and FOUND!
A FEW months ago, Andy Kearney told us he’s been trying for many years to find his two childhood friends, brothers Jeremy and Chris Atkins (or Thompson).
‘We were at junior and senior school together in Coventry, but drifted apart in our late teens to early 20s as work and girlfriends came along,’ said Andy.
‘We did all our growing up together, made many mistakes and had a few successes, too.
‘We were in the Scouts and the local rugby team, where we got our bruises at the weekend.
‘When I met them, Chris and Jeremy’s surname was Atkins, but their mother must have remarried because they changed their surname to Thompson.
‘I am 72 now and living in Cornwall. I would love to renew my friendship with the two friends who helped me through my formative years.’
However, an email from Maggie Hall has brought some sad news. ‘I was married to Chris for 22 years. He died of cancer a couple of years ago.
‘His brother, Jeremy, is still in Coventry, I believe.’
And from Andy comes this response: ‘It is a blow that Chris has passed away.
‘After I have given myself some time to reflect on how I feel, I will make contact with Jeremy.’
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