Forever Missed Always Remembered / Emma Walsh (Friend) I don't think words can fully explain how much of a great guy Nick was, neither how much he will be forever missed by everyone who knew him. However he has left many memories with me that I shall never forget. Like those afternoons just hanging round the tree, who would have thought that would have been as much fun as it was! I'm really glad that I knew Nick as well I did.
I met Nick in Maiden Erlegh School. We hit it off from the start, he was the kinda guy you got a real kick out of making him laugh. He had this great smile you know, damned infectious. We were in Science together in Year 9 with Jess and he made that lesson bearable. We always ran in different circles, but when we would invariably cross paths you could be sure we'd be laughing, we were always popping off jokes. You always knew where you were with Nick, there was no facade, no ill feeling. He was a mate, in the purest sense and someone I would have trusted with anything. The last time I really saw Nick was in P.E. I never brought my trainers in and was playing rugby with my feet crushed into some stupidly small trainers. Nick, (who else?) was of course the first to offer up his trainers and we went back in to get them, chatting all the while. I can't tell you how much i'd love to see what kinda crap we'd have been talking about, meaningless jokes. Seems so meaningful now though. Always in my memories Nick, I swear to God and if there is a place better than this, and I can be half the man you were, i'll see you soon my man.
Love you mate, from the heart, B
TRIBUTES PAID TO NICK FROM HIS MANY FRIENDS / YVONNE (NICKS MUM )
This site was Dans inspiration . It captures the out pouring of love shown by many of Nicks friends shortly after his tragic accident.
Our thanks go to Dan .
Still waiting for the day to join you / Leigh-Anna Argrave (Girlfriend)
My Nicali, I miss u more and more each day! I think about what you are doing now and wish i was there with you! Your are the best and there is always a big space in my heart for you! One in a million!
I Love You Love Your Lu Lu xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Poem written on Nicks 16th Birthday, 4th December 2003 / Tana, Leigh-Anna's Mum, (sent with love )
Memories of Nick
What for you should be a special day,
Is now memories & thoughts of come what
may.
But memories themselves are healers in
disguise,
Not mending your heart but a small
compromise.
A son of whom you must be so proud,
Be strong for him, he's watching from a
cloud.
An 'angel' in disguise of that I'm sure,
I hope time is a healer of life to endure.
If memories of this 'happy boy' are alive
not gone,
His spirit will grow and live on and on.
One of the many beautiful poems dedicated to Nick from friends, / Sam Cary (Friend)
You always made me happy when I was sad I want to thank you.
You always made me smile when I cried I want to thank you
The love you gave people, The beauty that you sent them, Making them feel happy, You only need thanking now,
The good words that you gave, The good deeds that you did, You helped people through bad times, And gave them all the best ones, You still make me happy when I'm sad, I want to thank you,
And now when I cry I think of you and smile I want to thank you Thank you Nick and Rest in Peace.
In Memoriam / Barry Blayney (Mate)
In Memoriam
These days, the darkest of my life,
The news breaks like the tide,
on the beaches of our consciousness,
We struggle in contemplation at our paralysis,
This numbing wind that sways our soul’s foundations,
rips emotion, unrestrained from its moorings
We proceed with this burden, of burning injustice,
and tread the plains of this melancholy existence,
with only shadows and memories of the loved and lost.
Now it is the eye of the storm, denial,
but I sense the rain is coming,
Rain’s tears, acceptance and the tears so often running.
And what a miracle, that I could spread emotion onto paper
and encapsulate this pain in a flurry of script,
I can only pray, and thank the Lord that we were close,
For you were a man Nick and we speak of you
in tongues of untainted admiration.
Flowers laid with tributes paid,
hushed tones on inspiration.
Your grave is too cold now my friend,
the depths too great, too wide
Fathoms deep, unending sleep
and my great friend’s life denied.
Those that knew him sensed that vitality, precious presence,
That loyalty, good nature, glowing effervescence
For those he met, are those he touched
Those cannot forget, the soul they fleetingly brushed.
For those that knew him not, I apologise.
Your loss is greatest.
As in the darkness we appreciate the light,
in your loss we are lost. But can finally understand that you were a miracle.
We spectres pace endless circles through Laurel,
For here your body does not lie stiff and cold
But your spirit moves through the rustling trees,
and over the lake,
Your laughter whispers to us, and we feel you close.
Approaching the coast, we shall run in numbers,
thrashing until the froth bubbles
and the sea repents for taking our great friend.
And though it cannot soothe this tortured soul,
or ease the longing, of a friend so sorely missed,
Your unaffected goodness signs, that wherever you lie now, is a better place than this.
And when the sun pierces the clouds and the cascading thunder,
and the winds die down and the storm is over.
I will look to the heavens smiling,
thankful that I knew him,
My friend Nick Stamp, our soldier.
Your soul some way above our heads,
I pray they find the empty shell,
Remember Nicholas ‘Stampy’ Stamp.
Remember him. Remember him well.
An Empty Chair / Mrs Fielding (Teacher)
An empty chair An uncalled name, This time of the day will never be the same The room seems full Just missing one But oh, how a single boy so young Can leave a hole Much more than space More than a gentle smiling face More than a voice Deep and clear Which daily told me he was here More than a name on a monochrome list If only he knew how much he is missed How many stories His friends retell Keeping alive his magic spell My lasting memory Is his sheepish grin Revealing the caring nature within Hearing excuses Of every kind For why his diary isn't signed We miss you Nick Now all that's clear Is an uncalled name And an empty chair.
NICKS FAVORITE PROGRAM / DEL BOY &. RODNEY CUSHTY
David Brent - Nicks Hero / The Office
How can I hate women?, my mums one!
remember nick / Dan (best friend )
Nick
Its been over a year now. nearly 19 months, nick my friend i still miss you everyday of my life, you are nevr forgotten, you will allways be a huge part of my life, and a big part in my decision make, i think to myself what would nick do. i wish you could come back to us nick, everyone misses you, u were a true friend and you will never be forgotten.
your friend forever dan
remember nick / Ellie Goldsmith
Ellie Goldsmith:
Sorry its taken me such a long time to send a message for the website i just havent really had any idea how to put into words whats happened. It's so hard to grasp the concept of life and death, and how none of us can ever be sure what's going to happen next. We all seem to have our lives in perspective and at least have an idea of what things are going to be like when we "grow up". But from the messages on this website it is obvious that what has happened to Nick has had such an impact over people's feelings and the way that they view life that i hope from this tradgedy that people can at least gain something and learn to live life to the full, in the way that Nick did and would want all of us to do.
I met Nick, along with Daniel last summer in Center Parcs, and immediately Claire and I could see that Nick was the sort of person who was up for a laugh in anything but also someone that you could trust and that actually cared about people, his friends especially. He was the one who always made people laugh and could lighten up even the most sad or boring situation. He was unique and loved everywhere he went, as even though we only spent a week with him, after the holiday we really missed everyone and we all had to meet up a couple of times more after holiday as we'd never met such a great group of people. Of all the people that something like this could happen to, im sure we all wonder why it had to be to someone like Nick. And although i know that i hadnt known him all my life and i didnt know him all that well, i didnt feel like i had to to be able to trust him and get on with him and that was one of the brilliant things about him.
My thoughts go out to all those who loved him so much. We'll all miss you Nick, and im sure you wont ever be forgotton. xxxxxx
remember nick / James Hillman James Hillman:
I know these are the hardest days of our lives since the death of a friend to many. With the service just days away the memories come flooding back. Why must somebody pass away so young? with the rest of his life ahead of him. He wasnt hated by anyone, he didnt have a bad life so why?
As Barry and Rej read their poems at the final assembly, it was an emotional time for year 11. So much effort must have gone into those poems, and to actually read them out in front of so many must have taken some guts.
I can only hope that we can move on, not forgetting nick but remembering all the good times you had with him. I wish that I could have made some special effort to get to know him, but I say this now, afterwards when it is too late.
Rest in Peace Nick
James
remember nick / Miles Hall Miles Hall
the only thing i can say is he was the safest person i ever knew and probably ever will know he shouldnt of been so tradgically stolen away from us. that was the worst thing that i have ever experinced. rest in peace nick (i really miss you) goodbye mate ill see you again some day.
Miles
remember nick / Hannah Prior Hannah Prior
Hi Danny I would like to thank you for doing this web site. Well wot can I say nick was a smashing guy and he would always have a smile on his face. I new nick through family, my Uncle Alan is nicks mums brother that’s how I no the nick and the family. I loved him dearly as many other people did to. These last two months was really hard for me, as it would have been hard for every one who loved nick like we did. Its weird thinking nick and his mum came down to Cornwall just last year to visit his family. And think when he was going to come down next we had stuff planned like he was going to come with me to the beach and meet my mates then the next day he’s gone to a better place. Life’s to short so live life like nick did. There so much I wanted to say to u nick u will always be in my heart no matter wot and I hope I will be in Ur heart. I’m glad that nick has been put to rest finally but y did he have to go. I keep thinking over in my head if god was real why would he create evil in this world why would he let the most loving guy and happiest person in this world go! No one will ever no this answer. I have got many memories of nick and I will always remember him for being him the guy I really did love like many others
remember nick / Sarah Benns Sarah Benns:
although i didnt know nick anywhere as well as all his mates do i am glad i had a chance to know some one as special as nick. looking back at the mad things we did through Radstock (our primary skool) feels so strange, now all we have is these wonderful memories. nick will always be in our hearts now all we can do now but look back at all the good times we have had, all the great memories of such a fantastic person. i so regret that i didn't stay friends when we left radstock. i want to send love and best wishes to yvonne and the rest of the family who i know loved him so much. i dont no one person who could say a bad word about nick, he was the nicest person i ever knew and even that i will ever know probably. it is so sad he had to go like this but i am sure everyone knows he is in a better place now, now you can sparkle with all the other stars up there. you are missed so much. we will always love and respect you and you will be in our hearts for ever and always love you rest in peace nick xXxXxXxXxXxXxXxXx
remember nick / Hayley Scott Science isn't the same nemore coz at the begin of wen we went in to the classroom if we were feelin a bit down Rej and Nick wud soon make that different by doin the game that they play before every lesson and when the teacher goes out of the room, they wud run round the chairs and tables but they werent allowed to touch the ground. That was the best lesson and it wud always make us happy by the time we left. Also in Art with Richard, Johney and Nick they wud always make nthe same comment on "can i have a rubber johney please" even though it must of been the oldest joke that ne1 must have known, it always made me laugh!! even if i did hear it at least 5 times a lesson.....10 times a week. But now that Nick isn't there to say the joke, it will always now make me think off u Nick and the fun we had in our lessons together!!!! We all miss u loads and we have gr8 memories remember u by!!!!! Lots Of Love HAYLEY SCOTTxXxXxXxXxX p.s My thoughts r with Nicks family (RIP Nick)
remember nick / Denise Van Der Elsen
Denise van der Elsen:
Dear Daniel, I know this is a real heavy blow for you and I haven't been able to go to the site until now and even now I cry. Sure I didn't know him that well but I knew him in Drama. Saw him every now and then and he wouldn't care what people thought. He told me of his plans for his next Drama piece and how badly it would kick everyone else's butts. He had some great ideas and I wish I could have seen it come together and I wish I knew him better.
My fondest memory of Nick was in Drama when he did some amazing 70s dancing earlier this year. I'm sure those who saw it will agree when I say, it was the funniest thing ever. We all laughed and even cried with laughter from the wicked performances he gave out. He was so talented and teamed up with you Daniel and Simon you three were incredible.
I knew Nick as the crazy, hilarious dude in Drama who didn't mind who he was around, what people thought of him and was just an all round wonderful friend to those who were lucky enough to be close to him.
I wish everyone didn't have to go through this. I've lost a very close friend too only two years ago so I know exactly how everyone feels; even those who, like me, didn't know him too well.
I hope everyone will be okay. Talk to each other. Never forget him. I know I won't.
Luv and best wishes to all
xx Denise xx van der Elsen
remember nick / Jan Hayes Jan Hayes:
This site in memory of Nick is a credit to you and all who knew Nick or feel that they would have liked the opportunity to have known him better. Judging by all the comments posted about those who ever knew him or met him albeit briefly -seem to portray a young guy who knew how to live life and enjoy it as much as he possibly could. The following verses (authors unknown) are as close to that picture as I could find.
My deepest, deepest sympathy to all Nick's family and friends. I hope that with time you will somehow be able to continue with your lives in the way you think Nick would want you to.
Jan Hayes (Laura's mum)
remember nick / Amz, Hannah &. Shona Amz, Hannah and Shona:
hey, i read dat site u made n its well sad! so we fought we'd leave a message none of us knew nick but he sounded a laugh n a gr8 m8! are thoughts are with his family and every1 who knew him! R.I.P Nick, god bless! luv ya Kezz, Amz, Hannah and Shona xxxxxxxxxx
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