Last Thursday the 28th October my friends, family and I myself lost a great young man. Andy Crowe sadly passed away after suffering a brain hemorrhage shortly after finishing up a round of one of his favourite hobbies, boxing. Andy attended Brechin High school and was a well know student. Andy was a helpful boy who was always willing to turn other pupils in the right direction, he had no enemies and was also very clever. Andy was also very fit and if he wasn't seen in the school fitness suite no doubt you would see him running round the school or even doing press ups on the drain pipes in the changing room! Since I can remember Andrew he always had his mind on become a member of the royal marines. He had his heart set on it,never before have I seen someone put in so much effort, never before have I seen someone so dedicated. He always gave 110%. He never gave up, he set a goal and he was without a doubt going to achieved it. Andy and his brother Stuart (13) lived across the road from me and my brother Max (15) for almost ten years and never to my recollection had a dull moment. One of my favourite memories was one winter when Andy, Stuart, Max and myself decided to have a friendly snow ball fight. So Stuart and I scrapped together a barrier of snow to keep the 'enemies' out. We then made snow balls and were ready for the opposition. Andy on the other hand made almost a great wall of China out of snow, he made it all the way round so me and Stuart couldn't get inside. He spent so much time on it that when he eventually did finish (even though it was a white Christmas) it was too dark out to see. This always makes me smile because it shows how even back then, even on a job like this, Andy perfected everything he did. This was one of his many brilliant qualities. Andy was a fantastic friend, he'll always be remembered but never be forgotten. My thoughts are with all his family and friends. I would love to say rest in peace but knowing Andy's character he'll be running up there, he'll be doing great and he'll be seeing everything every ones doing for him. Keep it up guys, as for Andy..... I'll miss you loads buddy, keep on running.
        By Cain Lindsay, Second year Brechin high school.