The 22-year-old who boarded the Tube train bound for Edgware Road on the morning of 7 July was a man content with life. David Foulkes, from Oldham, was enjoying his new job as a media sales manager for the Guardian. And he was in love with his girlfriend, Stephanie Reid, 2.He had travelled to London that day to meet a colleague. Mr Foulkes lived in Manchester with his parents and sister, but was planning to move in with Ms Reid and start a family. Ms Reid, who met him 16 months ago, told the Guardian they had been together every day since their first date. He was a super lad who would never do anyone any harm "He was my world," she said. "As soon as we met we knew that was it. "We made plans and he was never shy about being affectionate and romantic." Mr Foulkes attended Hulme grammar school in Manchester, where he was a keen squash player and swimmer. He stayed on for the sixth form and then went to Oldham Business School, before becoming a trainee manager in sales. 'In love' He joined the Guardian as territory sales manager for the North-West, which meant he was visiting local shops to promote the paper. His father Graham said he was enjoying the job immensely.
A joint statement with his wife Janet said: "David was in London, thrilled at beginning his new career. Continue Reading: Courtesy BBC News