It’s hard to believe that Paul is no more!
I had the pleasure of knowing Paul for just over a year but because we shared a similar working style, mindset, and values around life and work, we bonded and connected instantly. He became like a father figure to me - always ready with advice and willing to share his thoughts on anything I brought to him. He was incredibly patient, a great listener, had an amazing sense of humour, and was truly a kind and caring soul.
Usually, FAMs connect with us through Teams or email for help/queries, but Paul went out of his way to come up to the 5th floor just to say hello to me. It may seem like a small gesture but it meant a lot to me.
I saw him during GFM and then we last spoke just two days before his passing. I told him about an event I’ll be hosting soon for EKRS, and his last words to me were "Best of luck, and let me know how that goes." I keep thinking about those words now, they were so simple and yet they showed how genuinely he cared. It’s hard to believe I won’t get to tell him how it went.
That day he also mentioned about working from home due to some illness, and I had messaged him on 25th May to ask how he was feeling but I could never have imagined why I didn’t get a reply.
Gone too soon. May God give his family the strength to bear this immense loss. Rest in peace, Paul.
Denny
