Tragedy
as
Paul Bishop Dies Aged 44
Paul (with glasses) and running partner Bob Woodford (P49)
Paul had been diagnosed as having Motor Neuron disease - an illness that causes a progressive degeneration of the motor system and gradual weakness and wastage of the muscles - in October 1998, but the illness spread far quicker than anticipated.
Born in Hackney in 1955, he leaves a wife Bernadette and two children Danielle (15) and Joseph (12). He also leaves his mother, father and a sister.
Call Sign readers will remember the reports of his marathon runs in aid of BLISS (Baby Life Support Systems). Together with three other
In partnership with Phil Stern, he produced ‘Tyrecover’ for the taxi spare wheel which is still going ahead and which was first advertised in Call Sign several months ago.
His friends had originally organised a benefit night for June 5th at the St Bede's Church Hall, Bishops Avenue, Chadwell Heath. This will still be going ahead with the proceeds going to his family.
Speaking to Call Sign on behalf of Paul’s three Dial-a-Cab running partners, Phil Stern said:
He was a real battler and went into hospital for that ‘last chance’ op on May 19th knowing that the chances were slim of even slowing down the illness, but he also knew that if nothing else, the information gained from the operation could possibly help someone else in the future.
He always had a joke to tell and a smile on his face and we will all miss him terribly.
All his pals at the Piccolo in Hertford Street, The Chelsea Kitchen and everyone at the Green Badge Hailers Running Club would like their sympathies sent to his family.
The BoM and staff of Dial-a-Cab, together with drivers and Call Sign Magazine, would like to echo Phil’s sentiments and send our deepest sympathies to Paul’s family.
PAUL BISHOP: 1955 - 1999
RIP
