Tim Joplin
Standing at Euston Station today, whilst looking up at the giant television screen that overhangs the concourse, a familiar face appeared on a Sky News broadcast. It was the face of my first photography lecturer Tim Joplin. When I was slacking off and thinking about dropping out of a course many years ago now he told me I had a talent for photography and that I should stick with it - he was a great teacher - caring, motivating, knowledgeable and a good person. You cannot put a price on that combination….just as perhaps you cannot put a price on a life.
Today I found out that Tim - due to medical incompetence - has been left paralysed in all four limbs and is in constant pain. He was awarded £825K today but as Tim said “no amount of money can buy back his former quality of life”.
Tim perhaps won’t remember me but I won’t forget him.
For a Sky News video of Tim’s story click on this link.
23. July 2010 at 21:00
Tim taught me photography and inspired me so much, he was so easy to get on with and not at all forgettable.
I was so upset to read about the absolutely unbelievable news about his condition, i just dont want to believe it.
I wish there was something we could do and the money is paltry for someone who has given so much to so many.
Tim Joplin. Your wife and family are in my thoughts.
Helen Murphy