When we reach a certain age and news of friends and family dying comes with increasing regularity, you'd think it would get easier. No. Not at all. It's still a hard 'hit ' to take.
For with that person goes the chance to sit down and share the memories of the times you spent together. For me Dave Burns was one of those friends.
Whether it was TV shows in Wales, enjoying warm hospitalty at his Cardiff home or on the road in Germany, all remembered with a laugh, even the bad gigs !
In Wales , through the medium of television, Dave was a household name. This was largely due to him being a member of the 'Hennessys'. The group had various members through the years but the founders of the band were Frank Hennessy & Dave.
Though being Cardiff-Irish , Dave also sang in Welsh. For a short time he was also in the folk band Ar Log.
It has to said, though should go without saying, Dave Burns will greatly missed on the Cardiff scene .He will be remembered as an important part of the city's folk music history.