Friends have paid tribute to a beloved father who spent his life volunteering. Andrew Holter, a funeral director from Eastbourne, died aged 48 on June 15 and left behind a glowing legacy. Andrew was a frequent volunteer in and around Eastbourne for a range of organisations, such as St John Ambulance, Eastbourne Pride, Street Pastors, Sea Cadets and Police Cadets.
Greg Draven, 48, has been friends with Andrew for over 35 years and spoke of his profound impact. He said: “He has been huge in the community. It's been a real shock.
“He was always at events , he was a member of the police cadets and was normally at their parades, he was instrumental in getting Eastbourne carnival back up and running. READ MORE: Poynings residents angry over helicopter garden plans “I knew him through his volunteering with St John Ambulance Service. “He gave his time to making sure people were looked after.
“This loss is going to be felt by so many people. It’s heartbreaking, he was the kindest man.” Eastbourne Pride has also paid tribute to the father-of-two, who volunteered annually as a senior steward for the event.
They said: “Every year, Andrew played a vital role in the Eastbourne Parade as a senior steward, managing all road closures along the route to ensure the safety of our visitors. “His dedication was the cornerstone of our parade’s success, as he was the only volunteer authorised to handle these crucial responsibilities. “We are profoundly grateful to Andrew for ma.
