Beautiful send off Uncle Tam. A huge thanks to all who attended to pay their respects to a great man. To staff and management at Eagers funeral home for your diligence in making sure my Uncle and his whanau were well catered to. Know that you are loved and will be missed Uncle.

You were meant to be invincible, the indestructible Principal, my anchor immovable. But now you're gone, an incredibly sad song, to sing all alone. Yet across the barren land, of despairing sand, you offer me your hand. "Heed my deeds young brother, just follow my plan, and in the desperate jungle, you might still be a man. Work your hands bare, then give without fear, for life is not yours, until of it you share." "One last bullet I ask you to shoot, one final order they cannot refute, look the world in the eye and harden your boot, then smile as you give it the Tamati Salute.

Sending so much love and strength to Adrian, Janaya, Lalaina, Erana, Phil and whanau at this sad time. Arohanui Baylis whanau xx

Sending so much love and strength to Adrian, Janaya, Lalaina, Erana, Phil and whanau at this time. Arohanui Baylis whanau xxx

RIP Tam thanks for all the fond memories we have grown up to know and learn, from you and T-Roy’s adventures to myself and Dwane trying to create our own wee adventures, you and Adrian hear to fear well my mum and now mum will be chatting your ears off while your enjoying your lazy boy cloud! Enjoy your well earned rest old boy the Troys and Bristowes will be forever connected. Till we meet again Mark, Mandy and the Troy Tribe x

Koro, It’s hard to find the right words to say for my last forever message to you. I never thought I would have to ever do so, you were never meant to leave. I promise to make sure our babies always know who you are, to work hard and hold a high standard. To make sure they are good humans that don’t put up with shit, that don’t do things by halves and have big hearts. To make sure they are determined and know what’s right and what’s wrong, and to aim for the stars. Thank you Koro for 32 years of your support, love, guidance and being you. I love you and will miss you everyday. Say hi to Nanny and Koro from us and give them love ❤️

Sad to hear of ya passing Tam u use to scare me as a kid and u told me off alot but that was all Duane's fault my love to the whanau send him off well.

Thank you Tam for being the man you were. Always being there for our kids and moko. You were always there when someone needed you. The most kindest , humble, giving person I have ever met. We are so honoured to have had you in our lives.Love you Koro xxx. Moe Mai ra Koro Jossy and Pat

Thank you for being nice to me hahahaha. Gonna miss your potty mouth cos you never batted an eye when Steven & I used ours! Big juju wet smooches always and an even bigger one from Vadihmn who wishes he could be here too xxx

sitting at the table eating porridge for breakfast with Koro. Putting “TF” (tomato fertiliser a.k.a tomato sauce) on his fish and chips. touching everything we weren’t suppose to hanging out with Koro in his sheds. Spending our school holidays painting scaffolding clips purple at Cameron’s. Will miss you so so much. Love you Koro. Awatere xx

Koro Tam, Rest easy. I hope you’re enjoying a cold tui and a Fanta. I’ll head up to the shed later and have one or two for you! Hope you left some in the fridge. I’ll take good care of Alicia for you Moe Mai rā koro