July 9, 2023
July 9, 2023
Prayers for you Simon and all the family
This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Simon Douglas-Dufresne, 51, born on July 31, 1962 and passed away on July 7, 2014. We will remember him forever.
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July 8, 2023
July 8, 2023
My darling, dearest, loved Simon, Alfonzo and I are thinking of you every day and today specially. We are having a private toast for you! Alfonzo is big enough now to write his own note and he has done it, and I am here again leaving you a thought. Simon, thank you for looking after us from above, as you can see, Alfonzo is as fun as you and loves life as much as you do and is not easy to keep up with your intense and motivated pace, but it does help to know you are still there in my heart just saying "Come on my Ileana, get on with it, you can do it...I am counting... Oooone, two...and...!!" well, not sure If I can clame yet your famous "Well done you!! "saying, but I for sure give my best and hope you keep sending your beatuiful energy through out those special simple details we used to enjoy together... Was looking fof that verse we read together at our wedding day and yes, it is so true!..."Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away"... I promised you this kind of love, you did to me...Standing still for this true love we share... Love you and miss you, Your Ileana
July 8, 2023
July 8, 2023
Dearest Daddy, this year I am 9 and have been missing you and wishing you could see me grow up, sometimes I wonder what would it have been like to have you to take me for a spin, or maybe just wake you up early for tea together or a morning bed snuggle, or have you to see me skie at Baringo, or maybe have you to see my clever lego helicopter, I am as bloody clever!...Well, thank goodnes I have been supported with so many loving people, family and friends who grew up with you, knew you and love you lots, I can only say THANK YOU!! To all of them as they have been holding my hand and embracing me and guiding me, all the experices show me that really you must have been such a fun guy to be aroud!! Often people always tells me how much I look like you and that I am soo much like you and I do like it!! Well, one day we will meet again, but for now I will follow your spirit and hope you can feel proud of me from where ever you are... I watch the sky with mum every night, she still believes she can see you glince her an eye and that you are there in the constelations, me, I alwasy look for Orion because I know my brother Dylan wanted me to be named Orion. Yours, Alfonzo "The great" as you used to called me when I was as my Peia said...our familie's "Bebecito", Babba I love you and live inspired by you and you will be alive in my heart for ever !!!
July 10, 2022
July 10, 2022
I missed your anniversary of the day you soared to heaven. But do love all your photographs of the incredible life you journeyed through posted by your friends and family! I hope your journey continues to be as colourful and love packed as it did here on earth.
July 8, 2021
July 8, 2021
This page created in your memory is sooo beautiful! All of what you saw and the beautiful people who captured your heart. The music is soo moving and so passionate! I am sure you are still having a wonderful time, loving watching your children flourish and feeling the love from your family and friends. It was a sad day for all those blessed to have met you.
July 7, 2021
July 7, 2021
Darling, dearest Simon, here we are my love, another year and your love and energy still in our hearts, your memory and words somehow whispered in our heads every now and then and giving us back a few smiles and laughs. Have had a time every morning to have our coffee and a crispy biscuit, and a proper walk, then to see that naughty eagle spread its wings beautifully... There will not be a full moon tonight, but a clear sky full of our stars and planets, Orion, and the Southern Star, and the shooting stars as well, Alfonzo is learning all this things as well. Thank you for teaching us to enjoy and appreciate life, is amazing how every day, and today specially, your energy is still so alive in us!!! Cheers to you my Don Simon, we will keep dancing your dance and laughing with you!! Till we see each other again!!
July 7, 2021
July 7, 2021
Dearest Simon, I can still hear your laughter fill the room. Continue to shine bright in the memories of those who were lucky to know you. We miss you dear friend ~ Niki
August 1, 2020
August 1, 2020
Thinking of you and all those hearts and souls that you touched, who are all still missing you so very much. I hope that you are riding with the comet over the African and Peruvian skies and just having a wonderful journey.
July 10, 2020
July 10, 2020
Darling, dearest Simon, here we are my love, celebrating life ones more with the energy of your soul sparkling in our hearts, the flame of your love still alive, upon us and amongst us, it is beautiful how this keeps us going and inspired, I had a full moon night on your day, I am so glad I can still talk to you and have our "Cosa nostra" using the wind and stars of our Peruvian sky as the medium to encounter you again and again... thank you for been with us and giving us that so necessary strength when needed every now and then. I love you sooo so sooo much still and deeply thank our Universe for our children are growing well, their smiles and happiness are an extension of yours, they are like the stars in our sky, I am sure you are also having a toast with us and still laughing and loving us lots too! Till we can meet again, LOVE, your Ileana.
July 8, 2020
July 8, 2020
Remembering Simon on this day. My love and thoughts to Ileana and all Simons children and family. Live large and laugh a lot was Simons memo, a beautiful way to remember one so large. Much love to everyone who knew and loved Simon. Blessing xx
July 7, 2020
July 7, 2020
Dear Simon,
remembering all the fun at SealeHayne, Chudleigh, and trips to Dijon in your Deux Cheveaux. Your courage and openness is never for gotten...you are truly missed my friend. Neville
remembering all the fun at SealeHayne, Chudleigh, and trips to Dijon in your Deux Cheveaux. Your courage and openness is never for gotten...you are truly missed my friend. Neville
August 28, 2019
August 28, 2019
Darling Simon,
This year, we spend the most beautiful family time in France and Kenya, we had a toast for Alan, you, Shirlie and Willy R., right at the top of the mountains where the views were espectacular.
A baby eagle welcomed us in this place making it even more special.
Love you, and miss you so so so much...Happy birthday again!! Young forever! My Don Simon!!
This year, we spend the most beautiful family time in France and Kenya, we had a toast for Alan, you, Shirlie and Willy R., right at the top of the mountains where the views were espectacular.
A baby eagle welcomed us in this place making it even more special.
Love you, and miss you so so so much...Happy birthday again!! Young forever! My Don Simon!!
April 27, 2019
April 27, 2019
Hola Ileana, te recuerdo con mucho cariño y aprecio. Me enteré del suceso de tu esposo. No tuve la dicha de conocerlo. Espero te encuentres bien con tu niño. Me gustaría contactarme contigo. Te dejo mi número 9851096958. Saludos y un fuerte abrazo.
November 7, 2018
November 7, 2018
It's taken me a long time to accept that Simon has gone. Really you led us somewhere as maa community of Narok, forever remembered .
April 26, 2018
April 26, 2018
Remembering Simon with his red Range Rover Classic during his early days in Sanyati, near my neighborhood. Always kind and friendly, waving to kids as he drove by....Live forever free. Mingi love and peace to his family. Namaskaar
April 26, 2018
April 26, 2018
Remembering Simon with his red Range Rover Classic during his early days in Sanyati, near my neighborhood. Always kind and friendly, waving to kids as he drove by....Live forever free. Mingi love and peace to his family. Namaskaar
July 8, 2017
July 8, 2017
Thinking of Ileana and Alfonzo (little Simon!) and all the DD's three years after Simon's passing. Missing that character, so full of life, who brought us all such joy! Love you all!
July 7, 2017
July 7, 2017
having a glass of wine in Addis Ababa for you...never forgotten mate..kichua juu
July 7, 2017
July 7, 2017
having a glass of wine in Addis Ababa for you...never forgotten mate..kichua juu
July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016
my thoughts are with all of you today! you were so blessed to have Simon to love you in life and be with you all today in spirit! You are indeed a beautiful family that I was not privileged to have known except for one brief moment but your togetherness and strength and wisdom is so awe inspiring! I love your solidarity and your courage.....and sincerely believe that all those magical moments you have felt were indeed provided by the presence of Simon's spirit being amongst you...his soul living on within you...
July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016
Can't believe it's been two years! Still in our hearts!
July 7, 2016
July 7, 2016
Everytime you have the joy of hosting Cassiopeia with us, we feel a bit closer to Simon and his love for life....
September 16, 2015
September 16, 2015
Mi querido y siempre recordado Simon, he tenido el honor y la suerte de regresar una partecita de tus cenizas al punto más alto de Cumbemayo, a ese lugarcito que tanto te gustó y al que seguiremos visitanto en tu memoria...
September 15, 2015
September 15, 2015
Shirlie, Tania,Helen y Hugo,
Impresionante y hermoso el Memorial celebrado por la familia y amigos en honor de Simón.
Simón es el amigo que siempre tendré presente por que prefiero pensar
que ha hecho un viaje para estar con otros Angeles
Tuve la suerte de conocerlo cuando llegó a Cajamarca con Ileana con la
ilusión de poder practicar su gran pasión por la aviación, habiéndonos propuesto reactivar el Aero Club de Cajamarca o formar uno nuevo, en ese entonces yo me encontraba en Cajamarca sólo y desde el primer
momento Simón e Ileana me invitaban a pasar los fines de semana los
tres haciendo un pick nic por el campo y dedicarnos a buscar sitios
apropiados para poder hacer una pista de aterrizaje (Para Simón todos
eran buenos).
Simon como buen hijo, hermano, esposo y padre en todo momento me
hablaba de su familia y Kenia, animándome a ir para a conocerlos( Con
gran pena tuve que desistir de mi viaje por razones de salud)
Cuando decidieron radicar en Cajamarca, Simón ya se había hecho una persona muy querida y conocida por la gente de la ciudad y del campo por su Don de Gentes, ahora lo tenemos representado por Ileana, Alfoncito, Peia y Dylan.
Con un fuerte abrazo para toda la familia,
Don Joaquin Santolalla Fernández
TRANSLATION AS FOLLOWS:
Shirlie, Tania,Helen y Hugo,
...Very impressive and beautiful Memorial celebrated by family and friends in honor of Simon.
Simon is the friend I would always have in my thoughts because I prefer to think he is just doing a trip to be with the Angels.
I was lucky enough to meet him when he arrived to Cajamarca with Ileana and with this great illusion of practicing his passion for aviation either by having us reactivating the Cajamarca Aeroclub or by conforming a new one, I was then in Cajamarca alone and since the first time I had Simon and Ileana inviting me to spend the weekends, having pick-nics by the country side fields and wondering for an appropriated place for a landing airstrip (For Simon all the options were good)
Simon as a good son, brother, husband and father was always talking about his family in Kenya, chearing me up to come and meet them (With a big sorrow I had to desist from my trip and stayed home, my health was an issue)
Because of his nice and kind way with people when Simon and Ileana decided to live in Cajamarca, Simon was already a very much loved and know person by people from the city and the country side, today we still have him with us trough Ileana, Alfoncito, Peia and Dylan.
A big and strong hug to all the family,
Don Joaquin Santolalla Fernández
Impresionante y hermoso el Memorial celebrado por la familia y amigos en honor de Simón.
Simón es el amigo que siempre tendré presente por que prefiero pensar
que ha hecho un viaje para estar con otros Angeles
Tuve la suerte de conocerlo cuando llegó a Cajamarca con Ileana con la
ilusión de poder practicar su gran pasión por la aviación, habiéndonos propuesto reactivar el Aero Club de Cajamarca o formar uno nuevo, en ese entonces yo me encontraba en Cajamarca sólo y desde el primer
momento Simón e Ileana me invitaban a pasar los fines de semana los
tres haciendo un pick nic por el campo y dedicarnos a buscar sitios
apropiados para poder hacer una pista de aterrizaje (Para Simón todos
eran buenos).
Simon como buen hijo, hermano, esposo y padre en todo momento me
hablaba de su familia y Kenia, animándome a ir para a conocerlos( Con
gran pena tuve que desistir de mi viaje por razones de salud)
Cuando decidieron radicar en Cajamarca, Simón ya se había hecho una persona muy querida y conocida por la gente de la ciudad y del campo por su Don de Gentes, ahora lo tenemos representado por Ileana, Alfoncito, Peia y Dylan.
Con un fuerte abrazo para toda la familia,
Don Joaquin Santolalla Fernández
TRANSLATION AS FOLLOWS:
Shirlie, Tania,Helen y Hugo,
...Very impressive and beautiful Memorial celebrated by family and friends in honor of Simon.
Simon is the friend I would always have in my thoughts because I prefer to think he is just doing a trip to be with the Angels.
I was lucky enough to meet him when he arrived to Cajamarca with Ileana and with this great illusion of practicing his passion for aviation either by having us reactivating the Cajamarca Aeroclub or by conforming a new one, I was then in Cajamarca alone and since the first time I had Simon and Ileana inviting me to spend the weekends, having pick-nics by the country side fields and wondering for an appropriated place for a landing airstrip (For Simon all the options were good)
Simon as a good son, brother, husband and father was always talking about his family in Kenya, chearing me up to come and meet them (With a big sorrow I had to desist from my trip and stayed home, my health was an issue)
Because of his nice and kind way with people when Simon and Ileana decided to live in Cajamarca, Simon was already a very much loved and know person by people from the city and the country side, today we still have him with us trough Ileana, Alfoncito, Peia and Dylan.
A big and strong hug to all the family,
Don Joaquin Santolalla Fernández
September 15, 2015
September 15, 2015
Hola Ileana,
Hoy que es un día un poco difícil quiero decirte que tuviste la suerte de compartir tu vida con un ser humano maravilloso, con un hombre bueno y solidario; un buen esposo y padre, y eso es muy bueno, porque otras personas no tienen esa bendición.
Yo doy gracias a Dios por haberlo conocido y a ti con el. En ese orden, no porque Simon sea mejor que tu sino por que el ya no esta fisicamente con nosotros; y contigo espero compartir muchos años y seguir gozando de muchas cosas, entre otras, los relatos sobre ese lado del mundo casi fantástico para nosotros, su kenya con sabor a safari, rios inmensos e hipopotamos.
Lo recuerdo con su sonrisa de niño bueno y creo que así esta hoy, viéndote a ti y a su hijo, fuertes y saliendo adelante.
Un abrazo muy fuerte con todo el cariño de mi corazón.
Rosa Maria (La Dra. de la Notaria)
TRANSLATION IS AS FOLLOWS...
Dear Ileana,
Today must be a very difficult day but wanted to remind you how lucky you are to have shared your life with such a wonderful human bean, a good and solidary man; a very good husband and father, and that is really good, because many other people never have such blessing in their lives.
I thank our God for meeting him and to you with him. In that order, and not because he is better than you but because he is the one physically absent with us; and with you I am hoping to share many more years and continue enjoying of many things, among all, the stories about that side of the world for sure fantastic for us, his beloved Kenya with taste of safaries, inmense rivers and hipos.
I remember him with his good little kid's smile and I believe he remains like that today, watching you and his son been strong and pushing to getting on again and move forwards.
A big big hug with all the love from my heart.
Rosa Maria
Hoy que es un día un poco difícil quiero decirte que tuviste la suerte de compartir tu vida con un ser humano maravilloso, con un hombre bueno y solidario; un buen esposo y padre, y eso es muy bueno, porque otras personas no tienen esa bendición.
Yo doy gracias a Dios por haberlo conocido y a ti con el. En ese orden, no porque Simon sea mejor que tu sino por que el ya no esta fisicamente con nosotros; y contigo espero compartir muchos años y seguir gozando de muchas cosas, entre otras, los relatos sobre ese lado del mundo casi fantástico para nosotros, su kenya con sabor a safari, rios inmensos e hipopotamos.
Lo recuerdo con su sonrisa de niño bueno y creo que así esta hoy, viéndote a ti y a su hijo, fuertes y saliendo adelante.
Un abrazo muy fuerte con todo el cariño de mi corazón.
Rosa Maria (La Dra. de la Notaria)
TRANSLATION IS AS FOLLOWS...
Dear Ileana,
Today must be a very difficult day but wanted to remind you how lucky you are to have shared your life with such a wonderful human bean, a good and solidary man; a very good husband and father, and that is really good, because many other people never have such blessing in their lives.
I thank our God for meeting him and to you with him. In that order, and not because he is better than you but because he is the one physically absent with us; and with you I am hoping to share many more years and continue enjoying of many things, among all, the stories about that side of the world for sure fantastic for us, his beloved Kenya with taste of safaries, inmense rivers and hipos.
I remember him with his good little kid's smile and I believe he remains like that today, watching you and his son been strong and pushing to getting on again and move forwards.
A big big hug with all the love from my heart.
Rosa Maria
July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015
Safari njema. Be safe Happy Birthday Simon
July 31, 2015
July 31, 2015
Safari njema. Be safe Happy Birthday Simon
July 5, 2015
July 5, 2015
Shirley, Tania, Helen and Hugo.
I never found out about Simon's passing till today when I saw something Rob Hart posted on the Pembroke page. I'm so sorry that it has taken so long.
I remember Simon at Pembroke House School in Gilgil as one of the most tenacious and loyal people you could ever meet.
He didn't know the meaning of defeat and had more courage and determination than anyone could match.
I never got to spend time with him as an adult, as our paths went separate ways.
But I imagine that the qualities that I saw as a youngster carried on for life and beyond.
Kwaheri, rafiki!
I never found out about Simon's passing till today when I saw something Rob Hart posted on the Pembroke page. I'm so sorry that it has taken so long.
I remember Simon at Pembroke House School in Gilgil as one of the most tenacious and loyal people you could ever meet.
He didn't know the meaning of defeat and had more courage and determination than anyone could match.
I never got to spend time with him as an adult, as our paths went separate ways.
But I imagine that the qualities that I saw as a youngster carried on for life and beyond.
Kwaheri, rafiki!
June 24, 2015
June 24, 2015
Dearest Shirley, Tanya, Helen, and Hugo, very sad to have lost our beautiful cousin Simon. He truly lived life to the full. I remember him taking a full moon flight at Kuki Gallman's Rodeo party! Must be very sad for you all and his wife and children to be without him in this world. I expect he will have a good party though with all our loved ones who have crossed over to the other side. Much love to you all. God bless and rest in peace dear Simon. Xxxx
December 22, 2014
December 22, 2014
Simon,was a best friend of mine and also ma late mum Salino,i will remember him 4rever.its a sad news to me.
November 14, 2014
November 14, 2014
to you all, its taken me a long time to accept that he has gone, I always had it in my mind that we would meet and have a beer somewhere again... I guess that wont happen now....why God takes when he does I will never know....from our time at college in Devon where we shared a house for three years, with the Citroen 2cv and rounding corners on two wheels and pushing it uphill in the snow,, lost in Devon in tuxedos, repairing minis from scrapyards,France, exams, wearing Stetsons in lectures, cooper Maseratis, driving bashed up old Volvos in Nairobi, and so much more, ..a really great man was Simon, ...I don't really know what to say or think, I have put off until now to write or even access the site, he did live life to the full, was always there to help without a second thought to what or how it would jeopardise himself, one could always rely on him...Knowing what I feel about Simons departure, I can only begin to imagine what all of you the family must feel, Shirley, Helen, Hugo, Tania, and Caroline and the kids and the family in South America,,, am so sorry for your loss....all I can end with is that we must all never forget what a great guy Simon was, and be proud that we had the time we did with him. They were moments that I will never forget. May he be resting in peace knowing that we all miss him.
September 14, 2014
September 14, 2014
My greatest love to Shirlie and family - Simon was a rare person who's lit up the room when he entered, his laughter that warmed the heart, his kindness and spirit to make your life better and his inspired desire to live life, leave nothing on the table kinda guy, was infectious. Simon did know how he helped me along the way at various times, because I never stopped tell him and say Thank You. Asante Sana Simon, because you inspired me to live a full life and because of you I will continue to leave nothing on the table and carry your torch onwards and in my heart.
August 9, 2014
August 9, 2014
Ciao rafiki... it is not hard for he who goes, but for the ones who remain behind. Our thoughts are with them, especially your kids.
They had a fabulous father and amazing adventures with you.
Your immense energy will be with them and us forever.
Thank you for having walked the path of life with me, even if so briefly.
I think of you often and it will be impossible not to feel you every time I will walk the Chyulu. I will have a smile, as that is exactly what you would like!
Keep sending the good energy you have brought to all who had the luck to know you.
Farewell my friend, we will fly together again one day...
They had a fabulous father and amazing adventures with you.
Your immense energy will be with them and us forever.
Thank you for having walked the path of life with me, even if so briefly.
I think of you often and it will be impossible not to feel you every time I will walk the Chyulu. I will have a smile, as that is exactly what you would like!
Keep sending the good energy you have brought to all who had the luck to know you.
Farewell my friend, we will fly together again one day...
August 9, 2014
August 9, 2014
ciao Simon! last time you visited us, you saw I needed help as I was in trouble. You sent me all your good energy and you saved me. Now I am sending you all my good energy...arrivederci, my friend. See you again, in a better place.
Antonella
Antonella
July 31, 2014
July 31, 2014
Thinking of you all today and hope that memories will make you laugh so that some joy will be had in celebrating this special day when Simon came into the world.
July 30, 2014
July 30, 2014
Simon was a person who always made me laugh.
Time spent with him was always too short.
He lived a full life, fun and exciting.
We will all miss him, so much.
Go well.
Time spent with him was always too short.
He lived a full life, fun and exciting.
We will all miss him, so much.
Go well.
July 21, 2014
July 21, 2014
Farewell Simon. will have a beer in the next world. Pauline and my thoughts with you Helen and Hugo and the rest of the family.
July 19, 2014
July 19, 2014
Fuzz Dyer sent this to us and we think it says it all.
Impressions of a Pilot
By Gary Stoker
Flight is freedom in its purest form,
To dance with the clouds which follow the storm;
To roll and glide, to wheel and spin,
To feel the joy that swells within.
To leave the earth with its troubles and fly,
And know the warmth of the summer sky;
Then back to earth at the end of the day,
Released from the tension which melted away.
Should my end come while I am in flight,
Whether brightest day or darkest night;
Spare me no pity and shrug off the pain,
Secure in the knowledge that I'd do it again.
For each of us is created to die,
And within me I know,
I was born to fly.
Cheers Simon have a good flight
Pete
Impressions of a Pilot
By Gary Stoker
Flight is freedom in its purest form,
To dance with the clouds which follow the storm;
To roll and glide, to wheel and spin,
To feel the joy that swells within.
To leave the earth with its troubles and fly,
And know the warmth of the summer sky;
Then back to earth at the end of the day,
Released from the tension which melted away.
Should my end come while I am in flight,
Whether brightest day or darkest night;
Spare me no pity and shrug off the pain,
Secure in the knowledge that I'd do it again.
For each of us is created to die,
And within me I know,
I was born to fly.
Cheers Simon have a good flight
Pete
July 18, 2014
July 18, 2014
heart felt thoughts are with you Simon and with your loving and beautiful family ..... I hope you have the power to enable them to know that you are right there and try your best to cast healing energy on Ileana so she can return quickly to your lovely children so that they may all be comforted....a flower for you ....
July 18, 2014
July 18, 2014
Our fondest thoughts and so much love with you all at such a sad time; Special strong hugs to Shirley. Pete & Ali, Chala, Torsten xxx
July 17, 2014
July 17, 2014
Pole sana Tina Helen and Hugo. so saddened to hear of Simon's passing. We were all at Turi together and though long long ago I remember him well. Definitely full of fun and naughty sana. Be safe Simon rest well and our thoughts are with you all and his family. Cathy Mark and Paul Thompson and families. RIP
July 16, 2014
July 16, 2014
Dearest Tania, Helen and Hugo - so sad for you all at this time, and also for Simon's wife and children. Simon's laugh and his infectious enthusiasm will be so missed. I remember typing up his Sanyati advertising material in Safcon all those years ago when he was first starting with that venture. So happy to have known him. RIP Simon xx
July 16, 2014
July 16, 2014
I received a letter from Simon once and it was with a photo of him walking on his hands. I only met him briefly as a teenager and our lives did not cross paths again but always hoped that we would all meet up again one day...now through this beautiful memorial page...I can see how happy and full his life was, with love-full, beautiful & creative children, beautiful wife, exquisite new land to call home and can only say that he was blessed to have the life he had. With so much love and appreciation surrounding him...he will be forever young and his spirit will always be with you Ileana, his children and his siblings and all those who made his life so wonderful. Look out for those little magical inexplicable moments ... they can all be attributed to Simon's Soul dancing in the morning breeze, lying beside you, holding your hands when you need guidance or feel afraid...he will always be close to you. My heart aches for you all, but I pray that you will feel his warmth and love comforting you....and find strength from one another and all those who are there for you.
July 15, 2014
July 15, 2014
Dearest Tania, Helen and Hugo. So saddened to hear the news. I always remember Simon hounding me at Mema's because I was eating chocolate! "A minute in your mouth, a lifetime on your hips" he would jaunt. He was like a caged animal at Worth...and obviously found great freedom and adventure as an adult. Prayers for you all.
July 14, 2014
July 14, 2014
I met him and shared with him just a short time, but enough to miss him for ever, He had the secret of life and shared it with everyone with his actions, for sure he changed many lifes as he went through. He now lives eternally...and has left a great amount of memories to smile and continue our lifes in joy...till we meet again. So long my friend!!
July 14, 2014
July 14, 2014
I was at Worth School with Simon when my father was also the Art Master. My Father remembers him with great affection as I do. He had vitality, energy and one hell of a determination !
July 13, 2014
July 13, 2014
Simon – the ever life-loving, smiling, beautiful being. He wanted to saturate his soul with excitement and enjoy the best experiences of life on earth. He was fun, daring and intent on living life to the full. An inspiration. Very sad news to hear about his accident and to think I will never meet him again to infuse me with that infectious joy for life. My thoughts are with Helen, his wife and children and all those around him that he inspired each day. May his soul rest in joyous peace.
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July 8, 2023
July 8, 2023
My darling, dearest, loved Simon, Alfonzo and I are thinking of you every day and today specially. We are having a private toast for you! Alfonzo is big enough now to write his own note and he has done it, and I am here again leaving you a thought. Simon, thank you for looking after us from above, as you can see, Alfonzo is as fun as you and loves life as much as you do and is not easy to keep up with your intense and motivated pace, but it does help to know you are still there in my heart just saying "Come on my Ileana, get on with it, you can do it...I am counting... Oooone, two...and...!!" well, not sure If I can clame yet your famous "Well done you!! "saying, but I for sure give my best and hope you keep sending your beatuiful energy through out those special simple details we used to enjoy together... Was looking fof that verse we read together at our wedding day and yes, it is so true!..."Place me like a seal over your heart, like a seal on your arm; for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Many waters cannot quench love; rivers cannot wash it away"... I promised you this kind of love, you did to me...Standing still for this true love we share... Love you and miss you, Your Ileana
July 8, 2023
July 8, 2023
Dearest Daddy, this year I am 9 and have been missing you and wishing you could see me grow up, sometimes I wonder what would it have been like to have you to take me for a spin, or maybe just wake you up early for tea together or a morning bed snuggle, or have you to see me skie at Baringo, or maybe have you to see my clever lego helicopter, I am as bloody clever!...Well, thank goodnes I have been supported with so many loving people, family and friends who grew up with you, knew you and love you lots, I can only say THANK YOU!! To all of them as they have been holding my hand and embracing me and guiding me, all the experices show me that really you must have been such a fun guy to be aroud!! Often people always tells me how much I look like you and that I am soo much like you and I do like it!! Well, one day we will meet again, but for now I will follow your spirit and hope you can feel proud of me from where ever you are... I watch the sky with mum every night, she still believes she can see you glince her an eye and that you are there in the constelations, me, I alwasy look for Orion because I know my brother Dylan wanted me to be named Orion. Yours, Alfonzo "The great" as you used to called me when I was as my Peia said...our familie's "Bebecito", Babba I love you and live inspired by you and you will be alive in my heart for ever !!!
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Simon was an incredible guy, never frightend to do any thing, he was fun, crazy, enjoyed life to the full and died while having fun in his new aeroplane.. So he deserved a good send off..
We found the most amazing spot in the middle of the Kaisut desert with lovely trees for camping, an incredible flat strip for planes to land on and a pile of rocks in the shape of an arena to do the talking!! As a back ground we had the Ndoto mountains, and Poi which was beautiful and the desert was buzzing with good vibes!
We managed to get the whole family out to Kenya.. From France, Morocco, America and Peru, plus 80 friends of Simons, so totalling 101 people ( 21 aeroplanes) to celebrate his life at Soit Ele-Salau.. All sitting on the rocks in the middle of nowhere to say goodbye.. Also at 6.00 pm we had people all over the world lifting a glass at the same time as us on the rocks to Simon!.. The Rendille elders started the whole ceremony with a lovely blessing!!
Fuzz Dyer who has taken on Simons beautiful 1954 aeroplane ( cessna 180) managed to land it near the rocks and it was silloueted, as we had a slow 'fly' past of 40 camels as the sun was setting!! The camels all settled near a huge bon fire, while lots of stories and happy memories and laughter were pouring out.. The almost full moon rose soon after and we had a wonderful dinner and evening under the stars.. ...
After that, most of the family walked the 100 kms back to Elkanto from the rocks!! Ileana his wife who was in the plane crash with him, her life in ruins one year ago, including a completly smashed knee, also walked, Lemagas carried her's and simon's 1 year and 8 month baby, and my mother went in the car, which caught up with us when ever possible!.. While crossing the south end of the Ndotos on a lovely rock, looking back into the desert and the whirl winds, suddenly the warriors burst into a song for Simon.. very moving!! ( a lot of the pictures are taken on this pass!)
So all in all a great farewell, and special way to honor a brother who loved life!!
We put his ashes into the lake at Baringo 2 weeks later and every one broke down and cried but suddenly a huge storm, with wind and rain came from nowhere ( organsed by Simon!!!) We all jumped into the lake, cleared the tears and rushed back to the Island!!
The next morning a beautiful sunrise to beat all!! (organised by Simon!!!)
Anyway I recon the moral of the story is enjoy, stay well and be happy!!
HelenLetter from Tony
August 15, 2015
Dear Helen,
>
> You and your family are such very old and valued friends - we go back a long
> way to those unforgettable days of the Mau forest. I would not have missed
> Simon's Kwaheri for anything in the world, and what a truly fabulous
> send-off you arranged; the work you and your team must have put into it was
> mind-boggling. I don't believe there has ever been, in Kenya, such a
> farewell. I appreciated it immensely and thank you yet again for letting me
> share that day with you and so many of your Kenya friends.
>
> Your email 'we made it a message of thanks' is filed with my other treasured
> memories.
>
> Sarah joins me with a huge hug,
>
> Tony