Less than a week after the death of my friend, the palaeontologist Hans-Dieter Sues, I learn today that another friend, the zoologist Alan Wilson, has also passed. Hans died at home — peacefully, but unexpectedly.
Alan died in a plane crash in Namibia, with two other people. I am told that Alan wasn’t the pilot at the time, but the plane was one he had built himself — he flew to Cromer from London once to meet me for lunch (he bought cake).
Hans was a few years older than I am. Alan, a year younger.
So, my friends, seize the day. Don’t put off that project. That thing you wanted to do but keep postponing. Tell those you love how much. And hug your dog (other pets may be available). Do it every day. You never know, it may be your last.
