We are really grateful that this tribute has been set up and dedicated to the memory of Alfred Bates. We hope that you find this tribute to be a place of comfort. We appreciate you thinking of the RNLI at what must be a difficult time. Should you have any questions, would like to tell us more about Alfred’s connection with our charity or if we can be of any help please, do not hesitate to contact Jeremy or Sian, our friendly Giving in memory team on 0300 300 0124 Monday-Friday 9am-5pm.”

I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.