I kept it to myself at the time, but seeing Ollie in his casket that day in Papamoa is a heartbreaking memory that will live with me forever. I saw a beautiful young man who looked a lot like his father. A smart, streetwise young man who had many, many friends who loved him more than he might have known, who was wise beyond his years and who knew the value of working hard to get what you can out of this life. A young man any parent would be immensely proud of. I recall thinking how wretched this must be for Alice and Fergus and Ollie's closest, but, above all I felt so sad that Ollie had been so sad. I sincerely hope that as time goes on everyone can enjoy more happy memories and less pain. I say this at the risk of sounding trite. I cannot imagine what it is like for his mother and father but in writing this message I send my love to them and wish them all strength in their healing and getting some perspective. As I said, at the risk of sounding trite. Go well wherever you are Ollie. I did not say it enough or even show it, but I was always happy to spend time with you. You were witty, and relentlessly authentic. I am so sorry things got so hard. Lots of love, Uncle Malcolm.

I’m struggling without you Oli, I wish I could have done more to keep you here, thank you for our connection and giving me so much of your heart and soul. Until we hug tight again one day, keep watching over us and always know how deeply loved you were and still are. I love you. Lee xx

Oli I love you so much. We forgive you. You made a choice, and we have to respect that. It sucks that you are gone but I know you are in a better place. Fly high Oli. 🕊️

Dear Alice, Rosea, Fergus, This is so sad. Thank you for your beautiful tributes. Sending all my love, helen xxx

To Oliver, I am sorry that your pain was unbearable to live with, this world is cruel and unfair but you have made your decision and we forgive you as we now know you will rest in peace. Thank you for your kindness in looking out for my sister whilst I’ve been away. To Josh Young, during my time training with you at karate I got to experience the true meaning of friendship watching you and Oliver grow up together. More like brotherhood, you two were inseparable and naughty. You lost a brother, keep your head up and high as you have the best support system around you, I see Gabbie being looked after by Kade and Lee, you are in good hands. To Alice, you have a beautiful soul. Your commitment to Oliver was outstanding and beautiful. I want to thank you for bringing Oliver into our lives, he is no longer struggling, now he rests. The time we spent with you and Oliver goes under appreciated and I apologise that this is the circumstance that brought us back together. You are a strong, admirable woman Alice. I send all my love.

We loved you. We cared about you and loved having you stay with us. Rest in peace. Una, Orla and Vaughanson.

Oli, I’m sorry it had to end like this. Just know you were loved and we appreciated you. Love Sam.

I remember being at primary school and intermediate with Oliver he was always so happy smiling and funny and was such a smart kid. A memory i have was we both and a couple of friends made it into the speech finals and were practicing but also recording so many funny videos together and got caught and told off by the teacher, i still look back on those videos. rest easy Oliver

Fly high with the angels Oliver 💙

I only met you a couple of times but your beautiful eyes were memorable. Your nature just as beautiful. The music you made shows the deep dark and lightness you embodied. All my love to your family and rest in peace Oliver. Xx💚

Oliver, your strength and love for your friends and family was very very obvious to all, during the streaming of your Celebration of Life. The way they spoke of you, the love they had for you, gave them the strength and courage to stand up and speak for you, share there experiences and memories of you with the rest of us. I hope your family and friends take comfort from all the beautiful things said about you, fly high.

Oliver was an amazing guy. Just like Josh and Adam had said we just got into trouble. I remember at one stage we bused home together and on the bench we would wait on he slowly chipped away at this bench and eventually he created a large gap, that’s just one example of our troublesome times. We had many chats and many swims. Rest in peace Oliver

Dearest Olly, I am and will continue to be super proud of you Olly, I really wish I could have been there today in person to say goodbye, but I wish I had known the place you were battling and that I was alot more present in your everyday since you moved home after all these years. I promise to keep the memory of you alive in mine and my sons hearts Olly. Thankyou for every cherished memory we shared together my little cousin. You will be missed more then you know, and forever you will be loved by us Olly. Skye, Cameron and Hutana. Xx

Oli, you were a lovely, sensitive chap. Orla and Vaughan used to play with you when you lived in Wellington. I remember your laugh. Vaughan was 6 and you were 3. Vaughan chased you so much you laughed and giggled together all the time. I shall collect our photos and reminisce about the times you slept over. We will miss you...darling boy. Una, Orla and Vaughan xxx