Tony loved to experience new things. His interests included travel, reading, trivia, eating, riding his bicycle and laughing. He was born in England, but lived in Germany, Hong Kong, Thailand, Australia, Burma and Korea. He traveled extensively and his journeys in Africa made quite an impression on him. His approach to life was full on enthusiasm and passion. No one could finish a meal faster than Tony, or be more interested and informed about water-boatmen or the name of the longest river in Mongolia. He left Bangkok on the 30th of June, 2011 to visit his family in England. Shortly thereafter, he fell ill and was hospitalized. After an 8 week struggle for better health, he was making good progress. Unfortunately, he suddenly required emergency surgery on 14th September, 2011 and did not recover. His mother Kath, his father Tony, his sister Lisa and her husband Andrew were with him. His partner of 10 years, Kat, was in Beijing and waiting for him to join her there. They had decided to move to China at the beginning of the year. Tony was looking forward to the move immensely. However, he took another journey instead. Kat finally made it to England. Tony's funeral was held on 27th September, 2011 - 2 days before his birthday. His bike, cat, family and friends continue to love him and miss him and always will.