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Nick,
I, like i know everybody else is, is finding this terrible loss hard to understand mate. I'm not sure how to cope with this and I know my mind will be elsewhere for the foreseeable future.
Reflecting back on the times spent knowing you have confirmed to me a friend like you were to me can never be replaced. these messages will let people who did not know you realise how caring you were for others, making sure that we were always happy and you would always be smiling around us; and this just reiterates it to them mate.
I quietly envied your natural academic and physical ability as I'm certain did a majority of people and spending all my time at school and majority of time outside school with you makes it so much harder.
Although I know you are with us in spirit, playing football, cricket, badminton and snooker will never be the same. Your commitment and dedication to everything meant you were better than me at most things which is what made me want to be around you even more- hoping some good fortune may rub back on me!
Every time I go on my bike I shall think of us both tearing around practically every road within a 15-mile radius enjoying the adrenaline rush as we took so many risks and had so many laughs together.
My favourite memories are hard to choose, from the thousands we experienced together but the first few that spring to mind are building our base in linear park together; playing together for theale tigers; spending time together camping in Devon on our 'cycling holiday'; playing doubles matches in badminton together; working together for C&N Gardening; having drinking sessions together...I'll stop there!
I want to thank you mate for making my life enjoyable and being such good company to be with. Your humour and smile was a light to this world and to know that you now know how many people cared about you takes away some of the pain I have never really encountered before and has helps me to look for the positives you brought about at this moment.
But most of all I am grateful for all the belief you had in me and the encouragement you gave me about football. It has kept me going at the game after having once lost enthusiasm for the sport and every time I play in your boots in the future I will put in as much effort as you always asked me to-110%.
I'm sorry your life down here had to end so soon but I know I'll have the chance to meet you again one day and will try to follow a few of the valuable steps you took in life as best I can for your sake mate.
Take it easy up there buddy,
Your good mate Chris.
— chris maffey, 1st December 2004 at 2:52am
Hey Nick,
I am having difficulty understanding that you aren't around us anymore, sometimes it seems real and it hurts so much and other times I can't connect with the fact that I'm not gonna turn around and see you standing there in your football kit anymore. I am trying to focus on all the great times coz I know you wouldn't want us to be sad, and you are watching us all now, telling us to 'get on with it and play some football!'
It's weird to think that the next time I watch the boys playing football you won't be playing, although I know you'll be there in some way. It was only the other day that we were standing there shouting "Go Nick!" and I'm sure you just wanted to tell us to shut it! But then you got us back by skidding halfway across the pitch, spraying mud at us and nearly knocking about 10 of us over in the process. Then you got up and even though you couldn't see for the mud, all you were bothered about was apologising 100 times over for nearly skidding into us. Gentleman as always.
Anyway I could go on forever with the good things about you but I'd better save some for your book. I am already missing you so much, and trying to understand how it is fair that this could happen to one of the nicest guys in the world-still haven't worked that out. I am just trying to be thankful for knowing you as long as I have-and not focus on the fact that I won't be able to get to know you any better now.
My thoughts are with your family and everyone who feels sadness now, and I know that is an unbelievable amount of people. I am also thinking about Rob, and although I don't know you, I really do hope you make a full recovery very soon.
The huge amount of people this has affected just proves what an amazing guy you were, are and always will be, Nick. So don't forget it, and keep being as fantastic as you always have been.
See you around Nick, Love as always,
Sarah John xxxxx
— sarah, 1st December 2004 at 11:40am
We were good mates at theale. we had some good laughs. r.i.p nick
— AARON DUNNE, 1st December 2004 at 8:05am
Nick was always a great friend at Wilson primary school to me and I also played for Theale FC last season with him.
Thats one less genuinly nice person in this world
R.I.P my friend, I wont forget you.
— Paul Alexander, 1st December 2004 at 4:59am
I too had the pleasure of stepping onto the same football and cricket pitch as Nick.
It just seems so unfair that someone so young should be stopped in the prime of their life and with the whole world at their feet.
Nick, it is a pleasure and an honour to have known you mate.
Take care
JK
— James Kennealy, 1st December 2004 at 3:28am
I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Nicks family.
Nick has been a great part of the Old Blues team over the last couple of years and is someone that I will miss greatly. Week in week out Nick tantalised the opposition with his speed and agility......
If the club is ok, would be a great tribute to set up a Nick Moore "Man of Match" trophy that we could hand out each week. For someone that frequently got my vote, it would be a great way to remember Nicks contribution to the club.
— Paul Bland, 30th November 2004 at 10:11am
I am very shocked at what has happened to Nick. Nick was a very kind, laid back kinda guy. Anyone i saw him talk to he would have a laff with. I very rarely saw him in a bad mood! He has been so sadly missed by many of us. I will always have you in the back of my mind for the rest of my life!
Rest in Peace Nick and God Bless.
Take care
Rob
— Robert Callaway, 30th November 2004 at 3:09am
Nick, it is hard to realise that we will not see you again. It was an absolute pleasure to know you as a footballer and as a friend, and such a tragic waste of a life which was destined for greatness.
whatever you did you were good at it, and you did it with kindness, energy and enthusiasm. your positive outlook on life is something that i will remember you by. for someone so young you have touched the lives of so many, and will be greatly missed by all.
Life wont be the same without you mate
Sam
— Sam Jennings, 30th November 2004 at 2:19am
my heart goes out to Nick's family and his closest friends. i know he was a lovely person (also very good looking!) and will be greatly missed by many. no one deserved this especially Nick. I will miss seeing him ride to school in the mornings and seeing him at sava, he always had a smile on his face. you will always be in mine and many others hearts and thoughts. love always xXxXxX
— Anonymous, 30th November 2004 at 2:16am
I had the pleasure of playing football with Nick for the Reading Old Blues Football Club during the past two seasons. Words cannot adequately express my sadness for his family friends and at this time. Whilst I only knew Nick from Saturday afternoons spent playing football for the Old Blues he made a great impression and it seems appropriate to write down my memories and thoughts.
Nick was great company. We often shared conversations on Saturday afternoons prior to matches as the team gradually arrived. He spoke about his family, friends, studies and plans for the future with great warmth and enthusiasm. Nick also asked with genuine interest about my work and life beyond football. He was clearly a thoughtful and mature young person.
During games his pace and power was extraordinary. I was always relieved to see him running towards the opposition's goal and not our own! To his great credit, despite exceptional ability and success on the pitch he remained completely level headed and always approachable.
As a teacher at Reading Blue Coat School it has been my pleasure to teach and get to know many talented seventeen year-olds over the years. However, there will only ever be one Nick Moore.
— Mike Baker, 30th November 2004 at 12:28pm
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