat! Anne and Susie

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