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David was well known and thoroughly decent, honourable and passionate. I recall a story from a senior director for Mobil who said what dedication and long hours he worked. It is an incredibly sad loss for his constituents and those of course who met him who must number in the many thousands. It is almost inconceivable to think this happened in the one place where Sir David lent the generosity of his time, experience and passion for his constituents in such a selfless way. It will be some small comfort to his family and the many that loved him that one of his passions to have Southend recognised as a City. Would that it could have happened while he was alive to celebrate it. There are no words really to express the regret and loss of this dedicated public servant. David S