Ian Williamson

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7 tributes have been left in memory of Ian Williamson.

• fbanks

  We were privileged to meet Ian this summer. He was a complete gentleman with an enormous, if slightly mischievous smile. My lasting memory will be the day, only a few weeks ago, when he dropped Becky off, with a huge suitcase, to go on holiday with us for a few days. We were all freezing, and he was stood there in a t-shirt, shorts and walking boots! Jack and Becky, you were his pride and joy, and he would be enormously proud of your inner strength and the way you have conducted yourselves and supported each other and your mum this week. Don't ever forget that you are surrounded by people who love and care for you, and will do all that they can for you.

• daisyboo

  🕯 I first met Ian over 23 years ago as a new recruit at Britannia. He was a lovely, happy, calm person that everyone appreciated as nervous, new cabin crew! I went on to fly with Ian at both Bristol and Cardiff and later I joined the training department and worked closely with him there. He gave me the confidence to do something I wasn't sure I could do and was a great support to me if ever I doubted myself as a trainer. Ian was always happy and calm and I never saw him angry or annoyed with anyone. He was a gentle giant with such a happy disposition. Even though I left Flying some years ago, I kept in contact with Ian via Facebook. Only the other day we were comparing notes on our beloved, bonkers labradors as we happen to love the same dogs! I can't believe that this has happened and such a wonderful person has been taken too soon. I can't imagine the pain Kay and the family are going through and I send you all my love at such a dreadful time. I'm so so sorry and feel so sad at the loss of your lovely Dad. Much love Kirsty xxxx

• jess360

  🕯 My thoughts go out to all Ian's family. I knew him for many years when I trained along side him. He was a wonderful trainer, great listener, warm and kind person, true gentleman and great mate. He will be sorely missed by so many. See you again me old mucker and say hi to Bill x

• laird

  ❤️ Ian William Saunders Donated In Memory Of Ian Williamson

• dsaxby

  It's hard to find words to do Ian justice. He was an inspiration to me and many more. Loved and admired by so many. A friend to everyone he met. Ian always had a glass full attitude. Speaking of which, "how about one for the road?" A phrase I fell victim to on many occasions. Ian you will be missed but never forgotten. Dave Saxby

• fbanks

  🕯 A candle was lit in memory.

• sally.wheaton

  🕯 BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN "Terry's Song" Well they built the Titanic to be one of a kind, but many ships have ruled the seas They built the Eiffel Tower to stand alone, but they could build another if they please Taj Mahal, the pyramids of Egypt, are unique I suppose But when they built you, brother, they broke the mold Now the world is filled with many wonders under the passing sun And sometimes something comes along and you know it's for sure the only one The Mona Lisa, the David, the Sistine Chapel, Jesus, Mary, and Joe And when they built you, brother, they broke the mold When they built you, brother, they turned dust into gold When they built you, brother, they broke the mold They say you can't take it with you, but I think that they're wrong 'Cause all I know is I woke up this morning, and something big was gone Gone into that dark ether where you're still young and hard and cold Just like when they built you, brother, they broke the mold Now your death is upon us and we'll return your ashes to the earth And I know you'll take comfort in knowing you've been roundly blessed and cursed But love is a power greater than death, just like the songs and stories told And when she built you, brother, she broke the mold That attitude's a power stronger than death, alive and burning her stone cold When they built you, brother

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