R.I.P Steve

[dave shelley]

Sincere condolences to Steve's family and to you Markus.  Stay strong  keep your memories and smile at them.  R.I.P. Steve, too young.

[markus209]

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I really appreciate them.

[Fergal]

So sad, he sounded more brother than friend.  I am sure that as time passes the pain will fade and you will look back and smile at the memories you made.  Close your eyes and in time you will see the joy of a goal scored in front of the Holte in his face not the sadness of another crap defeat.  What ever you think your reasons are for sharing this I don't believe they are selfish.
RIP - Holteneender in the Sky...

[johnboy]

So sad, he sounded more brother than friend.  I am sure that as time passes the pain will fade and you will look back and smile at the memories you made.  Close your eyes and in time you will see the joy of a goal scored in front of the Holte in his face not the sadness of another crap defeat.  What ever you think your reasons are for sharing this I don't believe they are selfish.
RIP - Holteneender in the Sky...

A moving reply Fergal, say's it all, to a moving post. RIP Steve.

[vilan461]

Sorry for the loss of your mate Markus, 21 that is so young,
  sounds like you shared some good times --and  have memories  nothing and no one can take away,

 R.I.P. Steve  ----Holte Ender In The Sky-----

[villajk]

Brought a tear to my eye did that, Markus.

RIP Steve.

[Legion]

Bloody Hell. So sorry to hear that. Lots of grit has got into my eyes.

[Godfrey Brian]

Hi Marcus, For a young guy that is such a mature, reflective tribute to your mate Steve. I'm way older than you but the lad I shared my first Villa years with on The Holte in the 60's died tragically young also. And do you know what? Even decades later I still think of him with happy memories when I'm at Villa Park or following them elsewhere. We never saw a successful Villa side together but somehow he's been represented at Wembley, Rotterdam and all the highs and lows since he passed and there are still times I blame him for getting me into all of this! I'm sure that, over the years you'll do the same with Steve. Once a Villa fan always a Villa fan!In the meantime, my condolences and all the best to you and Steve's family.

[Chris Smith]

That's a really lovely tribute, clearly written from the heart.

I concur that writing things down helps, throughout my own illness last year and the death of my nan I've filled pages with meandering thoughts but find that it's a way to get things straight in my own mind. 

[Mike Jeffries]

Fergal's so right it isn't selfish to write this stuff Markus, it helps at a terrible time and that's more than reason enough.

[Dave Cooper please]

Fergal's so right it isn't selfish to write this stuff Markus, it helps at a terrible time and that's more than reason enough.

Yep, did it myself when my Dad passed away.
I see you lot as almost family, or at least bloody good friends anyway.

[villajk]

When my Mum passed away almost six years ago, I kept a book with me in which I wrote down my feelings.  Even 'talking' to her a times.

[peter w]

So young. Goodpost markus.

[eamonn]

Just seen this now. Very touching tribute and also a beautiful response by Fergal.

[SoccerHQ]

Lovely post, condolences.