[Ted Craven]

I remember calling Howard today, last year, really just to wish him the best but he wouldn't let me off the phone! We talked for an hour, mostly chit chat, our families, a few people we knew in common, a bit about racing. (He spoke glowingly of Mariana).

Although I recall occasionally back in the day the odd unvarnished response to a few of my ramblings (and certainly read his published words sometimes telling it like he saw it), in later years, on the phone connecting us north-east to south-west, he was the most delightful and generous man I have ever known, always greeting me with warmth and kindness even though Mary would sometimes say he had had a bad night.

I miss him, and thank you Mariana for helping us remember the personal side of such a great man and mentor.

Ted