Two years..almost

Shouts of a battle-cry ring loud and thunderous. Tight fists thumping on chests. Steps precise and sure. A warrior dance. A dance performed by Maoris to welcomes a hero home after an embittered battle.

The dance is so clear in my mind, its shouts still resonates but what is most beautiful about this performance by 20+ V.I. boys at the crematorium was that they danced with so much passion, so much love that they were each crying. Crying as they danced, as they shouted.

A boy who loves his friends. And friends who loved him back.

There are things in life, you cannot forget. This is certainly one of them. This dance.

Jon's birthday 26 July. Memorial 9 August.