It has been a privilege to serve alongside Ed Hargreaves in our respective roles supporting those who attend courses at the Defence Medical Academy.  Ed, with his responsibility for the physical training and development of students and members of staff alike, was exceptional in both his contribution to the Academy and the results he achieved.  Energised, engaged and engaging, he actively sought out opportunities to innovate and then put in the hard yards needed to turn ideas into new initiatives.  He had the vision to think widely about fitness, health and wellbeing, coupled with an innate enthusiasm that drew people along with him, achieving effects more wide-reaching than anyone alone could accomplish.  Most important of all though, in my view, was his genuine attention and care for each and every person for whom he was responsible.  He treated everyone as an individual, listening to their views and working with them to provide training and development plans tailored to their needs.  By going the extra mile for others, he made a huge difference and held the respect and admiration of all within the Academy.  Ed Hargreaves is a first-class leader, instructor and motivational trainer.  I wholeheartedly commend him to you.