Councillor Ahmed Yousef

On this day in 2018 I lost a most loyal friend, mentor, and brother,

Patrick Alexander Chichester MBE

He was not only loyal to me but was loyal to his most beloved Kuwait.

He defended Kuwait in 1961 when he dug a trench and waited for Iraqi Abdulkarim Qassim's Army.

After the liberation of Kuwait he participated in mine clearance missions risking his life to save those of others by lifting and dismantling thousands of mines from the Kuwaiti deserts. He also served in Oman as part of the Special Air Service.

He was decorated with numerous medals for his missions and services so many times but the special decoration came from HRH Queen Elizabeth II who gave him an MBE for his services to Kuwait .

Patrick was loved by all who encountered him in peace and feared by all who encountered him on the battle field.

He was loving and caring person

A true British Soldier & Gentleman

I will greatly miss his 'good morning' messages that arrived punctually to my phone every day he was able to send.

The gates of Valhalla are open my friend, your legacy will be carried forward through all of us who were fortunate enough to meet and befriend you.

Until we meet again. Who dares wins!

"I want to congratulate all the men out there who are working diligently to be good fathers whether they are stepfathers, or biological fathers or just spiritual fathers."
T. D. Jakes

I've been blessed with exemplary father figures whose teachings and mentorship have in the past and continue today to shape and influence my life. Thank you gentlemen for being exceptional in every way. Your guidance is my compass and your love is my shelter in the storms of life.

No matter how many words I write, they'll never be enough to fully express how much you mean to me, so I'll keep it simple: I love you.

Happy Father's Day!