The squash matches during the SBES show in the Albany Hotel in Birmingham. Very late sessions in the bar followed by a 06:00 AM start on court. The quality of the squash as questionable: but even in his fragile state Guy was eminently competitive! Those really were the days and a considerable amount of fun was had by all. RIP Guy and I will cherish happy memories. Richard Frankson

Dave Dougall's tribute read at the funeral I first met Guy about 20 years ago when he worked for Encoda. We had several business meetings together. It was during these meetings that I first saw how Guy worked. He worked hard. But it wasn’t the hard work that impressed me. It was his ability to build relationships. And the ease with which he did so. That is why in 2001, we enticed, Guy to join Leitch. And for me that is one of my career highlights - working with Guy Elliott. Guy’s 40-year industry career began when he and his brother Bruce formed Elliott Brothers, back in 1978. He later worked with, Sennheiser UK, Kingston TLI, Encoda Systems and Leitch. From Leitch Guy moved to ATG before, in 2010, he again formed his own company. Starting his own company at the later end of his career was a bold move, but one that really tells you about his positive outlook and can-do attitude. His company EMEA Gateway represented several companies including Telestream who he laterally joined as Sales Director. Getting back to Guy and relationships. In reading many of the condolence comments from colleagues the same theme prevails – big smile, friendly approach and larger than life character. I read that so many times. Big smile - certainly true. Friendly approach – absolutely! But what about “larger than life” character? I’m not sure that does him justice. Guy had a huge effect on all of us and that’s probably why we say “larger than life”. But I think we really mean to say “larger than usual influence”. Meriam Khan confirms that with her recollection “…over the years Guy has been a great support, always available to bounce ideas around with, always wanting to help and to give feedback wherever possible. He listened to our ideas, gave good sound advice and always did so with a smile”. She continues “…I still hear the words, “you muppet” resounding in my ears as he billowed out laughing at our crazy ideas!” Telestream’s Mark Wronski recently paid tribute to Guy, describing him as “a tireless sales professional” and praising his warmth and humour. Guy was “tireless”. He had a huge capacity for work. He once told me that he came to work as a player not a spectator – and that’s how he approached work – as a player! He often recited rugby analogies (it was clear where his passion lay) on how to work better as a team and drive the business. But Guy didn’t just talk, he took action. Stuart Taylor recalled that it was the last day of the quarter for Leitch and he couldn’t find Guy at his desk. After wandering round the building he found him downstairs in “Goods In”, where he was singlehandedly in the process of breaking down and repacking the factory shipment. The warehouse person was off that day! So Guy had taken it upon himself to get the job done. Stuart recollects “that was the first and only time I’ve ever seen a Sales Director, roll up their sleeves and get stuck in, like that”. Stuart added that Guy’s explanation was: “Well if it don’t ship, we don’t get paid! You muppet!” Guy seemed very fond of the term “muppet”! Guy also had a “tireless” ability to keep in touch. Countless colleagues have commented that years after he left a company, he was still in touch with them. He would regularly call to see how things were going. It seems the friends he made, he kept and that takes real effort. Peter O’Connor summed it up well when he said, “I swear hardly a week would go by when he didn’t call me. I just think he had 24 hours a day for others”. When I asked his colleagues for anecdotes about his work life I was expecting people to recite funny stories about Guy because when I think back we did have a laugh. But what struck me from people’s responses was that despite his humour it was Guy’s friendly warmth and friendship that they remember. So how would we sum up Guys work life? The words most used are – Hard Working, Friendly, Approachable and Smiling - and I would add Very Successful. You have heard it said that a company’s greatest asset is its people. We can honestly say that in Guy’s case that is certainly true and in his passing, TeleStream have truly lost one of its most valuable assets. But I would add that the whole industry has lost a whole lot more.

Charlotte's Tribute read at the funeral. Goodbye Dad - I Love You. To have to stand here and talk about my beloved dad in this way is beyond imaginable and brings me incredible sadness. Although, to say he’d want us here all upset and emotional about our incredible loss couldn’t be further from the truth. He would want us to be remembering and celebrating his life. It may have been short but It really was full of joy and happiness so it is so important to highlight so many poignant moments I got to share with him in the 21 years we had together. I have so many beautiful memories with my Dad and I will cherish them forever. For example, listening to the Muppets on BBC Radio Four as he drove me down Nine-Mile ride to dancing for the millionth time. Dad was always there supporting me and guiding me through moments of sadness, joy and excitement. He was always there (and always will be). Even when I asked him for another ‘loan’ (I use that term loosely as still to this day I don’t understand the concept of a 'loan', particularly from my Dad as basically I never gave it back! It kind of defeats the use of the term loan, to bail me out of my £900 of debt just because HSBC said so, madness really! I don’t really think him or I were ever too sure how that even happened. Dad was always such a hard worker. I used to discuss with him how I know Guy as Dad and Mum knows Guy as Husband and how he was also known as 'Guy' who worked so hard for Tellestream and was so successful within the Broadcast Industry. That side of him I didn’t really know all so well apart from the fact that every so often he’d get on a plane, get drunk and come back eventually. That was all I needed to know. There was one time when Dad was on one of his yearly drinking fest in Las Vegas, (lucky thing), and I asked him to buy me a particular bikini. Now weird it may seem, but surely a simple task. I sent him links and pictures all he had to was pick it up. Although he couldn’t understand the sizes. Little did I know he’d had to ask the girls to stand in a line in Hollister to see if he could get the correct size for me. Bless! One thing I will really miss about my Dad is just his presence, how he was always around, either via text, phone call or just in person. I think the bond that a daughter and father have is really something so special and as some of you may know, I really was a true Daddy's girl, and I miss him so dearly within the home already, purely because I really relied on him and loved his judgement, he always had good advice and always ensured that I knew the best and had the best. Even had the best gin and tonics! A personal favorite of his. My Dad was a brilliant man as all of you know. My best friend, my backbone, I loved spending time with him and doing the little things like watching master chef talking in Costa for hours - or anything really. The whole Costa situation started in Year 6 when he was on gardeners leave. Somehow, I managed to be in pretty much every sports team that year, including tag rugby. One of Dad’s proudest moment. We spent a lot of time together. He really invested in it and would always arrive promptly to pick me up to take me to whatever tournament with a Tesco meal deal and promise of a costa afterwards if we won. It was an amazing summer and I know for certain he enjoyed being one of the mums for a change. Dad always ensured I knew how proud he was of me and as I keep saying supported me through everything 5 am swimming sessions, late night dance rehearsals. Just everything really, he really was such an amazing Dad, one I will always remember and ensure that people know of and for them to know how brilliant he truly was. I cannot express how proud I was of him, and how brave he was to fight this disease, he really is the bravest person I know. Before Dad passed he bought me a ring, something to remember him by. We had a very special moment afterwards, that will not be taken away from me. He said something very heartwarming. He said this wasn’t meant to happen this way, we were meant to do so much together, I was meant to take you skiing, build a life with you and make memories. I told him I was not scared of this, and that I am going to be okay. I told him he was silly and he was never to leave my heart, never would leave me throughout my lifetime, he is leaving this world. He is correct, he is leaving, his is missing out on a lot, grandchildren, marriage, but the reality of it is, that no matter what ... I will know he is there, looking out for me and guiding me through. That is one thing I would like everyone to take from this, he will always be a treasure to this world, this lifetime, and never forgotten. See you soon Dad, sleep well. Goodbye Dad... I Love You. xx