Kenya 1976 – ‘crab racing’ an entertainment devised by the Brits & Yanks in the half- light of the evening. As laughter rang out, we made firm friends with Mike and Ann. Trips to and fro across the pond followed and Mike lent us his Corvette during our first visit to the States, not many blokes would have done that! Some people make a difference and Mike was one of them. Our friendship continued with many late night phone calls when Mike forgot the time difference in the UK. It never mattered, we were always pleased to hear Mike’s voice and have a laugh. When our first son, Ryan Matthew was born, Mike became honorary Godfather, when our second son, Adam Michael was born we named him after Mike. He has the same caring nature as his namesake. The boys considered Mike the greatest ‘big kid’ with whom they had tremendous fun, especially at the game with the Cincinnati Reds. We last saw Mike in 2004 when he left the UK with the key to our farm cottage in his pocket, prompting more late night phone calls. Sadly, those phone calls have now ended but Mike will never be forgotten, he will live on in our happiest memories.
God Bless.
God Bless.
Jean, Les, Ryan, Adam Baylis. Dorset, England, UK.
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