Madam, - It was with great sadness that I read of the passing of Brendan McWilliams. Each day over the past few weeks as I thumbed through your pages I eagerly awaited the return of the author of Weather Eye from his leave of absence. Unfortunately, that absence has become a permanent one.
Mr McWilliams, through his column, made the science of meteorology accessible and fun. I have thoroughly enjoyed his insights. His wide knowledge was evident in his writings, from art to literature to science. He shall be truly missed.
May the stars, like a thousand candles, light his way to paradise. - Yours, etc,
J. JOHNSON, Sarsfield Road, Dublin 8
Madam, - With the sudden and sad passing of Brendan McWilliams, a light has gone out. May he rest in peace. - Yours, etc,
PAT CONNEELY, Cedarwood Road, Dublin 11.
Madam, - I was devastated to hear the sad news of Brendan McWilliams's untimely death. Invariably his was the first column I turned to each day. Not only did his writing express the depth and breadth of his vast knowledge but it it showed forth his innate goodness and integrity. He will be very much missed. - Yours, etc,
SHIRLEY MARTIN, The Park, Strandhill Road, Sligo.
Madam, - He had a weather eye for us all. Reading Brendan McWilliams's column was a part of my day. A sad loss.
Olc síon nach maith d'aon. - Yours, etc,
KEITH NOLAN, Carrick~on~Shannon, Co Leitrim. Ireland.
Madam, - It was with the deepest regret that I learned of the untimely death of one of my favourite Irish Times columnists, Brendan McWilliams
I have been reading his amusing, educating and enthralling columns for many years and have been in awe of his ability to communicate the most intricate details of a subject in language that could be easily read and enjoyed by his readers.
I will sorely miss his column and through your newspaper I would like to pass on my deepest sympathy to his wife and family and his many colleagues in The Irish Times.
Ní bheidh a leithéid ann arís. - Yours, etc,
MARY COX, Richill Woods, Lisnagry, Co Limerick.