Tribute from David Wheaton Ryhal, I spoke to you on the phone, late evening on the day before you died, thankfully unaware that it would be for the last time. Not a special conversation - just another like the many we had enjoyed twice a week, for several years. Opportunities to put the World to rights, talk about rugby, and so many other things - even mortality - remember my preference was - "to hit the pavement smiling"? Well you have managed to steal my lines and jump the queue. The warmth of your welcome when I arrived in Cayman in 1975, introducing me to everybody and particularly the Rugby Club, was to lead to the closest friendship I have ever had with anybody, anywhere, and which I will always cherish. In many ways you became the brother I never had. It was not always smooth sailing but, I am glad that over the years the "ups" always beat the "downs". Your wit and humour were unmatched. Your capacity for making people laugh, however outrageous the content of your stories was memorable, even when occasionally they were hearing a story for at least the second time. On serious issues, your uncompromising and forthright opinions left nobody in any doubt about where you stood. When sometimes you fell into a dark place, it meant a lot that you were willing to discuss with me a personal problem, even when it meant pulling an "all nighter". It is a measure of you as a person that the love and friendship of those whose lives you touched remained constant. This expression of my affection for you also reflects the thoughts of my entire family who loved you dearly. Your sudden death has left a hole in the lives of many, not least my own. You will not soon be forgotten. Over the years we had some excellent adventures together, of which I will tell my grandchildren when they are of an age to appreciate them, and hopefully I am still around. Ryhal - My regret - that in recent times I was not able to visit you more - but at least we had our chats. My comfort - the many wonderful and happy memories of a friendship of 41 years, and the knowledge that you are now in a happier place. God Bless old friend - Rest in peace