UWCCR
10 years of grief and remembering... sending you a lot of support and love
2024-04-12 08:59:29
John Drummond
Dear Lucas
It's 10 years since you left us.
Thinking of you every day. Especially today.
Lots of love. Dad xx
2024-04-04 05:29:39
ThomasBOW
Hello.
2024-03-11 10:22:21
Daniel
2020-07-17 21:10:43
Anneke
2020-04-15 00:36:33
John
Lucas
Love you and miss you
Dad x
2019-04-06 10:15:41
2018-02-19 07:15:49
A friend
I'll miss you, always. Thank you for being the person you were. forever in my heart.
2017-04-04 21:23:48
:)
I miss you everyday. But today more than ever. Keep smiling buddy because we are all thinking of you.
2017-04-04 04:37:13
A Friend
Your smile will always be vivid in my mind and will always bring a smile to my face. Always thinking about you and missing you everyday.
2016-10-26 01:39:07
Daniel
I missed you a lot today! Your constant smile is still so contagious, and reminds me everyday how beautiful life is. Thank you for that.
2016-09-12 02:18:20
A
Two years, how has it already been two years? There is a heaviness and sadness in my heart that I've felt since you passed, and nothing I write in this box could ever truly convey the sadness I feel or the amount I miss you, or how much I wish I could see you or hear your voice even just once more. It is still as fresh as the day we lost you, and it doesn't seem fair at all that any of this has really happened. Love and condolences to your family, and to your friends all over the world. To an incredible, kind, happy-go-lucky, fun and inspiring friend, who was always up for a daring and risky adventure and who never took life too seriously, I miss you every day and I could never forget you. You've taught me a tonne and I wish more than anything that today was just another day and that you were here with us now. Lots of love man xx
2016-04-04 16:14:24
S
Time changes nothing, I still miss you today as much as I did when you were first taken away from us. You'll be forever in my heart and I am eternally grateful for your friendship. Thinking of you always.
2015-10-11 02:53:55
A friend
Missing you very very much today.
2015-09-05 07:13:19
Cress
In my mind I can still see you smiling through the glass in the front door and then taking your shoes off in the hallway and hear your voice so clearly calling up the stairs for Liv. I hope that will always stay with me. We miss you every day x
2015-03-13 11:37:49
Mohibul Haque
We fed you your first curry, had we known the last meal was gonna be the last, we would've cherished every moment. The world has lost an angel but heaven has gained one. Truly missed, truly tragic, but your memory will always live on. Such a brave/adventurous lad! Such an inspiration. R.I.P little brother. From management and staff at your fave curry house Al-Amin Restaurant. Xx
2015-03-06 22:14:14
Sarah (nanny)
Not a day goes by when I don't think of you Lucas. I've been feeling your loss as your friends begin to turn 18. After a morning of tears and a heavy heart I decided to watch a film with the boys. They played John Lennon and I took it as a sign from you. I stopped the tears and reminded myself what a cheeky monkey you were and how you always had an answer for everything. Xxxxxxxx
2015-02-27 19:08:44
Blake
What an amazing lad Lucas looks john, full of happiness.
I wish you the best of luck with everything, it was a pleasure to meet you!
Blake - Lytham St.annes :)
2015-01-10 23:42:17
John
Lucas we all will miss you especially to day Christmas Day. Lots of love Dad xx
2014-12-25 14:34:57
Sara
There hasn't been a day where I haven't thought about you. Missing you so much Lucas.
2014-12-05 01:13:23
Hugo Drummond
It gets harder living without you everyday. You'll be forever remembered.
2014-11-16 22:30:21
Christine and Paul
2014-07-17 12:52:32
Jamie Noel
I can not put into words how much I miss my friend and life guru. He taught me how to be the very best I can when it comes to performing. My very last memory of him was the school production of Grease when he was Kenickie and I was Johnny Casino, we only had one scene together but I only remember how happy I was sharing the stage with a crazy-talented person.
2014-07-17 11:52:26
Sarah Young
Carol, John and Hugo,
I will be thinking of Lucas next Sunday at the Well Street Common Festival and of you all and I'm sure many others will too. Lucas on stage, singing, grinning, his sense of fun, his sheer joy in life.
Much love to you,
Sarah
2014-05-31 01:43:49
Andy Kingston
Dear John, Carol and Hugo,
I have only recently heard the heartbreaking news about Lucas. Unusually for me it's difficult to know what to say, I am really sad and thinking of you at what must be the worst time in anyone's life, to lose a son, a young brother, it makes me weep. I didn't know Lucas though I met him once or twice. However, I have read the messages and he sounds like a diamond.
My thoughts are with you.
Love from Andy.
2014-05-15 15:28:12
Lottie Gosling
Lucas, although we only met a handful of times, I feel like I knew you as part of the family because of Liv and all the wonderful words she always had about you. The times that we did meet were fun and I will always remember how smiley you were and I know that memory will be missed by everyone. You will always be remembered as a lovely, caring and happy boy and I feel lucky that I had the opportunity to know you xxx
2014-05-14 18:04:09
Mobo quadri
Dear carol john and Hugo. My heart goes out to you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
2014-05-13 20:27:37
Elli Papamichael
Your life was so short but you touched so many people's hearts in that time.So polite and respectful,yet cheeky and funny an absolute credit to your family. You will always be remembered.God bless.
Andrianna and Athamos's mum x
2014-05-04 23:47:27
Ella Gosling
Lucas you had the kindest heart and were one of the loveliest people i've met. Although I only shared some time with you I felt like I knew you so well after having many wonderful conversations about you with Liv. Words can't describe how much you meant to her, thank you for making her so happy. You will be missed everyday xxx
2014-05-01 20:28:05
Anu Varma
Words fail me completely. I wish I knew how to give you all solace in your grief. May you all find the strength to cope at this difficult time. God bless.
2014-04-28 17:38:16
Alice Bedford
Lucas,
Although losing you will forever be a great loss to us all, the impact you had on the world will live on in everyone you met. I feel grateful everyday that I was lucky enough to be one of those people, and even more that I got to see you grow alongside my sister and influence her life so wonderfully. You will forever remain a part of our family, and the time we spent with you will always be treasured.
Alice xxx
2014-04-27 19:03:17
Fiona Eadon
John, Carol and Hugo,
would like to send all our thoughts & prayers to you at this difficult time.
Lucas will be missed by all, remembering the times he and the band always performed at Well st common festival..such a talented young man.
The order of service at his funeral was absolutely beautiful,
all our love fiona & family (6 church crescent) xx
2014-04-27 15:07:17
Harriet Ayliffe
Lucas,
Words cannot describe the space you have left in so many of our lives. You were an inspirational person that so many of us admired for your kindness, bravery, selflessness and desire for adventure. I am so happy to have had you in my life and will never forget all the memories we have had. All those times in hamam would be the best part of my day. I cannot find a bad word to say about you, you had the biggest heart of anyone I knew. Your amazing smile and happiness could brighten anyone's day, even if you didn't know them.I will always admire how you never wasted a day and the dreams that you had.
Carol, John and Hugo you should be so proud of the man Lucas became. My thoughts are will all of you as you cope with this huge loss.
Lucas you will forever be in my heart, love you always xxxxx
2014-04-26 10:35:05
Kitty Stewart
Carol, John and Hugo, I am so sorry for your devastating loss. I only knew Lucas from afar as part of such a charming group of older children at Lauriston, singing in E numbered, unicycling. I was going to say my children looked up to them but really it was me who looked up to them. I will remember Lucas as a happy boy coming down Banbury Road on his skateboard.
2014-04-25 13:44:54
Sophie Sparrow
Your first love sets your heart on its way. Thank you Lucas for being such a special part of Liv's life.
Liv's auntie Soph
2014-04-25 11:31:57
Darcy Dixon
Lucas, you were a fantastic friend to me for 5 years, I miss you. You were also my favourite person to act with in drama, and I remember us going to ask our teacher if we could be in a group together for our exam because we thought it would give us a better chance at an A, along with a scene involving a slap which you refused to do because you didn't want to actually hit me, just in case it actually hurt. I have too many happy memories with you to count.
You are missed by all your friends and the summer holidays won't be the same. I hope you're continuing to spread happiness where ever you are now, forever love LDrumz.
xxx
2014-04-25 00:28:21
Kate Drummond
Lovely cousin Lucas,
I keep returning to this site to look at your photos and listen to the music. I am thinking of you and everyone who is missing you x x x x x
2014-04-24 16:01:38
Aadil
I've never met Lucas, but after seeing all the pictures and all the comments left above. I can bet he was a very very lovely young man. I wish his Mother, Father and older brother all the best and I hope they find the strength to get through this.
2014-04-23 17:36:10
Dick Makepeace
I haven't met a nicer boy than Lucas. I am so very sad.
2014-04-23 10:45:06
Angela, Neil & Rosie Oxenbury
One of our first memories of Lucas is when he and Carol, John and Hugo used to visit us in Norwich. The first thing Lucas would always do would be to ask the whereabouts of our dog, Juno, he would then go and sit down and ask if she could sit on his lap, which of course, she was always very happy to do. I think this is probably where Lucas's life long love of dogs began. As he got older the second question he would ask is whether I had any amusing stories to tell about my workplace, it got to the stage where when events happened I would consciously think, I must remember this story for Lucas when I next see him. He was always genuinely interested in other people's lives. He was also such a charming boy and one of my most recent recollections is on giving him a cheque for his birthday prior to him leaving for Costa Rica, he wrote me a lovely thank you note, stating that 'mum thought I should buy text books, but I'm going to buy some sunglasses'. This candid remark could not help but bring a smile to my face. I last saw and spoke to Lucas on 22 March this year when I was staying with Carol and John and he 'FaceTimed' Carol from Costa Rica. He was happy, excited about the upcoming Easter holidays and having the time of his life. We will always remember Lucas for his enthusiasm for life, his boundless love for his family and his winning smile. We all miss him and our love and thoughts will always be with Carol, John and Hugo.
2014-04-22 17:39:25
Una ( Dan
I will remember Lucas for the ' How to be Happy' workshop he lead at the LIFEbeat summer camp two years ago. Lots of hugs. It still brings a smile to my face today when I think of it. I will also remember his unfeasibly small rucksack he brought with him to the camp. I asked him was he sure he had enough 'stuff'. He just smiled and shrugged and I instantly realized he didnt do unnecessary 'baggage':-) something Ive spent my life trying to achieve!! :-)
But most of all I will remember him as an inspiring person who was a loving friend to my son and whose presence in this world touched many others too.
2014-04-22 17:01:12
Millen's of Brigstock
You were an extraordinary and inspirational young man. We have many treasured memories of all our times together over the years and feel privileged and blessed to have known you. Your smile remains. Love from Wiliam, Alison, Tom and Alistair xxxx
2014-04-22 16:59:54
Sarah (nanny)
My lovely Lucas.
It's almost unbearable to look at your photos and to think I'll never see you again. The words of john Lennon's 'Beautiful Boy' will forever remind me of you. I will play it often and think of the fun times.
I'll love you forever. Xxxxxxxxxxx
2014-04-22 16:59:23
Billie Myers
You will be dearly missed, and I will remember you as you were funny and intelligence and it's an honour to have shared some good times with you
2014-04-22 16:58:25
Lucas's grandparents
Our beautiful loving Grandson Lucas.We were always treated with such love and respect. Always that devastating smile and
a welcoming hug as excited still as a teenager as when he was a toddler to see us.We'll miss him forever, our hearts are broken.
And the stately ships go on
To their haven under the hill;
But O for the touch of a vanish'd hand'
And the sound of a voice that is still.
Break, break, break
At the foot of thy crags, O sea.
But the tender grace of a day that is dead
Will never come back to me.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
2014-04-22 14:54:57
Jane
John, Carol and Hugo:
It was a beautiful funeral for a beuatiful young man. My memories will always be of his sparkling personality. May you be given the strength you will need to bear this sad burden. Lots of love (Auntie) Jane.
2014-04-22 14:02:58
Selena Sermeno
John, Carol and Hugo: I met Lucas at UWC CR in January. His radiant presence will stay with me forever.
I hold you all close in my heart at this difficult time. Love, peace and comfort to all three of you...
2014-04-20 23:39:07
Tumisang Ramarea, Botswana
FAREWELL COMRADE
You were a fine lad
A hardworking man driven by passion
The stairs conversations we had
With such wisdom filled fashion
All those I shall miss,
The sight of you smiling
Is now absent, but you are at peace
Over us you are shining
You made us all smile
With your jokes and kind heart
Was it really your time?
This is just too hard
May your soul find rest
In the bosom of the Lord
You were the best
And meet again we will in God!
2014-04-20 15:49:33
Sarah-Jane
Sleep tight.
2014-04-19 22:25:18
Liv
I love you and I miss you, as I will every day. Thank you for everything.
2014-04-19 20:50:35
UWCCR Brits 2016
Thank you so much Lucas, we did not know you well but know you will be greatly missed. You would have been a fantastic second year
2014-04-19 19:01:18
Martha, Louis little sister
Dear Carol John and Hugo, I may be only ten but i get your loss and how upset you must be. when i was two my grandpa died I was two young to understand what death meant or what it was but as i got and get older i understand more and how the people you love most can just be taken away from you so quickly and how the loss and sadness can turn into pain. And i am so sorry for your loss. love from Martha
2014-04-19 17:57:42
Gail Nystrom
All the people at the Cabecar reserve send their spiritual strength to those who knew and loved lucas. They are sad with you. What a beautiful boy.
2014-04-19 14:31:47
Sarah D
I have very fond memories of you as a child, coming for play dates with Rob, your long hair flapping behind you as you skateboarded around the corner. The way you commented on my driving at the age of 8 and how you were such a good friend to everyone that had the pleasure to know you. You will never be forgotten because you were and are loved so very much xxx
2014-04-19 08:37:19
Cress
Dear dear Lucas, you came into our lives at age 11 and became a special part of our family. Thank you. We will miss you in so many ways x
2014-04-18 22:55:48
michael Elliott
"Where rose the mountains, there to him were friends" Lord Byron
Sadly missed, you beautiful person, forever in our hearts.
Our love and prayers go out to all the family.
Pat and Ray Elliott and Michael
2014-04-18 17:24:15
Adam Sandelson
I will always remember Lucas the wonderful courageous son of our dear friends Carol and John. We are heartbroken for their loss, together with his brother Hugo, and can only marvel at Lucas's extraordinary personality and magnetic charm. I remember a beautiful child, then a lovely burgeoning adolescent and now a wonderful young man whose future was so wrongly taken away from us all. I can only cherish his memory for who he was, as well as the thought of who he already was and what he would have become. I can only feel a better person for having known him. I can only give thanks to his family for allowing me to know him, and wish that somehow we can give them solace in their grief. Lucas, we will never forget you.
2014-04-18 14:33:06
Asa
Your smile was as vibraint as you were, Your passion for living life to the full was inspirational.
Heaven has gained another angel.
Your memory will live in all of our hearts forever.
Asa, Rhea and Indea xx
2014-04-18 14:15:37
Alistair
Lucas,
I called you a cousin, but you are more than that. You are brother to me and an inspiration to us all. Your heart is filled with kindness and joy and I believe that has rubbed off onto everyone you have ever met.
The holidays I spent with you are the best memories I have, waking up in Italy, sprinting down the steps and jumping into the pool shouting 'COWABUNGA!'. We didn't grow out of it either, In Cornwall we would scurry down to the beach at night and brave the cold sea together. And of course the countless games of monopoly 'it does a lot to a man to land on bond street'.
I count myself as very fortunate to have had you in my life, you always made the most of life's opportunities and have taught me to do the same.
I miss you dearly,
Love Alistair
2014-04-18 13:48:31
Joan & Doug Hiza
We have known Lucas all his life. His smile always brightened up this world. He made each day count and lived life to the full, following and living his dream. We are all the better and richer for having known him. May Lucas go from strength to strength in the next life. Thank you god for sharing Lucas with us!
2014-04-18 12:52:38
Andy Goodall
Hi John, Carol and Hugo,
Just wanted to say how much I feel for you all. I have great memories of all the POAH sitting around your kitchen table pretending to learn our lines, when in reality we were all just having a great time, and having all of you and Lucas there in such a friendly environment was very special. He was a special, adventurous person, sadly missed, not forgotten.
Andy and Sian
2014-04-18 11:09:14
John
Miss you
2014-04-18 04:32:17
Javier Meneses
I never met him personally but i am friends with people who met him very well and i know he was a great guy he will live forever in our hearts.
En nombre del pueblo argentino damos nuestras mas sinceras condolencias el cielo se ha llevado un angel.
2014-04-18 02:28:27
Sue Daniels
Dear Carol, John and Hugo -
I only heard today of the terrible tragedy you have experienced in the loss of Lucas. Words are so difficult to find at a time like this, but please know that I am thinking of you. xxx
2014-04-17 17:42:48
Peter Millen and family
Genuinely one of the nicest, most open young people it was ever our good fortunes to meet. We feel lucky to have known him and as these photos attest hundreds will feel the same way.
2014-04-17 17:23:08
The De Guias
We would just like to say that we are thinking of you all. We have very vibrant memories of Lucas and will be at the church on Saturday to celebrate his life and mourn his death. Please accept all our love.
2014-04-17 15:59:10
Willa Geertsema
Dear Carol, John and Hugo,
Although I never got to personally meet Lucas, his presence has been with us in the office ever since the devastating news came in. My thoughts - all of our thoughts - are with you all the time.
There was clearly so, so much that Lucas had to give in his life - yet he was taken away just as he was giving *everything* and stretching himself to the outer edges of who he could be. I hope that in this devastating time this, at least, will leave you with pride in the son and beautiful human being you raised - these were no half measures.
I so much wish you would not have to go through the enormous grief you are having to go through, and I am holding you in my thoughts and heart on this difficult journey.
With deepest sympathy and warmest wishes,
Willa Geertsema
Director of Finance & Administration
UWC International, London
2014-04-17 09:55:48
Liam Stewart
I was lucky enough to know Lucas well in his time at Stoke Newington School. I worked with him in all of the school productions he was involved with as well as helping him with various drama bits and bobs. I genuinely feel like I could call this wonderful young man my friend.
Lucas was such an inspirational boy. He was charming, loving and always positive. In every thing he did he thought of others and would always make sacrifices to help those around him. Watching him work with students from all years groups was truly a thing to behold. He enabled younger students to feel confident in what they we're doing, offering advice or making jokes, as well as being there for the older generations around him. Always reminding us all of the good things in life.
He was talented, hard working and beautiful inside and out. I shall miss Lucas very much. Although I knew him briefly, and in a professional manner, he has genuinely inspired me and shown me how anything is possible if you try.
Lucas, all of us at Stokey miss you very much and we will always remember the brilliant times we had together.
Your spirit lives inside of all of those you have ever met.
Xx
Mr L Stewart.
2014-04-16 23:47:56
10 years of grief and remembering... sending you a lot of support and love
2024-04-12 08:59:29
John Drummond
Dear Lucas
It's 10 years since you left us.
Thinking of you every day. Especially today.
Lots of love. Dad xx
2024-04-04 05:29:39
ThomasBOW
Hello.
2024-03-11 10:22:21
Daniel
2020-07-17 21:10:43
Anneke
2020-04-15 00:36:33
John
Lucas
Love you and miss you
Dad x
2019-04-06 10:15:41
2018-02-19 07:15:49
A friend
I'll miss you, always. Thank you for being the person you were. forever in my heart.
2017-04-04 21:23:48
:)
I miss you everyday. But today more than ever. Keep smiling buddy because we are all thinking of you.
2017-04-04 04:37:13
A Friend
Your smile will always be vivid in my mind and will always bring a smile to my face. Always thinking about you and missing you everyday.
2016-10-26 01:39:07
Daniel
I missed you a lot today! Your constant smile is still so contagious, and reminds me everyday how beautiful life is. Thank you for that.
2016-09-12 02:18:20
A
Two years, how has it already been two years? There is a heaviness and sadness in my heart that I've felt since you passed, and nothing I write in this box could ever truly convey the sadness I feel or the amount I miss you, or how much I wish I could see you or hear your voice even just once more. It is still as fresh as the day we lost you, and it doesn't seem fair at all that any of this has really happened. Love and condolences to your family, and to your friends all over the world. To an incredible, kind, happy-go-lucky, fun and inspiring friend, who was always up for a daring and risky adventure and who never took life too seriously, I miss you every day and I could never forget you. You've taught me a tonne and I wish more than anything that today was just another day and that you were here with us now. Lots of love man xx
2016-04-04 16:14:24
S
Time changes nothing, I still miss you today as much as I did when you were first taken away from us. You'll be forever in my heart and I am eternally grateful for your friendship. Thinking of you always.
2015-10-11 02:53:55
A friend
Missing you very very much today.
2015-09-05 07:13:19
Cress
In my mind I can still see you smiling through the glass in the front door and then taking your shoes off in the hallway and hear your voice so clearly calling up the stairs for Liv. I hope that will always stay with me. We miss you every day x
2015-03-13 11:37:49
Mohibul Haque
We fed you your first curry, had we known the last meal was gonna be the last, we would've cherished every moment. The world has lost an angel but heaven has gained one. Truly missed, truly tragic, but your memory will always live on. Such a brave/adventurous lad! Such an inspiration. R.I.P little brother. From management and staff at your fave curry house Al-Amin Restaurant. Xx
2015-03-06 22:14:14
Sarah (nanny)
Not a day goes by when I don't think of you Lucas. I've been feeling your loss as your friends begin to turn 18. After a morning of tears and a heavy heart I decided to watch a film with the boys. They played John Lennon and I took it as a sign from you. I stopped the tears and reminded myself what a cheeky monkey you were and how you always had an answer for everything. Xxxxxxxx
2015-02-27 19:08:44
Blake
What an amazing lad Lucas looks john, full of happiness.
I wish you the best of luck with everything, it was a pleasure to meet you!
Blake - Lytham St.annes :)
2015-01-10 23:42:17
John
Lucas we all will miss you especially to day Christmas Day. Lots of love Dad xx
2014-12-25 14:34:57
Sara
There hasn't been a day where I haven't thought about you. Missing you so much Lucas.
2014-12-05 01:13:23
Hugo Drummond
It gets harder living without you everyday. You'll be forever remembered.
2014-11-16 22:30:21
Christine and Paul
2014-07-17 12:52:32
Jamie Noel
I can not put into words how much I miss my friend and life guru. He taught me how to be the very best I can when it comes to performing. My very last memory of him was the school production of Grease when he was Kenickie and I was Johnny Casino, we only had one scene together but I only remember how happy I was sharing the stage with a crazy-talented person.
2014-07-17 11:52:26
Sarah Young
Carol, John and Hugo,
I will be thinking of Lucas next Sunday at the Well Street Common Festival and of you all and I'm sure many others will too. Lucas on stage, singing, grinning, his sense of fun, his sheer joy in life.
Much love to you,
Sarah
2014-05-31 01:43:49
Andy Kingston
Dear John, Carol and Hugo,
I have only recently heard the heartbreaking news about Lucas. Unusually for me it's difficult to know what to say, I am really sad and thinking of you at what must be the worst time in anyone's life, to lose a son, a young brother, it makes me weep. I didn't know Lucas though I met him once or twice. However, I have read the messages and he sounds like a diamond.
My thoughts are with you.
Love from Andy.
2014-05-15 15:28:12
Lottie Gosling
Lucas, although we only met a handful of times, I feel like I knew you as part of the family because of Liv and all the wonderful words she always had about you. The times that we did meet were fun and I will always remember how smiley you were and I know that memory will be missed by everyone. You will always be remembered as a lovely, caring and happy boy and I feel lucky that I had the opportunity to know you xxx
2014-05-14 18:04:09
Mobo quadri
Dear carol john and Hugo. My heart goes out to you all and my thoughts and prayers are with you.
2014-05-13 20:27:37
Elli Papamichael
Your life was so short but you touched so many people's hearts in that time.So polite and respectful,yet cheeky and funny an absolute credit to your family. You will always be remembered.God bless.
Andrianna and Athamos's mum x
2014-05-04 23:47:27
Ella Gosling
Lucas you had the kindest heart and were one of the loveliest people i've met. Although I only shared some time with you I felt like I knew you so well after having many wonderful conversations about you with Liv. Words can't describe how much you meant to her, thank you for making her so happy. You will be missed everyday xxx
2014-05-01 20:28:05
Anu Varma
Words fail me completely. I wish I knew how to give you all solace in your grief. May you all find the strength to cope at this difficult time. God bless.
2014-04-28 17:38:16
Alice Bedford
Lucas,
Although losing you will forever be a great loss to us all, the impact you had on the world will live on in everyone you met. I feel grateful everyday that I was lucky enough to be one of those people, and even more that I got to see you grow alongside my sister and influence her life so wonderfully. You will forever remain a part of our family, and the time we spent with you will always be treasured.
Alice xxx
2014-04-27 19:03:17
Fiona Eadon
John, Carol and Hugo,
would like to send all our thoughts & prayers to you at this difficult time.
Lucas will be missed by all, remembering the times he and the band always performed at Well st common festival..such a talented young man.
The order of service at his funeral was absolutely beautiful,
all our love fiona & family (6 church crescent) xx
2014-04-27 15:07:17
Harriet Ayliffe
Lucas,
Words cannot describe the space you have left in so many of our lives. You were an inspirational person that so many of us admired for your kindness, bravery, selflessness and desire for adventure. I am so happy to have had you in my life and will never forget all the memories we have had. All those times in hamam would be the best part of my day. I cannot find a bad word to say about you, you had the biggest heart of anyone I knew. Your amazing smile and happiness could brighten anyone's day, even if you didn't know them.I will always admire how you never wasted a day and the dreams that you had.
Carol, John and Hugo you should be so proud of the man Lucas became. My thoughts are will all of you as you cope with this huge loss.
Lucas you will forever be in my heart, love you always xxxxx
2014-04-26 10:35:05
Kitty Stewart
Carol, John and Hugo, I am so sorry for your devastating loss. I only knew Lucas from afar as part of such a charming group of older children at Lauriston, singing in E numbered, unicycling. I was going to say my children looked up to them but really it was me who looked up to them. I will remember Lucas as a happy boy coming down Banbury Road on his skateboard.
2014-04-25 13:44:54
Sophie Sparrow
Your first love sets your heart on its way. Thank you Lucas for being such a special part of Liv's life.
Liv's auntie Soph
2014-04-25 11:31:57
Darcy Dixon
Lucas, you were a fantastic friend to me for 5 years, I miss you. You were also my favourite person to act with in drama, and I remember us going to ask our teacher if we could be in a group together for our exam because we thought it would give us a better chance at an A, along with a scene involving a slap which you refused to do because you didn't want to actually hit me, just in case it actually hurt. I have too many happy memories with you to count.
You are missed by all your friends and the summer holidays won't be the same. I hope you're continuing to spread happiness where ever you are now, forever love LDrumz.
xxx
2014-04-25 00:28:21
Kate Drummond
Lovely cousin Lucas,
I keep returning to this site to look at your photos and listen to the music. I am thinking of you and everyone who is missing you x x x x x
2014-04-24 16:01:38
Aadil
I've never met Lucas, but after seeing all the pictures and all the comments left above. I can bet he was a very very lovely young man. I wish his Mother, Father and older brother all the best and I hope they find the strength to get through this.
2014-04-23 17:36:10
Dick Makepeace
I haven't met a nicer boy than Lucas. I am so very sad.
2014-04-23 10:45:06
Angela, Neil & Rosie Oxenbury
One of our first memories of Lucas is when he and Carol, John and Hugo used to visit us in Norwich. The first thing Lucas would always do would be to ask the whereabouts of our dog, Juno, he would then go and sit down and ask if she could sit on his lap, which of course, she was always very happy to do. I think this is probably where Lucas's life long love of dogs began. As he got older the second question he would ask is whether I had any amusing stories to tell about my workplace, it got to the stage where when events happened I would consciously think, I must remember this story for Lucas when I next see him. He was always genuinely interested in other people's lives. He was also such a charming boy and one of my most recent recollections is on giving him a cheque for his birthday prior to him leaving for Costa Rica, he wrote me a lovely thank you note, stating that 'mum thought I should buy text books, but I'm going to buy some sunglasses'. This candid remark could not help but bring a smile to my face. I last saw and spoke to Lucas on 22 March this year when I was staying with Carol and John and he 'FaceTimed' Carol from Costa Rica. He was happy, excited about the upcoming Easter holidays and having the time of his life. We will always remember Lucas for his enthusiasm for life, his boundless love for his family and his winning smile. We all miss him and our love and thoughts will always be with Carol, John and Hugo.
2014-04-22 17:39:25
Una ( Dan
I will remember Lucas for the ' How to be Happy' workshop he lead at the LIFEbeat summer camp two years ago. Lots of hugs. It still brings a smile to my face today when I think of it. I will also remember his unfeasibly small rucksack he brought with him to the camp. I asked him was he sure he had enough 'stuff'. He just smiled and shrugged and I instantly realized he didnt do unnecessary 'baggage':-) something Ive spent my life trying to achieve!! :-)
But most of all I will remember him as an inspiring person who was a loving friend to my son and whose presence in this world touched many others too.
2014-04-22 17:01:12
Millen's of Brigstock
You were an extraordinary and inspirational young man. We have many treasured memories of all our times together over the years and feel privileged and blessed to have known you. Your smile remains. Love from Wiliam, Alison, Tom and Alistair xxxx
2014-04-22 16:59:54
Sarah (nanny)
My lovely Lucas.
It's almost unbearable to look at your photos and to think I'll never see you again. The words of john Lennon's 'Beautiful Boy' will forever remind me of you. I will play it often and think of the fun times.
I'll love you forever. Xxxxxxxxxxx
2014-04-22 16:59:23
Billie Myers
You will be dearly missed, and I will remember you as you were funny and intelligence and it's an honour to have shared some good times with you
2014-04-22 16:58:25
Lucas's grandparents
Our beautiful loving Grandson Lucas.We were always treated with such love and respect. Always that devastating smile and
a welcoming hug as excited still as a teenager as when he was a toddler to see us.We'll miss him forever, our hearts are broken.
And the stately ships go on
To their haven under the hill;
But O for the touch of a vanish'd hand'
And the sound of a voice that is still.
Break, break, break
At the foot of thy crags, O sea.
But the tender grace of a day that is dead
Will never come back to me.
Alfred, Lord Tennyson
2014-04-22 14:54:57
Jane
John, Carol and Hugo:
It was a beautiful funeral for a beuatiful young man. My memories will always be of his sparkling personality. May you be given the strength you will need to bear this sad burden. Lots of love (Auntie) Jane.
2014-04-22 14:02:58
Selena Sermeno
John, Carol and Hugo: I met Lucas at UWC CR in January. His radiant presence will stay with me forever.
I hold you all close in my heart at this difficult time. Love, peace and comfort to all three of you...
2014-04-20 23:39:07
Tumisang Ramarea, Botswana
FAREWELL COMRADE
You were a fine lad
A hardworking man driven by passion
The stairs conversations we had
With such wisdom filled fashion
All those I shall miss,
The sight of you smiling
Is now absent, but you are at peace
Over us you are shining
You made us all smile
With your jokes and kind heart
Was it really your time?
This is just too hard
May your soul find rest
In the bosom of the Lord
You were the best
And meet again we will in God!
2014-04-20 15:49:33
Sarah-Jane
Sleep tight.
2014-04-19 22:25:18
Liv
I love you and I miss you, as I will every day. Thank you for everything.
2014-04-19 20:50:35
UWCCR Brits 2016
Thank you so much Lucas, we did not know you well but know you will be greatly missed. You would have been a fantastic second year
2014-04-19 19:01:18
Martha, Louis little sister
Dear Carol John and Hugo, I may be only ten but i get your loss and how upset you must be. when i was two my grandpa died I was two young to understand what death meant or what it was but as i got and get older i understand more and how the people you love most can just be taken away from you so quickly and how the loss and sadness can turn into pain. And i am so sorry for your loss. love from Martha
2014-04-19 17:57:42
Gail Nystrom
All the people at the Cabecar reserve send their spiritual strength to those who knew and loved lucas. They are sad with you. What a beautiful boy.
2014-04-19 14:31:47
Sarah D
I have very fond memories of you as a child, coming for play dates with Rob, your long hair flapping behind you as you skateboarded around the corner. The way you commented on my driving at the age of 8 and how you were such a good friend to everyone that had the pleasure to know you. You will never be forgotten because you were and are loved so very much xxx
2014-04-19 08:37:19
Cress
Dear dear Lucas, you came into our lives at age 11 and became a special part of our family. Thank you. We will miss you in so many ways x
2014-04-18 22:55:48
michael Elliott
"Where rose the mountains, there to him were friends" Lord Byron
Sadly missed, you beautiful person, forever in our hearts.
Our love and prayers go out to all the family.
Pat and Ray Elliott and Michael
2014-04-18 17:24:15
Adam Sandelson
I will always remember Lucas the wonderful courageous son of our dear friends Carol and John. We are heartbroken for their loss, together with his brother Hugo, and can only marvel at Lucas's extraordinary personality and magnetic charm. I remember a beautiful child, then a lovely burgeoning adolescent and now a wonderful young man whose future was so wrongly taken away from us all. I can only cherish his memory for who he was, as well as the thought of who he already was and what he would have become. I can only feel a better person for having known him. I can only give thanks to his family for allowing me to know him, and wish that somehow we can give them solace in their grief. Lucas, we will never forget you.
2014-04-18 14:33:06
Asa
Your smile was as vibraint as you were, Your passion for living life to the full was inspirational.
Heaven has gained another angel.
Your memory will live in all of our hearts forever.
Asa, Rhea and Indea xx
2014-04-18 14:15:37
Alistair
Lucas,
I called you a cousin, but you are more than that. You are brother to me and an inspiration to us all. Your heart is filled with kindness and joy and I believe that has rubbed off onto everyone you have ever met.
The holidays I spent with you are the best memories I have, waking up in Italy, sprinting down the steps and jumping into the pool shouting 'COWABUNGA!'. We didn't grow out of it either, In Cornwall we would scurry down to the beach at night and brave the cold sea together. And of course the countless games of monopoly 'it does a lot to a man to land on bond street'.
I count myself as very fortunate to have had you in my life, you always made the most of life's opportunities and have taught me to do the same.
I miss you dearly,
Love Alistair
2014-04-18 13:48:31
Joan & Doug Hiza
We have known Lucas all his life. His smile always brightened up this world. He made each day count and lived life to the full, following and living his dream. We are all the better and richer for having known him. May Lucas go from strength to strength in the next life. Thank you god for sharing Lucas with us!
2014-04-18 12:52:38
Andy Goodall
Hi John, Carol and Hugo,
Just wanted to say how much I feel for you all. I have great memories of all the POAH sitting around your kitchen table pretending to learn our lines, when in reality we were all just having a great time, and having all of you and Lucas there in such a friendly environment was very special. He was a special, adventurous person, sadly missed, not forgotten.
Andy and Sian
2014-04-18 11:09:14
John
Miss you
2014-04-18 04:32:17
Javier Meneses
I never met him personally but i am friends with people who met him very well and i know he was a great guy he will live forever in our hearts.
En nombre del pueblo argentino damos nuestras mas sinceras condolencias el cielo se ha llevado un angel.
2014-04-18 02:28:27
Sue Daniels
Dear Carol, John and Hugo -
I only heard today of the terrible tragedy you have experienced in the loss of Lucas. Words are so difficult to find at a time like this, but please know that I am thinking of you. xxx
2014-04-17 17:42:48
Peter Millen and family
Genuinely one of the nicest, most open young people it was ever our good fortunes to meet. We feel lucky to have known him and as these photos attest hundreds will feel the same way.
2014-04-17 17:23:08
The De Guias
We would just like to say that we are thinking of you all. We have very vibrant memories of Lucas and will be at the church on Saturday to celebrate his life and mourn his death. Please accept all our love.
2014-04-17 15:59:10
Willa Geertsema
Dear Carol, John and Hugo,
Although I never got to personally meet Lucas, his presence has been with us in the office ever since the devastating news came in. My thoughts - all of our thoughts - are with you all the time.
There was clearly so, so much that Lucas had to give in his life - yet he was taken away just as he was giving *everything* and stretching himself to the outer edges of who he could be. I hope that in this devastating time this, at least, will leave you with pride in the son and beautiful human being you raised - these were no half measures.
I so much wish you would not have to go through the enormous grief you are having to go through, and I am holding you in my thoughts and heart on this difficult journey.
With deepest sympathy and warmest wishes,
Willa Geertsema
Director of Finance & Administration
UWC International, London
2014-04-17 09:55:48
Liam Stewart
I was lucky enough to know Lucas well in his time at Stoke Newington School. I worked with him in all of the school productions he was involved with as well as helping him with various drama bits and bobs. I genuinely feel like I could call this wonderful young man my friend.
Lucas was such an inspirational boy. He was charming, loving and always positive. In every thing he did he thought of others and would always make sacrifices to help those around him. Watching him work with students from all years groups was truly a thing to behold. He enabled younger students to feel confident in what they we're doing, offering advice or making jokes, as well as being there for the older generations around him. Always reminding us all of the good things in life.
He was talented, hard working and beautiful inside and out. I shall miss Lucas very much. Although I knew him briefly, and in a professional manner, he has genuinely inspired me and shown me how anything is possible if you try.
Lucas, all of us at Stokey miss you very much and we will always remember the brilliant times we had together.
Your spirit lives inside of all of those you have ever met.
Xx
Mr L Stewart.
2014-04-16 23:47:56
Lucas Ian Alex Drummond born 17th July 1997. Age 16.
Instead of flowers, if you wish, please donate to a charity close to Lucas's
heart that relates to his time in Costa Rica -
www.crhf.org/donations/direct-donations
www.crhf.org/projects/indigenous-projects/cabecar-projects
John, Carol and Hugo want to thank everyone for their comforting cards,
letters, emails and text messages which have been so helpful at such a
difficult time. If you have not yet done so and would like to, please feel free to
post a message on this site.
Letter from Gail Nystrom - Costa Rica....read more.
Instead of flowers, if you wish, please donate to a charity close to Lucas's
heart that relates to his time in Costa Rica -
www.crhf.org/donations/direct-donations
www.crhf.org/projects/indigenous-projects/cabecar-projects
John, Carol and Hugo want to thank everyone for their comforting cards,
letters, emails and text messages which have been so helpful at such a
difficult time. If you have not yet done so and would like to, please feel free to
post a message on this site.
Letter from Gail Nystrom - Costa Rica....read more.
