The Stephen Gately Condolences and appreciation thread - Page 3 - Showbiz

Geeg · 17-10-2009, 10:24

I'm a 45 year old man, so not in the Boyzone demographic. However, it is very sad that someone so young and who meant so much to so many has gone.

I think his fellow band members have behaved with such decorum, and I feel for them and for the family. But in particular my thoughts are with Stephen Gately's husband, and I hope he can get through his tremendous loss with the help of all around him.

alfiewozere · 17-10-2009, 10:28

My heart goes out to Andrew, Stephen's family and Boyzone. The boys in particular have conducted themselves admirabley - they've done their 'brother' proud.

RIP Stephen. I hope, wherever you are, you can feel how much you are loved and missed.

Salbates · 17-10-2009, 10:34

I was a huge Boyzone fan when i was a teenager, i was determined that i was going to marry Ronan someday!

I adored the boyz as a group and they were my boyband. I covered my bedroom walls with their posters and knew all the words to their songs.

I was a typical moody teenager and i didn't really speak to my parents for one reason or another, but i distinctly remeber telling my mother to shift out of the way of the tv because the boyz were on!

I never got to see them in concert, something i will always regret.

Every morning, the first thing i do before i get out of bed is check my rss feeds on my Blackberry. The morning of Stephen's passing was no different, except i couldn't believe my eyes! Not Stephen, he's was far too young to be taken from us! I switched the tv on to double check. And then i cried.

I cried for that teenager, dancing around her room. For the adult who would never see him perform. For his family who had lost their beautiful man. For the Boyz who had "lost their brother". But mostly for his husband, who had lost his other half.

So so sad

Sleep well Stephen xxx

Joy2286 · 17-10-2009, 10:34

Just seen the Boyz and their families arrive. Am nearly in tears- Ronan and his kids- bless his son Jack so much putting his arm round his Dad!

Glitter03 · 17-10-2009, 10:36

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Originally Posted by Joy2286

Just seen the Boyz and their families arrive. Am nearly in tears- Ronan and his kids- bless his son Jack so much putting his arm round his Dad!

Yes that was so sweet...Jack comforting his dad.

Also when the sky reporter was saying 'there is no sign of Andrew Cowles arriving yet' the camera was zoomed in on him talking outside the church!

xButterflyWingx · 17-10-2009, 10:37

I used to love Boyzone when I was younger it's heart breaking that such a talented young man should die so soon. I'm watching the coverage on BBC and it really is devastating.

My heart goes out to his bandmates, friends and of course family and his husband I hope they can gain some strength during this awful time. Also, my thoughts are with the fans of Stephen and Boyzone, I would be devastated if was of my idols was to pass away so tragically.

RIP Stephen

louloubelle1978 · 17-10-2009, 10:57

Its really sad watching the coverage on Sky

I hope Stephen where ever he is can see and feel the love that everyone has and always had for him.

Doogieboogie · 17-10-2009, 11:03

A beautiful opening song....

dancing fan · 17-10-2009, 11:04

Just watching the funeral coverage on Sky - really moving, especially now the singing has started.

I am reminded of going to a Capital Radio 'Party in the Park' in Hyde Park. It was the first Boyzone performance after Stephen came out. The crowd gave a huge cheer when Stephen came on stage and I remember how relieved and happy he seemed.

R.I.P.

mia75 · 17-10-2009, 11:04

Who is singing this?

Glitter03 · 17-10-2009, 11:04

In floods of tears already

Kaos · 17-10-2009, 11:05

That song had me in tears. Beautiful song

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2811 · 17-10-2009, 11:06

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Originally Posted by Kaos

That song had me in tears. Beautiful song

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Me too

Joy2286 · 17-10-2009, 11:07

This is so sad. I am welling up

louloubelle1978 · 17-10-2009, 11:09

Have tears too.

Especially when they show his smiling face in those pictures.

Beautiful opening song

Gabriella · 17-10-2009, 11:09

I'm watching SKY news at the moment, I've been in tears. He was just so young, it's so unfair. My heart goes out to his partner, family and friends. My thoughts are with you all today. The remaining Boyzone have showed great strength, I'm sure Stephen is looking down and so proud of them and all that loved him. I'm sure it will be a great send off with elephants & zeppelins.

RIP Stephen, thanks for all the gifts you gave during your life. You will be missed.

Joy2286 · 17-10-2009, 11:20

This sounds like Shane Lynch speaking atm

Glitter03 · 17-10-2009, 11:22

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Originally Posted by Joy2286

This sounds like Shane Lynch speaking atm

Thats not Shane.

2811 · 17-10-2009, 11:22

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Originally Posted by Joy2286

This sounds like Shane Lynch speaking atm

I don't think it is. He referred to BZas "they"

googleking · 17-10-2009, 11:23

This is such a lovely service for him and the footage of the people outside the church is so moving. Thank you to Sky for covering it in full. RIP Stephen, it's now obvious how many people's lives you were a part of.

Glitter03 · 17-10-2009, 11:23

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Originally Posted by 2811

I don't think it is. He referred to BZas "they"

Its the priest who started the ceremony i think.

Joy2286 · 17-10-2009, 11:25

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Originally Posted by Glitter03

Thats not Shane.

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Originally Posted by 2811

I don't think it is. He referred to BZas "they"

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Originally Posted by Glitter03

Its the priest who started the ceremony i think.

Yeah it just sounded like him initially.

This is so sad

Joy2286 · 17-10-2009, 11:27

Aaaaw Boyzone's kids doing the prayers

Is anyone else annoyed with Sky cutting the feed off and talking to people about it?

2811 · 17-10-2009, 11:28

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Originally Posted by Joy2286

Aaaaw Boyzone's kids doing the prayers

Is anyone else annoyed with Sky cutting the feed off and talking to people about it?

Was just about to post the same thing. Shut up Sky

dancing fan · 17-10-2009, 11:29

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Originally Posted by Joy2286

Aaaaw Boyzone's kids doing the prayers

Is anyone else annoyed with Sky cutting the feed off and talking to people about it?

I am - it's really spoiling the emotion of the service.

17-10-2009, 10:24	#51
Geeg Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Here, There and Everywhere Posts: 18,098	I'm a 45 year old man, so not in the Boyzone demographic. However, it is very sad that someone so young and who meant so much to so many has gone. I think his fellow band members have behaved with such decorum, and I feel for them and for the family. But in particular my thoughts are with Stephen Gately's husband, and I hope he can get through his tremendous loss with the help of all around him.

17-10-2009, 10:28	#52
alfiewozere Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: far far away Services: Seacrest IN IN IN Posts: 8,610	My heart goes out to Andrew, Stephen's family and Boyzone. The boys in particular have conducted themselves admirabley - they've done their 'brother' proud. RIP Stephen. I hope, wherever you are, you can feel how much you are loved and missed.

17-10-2009, 10:34	#53
Salbates Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nottinghamshire England Posts: 1,573 Blog Entries: 1	I was a huge Boyzone fan when i was a teenager, i was determined that i was going to marry Ronan someday! I adored the boyz as a group and they were my boyband. I covered my bedroom walls with their posters and knew all the words to their songs. I was a typical moody teenager and i didn't really speak to my parents for one reason or another, but i distinctly remeber telling my mother to shift out of the way of the tv because the boyz were on! I never got to see them in concert, something i will always regret. Every morning, the first thing i do before i get out of bed is check my rss feeds on my Blackberry. The morning of Stephen's passing was no different, except i couldn't believe my eyes! Not Stephen, he's was far too young to be taken from us! I switched the tv on to double check. And then i cried. I cried for that teenager, dancing around her room. For the adult who would never see him perform. For his family who had lost their beautiful man. For the Boyz who had "lost their brother". But mostly for his husband, who had lost his other half. So so sad Sleep well Stephen xxx

17-10-2009, 10:34	#54
Joy2286 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 25,526	Just seen the Boyz and their families arrive. Am nearly in tears- Ronan and his kids- bless his son Jack so much putting his arm round his Dad!

17-10-2009, 10:37	#56
xButterflyWingx Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Somewhere only I know ;) Posts: 2,335	I used to love Boyzone when I was younger it's heart breaking that such a talented young man should die so soon. I'm watching the coverage on BBC and it really is devastating. My heart goes out to his bandmates, friends and of course family and his husband I hope they can gain some strength during this awful time. Also, my thoughts are with the fans of Stephen and Boyzone, I would be devastated if was of my idols was to pass away so tragically. RIP Stephen

17-10-2009, 10:57	#57
louloubelle1978 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Services: Virgin Posts: 435	Its really sad watching the coverage on Sky I hope Stephen where ever he is can see and feel the love that everyone has and always had for him.

17-10-2009, 11:03	#58
Doogieboogie Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Behind you, in the dark....... Services: myself once a year Posts: 1,236	A beautiful opening song....

17-10-2009, 11:04	#59
dancing fan Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 422	Just watching the funeral coverage on Sky - really moving, especially now the singing has started. I am reminded of going to a Capital Radio 'Party in the Park' in Hyde Park. It was the first Boyzone performance after Stephen came out. The crowd gave a huge cheer when Stephen came on stage and I remember how relieved and happy he seemed. R.I.P.

17-10-2009, 11:04	#60
mia75 Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Services: Obsessive Twihard Posts: 4,445	Who is singing this?

17-10-2009, 11:04	#61
Glitter03 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: UK Services: Sky+, BT Broadband Posts: 2,629	In floods of tears already

17-10-2009, 11:05	#62
Kaos Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Services: Still Cheering on Mirko even if he's a fool! Posts: 4,811 Blog Entries: 3	That song had me in tears. Beautiful song .

17-10-2009, 11:07	#64
Joy2286 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 25,526	This is so sad. I am welling up

17-10-2009, 11:09	#65
louloubelle1978 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: London Services: Virgin Posts: 435	Have tears too. Especially when they show his smiling face in those pictures. Beautiful opening song

17-10-2009, 11:09	#66
Gabriella Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Services: BT Broadband/ VirginMobile Posts: 268 Blog Entries: 3	I'm watching SKY news at the moment, I've been in tears. He was just so young, it's so unfair. My heart goes out to his partner, family and friends. My thoughts are with you all today. The remaining Boyzone have showed great strength, I'm sure Stephen is looking down and so proud of them and all that loved him. I'm sure it will be a great send off with elephants & zeppelins. RIP Stephen, thanks for all the gifts you gave during your life. You will be missed.

17-10-2009, 11:20	#67
Joy2286 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 25,526	This sounds like Shane Lynch speaking atm

17-10-2009, 11:23	#70
googleking Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Go Jedward Services: Happy Halloween Posts: 6,560	This is such a lovely service for him and the footage of the people outside the church is so moving. Thank you to Sky for covering it in full. RIP Stephen, it's now obvious how many people's lives you were a part of.

17-10-2009, 11:27	#73
Joy2286 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 25,526	Aaaaw Boyzone's kids doing the prayers Is anyone else annoyed with Sky cutting the feed off and talking to people about it?