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Nick. I only knew you as my brother's friend, but I know that you were something special. I know that you will be missed by all who knew you, and many who didn't. I send my condolences to the Moores and anyone else who needs them.
Rest well, Nick, and may God protect you.
-x-

— Abigail Kay, 5th December 2004 at 3:29am

i have not spoken to nick or amelie in a long time so this has come as a big shock to me. I'm not entirely sure what to say as its still sinking in for me.
i remember nick being quite shy when i used to visit amelie but always said hello when i'd pass him in the corridors at school. always had his friends around him and was always happy.
i would love to come back to Theale and pay my respects but haven't the money to get home, so hopefully i can still say how i feel now.
i will definately miss him even though he never knew me that well, he was still part of a strong relationship that amelie and me shared, and never forgotten

— Aimee Bisasur, 3rd December 2004 at 6:36am

I've already left a message for you Nick but I was coming home from a party last night and looking up at the stars, this is what I thought;

'Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,
Nick, I wonder where you are.
Up above the world so bright,
Watching over us at night.
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,
Nick, So near, but yet so far'.

parties just aren't the same!

xxxxxx

— Michelle Stevens, 1st December 2004 at 1:16am

I was Manager of Theale Tigers F C for eleven years and Nick played for me for the last 4 years. He was an exceptionally talented footballer and was prepared to play in any position for the good of the team. On many occasion he played at centre back if we had a problem, but his favourite position was up front where he could run at the defence and cause all sorts of problems. Some of the goals he scored were breathtaking! In his time with us he received a trophy every year, either for players player of the year or managers player of the year, an indication of how well he was regarded by me and his peers.
I always checked the papers for the reports of his Saturday football with Reading Old Blues and was not in the least bit surprised that he was doing so well. I tried to persuade him to join some of the other lads going into mens Sunday football with the Misfits, but was unsuccessful.Both of the Misfits teams had a minutes silence before their games on the 28th November.
So many people have spoken to me about their shock on hearing the news- ex players and opposition alike. He really was well respected in the local football scene.
I know from conversations I had with him in the past that he was also gifted academically and I understand that he was in the process of looking at Universities. It really is a tragic waste of such a gifted young life and my sympathy goes to all his family and friends. Talking of friends my thanks goes to Nicks very good friend Chris Maffey who played for me at Theale Tigers for all of the eleven years. Chris introduced me to Nick at a summer 6 a side tournament 4+ years ago and Nick eventually joined us. Thanks Chris. It gave me the honour and privelidge of knowing Nick.
One last thing. I am still in the process of retrieving the football shirts from all of last year's players at Tigers. It is my intention to use the kit for the Misfits Reserves. However, in honour of Nick the number 9 shirt will never again be used. No one else could do it justice.

Mick Harbor.

— Mick Harbor, 9th December 2004 at 7:57am

Nick,
It's been over a week and I've only just worked out what to write. The shock will gradually go, it's just the aching pain that is left. Sixth form's not the same without you, but we're pulling together, and unfortunately learning the hard way that 'life is too short'. I know you hated falling out with people, and that you saw the good in everyone, so I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that all of us in Sixth Form are there for each other, and are following your example. It's crazy that it takes something like this to put things into perspective.

You know I miss you, and this summer was the best ever, we had so much fun! That day on the beach was great, and I reckon that hole we all dug in the sand will still be there! Our get - together's at 'The Bull' are priceless, and are some of the funniest times we had together, we were proper little regulars at that pub! My birthday was a great day too. I don't think anyone has ever made me feel as special, as the way you made me feel that day. I loved that necklass and I still do, and I finally understand the true meaning of it - thank you.

I thought people like you were only fictional characters. Surely no-one could be as talented, caring, generous, intelligent, funny, willing, committed and loving as you were, I'd only come across those kind of people in fairy-tales, that was until i met you. Our Knight in shining armour {or possibly a football kit!}

I'm extremely grateful that you were in my life, you meant so much to me and you still do. You'll never be forgotten, and I think we will all strive to be more like you, and embrace life with the enthusiasm you put into everything you did. I just know that if I ever find another boy who treats me half as well as you did, I'll be the luckiest girl on the planet. But it'll be tough to beat you.

Thank you Nick, just for being you!
I'm positive that this is not it, and i'll wait in hope that I'll see you again, and in the mean time when I feel sad, I'll cuddle 'Ted' who still sits on my bed.

Love as always
Hol xxx

— Holly, 7th December 2004 at 2:15am