Jerry forged in me a fervour I had not hitherto felt - a pressing need to embroil myself in environmental warfare! Jerry had the most influence on my way of thinking of anyone in my life The world was a better place with Jerry in it A born teacher seeking the best for young people facing the future A real 'once in a lifetime' person He influenced my entire life Jerry always gave to life more than he took out There are many, like me, whose life would be poorer without Hicksy He was a guide and mentor . . . it was his influence that made me want to be an art teacher Clear strength of character, originality of spirit, infectious and disciplined enthusiasm as a teacher . . . a great exemplar to aspire to Thank you Jerry KIM
The stable and constant life of a teacher that Jerry created for himself and Anne not only completely healed the rift with her parents but became the base from which he could fully explore his potential. He and Anne lived in a top flat on Park St for 10 years (Simon and I both born in that period) and they worked together on a number of murals around the city. In the early 60’s they built their home’ Goldrush’ together and the doors to it’s unique style of Bohemia have remained open and welcoming ever since. Dad always found time to paint, at weekends and most particularly on holiday. Our Summer idyll was an Island in the South of France, Ile Ste Marguerite – discovered by Anne and Jerry in 1951 on a Youth Hostelling trip round Europe. The Fort of the Man in the Iron Mask drew them there, but it’s unhewn beauty and Mediterranean light kept them returning summer after summer for over 50 years. Many family friends joined us there for wonderful times over the years, our final visit en masse the September before Simon died, and I can’t imagine that there is anywhere in the world that has been more richly recorded by 2 artists over such a long period. Our Tribal families, as we have come to know them, are all here in force today. It was another of Jerry’s traits to create opportunities for celebration with those he loved and admired. The Annual Boxing Day Hicksathome, another marvellous example. In the midst of all this lovliness I tried to think of things Jerry wasn’t good at – he sang out of tune and his sense of rhythm wasn’t entirely conventional (mum said that it was when she realised she didn’t mind dancing out of time that she knew it must be love). Also he was less than patient if we made him late – but that’s the best I can come up with. So what else was Jerry involved in over the years? – Jack
JACK For Judo
Vice President & Area Coach – Western Area of the British Judo Accociation