I was trying to think of something clever to say about Pete, but all that came to mind was, what a sad loss it is when a good friend leaves you for another place, and how hard it is to come to terms with that thought, and let them go.

Even now in my memory I can still hear him, joking and laughing.

Apart from the obvious talent that he had, there was this sensitive guy, who was also very generous with his time. I will never forget the support he gave me, at a time when I was at that point in my life when things were very black, I am only sorry that I couldn't be there for him in his time of need.

I spend my time travelling around the world in the capacity of a Guitar Technician, working for different Artists. On one of my travels I happened upon a North American Indian shop. In there, I found a book and inside was written a prayer for the dead. On reading this, I thought of Pete and I realized that he was still with us.

I would like to share that prayer with you -

And the world of music and his friends is indeed, a sadder and emptier place without you mate.