Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Dear Bryan, Kelli & Sophia, Scott & Sherry, Louise, Kathy, and all the family.
Jeff was a customer, a friend, then a boss and a mentor for me.
An undisputed legend in our industry, you could be exasperated by Jeff, yet love and respect him in equal measure. No one had Jeff's energy and sheer passion for the business. We would spend hours strategizing on a piece of business, only for him to start again next day from a new angle! He lived, ate and dreamed shipping.
After CP Ships was taken over and my future was uncertain, he was the first there to offer me a new challenge. It wasn't on a plate, it took great work and effort, but Jeff was unstinting with his time and support.
Like many, I owe him so much.
A great friend, a great man is lost. But, my word, what a pleasure and priviledge to have had him in our lives.
Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you right now.
Mark, Claire, Aimee & Alfie (England).
