LIAM HARKER, 17, REST IN PEACE

[livvy145]

FAMILY GRATEFUL FOR LIAM SUPPORT

Liverpoolfc.tv 16 May 2008

The family of Liam Harker, the teenage Liverpool fan who tragically lost his battle against cancer recently, would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who helped give the youngster the send off he deserved.

Reds supporters dug deep into their own pockets to help pay for a 6ft by 3ft wreath as a floral tribute at his funeral, that took place in Darlington on Wednesday.

There were over 500 people in attendance with many sporting Liverpool shirts and scarfs while You'll Never Walk Alone was played as a fitting tribute.

The Harkers admit they have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown towards their son and his brave fight and would like to thank everyone who contributed.

If you would have liked to have made a donation, but feel it may be too late, do not worry as you can still do so by sponsoring Liam's father, Reuben, who is climbing Ben Nevis for charity.

To contribute sign up to paypal and then enter an amount for the account: mark.hanson@generaldynamics.uk.com

http://www.liverpoolfc.tv/news/drilldown/N159936080516-1103.htm

 

[The Nomad]

Just thought i'd update the thread with this article

How Reds helped my tragic boy
Jul 8 2008 by Luke Traynor, Liverpool Echo


THE family of a teenage Liverpool fan who died after battling a terminal disease today thanked caring Reds fans.

Liam Harker, 17, died in May after intense chemotherapy failed to beat stomach cancer.

The teenager watched on TV as a Liam tribute banner was unfurled at Anfield during the first leg of the Champions League semi-final against Chelsea.

The club invited the Darlington teen to Melwood to meet the Liverpool players but he was too ill to make the trip.

But he spent his final days at home wearing a Liverpool strip signed by his sporting heroes.

Today, his heartbroken family spoke for the first time about their loss and thanked supporters for their support and the gifts sent by Anfield officials.

Father Reuben said: “Between your club and the fans you have supporting you, you made my son's last few weeks bearable and for that I am eternally grateful.

“When he received the shirt it was the first time I had seen him smile or seen his eyes shine in weeks.

“The banner that was shown during the first leg of the Liverpool v Chelsea semi-final was the second time the smile and glint in his eye returned.

“Seeing him lying in bed wearing his precious shirt are memories we will carry with us forever.

“He was a humble, brave and courageous 17-year old and I truly believe that along with his friends, family and his love of music, the signed shirt you sent gave him the strength to stay with us longer.â€

Liam had been told he had just two weeks left to live.

Needless to say the family will continue as always to never walk alone.

RIP Liam.