Photo by David Fitzpatrick

On the day Simon died somebody had seen him fishing and a little while later noticed his gear was still on the rocks but he wasn’t. That was the person who called in the rescue guys.

There is no doubt in my mind that the reason his body was recovered was because of that person’s vigilance and action.

At the time the girls and I met with the Surf Lifesaver who found Simon and got to thank him for his work on the day.

However, I never thought to ask about the person who made the call.

Whoever they are I wish they knew that we are very grateful for what they did, I can’t imagine how difficult it would have been if he hadn’t have been found.

Thank you stranger.