tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post4825900435516449323..comments2023-10-31T10:18:50.120-07:00Comments on Justin Hill Author: Dave Hughes, In MemoriamJustin Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02563515984370121163noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-85311981469765895962015-02-13T01:00:02.300-08:002015-02-13T01:00:02.300-08:00Just happened upon this after chatting to a friend...Just happened upon this after chatting to a friend recently about Norway.<br />Dave used to send me poems after the accident and I am sad to say I found them too intense at the time - I wish I had kept them to read when I was older...and wiser.<br />An inspiring man and a sad loss.<br />Lovely words Justin.<br />ClareClarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12111811989547852808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-6751582762248240662014-02-25T23:07:31.790-08:002014-02-25T23:07:31.790-08:00Thanks Alex: the number of comments here is testam...Thanks Alex: the number of comments here is testament to his work. What you up to now? <br />Justin Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563515984370121163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-17172188744182284932014-02-24T13:45:29.249-08:002014-02-24T13:45:29.249-08:00Dave was an amazing inspiration to all of us, I th...Dave was an amazing inspiration to all of us, I think, Jus, not simply the D&D club, but everyone lucky enough to have had him. I kind of hope Paul Thompson over in California knows, as, whatever their differences of technique, I think they had a lot in common, in a focused passion for what they did. Barry Daniel's loss was, as you said, something from which he never truly recovered, and I think those of us with the good fortune to be taught by him before as well as after felt the difference, even though it took time to take its toll. It's great to see him commemorated.<br />Alexander PackerAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09688793067111045977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-84959794143360781892014-01-26T04:41:04.182-08:002014-01-26T04:41:04.182-08:00I was in Manor House 1978-1982 and I knew Dave Hug...I was in Manor House 1978-1982 and I knew Dave Hughes well; i'm sad to hear of his passing. <br /><br />He was the kindest, softest, most generous, most caring and most encouraging person I knew all the time I was there. <br />I counted him as a friend. He saw me through English, D of E hikes, rowing and school plays. After prep his door was always open. <br /><br />Lovely tribute Justin. Thank youulloguvnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926242825631215120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-89725514884806203182013-06-28T00:40:44.829-07:002013-06-28T00:40:44.829-07:00Becky: thanks so much for this. Crumbs indeed!
I...Becky: thanks so much for this. Crumbs indeed! <br />I know the picture well: it is one he took of his friend Barry Daniels on one of their climbing trips. <br /><br />Curious about the date though. My impression was that he had the stamp made after Barry's death, but the date in the book - May,1994 - would be two years before Barry's death. <br /><br />I wonder...? Maybe he added the stamp later...Justin Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563515984370121163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-76762950068333622542013-06-26T18:47:03.739-07:002013-06-26T18:47:03.739-07:00It seems David Hughes left a trail of poetry crumb...It seems David Hughes left a trail of poetry crumbs far and wide. I visited York a few years ago and purchased a used copy of Berryman's poems. On the flyleaf is "David Hughes 5/84" and on the title page the stamp of a figure of a mountain climber in blue just under the title. Tonight I googled the name and ended up here at your blog Good to know who he was. I'll confirm what's already been said, he had excellent taste in poetry. Leaving this crumb from near St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.A. Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10075850182986697193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-39383059703926208782013-05-15T05:23:34.464-07:002013-05-15T05:23:34.464-07:00Thanks for all your thoughts guys: pleased that we...Thanks for all your thoughts guys: pleased that we've all stumbled here, one way or another, and commemorated Dave. Hard to believe it's been over a year since he died. <br /><br />I wonder what mountain he's climbing...Justin Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563515984370121163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-73759286971587573222013-03-25T09:53:20.245-07:002013-03-25T09:53:20.245-07:00Great posts.
I knew him 1975-80 (School House). H...Great posts. <br />I knew him 1975-80 (School House). He was a lively young english teacher. <br />Him and Mr Daniels use to take us climbing, Wales mostly. He was also assistant house master at my house for a short while.<br />Although we didnt really get on, I felt very sad when I saw this reference on the web.<br /><br />God Bless youAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15328428614533739249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-2648352774336756832013-02-02T14:37:03.808-08:002013-02-02T14:37:03.808-08:00Today I bought a book from Fossgate Books in York ...Today I bought a book from Fossgate Books in York - it's 'Reflections of the Dawntester' by Graham Sykes, and it's signed "David Hughes York 4/87." The name rang a bell, so I Googled his name and arrived here. I'm sad to hear the news - one does not need to know very much about David Hughes to understand that he was a great man. I write as a young poet that he sounds like a true inspiration. <br /><br />I must add that he had an excellent taste in poetry.<br /><br />Best regards,<br />JohnDarleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06837925051340961955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-80560566428539715192012-12-19T04:34:17.704-08:002012-12-19T04:34:17.704-08:00Hello Justin,
It has been a year since Dave died...Hello Justin, <br /><br />It has been a year since Dave died and it has been a very difficult year to have that rattling around my head. More so because we had a falling out over the company he was keeping a couple of years before he died. He often got empassioned and irritated that I never turned my attentions to serious writing. I'd receive emails and letters nipping me to turn scripts and ideas into something more valiant and always in the most deftly managed way. He was a wonderful man in terms of his humility and his subtle power of suggestion. Nobody was flaty 'wrong' but some were 'less right' than others. He extended my reading circle and influenced my outdoor pursuits. He made me think and often made me laugh. He referred to me as 'Youth' without it being a patronising label but at the same time gently reminding me I had a lot to learn and would do so with the naive energy I had.<br /><br />Sadly he was taken for granted that he would be around forever and petty arguments could be patched up at a later date. The later date sadly never came. <br /><br />He is and will be very much missed. <br /><br />I hope you are keeping well. <br /><br />Kind regards, <br /><br />Justin Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11863899445398982420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-15330742654541017752012-01-27T10:41:06.754-08:002012-01-27T10:41:06.754-08:00What a lovely tribute. I had to comment as I was t...What a lovely tribute. I had to comment as I was the friend he told he would no longer be around after Christmas. I phoned him and arranged a visit for later in the week. Unfortunately I was a day too late. I think I may have also been the person he came to see the afteroon of the book reading (was it around the 6th June ish?) that was the last time I saw Dave alive and yes he was distracted. I think he just wanted to be able to see everyone. I'm sure he knew then he would not be around much longer. Such a proud man and I'm proud to have known him.Jen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10933137202363722862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-15830108136430343462012-01-16T03:47:33.076-08:002012-01-16T03:47:33.076-08:00Justin, This is just so moving and what an inspira...Justin, This is just so moving and what an inspiration he was, an inspiration that I am sure is reflected in your writing.Carol McGrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072696398820339640noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-8308799648400775342012-01-09T05:01:38.445-08:002012-01-09T05:01:38.445-08:00Thanks John: good to know he had people visiting r...Thanks John: good to know he had people visiting right up to the end. And a shame he didn't get those poems finished.Justin Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02563515984370121163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-584904367502353997.post-14935004584319411842012-01-09T00:19:14.426-08:002012-01-09T00:19:14.426-08:00Lovely post, made me cry.
Such a wonderful person,...Lovely post, made me cry.<br />Such a wonderful person, now scampering in pastures new...<br />I saw him near the end, struggling to get to the toilet in time.<br />He wanted to go, but I selfishly asked him to stay a little longer...<br />...at least long enough to finish the four poems he was working on.<br />But he was too tired...<br />I made sure I reminded him just how many lives he had touched, careers he created, and we talked about you, and how proud he was of you...<br />He may be gone, but will never be forgotten.<br />God Bless.John Jacobshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09375299339483519199noreply@blogger.com