“Only the good die young” and “God only takes the best roses for his garden”
Two sayings that are so relevant in this case. Lou, I was chuffed to have witnessed the moment you and Blaine started your journey together…at that ADI meeting Blaine organised. I saw that look you gave each other!
I was also honoured to have been asked to be a guest at your wedding. I was hugely saddened to find out that you were no longer with us.
Have to say I am so very distraught that you and Blaine won’t be able to complete your dream of finishing your latest project Button Moon together.
I loved you because you were such an amazing, awesome, warm hearted human being…and it’s a total tragedy that you are no longer here. You will be SO missed…in every aspect of your life…mother, wife, best friend, colleague…
Thank you for asking me to be lead car for the final leg of the Bog Learner Relay at Goodwood last year…such an honour!
I’d also like to send my condolences to your children and friends and family…you will be remembered forever and missed greatly.
Thank you for sharing some wonderful memories with me Lou…the bestest! 🤗💜
Lou had the biggest heart in the smallest package ❤️ and was completely dedicated to helping PDI and ADI’s. The driving instructor world, along with anyone else who was fortunate enough to cross paths with her, have lost a legend. My deepest sympathies go out to Blaine and her family
Lou, what can I say, your loss is beyond devastating, Your contribution to the instructor industry will never be repeated. I had the pleasure of being involved in one of your Workshops and was also fortunate enough for you to be my mentor in 2021. You have made me the instructor I am today. Of course we must not forget your wonderful smile and enigmatic personality. Lou you are an icon that will forever have a place in my heart. X
I became an ADI 4 years ago and I wanted to also help PDI’s. I approached Lou for advice.
Lou was quick to respond and we initially made contact through messenger.
Eventually Lou suggested we meet up over a coffee.
I met Lou and my first thought was wow someone smaller than me lol.
Lou gave me loads of tips and advice that I was so grateful for.
The fact that she did it for the price of a coffee I’ll never forget.
Lou was so friendly, funny, professional, confident, inspiring and just an amazing woman.
I know Lou will leave a huge gap but will also leave her legacy and many memories for many people.
My thoughts are with Blaine, the children and the rest of her family.
I hope Lou is never forgotten.
The biggest heart in the smallest parcel! Thank you for 10 years of laughter and fun. You changed my life and the driving instructor industry for the better. You are leaving a very big hole behind!
I was never fortunate enough to meet Lou but I watched many of her videos in the go green instructor training and on you tube. She was my inspiration and now I’m an ADI I strive to be half the woman she was. Lou you will be missed so very much. The industry has lost such a massive star. Love and hugs to your family and Blaine xxxx shine bright in the sky angel xxx
To Blaine & family. Lou was a giant within the ADI Community and gave back far more than she took. We will always remember the workshops she did for us and she will be missed. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. From all your friends within Sheffield & District Driving Instructors Association
An inspirational, an absolute legend, a mother of her family and of our industry. Fate allowed me to meet you and forever you will say With me. There is no words to describe how much you are missed. You define World in the simplest way by being you Love and REST IN PIECE
Such sad news, RIP Lou, you will be missed. You were always so supportive and always helped everyone. An inspiration to the driving school industry and BLR Lou Walsh you will not be forgotten. Your memory will live on, you were always so kind and helpful.
You helped myself and colleagues in standards check training for us in the fire service.
You will be missed, my thoughts are with your family 🙏 ❤️
Dear Lou
You brought people and communities together.
They found belief.
They went past their personal illusions.
You did it with grace.
You were humble.
Sending you love and light
Yours
David
I first heard of Blaine and Lou when I was a PDI and looking for training materials. I then met Lou a couple of years later when my standards check was due. She was so friendly and unbelievably empathetic. I met her several times after that through big learner relay. Despite only meeting me fir minutes she always remembered me by name and hugs. She is a powerhouse and I will miss her greatly. Rest in Peace Lou
Lou opened my eyes and taught me to question everything and take nothing for granted. She’ll be a huge loss for many people.