Steve Freckleton, Bass Trombone and Chairman of Langley Band

[backrowbloke]

Is with great sadness that Langley Band announces the loss of a greatly respected and well loved bandsman.

Steve perfromed on bass trombone at the area contest for Langley Band today (06 March 2004).

After a fantastic performance, Steve then went on to assist Enderby Band whose Bass Trombone was unable to perform.

In the pub afterwards, Steve collapsed and was rushed to hospital following paramedic attention.

Very sadly, the medical staff were unable to help and Steve did not recover.

This has been a very emotional day for the band and Steve's many friends.

The Langley Band would like to dedicate their win at the Midlands area to Steve and our thoughts and best wishes are with his wife at this very sad time.

[eckyboy]

just read it on 4BR-condolencies to the family and friends and members of the band-not much more I can say-A very sad day

[lynchie]

That's terrible. I'm sure everyone's thoughts are with his family and friends at the moment.

[Phoenixhorn]

I dont know what to say that is a big shock. I just want to pass on my sympathies and condolences to everyone involved with langley band and Steves friends and family.

[MRSH]

Dreadful news.

Sincere condolences to family and friends.

Nothing more can be said.




Matthew (MRSH) and Elspeth (Aardvark)

[Keppler]

As I've mentioned on the other thread, on behalf of the tMP team, I'd like to pass on our sympathies to family and friends, and all the Langly band.

Keppler

[Roger Thorne]

Our thoughts are with you on this very sad day.

Roger & Salli

[Heather]

Condolences to the Langley Band and to Steves family and friends at this sad time.
From everyone at United Co op Band ( Crewe).

[Moy]

Was shocked to read the terrible news.
Sincer condolences to family, friends and Langley Band.
What a sad day.

[Dave Euph]

I was shocked when I read it on 4BR! How unfortunate, words cannot describe this tragedy. Obviously, our thoughts are with his family and friends on this terrible turn of events.

[cornetblower]

Was stunned to hear the awful news earlier.

The thoughts of everone at Shirley are with Steve's family and all his friends in Langley Band.

[JamesResurgam]

Our sincere condolences to his wife family and friends at this tragic event. He will be smiling down on his band at this time; but it is small comfort for those that are left.
It puts banding into perspective at moments like this.
All our love from the whole banding fraternity.

All in the movement

[Frontman]

Please pass on our sympathies and condolences to everyone involved with Langley Band and Steves family.

Though we never met, we are all friends in the banding movement.

Regards,

Dave Ashworth and all members of BMP Europe Goodshaw Band.

[IanHeard]

On behalf of Soundhouse Brass (Plymouth) may I express our sympathies to Steve`s family and Langley Band.
Ian Heard.
Devon.

[Aidan]

deepest condolences and sympathies to steve's family, the langley band and to all involved from all at ybs.

[TheMusicMan]

I am so sorry to read this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Please pass our condolences to Steve's family.

From everyone involved with theMouthPiece.com

John & the Team

[floral_dance]

Would just like to add my condolences to those already expressed, love and prayers to Steve's family and friends as well asLangley band

[ploughboy]

I'd just like to add my condolences on behalf of myself and Emley Brass Band, What shocking news, It makes me think when we thought the end of the world was coming last today, There is so much more.

[Accidental]

So sad to hear the news. Deepest condolences to Steve's family and the band, you're all in our prayers tonight.

Alex & Nigel (fingers)

[Boneman]

Our thoughts go out to Steve's family, friends and the members of Langley Band.


From all at Jackfield Band.

[HBB]

I'd like to offer my thoughts on behalf of myself and YWDB. Horrible news. My thoughts to the families too.

Ben

[flugelgal]

I'd like to offer my condolences to all Steve's family and friends.

Kirsty

[iancwilx]

We are like a family, loving, caring, disagreeing and falling out, etc., but overall, we look after our own - banding is in our blood - we have lost a stalwart "Family" member.
Sincere condolences to Steves family - a tragic end to a fine day.
- Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Ian Wilkinson - Kippax Band

[dyl]

Have been out all day and just logged in to check today's results when I came across this awfully sad news.

On behalf of myself and all at Deiniolen Band, please convey our deepest sympathies to Steve's family and friends, and all at Langley Band.

[Straightmute]

Deepest sympathies, from all at Harrogate Band.

David

[NFI]

deepest codolences to Steve's family and friends from me and all at yorkshire imps. very sad news and really puts banding into perspective.

[Lotta]

On behalf on everyone at Phoenix West Midlands Brass, I wish to offer our condolences and our deepest sympathy to the family & members of the Langley Band

Lisa x

[satchmo shaz]

What can we say ,
Sharon and all at Long Eaton Silver Prize wish to send their sincere condolences to Steve's family and the band,
may his memory long live on

[jimortality]

Deepest sympathy to Steve's family and friends from everyone at Ransome Band.

Jim Brailsford (Ransome Band)

[engelbert humperWink]

On behalf of Carlton Brass we offer our sincere condolences to Steve's family and to all at Langley Band.
The banding movement will miss such a loyal and dedicated bandsman.

[geordiecolin]

My deepest sympathies to Steve's family and Langley Band. This certainly puts a trip to Harrogate in perspective.

Your thoughts are with us at BBS.

[Gorgie boy]

Sincere condolences, not to mention thoughts and prayers, are with everyone close to Steve.

Paul Drury
Edinburgh Gorgie SA Band

[WoodenFlugel]

I was shocked and saddened to hear this awful news this afternoon.

Sincere condolences to Steve's family, friends and band members, from all at The Wigston Band

[weemarky]

What an awful thing to happen on what should have been such a great day. Well done to The Langley Band for thier result although this really does put everything into perspective, on the plus side, a true bandsman left us doing what he loved.

Sincere condolences,

Mark McLauchlin
Principal Cornet
MacTaggart Scott Loanhead Band
Scotland

[Jethro Vindabona]

Such sad news. I can't imagine how hard it must be for his family and the band.

Deepest sympathy from Arkansas. We'll be thinking of his family and friends...and wishing all of you healing and peace through this most difficult time.

[Chunky]

Deepest sympathy and condolences from all at Cawston Band to Steves' family and the members of Langley Band. Our thoughts are with you at this time.

[blue_smarties]

Deepest sympathy and condolences to the members of Langley band and Steves' family from everyone at CMFC. Such an awful thing to happen on what should have been a great day, my thoughts are with you.

[traceybostwick]

Our thoughts are with Steve's family, friends and Langley band at this very sad time from everyone at Old Silkstone Band.

[Naomi McFadyen]

Read about this on 4BR last night... Very sad...
From myself and on behalf of the Leyland Band, deepest sympathy and condolences to Steve's family, friends and those at Langley Band...
You will be in all our thoughts

[Hilary Mateer]

I would like to offer prayers and sympathy from myself and all at Chapeltown band

[TheMusicMan]

Everyone: I have moved this thread to this new temporary category which will now allow non-registered members of tMP to reply to this thread.

Now everyone who views tMP can offer their condolences to Steve's family, band and friends without having to register on tMP.

[Pondasher]

My deepest sympathy is extended to Steve's family and to The Langley Band at this very sad time.

Mere words never suffice, but I am sure that his dedicated work for the band will live on forever.

Keith Quinn
Sunderland

[Dan]

I am shocked and saddened to read the news this morning after logging on to find out the results of yesterdays contests.

I would also like to offer my deepest sympathy to Steve's family and the Langley band. All our thoughts are with you all x

[Deano]

Our thoughts are with Steve's family, friends and the Langley Band at this sad time.

From all at Ynyshir (Stacks of Tiles) Band

[cornetgirl]

What a terrible loss both to Langley Band and the banding family as a whole.

My condolences, love and prayers to all at Langley Band - and we'll look after you well in Harrogate!

Rach x

[rach marriott]

I was shocked to have read about this last night. My deepest sympathies to Steve's family and friends. Although I was glad for Langley band to have been so successful yesterday, I feel most saddened by the loss of such a dedicated bandsman.

My thoughts and prayers to all who have been touched by this sad time.

[Trigger]

Deepest sympathy and condolences from all at Solent Concert Band. Our thoughts are with Steve's family and the members of Langley Band.

Natasha

[winterman]

I wish to offer my condolences to Steve's family, friends and the Langley band at this time.

I was sad to read the news this morning.. such a sad loss to so many.

Mic Tyler
Principle Euphonium
Drighlington Band

[Brian Kelly]

I was shocked to read of this sad news this afternoon. I offer my condolencies to Steve's family and friends in Langley band. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[BoozyBTrom]

Our Deepest Sympathies. To all concerned.

From all at Reg Vardy (Ever Ready)

[Kayleigh]

Our thoughts are with you all at Langely Band, Steves family and friends. After a good day and good result such upsetting news. But steve knows what a good band Langely are and he'l still be supporting you for every thing you will do. From all at St.Dennis Band Cornwall.

[Maestro]

Deepest sympathies to all concerned from Staines Brass.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Anonymous]

A sad day for everyone. We wish Steve's family and everyone at Langley our sincere condolences.

From all at Unity Brass

[JessopSmythe]

I was shocked to read about this tragedy. Deepest sympathies and condolences to Steve's family and to the band, on behalf of all at Abergavenny Borough Band.

[Lothianh]

My deepest condolences to Steve's family and to all of Langley Band. I can only imagine what a shock this must have been on what should have been a joyous day.

The thoughts and prayers of myself and of the entire Prairie Brass Band are with you all.

-Lothian

[lilcornetgirl]

My Greatist sadness goes to Steve's family and friends and Langley Band. This is one person we wont forget. Love to all who knew him.
Donna (lilcornetgirl)

[Anonymous]

There are never enough words to describe sad moments like these, only to add my sincere condolences to Steve's family and his friends at the Langley Band.

[cornetchap]

I was deeply saddened, having just logged on to tMP this weekend, to read this news from Langley band. It's at times like this when results just don't matter and we all unite behind our shared grief.

Deepest condolences to Steve's family, members of Langley Band and all who knew him, from myself and all at Watford Band at this sad time.

Greg.

[Big Twigge]

My sincerest sympathy to all of Steve's family and friends and all at Langley Band.

Caroline xx

[Sarahjo]

:( Deepest condolences to Family and Friends of what seems to be a well respected member of the banding family, from all at LHMBB.

Good night, God Bless,

[TIMBONE]

ju33les and myself were stunned when we heard this sad news, but not as stunned as the wife and family and fellow band members of a loyal musician, Steve. Please accept our heartfelt sympathy.

[Kari Anson]

There are times when words simply aren't good enough.

Deepest sympathy.

Kari & Family

xxx

[drummergurl]

although i didnt meet the guy, he sounds like a top bloke, my sympathy goes out to all who know him, and on behalf of haydock brass band i send our condolences to all friends and family.
it does however show us how unfair life can be, and that we should live each day to the max. these things cant be predicted

[Seedhouse]

I was so shocked when I read this on 4barsrest yesterday, I offer my deepest condolences to all of Steve's family, members of Langley Band and all who knew him.

[Brian Bowen]

The Essence of Time
“To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die…” (Ecclesiastes 3:1-2)

How could we ever contemplate the day of a band contest as being the time to die? Yet those of us who believe in God accept we cannot know God’s mind. But we may, however, take comfort in the thought that Steve has now won something far greater -- and eternal.

Loved-ones, friends and bands people will surely be shocked and saddened at this tragic loss. I didn't know Steve, but I offer my deepest sympathy to all who mourn.

As I write I happen to be listening to Elgar’s Prelude to The Dream of Gerontius which is playing on the BBC (from Liverpool Cathedral); it's influence is very affecting.

[PeterBale]

Having just logged on to read of your tragic loss I wanted to add my condolences, and those of the Hadleigh Temple Band. We lost one of our members very unexpectedly just over a year ago, so know something of the shock and pain you must be feeling. May the memories of the past and hope for the future sustain you at this trying time,.

[Anonymous]

It was a sad moment when I heard from my brother (Gary, back row of Langley) to hear of Steve's untimely departure. From what I have read this morning Steve was a true asset to the brass band community and will be sadly missed. My family's thoughts and the thoughts of our own band are with Steve's family and with the members of Langley Band.

It must in some way be a tribute to Steve's talents that Langley won the Midlands Area. Anybody who knows the Coventry Variations test piece will realise that the bass trombone part significantly contributed towards a winning performance. Congratulations to you all and good luck at the finals.

Kevin, Theresa and baby Hannah Jones
Euphonium, Haverhill Silver Band
Suffolk

[Anonymous]

May I offer my personal condolences to the family of Mr Freckleton and the langley band.



"RESURGAM"


Stephen Tighe

[JANUARYMAN]

I was shocked and saddened to read about this. Everyones thoughts are with Steve's family and friends and all at Langley Band.

Dave Horan
Hepworth Band

[Di B]

I think there is little to be said that hasn't already been said. Please pass on my sincere condolences.

I believe he was a true bandsman through and through, doing lots on behalf of the band, so in that respect, if it had to happen at all that day, I am glad his last memories were playing and being surrounded by his friends from the band in the pub.

All the best

[weuphl]

May I add our condolences.

William Lauder
Scottish Co-op Band

[twigglet]

Would like to echo everybody elses sentiments. It really is terrible news and as is clear here, everyone is thinking of the family and friends of Steve.

Elin Twigge, Wem Jubilee Band x

[Jo Elson]

I'd also like to repeat what has already been said.
Deepest sympathies
Jo Elson

[Anonymous]

What a very sad and tragic thing to happen.

May we send our condolences to Langley Band and Steve's family and friends

From all at Raunds Temperance Band

[Dave Payn]

On behalf of Fulham and Croydon Brass Bands I'd like to extend my condolences and deepest sympathies to Steve's family and friends, and the Langley Band he was clearly such an enthusiastic member of.

[markhall]

On behalf of the KM Meday band, may I echo the thoughts of others and give my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Steve. Rest assured that you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

[johnflugel]

Words cannot express how much people feel for the family, friends and fellow bandsmen. It was fitting that the band were winners and fabulous that you dedicate your success to him. He would be thrilled I am sure.

All love, thoughts and prayers for you.

John

[Anonymous]

all are thoughts go out to the family and friends of steve you will be sadly missed from all at arnfield brass

[bagpuss]

Deepest condolences to family and friends on their sad loss.

[The Cornet King]

May i take this opportunity, on behalf of all at Cottingham Band to express our deepest regret, and sympathy to the family, Friends and all the members of Langley Band for their tragic loss.

It is always sad to lose a fellow bandsman.

Our condolences go to all who knew Steve.

[SBB]

Very Sad to hear

Well Done Langley!

:cry:

[Cantonian]

Deepest sympathy from myself and all at Canton band.

[bigmamabadger]

I'm so sorry for your loss.
Rebecca
Barnton Silver Band

[bassinthebathroom]

Our deepest sympathies and condolances to all at Langley at this most sad time from eveyone at EYMS band and the University of Salford Music Dept.
I'm sure the victory must seem very hollow on top of such a tragedy.
Our thoughts are, of course, with you.

[BottyBurp]

To all the banding fraternity.

As the MD of Langley Band, may I thank you all for all your kind words. They may seem inconsequential to you and maybe of little significance, but to us they have been of comfort.

Steve's wife, Jude, has asked for no flowers except from immediate family. Jude has also indicated her desire that any donations should go to the band in order to purchase an instrument that we can have engraved and dedicated to Steve's memory.

To those of you that didn't know him, what a guy he was! Every band has got one - the guy that does everything. Gives people lifts, shifts percussion etc... He was the definitive bandsman's bandsman.

He was always supportive of me in everything I did, suggested or requested.

We've got a hard time ahead of us, but knowing we have your thoughts with us helps.

Once again, thank you to you all for your support in this sad time.

Cliff Parker
MD - The Langley Band
1st Section Area Champions 2004

[manx_yessir]

I just want to echo what everyone else has said so far. All our thoughts are with Steve's family and friends at this very sad time.

[hunting_high]

Deepest sympathies from Norway to all concerned.

Frode Rydland
soprano
Eikanger-Bjørsvik

[Lauradoll]

Deepest sympathy from all at The BT Band.

[andyp]

Deepest sympathy from all at Eccleston Band.

[drums4monty]

I just want to pass on my and all at the Bearpark & Esh Colliery Band,
sympathies and condolences to everyone involved with langley band and Steves friends and family.

[kate_the_horn]

deepest sympathies, and all my love to everyone who knew him

kel xx

[Sellers_Bird]

Deepest sympathy from everyone at Sellers International Band.. what a sad thing to happen on what should have been a day of celebrations for Langley Band. Keep your heads high and take the Nationals by storm! Good Luck x

[Bob Thompson]

Such sad news on what should have been a wonderful day, all our thoughts are with the family and the band. I hope you take the final.
Rob

[Anonymous]

My deepest condolencies to steve's family and langley band, he was one of the nicest guys i've ever had the pleasure to meet.

Kris Davies
WP Sovereign Brass

[Anonymous]

Would just like to pass on my deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Steve. I was at the contest and it was a deep shock to hear of the sad news during the results. My heart goes out to Langley Band at this sad and tragic time.

Bearpark & Esh Colliery Band

[NeilW]

The City of Oxford band have asked me to pass on their sympathy to the Steve's family and also to the Langley band, who will also, no doubt, miss him.

Neil.

[Anonymous]

Our thoughts are with family and band colleagues. All at Tullis Russell, Scotland.

[akwarose]

sincere condolences to steves family and friends. i am sure he will be missed by everyone who knew him, and our thoughts are with his family at ths sad time.

sam x