Stephen Sutton

[quizzywig]

Just read that Stephen Sutton the 19 year old who raised over £3 million for the teenage cancer trust has died. What a truly amazing person he was - his parents must be so proud of what he achieved in his young life.

[ToraToraTora]

an inspiration, RIP

[paddywak]

So sad,but truly inspirational and a real answer to those who call the young of today.

[Bazile]

I admire people who in the face of adversity can pluk up the strength and courage to do things which is going to benefit other people .

I daresay many of us in a similiar circumstance to this ( understandably )would just sink into a state of resignation and depression , from the outset

RIP

[sp1814]

That is indeed a great shame.

He seemed to be rallying a couple of weeks ago, which gave him a few extra days...and yes - a very inspiring young man.

[silliemillie]

My heart goes out to his family, but they must be so proud. RIP Stephen.

[viv38]

RIP lovely boy xxx

[andy-hughes]

Such a shame - the world is a poorer place without him in it.

[whiskeryron]

Heaven is the richer for his entrance, R.I.P. Stephen.

[emmie]

i just read this on line, i posted on this last week, what terrible news, just awful.
remarkable young man. RIP

[whiskeryron]

I found it very difficult to type this through tear filled eyes but mean every word.

Do not stand at my grave and weep,
I am not there - I do not sleep.
I am the thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints in snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
As you awake with morning's hush
I am the swift-up-flinging rush
Of quiet birds in circling flight.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there - I did not die.

[sp1814]

And you can guarantee that the money he raised is going to shoot up over the next few days.

I remember when he hit the headlines, the fund stood at £1million. Within 48 hours that had doubled.

[Brenden]

I hope so sp, what an amazing young man - so sad. RIP .

[emmie]

can you believe he was getting vile messages from internet, twitter trolls who doubted that he was as seriously ill as he said, i hope that more money raised, i know it hasn't helped him to live a long life, but his efforts and approach to life was an inspiration.

[maggiebee]

Love that poem Whiskeryron, thank you for sharing. RIP Stephen, you fought a good fight, be at rest now.

[tiggerblue10]

Very sad. He didn't die in vein though and did more than many in the short time that he was alive.

RIP Stephen.

[Ann]

God bless his family, may you find comfort and strength. Be very proud of your amazing courageous son.

[anotheoldgit]

Yes I also agree with what has already been put regarding this very brave teenager, who not only managed to keep smiling in face of all adversities but also managed to raise such an enormous sum of money which will help in the research to find cures for this horrible disease.

Stephen should now be awarded a posthumous knighthood if that is at all possible, (if not it should be made possible), as he was indeed a true knight of valour. RIP

[viv38]

And he was a true HERO, which is a word that gets banded about too lightly these days, i.e. footballers .........

[emmie]

or perhaps a foundation, charity in his name,