I never called him 'Westy'

I came across this laminated A4 sheet fixed to a tree on my walk with the dog. He was a friend of mine. I'd known him since we were both 18. He and another friend Charlie were like brothers to me when I was far away from my own brothers.

Didn't see much of him in latter years, but I will always have room in my heart for him. Here's to you, Ian xxx

[Better add - I did know he'd died. Cried my way through his funeral 2 and half years ago. Lovely to know he's remembered.]