Emails

From Marcia
16 February

I was very shocked to read about Seph's death in the paper last month. It
really hits home when its someone you knew.
I haven't been in touch with his mum and dad for years now, but remember
Seph as a lively child, fighting and playing with his brothers.
I would like to pass on my condolences to his mum and dad, Bernie and Ali
and tell them how sorry i am for their loss.
I have also told Andy, although we are no longer together, we do keep in
touch, and he has asked me to pass on his condolences also.
We both understand what its like to lose someone you love very much.
Take Care
Marcia

From Seph's Mother & Family
20 January

Just to say a huge 'Thank-you' to everyone for your kind messages.
We have been very comforted by the fact that there are so many good people out there, and the genuine concern and helpfulness of people we have met locally.
We are also very fortunate to have a large and caring family and wonderful friends, plus the support of a super police liaison team.
The greatest tribute we can all give Seph is to try to be more like him, help others, take time to listen, and give a smile (they are free after all.)

Take care, All our love,
Ali and family.

From Lucy Newman

I never met Seph- but from what I have read about him he sounded like a really really lovely bloke.
I really don't know what to say except that I am so sorry. If there is anything that we can do.
My thoughts are with his friends and family.

Lucy Newman xx

From Nicola Palmer

I am Seph’s cousin and am totally shocked by what has happened. Seph was a quiet man with a heart of gold. He would have done anything for anybody. I can’t believe that his life has been taken away at such a young age and in such a cruel way. Let’s hope that justice is done and his attackers convicted. Unfortunately, it will not bring Seph back, but at least we all have fond memories of him.

Nicola
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From Dawn Wilkinson

To all of his friends who visit this site this is a message from Dawn, his honorary god-mother (although I feel that I have failed him, somehow).

I pray that he has peace in his soul now and I am grateful that he has no suffering now.

After speaking to his mum, I am so happy in the knowledge that he had such a good bunch of friends to look out for him.  You have all been so kind to Ali and so helpful.  Please continue, all who can, to help the police in any way you can.

Please remember, all of you who read this, that the world is not full of bad people.  It is full of good people with just a few who are not good.  Don't let this horrible and tragic loss of a good person stop you all seeing the good in people.

Take care everyone.  Good-bye Seph it was a privilege to know you.

Love
Dawn xx

From Damian Benner

I, like so many others in the Join Me community, was very shocked to hear about the death of one of our own. Whilst I never met Seph, his tragic death has affected us all and I think strengthened our resolve to continue.

 My thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

 Joinee Benner

From Angie Hulme

I'm sorry.
There's nothing more I can say.
I am truly sorry.

Love,
Angie