A TRIBUTE TO SOLICITOR BRENDAN

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 I met Brendan in his office on a cold winter day,

A service user introduced us—I didn’t know what to say.

Brendan’s voice was so calm, he had lots to declare
About the unfairness of the system—it just was not fair.

Brendan said that he was happy to take PAIN cases, he said yes with a smile,
One of the best solicitors in the UK at the Family Court trial.

The care proceedings wins began to grow,
Case law flowing, Brendan’s face would glow.

Brendan spoke on my video for the Daily Mail Inspirational Women of the Year—
A finalist, oh what a cheer.

Brendan would open his office at weekends and very late at night,
Even on Easter Monday, he would still be there to get the skeleton arguments just right.

He would talk at conferences—in my opinion, Solicitor of the Year,
Soon Brendan was to retire, I thought, “Oh my goodness, oh dear.”

Fully retired? No—Brendan was back for all to see,
I told everybody Brendan was back, no time even for a cup of tea.

Brendan practised criminal law for many years,
Then took a new challenge in family law, enduring parents’ trauma through their tears.

What can I say? Inspirational, a credit to his profession,
Goodness and humility to stop court oppression.

Dedicated, approachable, and kind until the end,
To many a hero, and to his colleagues, a friend.

What can I say about a gentleman so grand?
Assertive in court, Brendan would make a stand.

Never a bad word about anybody echoed from his lips,
Position statement after position statement, writing all day with his fingertips.

I heard that Brendan passed away suddenly and untimely on New Year’s Eve,
The shock was so sudden, it is hard to believe.

We sit around all in tears, we have so much to grieve,
Somewhere up in the sky, there is a brand new angel flying by.

Our Heavenly Father knows, but we still wonder why,
Brendan now on his way to heavenly glory on high.

A life well lived, truly not just a story,
I am sure Brendan will be doing something similar on the heavenly plain.

“Please let them in, they are not to blame.”

Brendan, your fine legacy will remain forever.

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