I am so, so sorry to hear of Paul Patrick's untimely death - I can't think of anyone I've ever met who was more ALIVE than Paul - he galvanised us all into action, reaction, response and resistance. Always an inspiring speaker, he has been a key player in LGBT equality for over three decades, and we are all deeply indebted to him. All the work now taking place in LGBT equality would not have been possible if it had not been for Paul and his co-activists paving the way. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Elizabeth Atkinson, Director, No Outsiders Project on LGBT equality in primary schools (www.nooutsiders.sunderland.ac.uk)