I have posted the final blog on the internet...it's in two parts, one under Pucon and one under Santiago!!!

Happy xmas to the big man today...sure his tucking into some turkey....got a big can of fosters and is trying to convince God to give his beloved forest three points tomorrow!!!

STEPHEN'S FUNERAL

We would like to thank everyone who attended Stephen's funeral on Wednesday and also those who were not able to do so but sent messages of condolence and cards. What an absolutely brilliant turnout - we were amazed and thrilled. Everyone had such nice things to say about Stephen it made us really proud - although we already were, of course. Special thanks to Dan for his beautiful poem which we will treasure.

We would like to apologise to anyone we did not get chance to speak to personally but we were overwhelmed by the number of people there. If anyone wishes to contact us, please feel free to do so.

The collection that took place at the funeral raised almost £600. We were amazed at the amount collected but then - getting to know all of Stephen's friends may be we shouldn't be surprised at your generosity. Many thanks to everyone. We would like to make a donation to the hostel that the boys stayed in Pucon, Chile but will discuss with Stephen's travelling companions first.

Thank you all again for giving Stephen such a wonderful send off

Love and best wishes to all of you

Kathy and Keith

Like Janice, part of my daily routine for the past nine months has been to check the blog and laugh at all the comments, jokes and general camaraderie between all the boys and their friends both back home and abroad. I felt that I got to know all of the five lost boys. Steve's funeral yesterday was a fitting tribute to a truly fine young man who was so obviously loved by so many people. Dan - the poem you wrote and read out was so heartfelt and spoke of so many of his qualities - once again your pen did the trick! Steve will indeed live on in the wonderful memories you all share.

Love to all, Sheena (Andrew's Step-mum)

The only time I can really remember Steve (sorry it's an age thing) is at Heathrow when we saw Andrew and the other excited 4 Lost Boys off on their epic trip. I believe we bumped into each other in their UCN student accommodation when I was trying to organise Andrews belongings on the day they all moved in, at the start of their frienship. But during the course of the boys travels, I, like most of their relatives & friends got to know each one of them intimately (sometimes very intimately) through this blog. My daily routine at work was switch PC on, click on blog, moan at Dan Brown for not keeping up etc. Losing Steve was a tragic finale to the adventure, but the wonderful memories and close friendships of these recent months will live on in each of the 4 Lost Boys. Steve will always be sadly missed, but never forgotten. Much Love Janice. (Andrew/Fred/Minky's Mum)

I didn't know Steve or any of the other boys, however as an Australian with a keen interest in Cogenhoe United FC, I have heard of the terrible news.

Reading posts from other people, it is such a shame that a great young man should be so cruelly taken away, and my best wishes and deepest condolences go to his family and friends.

Rest In Peace Steve

For those of you who don't know yet, Stephen's funeral will be held on Wednesday 17th December ,12-30pm at Loughborough Crematorium.

Map and directions of the location can be found at the following link:

Welcome home boys, Vicki sent me an email to say you're all ok.

I'm glad you're home safe & remembering our dear friend with all your travel stories.

Love always....Lise xx

We have the wonderful opportunity to meet the five lost boys in Rosario. We spent almost a week together, playing footy, cooking barbecue, laughing, drinking some beer, and talking about dreams, life, future. We also had a great time watching the big game between Newell´s Old Boys and Rosario Central. We do not have right words to express our deep sorrow for Stephen´s death. The only thing we are totally sure is that his smile is going to be allways with us.

Horacio Dalmonego (Danny´s father), Susana, Santiago, Manuela, Iván y Mayra

Im sorry to everyone that this message is so late but i really didnt know what to say..!He was 1 of the nicest blokes i have ever met and was always a man of his word and would do anything for anyone...i used to call him the BFG! He will always be in our hearts and always be a UCN legend...! R.I.P Fairy...you are deeply missed...

My thoughts are with his family and the lost boys...god bless you all..

So sorry to hear about Steve. He was a gentle giant and a top lad. Great memories of him at Uni, Gran Can and helping me out on a Sunday morning when I only had 8 players for Bus Club. Telling the jokes all the time. My thoughts are with his family and friends, Liam xx

We are so sad to hear the news and will be thinking and praying for you all.

With love Tricia, Randolph, Tom and Jo.

Andrew p's Family.

To Steve's Family, the Lost Boys and all who knew and loved Stephen... Ihope the words of Canon Henry Scott-Holland might afford some comfort:

Death is nothing at allI have only slipped away into the next roomI am I and you are youWhatever we were to each otherThat we are stillCall me by my old familiar nameSpeak to me in the easy way you always usedPut no difference into your toneWear no forced air of solemnity or sorrowLaugh as we always laughedAt the little jokes we always enjoyed togetherPlay, smile, think of me, pray for meLet my name be ever the household word that it always wasLet it be spoken without effortWithout the ghost of a shadow in itLife means all that it ever meantIt is the same as it ever was

There is absolute unbroken continuity

Why should I be out of mindBecause I am out of sight?I am waiting for you for an intervalSomewhere very nearJust around the cornerAll is well.Nothing is past; nothing is lostOne brief moment and all will be as it was before How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!

Canon Henry Scott-Holland, 1847-1918, Canon of St Paul's Cathedral

From all I have read Stephen will live on in the Hearts of thousands

Geoff Brown