Created by Geoff

I made this pennant as a tribute to my close friend, emotional partner and soulmate who died on May 2nd 2024 aged 63 years old.

Andy was a caring son, brother and friend and an accomplished and highly regarded Chartered Surveyor and work colleague. We met 36 years ago, and my life revolved around him; life with him was always an adventure filled with fun and friendship.

The blue and white represents the Finnish flag because we loved the warm friendly people the lakes the forest the countryside and the birds. The sun represents the land of the midnight sun. Andy was an avid supporter of Leicester City Football Club, which is also represented by the blue and white, although not quite the right colour picked out by the blue thread. The woodpecker which came to his garden every spring and summer represents his exceptional knowledge and love of birds as well as the countryside climate and weather.

Andy visited and stayed with a French family every summer as a boy, and they became close friends. He was a fluent French speaker, and he loved French culture and food. The heart represents our love for each other, Fraternité means brotherhood and Amitié is friendship, which represents our relationship. There is so much more to say that can’t be said other than he touched my heart like no one else has.

RIP Andy I love you and always will. Geoff