David Nicholson

Dave “Big Dave” Nicholson was a giant in stature and a Giant Rock of calmness and stability in the turbulence of our news.

Waves of cock ups and screw ups might sweep towards him during his decades as World Desk editor but Dave never lost his gentleness and belief in his correspondents. No point scoring or finger pointing for Dave. Just work out a way to get the story right and out and then have a laugh and move on to the next crisis.

Dave also had an uncanny skill to know when to add another hour or two to your fervently promised delivery time of a nightlead or daylead.

Maybe he could tell by the sound of your voice!!!

We won't see his like again - a great great pro and true decent Gentleman. ■