Howard Cockcroft’s passing is very sad and he will be deeply missed by us all, however he has left behind him a wonderful legacy in terms of his commitment to the community, his great passion for the Arts and his determination to make a real difference to the lives of others. Howard’s compassion towards those who are climbing up the ladder towards better lives, his great sense of humour and his overwhelming achievements in terms of the Brindley and other successful initiatives will ensure that his memory lives on.