Working class hero

You'll probably all be aware of this, but it was 25 years ago today that John Lennon was shot dead.

I was only 13 at the time, but John and The Beatles had been a huge part of my life for as long back as I can remember. They still are. My dad was a huge Beatles/Lennon fan and used to joke that I was singing Beatles songs before I could speak.

December 1980 was the first time that one of my heroes died. I couldn't understand the reason why back then and I still struggle for an answer now.

I can't write a fitting tribute, if you loved him too you'll know what I'm feeling. He's sorely missed.