Of course most of us do not remember Emm, but these postings are most poignant because everyone feels the loss. We all pause to wonder what it is that binds the enthusiasts of the mountain course together. When one of our number makes his exit it is a personal loss, keenly felt. We may not all be champion riders but we relish the depth of history and tradition and we participate physically or psychologically in the challenge this event offers. We have seen the supermen triumph here. We have seen the battler confront his personal limits. But there is common ground that we can all tread, we can all get close to our heros and perhaps our dreams. Would that we could all share Emm long 51 years of experiences.He has more friends than he must ever have imagined. Rest in peace Emm.