My sincerest condolences to the family, steve is such a gent and will be sorely missed by everyone that met him!

Always a man to make you smile and a great friend. Hope all you boys are ok too!!

Dawson x

What terrible news. Sincerest condolences to Stephen's family. Stay strong guys.

Alan

I am so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts are with you all. Andrew, please contact us as soon as you can

Ian

We are so, so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts are with you all.

All our love Doug & Sara

My thoughts and prayers are with your family Ste. You were and always will be a great friend. A legend in my eyes. You will be greatly missed by many many people.

Raynsey x

So sorry for your last.

My condolances to his family,friends and ofcourcethe other lost boy's.

Stephen will be in my prayer.

I am so sorry to hear this tragic news. Andrew please get in touch with Mum and Dad urgently. Love you. X

THE LATEST NEWS ON STEPHEN FAIRBROTHER

To all of the friends that have watched Stephen on his travels and to his fellow travelling companions.

We are sure that you all must know that Stephen was taken ill last week and taken into hospital.

We have this evening taken a call from Keith and Kathy who flew out to be with Stephen yesterday.

Sadly Stephen passed away at 9am today (Tuesday)

We have few other details other than he had contracted a virus and was ill for only a short time.

Stephen will be coming home at the weekend.

Please all of you say a prayer for Stephen and his grieving family.

Stephens aunt Ruth and uncle Steve

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We have just had a call from the British Embassy in Chile that Stephen is ill and has been taken to hospital. Can one of you please ring us on 01332 850187 or email us at [email protected] to let us know anything about what has happened.

Many thanks

Kathy and Keith

Loved the nz stories. Miss u guys cant wait to hear the south america trouble