To My Big Brother, John ❤️
I’ve been thinking about you so much, and there isn’t a day that goes by when I don’t miss you.
I always smile when I think back to when we were kids. You’d be painting Mum’s house, and me and a mate would come home from school. You’d give us that look that said, “Get out!” without saying a word. 😂 You looked so intimidating, and my friends were terrified of you. I’d just laugh and tell them, “That’s my big brother… he’s cool.” I always knew the man behind that stare had the biggest heart.
I’ll never forget buying that Mk1 Golf GTI. We were going to restore it together, but because I never got my driving licence, I sold it to you instead. You did what only you could do—you pulled the engine out and dropped it into a Mk2 Golf GTI. You absolutely loved your Golfs. You had the best Mk2 Golf GTI in Tremorfa, and I can still hear you saying you were going to fill the whole street with Golf GTIs. That was so you… always dreaming, always planning the next project.
Some of my happiest memories are simply being with you. Driving around in your Mk2 with the music turned up loud, working side by side building your extension and the shed out the back, putting the world to rights, and just enjoying each other’s company. They weren’t just ordinary days—they’ve become some of the most precious memories I have.
We also spent many hours playing chess. While I was away, I’d been practising, determined to finally beat you. When I came back, we sat down for another game, and I won. Looking back now, I’d happily lose every game if it meant I could sit across from you just one more time.
It’s so hard knowing you’re no longer here. There are so many conversations we’ll never have, so many laughs we’ll never share, and so many more memories we were meant to make. Losing you has left a space in my heart that can never be filled.
Thank you for being my big brother. Thank you for the laughs, the lessons, the memories, and for always being you ❤️
David
20/06/2026
