Being your COC sidekick all those years was an unforgettable experience. For me, every Christmas will bring memories of you. I'll miss you, Bob. x Donation by Lisa Watts on 05/12/08

Only Bob would have got that COC guest all the way back to the USA to be with their family for New Year! He will be much missed. Donation by Richard Thomas on 05/12/08

Bob was a giant of a man in both senses of the word. He had charisma and that rare gift of knowing how to use it to help others. I'll miss him. Donation by John Goodwin on 05/12/08

Bob was the first person that I encountered who truly had so much fire in the belly, enthusiam and the determination to make a change. I miss him. x Donation by Val Hibbert on 04/12/08

Bob's visit to Stratford-on-Avon DC has gone down in local folklore. Unique, passionate, committed - he will be sorely missed. Donation by Martin Cowan on 04/12/08

Glad to have met you. We will be poorer without your enthusiasm and your humour. Donation by Paul Grainger on 04/12/08

Deep respect for your beneficial actions and influence. Donation by Jim Ohren on 03/12/08

Bob - big man, great style,brilliant one-liners, the world's most unlikely civil servant! Greatly missed by me and everyone at Thames Reach Donation by Jeremy Swain on 03/12/08

Bob. I am grateful to have known you and I want to thank you for being such an inspiration to us all. Donation by Douglas Bannister on 03/12/08

A larger than life character with a passion to match. One of housing's special individuals, Donation by Paul Kingston on 03/12/08

Your sense of humour made working on the housing package much more fun! A great loss to all you worked with. Donation by Laura Marquis on 03/12/08

Good man! Donation by Sean McLaughlin on 03/12/08

So many people have said it all - you were truly a giant – no half measures! Give my regards to George MacDonald Fraser love Ashley, Angela & the kids Donation by Ashley Horsey on 03/12/08

Requiescat in pace Mr Lawrence, your warmth, humour and cheekiness will be sorely missed xx Donation by Hannah Carmichael on 02/12/08

Sad and shocked. You will be missed. Donation by Tracey Foster on 02/12/08

A fountain of knowledge, a joy to meet, dedicated to the Homeless, a great loss. Donation by Anne McLoughlin-Flynn on 02/12/08

Bob, an inspiration to us all in housing -i will miss meeting you in the supermarket on Saturday mornings. Greatly missed. Donation by Martin McCurdy on 01/12/08

Bob was a really nice funny man & a great friend to me, my dad and sister. I will never forget the water pistols! We will really miss you. Love Ciara Donation by Ciara Meehan on 01/12/08

Bob was a great friend to my daddy Mark and a great friend to me. I will miss you Sergeant Lawrence Love Niamh Donation by Niamh Meehan on 01/12/08

Dear Bob, The Empty Homes Agency would never have happened without your passion and maverick bloodymindedness. We'll miss you. Donation by David Ireland on 01/12/08

A huge champion for the cause - larger than life in many many ways. You will be missed Bob... Donation by Moh Hussein & Heidi Stone on 01/12/08

Bob - they don't make them like you any more! Donation by Robert Latham on 01/12/08

Bob, you were truly a one off and will be missed throughout the homelessness world. It was great working with you. Donation by Chris Turner on 01/12/08

A sad loss, Bob will be greatly missed Donation by Peter Ruback on 01/12/08

Who else is there who can liven up a dull event? We will miss you Donation by Leigh, Paul and Samantha on 01/12/08