I met him once in NYC at Gerde's Folk City. He was very kind to a snot-nosed kid whose own involvement in music was partly because of Mr Makem. Thank you, sir. I've never forgot you or your kindness, humour and willingness to be patient.

He had an infectious smile and a way of making you think you were the only person on Earth when he was talking to you. He ranks up there with Mary Travers IMO and as nickr90 said, it's a colder place for your going, Tommy, but a warmer place for your having been. Rest well.