Robert Davies

by nouse | October 10th, 2007

Nouse wishes to express its deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Davies, the University of York student who tragically lost his life at the end of September.

The extent of the outpour of emotion and, more importantly, the action from his peers in York and at home in Bury is a measure of how much he was loved by those around him. By all accounts Robert was a kind, thoughtful and genuine young man who deserved all the best life could offer. He was a tribute to his family, hometown and university and we can only hope that we have done his life some small justice in these pages.

Our thoughts are with those who have lost him and we sincerely hope that they are able to come swiftly through the agony and shock that a death so sudden and unexpected inevitably brings. At this time of year we think especially of Robert’s younger sister, Helen Davies, who had only just begun her own university career at the University of Lancaster when her brother passed away.

We hope that her three years at university are bright ones and will not be permanently marred by this tragic start. Judging from the inspiring behaviour of Robert’s friends and colleagues to date we have little doubt that any length will be gone to to offer his family any support possible in this incomprehensibly difficult time. We recognise the thoughtful and entirely appropriate gesture the University has made in offering to supply a coach for those who wish to attend Robert’s funeral.

There is perhaps some comfort to be derived from the knowledge that Robert’s life seemed, from the testimony of those that knew and love him, a happy and a full one. Rest in peace, Robert.