Andy Jackson - SCA Access Officer
It is with the deepest regret and sadness that the SCA announces that Andy Jackson has died suddenly.

Everyone at the SCA is deeply shocked and saddened at the sudden death of Andy Jackson on Saturday 4 December 2004. Our deepest sympathies go to Bridget and all of Andy's family.

Not only has the SCA lost a most highly valued colleague but the whole paddle sport community in Scotland has lost a man whose enthusiasm and commitment to everything he did shone out as an example to us all. He did so much good work for us all and brought so much pleasure to everyone who knew him.

Above all we have lost a friend who will be deeply missed.

A fuller tribute to Andy will appear in Scottish Paddler in due course.

This is a great shock to all who knew Andy, whether they paddled with him, knew him through his access work or just as a friend. If anyone else would like to add a tribute to Andy please do so.

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Posted: Tue Dec 07, 2004 7:43 pm Post subject: Arrangements

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In remembrance of Andy Jackson who died after a short critical illness on Sunday 5th December 2004 in the Intensive Care Unit, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley.

Most, if not all of you, will now know of the tragic news of Andy's death. I apologies if you were not previously informed. It is quite remarkable what impact Andy had on so many people's lives. He leaves a void which for many will never close.

A Memorial Service and Thanks Giving will take place starting at 11:20am on Monday 13th December at Houston and Killelan Kirk, Kirk Road, Houston, Renfrewshire and then there will be a gathering of family and friends at Houston Church Hall.

Please no flowers: if you would like to make a donation monies can go either to the Scottish Canoe Association Fund for Access or to the Nepali Porter's Fund. Further details at the service or contact bidthomas@hotmail.com

PS. Please distribute this information if you can think of anyone who I may have missed.

Directions from Glasgow.

Take the M8 west.

Immediately after the airport, turn off onto the A373 signposted to Irvine. Take the left turn signposted to Bridge of Wier/Johnstone. Follow the signposts to Houston - right at the first roundabout, straight over the next 2. Follow the road through Crosslea. Turn left at the next roundabout. After 200m turn right into the village. Straight over the roundabout. Turn right after the Fox and Hounds, and follow the road to the church.

Paul.