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A FIREFIGHTER died after his motorcycle collided with a car while he was on his way home from work.
Fire crews from Hadleigh's green watch were called to the accident scene and were shocked to find their colleague, Stephen Capp, had been seriously injured in the crash.
Mr Capp, a 39-year-old father-of-five, was riding his black Kawasaki motorbike when he collided with a red Ford Mondeo outside the Bread and Cheese pub, in London Road, Thundersley, yesterday morning.
Police set up emergency road blocks as medics fought a desperate battle to save his life, but he was declared dead on reaching hospital.
The woman driver of the Mondeo was treated for shock at the scene, but was not injured.
Hadleigh crews were too upset to speak about the death of Mr Capp, from Yateley, Hampshire, who was a member of white watch and had served in Essex for two years.
But Essex chief fire officer David Johnson said: "The thoughts of the entire service are with the family of firefighter Capp this morning. We will offer them all the support and help they need.
"The fire service is an extended family and we have all been shocked and saddened by this morning's news, particularly his colleagues at Hadleigh fire station."
Hampshire chief fire officer John Bonney added: "Stephen's death is obviously a huge loss to his wife and family, but also to the fire service and to his local community.
"It's hard to find appropriate words at such a sad time, but this morning. We will offer them all the support and help they need.
"The fire service is an extended family and we have all been shocked and saddened, particularly his colleagues at Hadleigh fire station."
Hampshire chief fire officer John Bonney added: "Stephen's death is obviously a huge loss to his wife and family, but also to the fire service and to his local community.
"It's hard to find appropriate words at such a sad time, but our thoughts are with Stephen's family and his colleagues in Yateley."
Several friends have posted tributes to Mr Capp on the Echo's website, with one saying: "My partner and I are friends of Steve and his family. We are very upset and shocked, but we know his family and friends will take pride in knowing what a great man he was and what he achieved."
Ambulance spokeswoman Joy Hale said two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, the air ambulance, and a doctor were unable to save Mr Capp's life.
She said: "We carried out the full resuscitation protocol on the motorcyclist whilst at the scene and on the way to Southend Hospital in a land ambulance, but sadly he was declared dead after arriving there."
The road remained closed yesterday while an investigation was carried out.
Witnesses to the incident, which happened at 8.56amcan call 01268 798122.
7:26am Thursday 27th March 2008
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CommentPosted by: ben, benfleet on 12:54pm Wed 26 Mar 08
i went past the incident seconds after it happened. Poor man.
i went past the incident seconds after it happened. Poor man.
Posted by: Phil Hudson, basildon on 1:19pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I was there straight after it happened, got off my motorbike round the corner. I didnt feel that we could help in anyways.
very sorry to family and friends, that road is very danegrous and i had a similar collision at tarpots a while ago, a woman pulled out without looking...
memorial ride?
I was there straight after it happened, got off my motorbike round the corner. I didnt feel that we could help in anyways.
very sorry to family and friends, that road is very danegrous and i had a similar collision at tarpots a while ago, a woman pulled out without looking...
memorial ride?
Posted by: leanne, essex on 1:32pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Im sorry to hear that another young person had died on our roads, especially someone that helped save life of other people, my deepest sympathy goes to his family and to hadleigh fire station, to arrive at an incident and find out that it is a friend must be really hard to cope with, even though i didn't no him RIP STEPHEN.
To his family you should be very proud of this man as he did a job that saved peoples lives think of all the good times you had and what a wonderful person he was take care im thinking of you all.
Im sorry to hear that another young person had died on our roads, especially someone that helped save life of other people, my deepest sympathy goes to his family and to hadleigh fire station, to arrive at an incident and find out that it is a friend must be really hard to cope with, even though i didn't no him RIP STEPHEN.
To his family you should be very proud of this man as he did a job that saved peoples lives think of all the good times you had and what a wonderful person he was take care im thinking of you all.
Posted by: S, benfleet on 1:37pm Wed 26 Mar 08
What a terrible tragedy...
I saw the hellicopter hovering near bread and cheese hill on my way home this morning :(
My thoughts are with the man's family at this tragic time.
What a terrible tragedy...
I saw the hellicopter hovering near bread and cheese hill on my way home this morning :(
My thoughts are with the man's family at this tragic time.
Posted by: anon, benfleet on 1:45pm Wed 26 Mar 08
A loss of another good life, thinking of family and friends at this tragic time, RIP STEPHEN.
A loss of another good life, thinking of family and friends at this tragic time, RIP STEPHEN.
Posted by: A, Benfleet on 2:23pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Drove past this on my way into work this morning must have been just after it happened. Saw pieces of bike everywhere, that blind crest is always dangerous with the concealed entrances. Sympathies to the family.
Drove past this on my way into work this morning must have been just after it happened. Saw pieces of bike everywhere, that blind crest is always dangerous with the concealed entrances. Sympathies to the family.
Posted by: cathy, basildon on 2:27pm Wed 26 Mar 08
my sympathy's go to his family and friends, also his work colleagues, the fire service are a very close knit community.
my sympathy's go to his family and friends, also his work colleagues, the fire service are a very close knit community.
Posted by: Liam, Basildon on 2:30pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I was there seconds after it happened.
Pulled over on my moped, to see if my friends that saw it where ok.
They where shocked, so was I.
My thoughts are with the family, friends and work colleagues that turned up.
I was there seconds after it happened.
Pulled over on my moped, to see if my friends that saw it where ok.
They where shocked, so was I.
My thoughts are with the family, friends and work colleagues that turned up.
Posted by: Paul, Benfleet on 3:02pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Terrible tragedy yet again. In the past two days I've had 3 near misses with idiotic drivers pulling out on me. Two whilst on my motorbike and one on my pushbike. The standard of driving is terrible now. If I didn't have to work i'd send my licence back to the DVLA and give up altogether. Sorry to learn this man has now died, I saw the aftermath as I cycled out on to Bread and Cheese Hill this morning. If you were the person who pulled out on this bike. Give your licence in now!
Terrible tragedy yet again. In the past two days I've had 3 near misses with idiotic drivers pulling out on me. Two whilst on my motorbike and one on my pushbike. The standard of driving is terrible now. If I didn't have to work i'd send my licence back to the DVLA and give up altogether. Sorry to learn this man has now died, I saw the aftermath as I cycled out on to Bread and Cheese Hill this morning. If you were the person who pulled out on this bike. Give your licence in now!
Posted by: white watch hadleigh on 3:11pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Hope you broke their wing mirror cappy, RIP mate, white watch.
Hope you broke their wing mirror cappy, RIP mate, white watch.
Posted by: Emma, Basildon on 3:26pm Wed 26 Mar 08
My thoughts are with the firefighters family, friends and colleagues at this tragic time. RIP.
My thoughts are with the firefighters family, friends and colleagues at this tragic time. RIP.
Posted by: Lex321, Benfleet on 3:28pm Wed 26 Mar 08
How awful, words can not really comfort the loved ones at a time like this. Especially when the victim did such a selfless job. I am sure his family will be very proud of all he achieved in his life. Thoughts and prayers are with all that knew him xx[bold]bold[/bold]
How awful, words can not really comfort the loved ones at a time like this. Especially when the victim did such a selfless job. I am sure his family will be very proud of all he achieved in his life. Thoughts and prayers are with all that knew him xx
Posted by: LP, Benfleet on 3:35pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Another tragic accident, another families lives left empty and full of pain. I'm sure words cannot even begin to explain what you are going through right now even though it's not any consolation my thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
It always seems to be the innocent/passengers and the genuine nice people of the world that get taken from us at an early age... Why is that ??.... God bless you all.
Another tragic accident, another families lives left empty and full of pain. I'm sure words cannot even begin to explain what you are going through right now even though it's not any consolation my thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
It always seems to be the innocent/passengers and the genuine nice people of the world that get taken from us at an early age... Why is that ??.... God bless you all.
Posted by: SiFocusUK, Benfleet on 3:36pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Thoughts are with the freinds, family and collegues. Such a terrible waste of life. Its a consideration that every biker has to take that the standard of driving and observation of cage drivers these days is so poor. We are always aware that we must do our best to cater for this lack of ability but no one is super human. Any driver, once convicted of an offence in such an incident, MUST be held accountable. We musnt judge without all the facts in this case, however. Regardless of what happened or how, any loss of life is tragic. Nothing will change the impact this will have on his children, family and indeed anyone that knew Stephen. Many a biker will be giving a nodded acknowlegement when passing the spot where this happened.
RIP
Thoughts are with the freinds, family and collegues. Such a terrible waste of life. Its a consideration that every biker has to take that the standard of driving and observation of cage drivers these days is so poor. We are always aware that we must do our best to cater for this lack of ability but no one is super human. Any driver, once convicted of an offence in such an incident, MUST be held accountable. We musnt judge without all the facts in this case, however. Regardless of what happened or how, any loss of life is tragic. Nothing will change the impact this will have on his children, family and indeed anyone that knew Stephen. Many a biker will be giving a nodded acknowlegement when passing the spot where this happened.
RIP
Posted by: David, Southend-on-Sea on 3:39pm Wed 26 Mar 08
My sympathies go out to the family of the motor cyclist.
Do we know how the lady is who was driving the car?
I am not sure that I understand the comment by white watch!
Does he or she know something that we do not?
If so would he or she like to share their observations with the rest of us?
Referring to the near misses articulated in the comments sections today in order for a balanced approach I feel it is important to mention that as drivers we have to suffer many idiotic manoeuvres and driving by some motor cyclists also.
Until it can be established what has occurred here then some of the comments should be put on hold.
After all we do not know if the fact that this hero was very tired after working an arduous night shift and lost concentration whilst making such a long journey home, I assume that is where he was travelling!
My sympathies go out to the family of the motor cyclist.
Do we know how the lady is who was driving the car?
I am not sure that I understand the comment by white watch!
Does he or she know something that we do not?
If so would he or she like to share their observations with the rest of us?
Referring to the near misses articulated in the comments sections today in order for a balanced approach I feel it is important to mention that as drivers we have to suffer many idiotic manoeuvres and driving by some motor cyclists also.
Until it can be established what has occurred here then some of the comments should be put on hold.
After all we do not know if the fact that this hero was very tired after working an arduous night shift and lost concentration whilst making such a long journey home, I assume that is where he was travelling!
Posted by: Paul, Benfleet on 3:51pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]SiFocusUK[/bold] wrote:
Thoughts are with the freinds, family and collegues. Such a terrible waste of life. Its a consideration that every biker has to take that the standard of driving and observation of cage drivers these days is so poor. We are always aware that we must do our best to cater for this lack of ability but no one is super human. Any driver, once convicted of an offence in such an incident, MUST be held accountable. We musnt judge without all the facts in this case, however. Regardless of what happened or how, any loss of life is tragic. Nothing will change the impact this will have on his children, family and indeed anyone that knew Stephen. Many a biker will be giving a nodded acknowlegement when passing the spot where this happened.
RIP[/quote] Good comment is this, I wish I'd thought of it. Just to add one more point. I spoke to a witness at the scene and was told that Stephen was riding normally so before all the anti bike brigade start their tirade....
SiFocusUK wrote:
Thoughts are with the freinds, family and collegues. Such a terrible waste of life. Its a consideration that every biker has to take that the standard of driving and observation of cage drivers these days is so poor. We are always aware that we must do our best to cater for this lack of ability but no one is super human. Any driver, once convicted of an offence in such an incident, MUST be held accountable. We musnt judge without all the facts in this case, however. Regardless of what happened or how, any loss of life is tragic. Nothing will change the impact this will have on his children, family and indeed anyone that knew Stephen. Many a biker will be giving a nodded acknowlegement when passing the spot where this happened.
RIP
Good comment is this, I wish I'd thought of it. Just to add one more point. I spoke to a witness at the scene and was told that Stephen was riding normally so before all the anti bike brigade start their tirade....
Posted by: Paul, Benfleet on 3:59pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote:
My sympathies go out to the family of the motor cyclist.
Do we know how the lady is who was driving the car?
I am not sure that I understand the comment by white watch!
Does he or she know something that we do not?
If so would he or she like to share their observations with the rest of us?
Referring to the near misses articulated in the comments sections today in order for a balanced approach I feel it is important to mention that as drivers we have to suffer many idiotic manoeuvres and driving by some motor cyclists also.
Until it can be established what has occurred here then some of the comments should be put on hold.
After all we do not know if the fact that this hero was very tired after working an arduous night shift and lost concentration whilst making such a long journey home, I assume that is where he was travelling!
[/quote] What idiotic manouvres do motorcyclists perform on car drivers? Do we pull out in front of you? Do we open doors into your line of fire? Do we drop diesel over the roads. I agree that some bikers use excessive speed on our roads. I admit to filtering quite legally through stationary traffic, and I admit to getting a kick out of all the free parking that is given to two wheelers. Oh and I also drive a car and a Transit Van.
David wrote:
My sympathies go out to the family of the motor cyclist.
Do we know how the lady is who was driving the car?
I am not sure that I understand the comment by white watch!
Does he or she know something that we do not?
If so would he or she like to share their observations with the rest of us?
Referring to the near misses articulated in the comments sections today in order for a balanced approach I feel it is important to mention that as drivers we have to suffer many idiotic manoeuvres and driving by some motor cyclists also.
Until it can be established what has occurred here then some of the comments should be put on hold.
After all we do not know if the fact that this hero was very tired after working an arduous night shift and lost concentration whilst making such a long journey home, I assume that is where he was travelling!
What idiotic manouvres do motorcyclists perform on car drivers? Do we pull out in front of you? Do we open doors into your line of fire? Do we drop diesel over the roads. I agree that some bikers use excessive speed on our roads. I admit to filtering quite legally through stationary traffic, and I admit to getting a kick out of all the free parking that is given to two wheelers. Oh and I also drive a car and a Transit Van.
Posted by: vicki, pitsea on 4:03pm Wed 26 Mar 08
RIP Stephen
Dont know you but are thinking of you family & friends.
Was only thinking myself how dangerous the top of bread and cheese hill was :(
RIP Stephen
Dont know you but are thinking of you family & friends.
Was only thinking myself how dangerous the top of bread and cheese hill was :(
Posted by: James, Benfleet on 4:12pm Wed 26 Mar 08
It is very sad. I live nearby and arrived a few minutes after the accident happened. All of the emergency services including the firefighters were acting professionally. I did not know at the time that he was one of them.
Tragic. I offer my condolences.
It is very sad. I live nearby and arrived a few minutes after the accident happened. All of the emergency services including the firefighters were acting professionally. I did not know at the time that he was one of them.
Tragic. I offer my condolences.
Posted by: ECFRS FF, Essex on 4:12pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote:
My sympathies go out to the family of the motor cyclist. Do we know how the lady is who was driving the car? I am not sure that I understand the comment by white watch! Does he or she know something that we do not? If so would he or she like to share their observations with the rest of us? Referring to the near misses articulated in the comments sections today in order for a balanced approach I feel it is important to mention that as drivers we have to suffer many idiotic manoeuvres and driving by some motor cyclists also. Until it can be established what has occurred here then some of the comments should be put on hold. After all we do not know if the fact that this hero was very tired after working an arduous night shift and lost concentration whilst making such a long journey home, I assume that is where he was travelling! [/quote] I think what White Watch are talking about pal is a bit of Black Humour, that is famous in the Brigade and gets us all through the tough times such as this.
Stop rocking the boat and trying to mix it up mate. A good man, father, Husband and Firefighter has died today in an incident that has involved a car not being totally aware of its surroundings.
Thoughts to Steves Family
David wrote:
My sympathies go out to the family of the motor cyclist. Do we know how the lady is who was driving the car? I am not sure that I understand the comment by white watch! Does he or she know something that we do not? If so would he or she like to share their observations with the rest of us? Referring to the near misses articulated in the comments sections today in order for a balanced approach I feel it is important to mention that as drivers we have to suffer many idiotic manoeuvres and driving by some motor cyclists also. Until it can be established what has occurred here then some of the comments should be put on hold. After all we do not know if the fact that this hero was very tired after working an arduous night shift and lost concentration whilst making such a long journey home, I assume that is where he was travelling!
I think what White Watch are talking about pal is a bit of Black Humour, that is famous in the Brigade and gets us all through the tough times such as this.
Stop rocking the boat and trying to mix it up mate. A good man, father, Husband and Firefighter has died today in an incident that has involved a car not being totally aware of its surroundings.
Thoughts to Steves Family
Posted by: evilc, essex on 4:14pm Wed 26 Mar 08
A Truly tragic and sad incident to happen to such a young man with a family that will suffer dreadfuly now and forever more with the loss of their 'Dad' and loved one.
The community has also lost a hard work valuable man.
My thoughts are with this family.
A Truly tragic and sad incident to happen to such a young man with a family that will suffer dreadfuly now and forever more with the loss of their 'Dad' and loved one.
The community has also lost a hard work valuable man.
My thoughts are with this family.
Posted by: David, Southend-on-Sea on 4:30pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]ECFRS FF[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote: My sympathies go out to the family of the motor cyclist. Do we know how the lady is who was driving the car? I am not sure that I understand the comment by white watch! Does he or she know something that we do not? If so would he or she like to share their observations with the rest of us? Referring to the near misses articulated in the comments sections today in order for a balanced approach I feel it is important to mention that as drivers we have to suffer many idiotic manoeuvres and driving by some motor cyclists also. Until it can be established what has occurred here then some of the comments should be put on hold. After all we do not know if the fact that this hero was very tired after working an arduous night shift and lost concentration whilst making such a long journey home, I assume that is where he was travelling! [/quote] I think what White Watch are talking about pal is a bit of Black Humour, that is famous in the Brigade and gets us all through the tough times such as this. Stop rocking the boat and trying to mix it up mate. A good man, father, Husband and Firefighter has died today in an incident that has involved a car not being totally aware of its surroundings. Thoughts to Steves Family[/quote] Thank you for clarifying the comment by white watch. I did not understand it to be humour.
I am not rocking any boat, I assure you.
Your comments re the car not being totally aware of its surroundings lead me to think that you know there is more to this than has been reported.
Is that the case?
My problem I have is that I see so much bad driving by so many people each and every day; nothing ever gets done. I see a hell of a lot of bad riding by motor cyclists who flout the law, who travel over white crossed lines, who zig zag out of moving traffic that I suppose it is easy to group all motor cyclists together.
That is not my intention but until we know more it is worth keeping an open mind about.
Did his possible tiredness increase the possibility of this happening?
Do you know how the lady is?
ECFRS FF wrote:
David wrote: My sympathies go out to the family of the motor cyclist. Do we know how the lady is who was driving the car? I am not sure that I understand the comment by white watch! Does he or she know something that we do not? If so would he or she like to share their observations with the rest of us? Referring to the near misses articulated in the comments sections today in order for a balanced approach I feel it is important to mention that as drivers we have to suffer many idiotic manoeuvres and driving by some motor cyclists also. Until it can be established what has occurred here then some of the comments should be put on hold. After all we do not know if the fact that this hero was very tired after working an arduous night shift and lost concentration whilst making such a long journey home, I assume that is where he was travelling!
I think what White Watch are talking about pal is a bit of Black Humour, that is famous in the Brigade and gets us all through the tough times such as this. Stop rocking the boat and trying to mix it up mate. A good man, father, Husband and Firefighter has died today in an incident that has involved a car not being totally aware of its surroundings. Thoughts to Steves Family
Thank you for clarifying the comment by white watch. I did not understand it to be humour.
I am not rocking any boat, I assure you.
Your comments re the car not being totally aware of its surroundings lead me to think that you know there is more to this than has been reported.
Is that the case?
My problem I have is that I see so much bad driving by so many people each and every day; nothing ever gets done. I see a hell of a lot of bad riding by motor cyclists who flout the law, who travel over white crossed lines, who zig zag out of moving traffic that I suppose it is easy to group all motor cyclists together.
That is not my intention but until we know more it is worth keeping an open mind about.
Did his possible tiredness increase the possibility of this happening?
Do you know how the lady is?
Posted by: Chris B, Benfleet on 4:35pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I was passing just as the Paramedics in the car arrived,could have only been literally seconds after it happened. My heartfelt thanks and admiration go out to all the Emergency Service people who have to deal with a tragedy like this day in and day out -especially the ambulance people.
I was passing just as the Paramedics in the car arrived,could have only been literally seconds after it happened. My heartfelt thanks and admiration go out to all the Emergency Service people who have to deal with a tragedy like this day in and day out -especially the ambulance people.
Posted by: Uptight, Basildon on 4:35pm Wed 26 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Paul[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]David[/bold] wrote: My sympathies go out to the family of the motor cyclist. Do we know how the lady is who was driving the car? I am not sure that I understand the comment by white watch! Does he or she know something that we do not? If so would he or she like to share their observations with the rest of us? Referring to the near misses articulated in the comments sections today in order for a balanced approach I feel it is important to mention that as drivers we have to suffer many idiotic manoeuvres and driving by some motor cyclists also. Until it can be established what has occurred here then some of the comments should be put on hold. After all we do not know if the fact that this hero was very tired after working an arduous night shift and lost concentration whilst making such a long journey home, I assume that is where he was travelling! [/quote] What idiotic manouvres do motorcyclists perform on car drivers? Do we pull out in front of you? Do we open doors into your line of fire? Do we drop diesel over the roads. I agree that some bikers use excessive speed on our roads. I admit to filtering quite legally through stationary traffic, and I admit to getting a kick out of all the free parking that is given to two wheelers. Oh and I also drive a car and a Transit Van.[/quote] Even though it seems bikes can legally bomb up the middle of two lanes in traffic it doesn't make it right. I often drive along the road between tarpots and sadlers farm towards Pitsea, and very often a bike is coming at me on my side of the road heading towards tarpots, to pass queing traffic. No doubt if I hit one of them, I would in the wrong and would be hounded like the poor lady who knocked this man off is. I don't for one minute think this is what happened in this instance though, but am just pointing out that accidents happen. RIP to the poor man but my thoughts are also with the poor lady who made a mistake
Paul wrote:
David wrote: My sympathies go out to the family of the motor cyclist. Do we know how the lady is who was driving the car? I am not sure that I understand the comment by white watch! Does he or she know something that we do not? If so would he or she like to share their observations with the rest of us? Referring to the near misses articulated in the comments sections today in order for a balanced approach I feel it is important to mention that as drivers we have to suffer many idiotic manoeuvres and driving by some motor cyclists also. Until it can be established what has occurred here then some of the comments should be put on hold. After all we do not know if the fact that this hero was very tired after working an arduous night shift and lost concentration whilst making such a long journey home, I assume that is where he was travelling!
What idiotic manouvres do motorcyclists perform on car drivers? Do we pull out in front of you? Do we open doors into your line of fire? Do we drop diesel over the roads. I agree that some bikers use excessive speed on our roads. I admit to filtering quite legally through stationary traffic, and I admit to getting a kick out of all the free parking that is given to two wheelers. Oh and I also drive a car and a Transit Van.
Even though it seems bikes can legally bomb up the middle of two lanes in traffic it doesn't make it right. I often drive along the road between tarpots and sadlers farm towards Pitsea, and very often a bike is coming at me on my side of the road heading towards tarpots, to pass queing traffic. No doubt if I hit one of them, I would in the wrong and would be hounded like the poor lady who knocked this man off is. I don't for one minute think this is what happened in this instance though, but am just pointing out that accidents happen. RIP to the poor man but my thoughts are also with the poor lady who made a mistake
Posted by: David, Southend-on-Sea on 4:40pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Uptight, you are quite correct. I totally forgot about all the instances in which motorcyclists travel in the wrong lanes against on coming traffic. A point well made.
Let us hope that all the relevant details are eventually made public and we have still not been informed how the lady is.
Uptight, you are quite correct. I totally forgot about all the instances in which motorcyclists travel in the wrong lanes against on coming traffic. A point well made.
Let us hope that all the relevant details are eventually made public and we have still not been informed how the lady is.
Posted by: Firefighters Wife, Yateley on 4:42pm Wed 26 Mar 08
We who knew Steve are very upset and shocked at the tradgic loss of a friend and fire service family member. Please respect the grief and dreadfull feeling of loss felt by his family and friends and use this forum to pay your respects and not to discuss the rights & wrongs of road use. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to everyone affected by this tradgedy especialy those who knew Steve and most of all his family.
We who knew Steve are very upset and shocked at the tradgic loss of a friend and fire service family member. Please respect the grief and dreadfull feeling of loss felt by his family and friends and use this forum to pay your respects and not to discuss the rights & wrongs of road use. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to everyone affected by this tradgedy especialy those who knew Steve and most of all his family.
Posted by: mick, vlocal on 4:58pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Hear, hear! Now is not the time to blame but it is the time for a whole community to grieve for one of our protectors.Go in peace, mate.
Hear, hear! Now is not the time to blame but it is the time for a whole community to grieve for one of our protectors.Go in peace, mate.
Posted by: Paul, Benfleet on 5:12pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Well I must be one of those oncoming bright headlights you see some afternoons in Benfleet. I reitterate my point about filtering through traffic. Just because I'm on the outside of the queue, I am quite experienced enough to know when it's safe for me to overtake. After all I'm the one who's going to come off worse it you hit me, don't you think I'm not clever enough to know that? I know my limits and I know my bike can jump in and out of traffic and not cause an accident. I've been riding since 1980.
Well I must be one of those oncoming bright headlights you see some afternoons in Benfleet. I reitterate my point about filtering through traffic. Just because I'm on the outside of the queue, I am quite experienced enough to know when it's safe for me to overtake. After all I'm the one who's going to come off worse it you hit me, don't you think I'm not clever enough to know that? I know my limits and I know my bike can jump in and out of traffic and not cause an accident. I've been riding since 1980.
Posted by: friend of hadleigh fire station, canvey island on 5:13pm Wed 26 Mar 08
my thoughts go out to steves family and also to green watch who responded to the call only 10 mins b4 the they were saying bye after shift change!my thoughts are with you all!RIP steve you will be sadly missed by everyone in the brigade!
my thoughts go out to steves family and also to green watch who responded to the call only 10 mins b4 the they were saying bye after shift change!my thoughts are with you all!RIP steve you will be sadly missed by everyone in the brigade!
Posted by: Friends of Steve, Fleet on 5:19pm Wed 26 Mar 08
My partner and I are also friends of Steve and his family. We too are very upset and shocked but we know his family and friends will take pride in knowing what a great man he was and what he achieved. RIP Steve, can't believe you're gone x
My partner and I are also friends of Steve and his family. We too are very upset and shocked but we know his family and friends will take pride in knowing what a great man he was and what he achieved. RIP Steve, can't believe you're gone x
Posted by: alex, hockley on 5:29pm Wed 26 Mar 08
R.I.P
thoughts go out to family n friends
so mani ppl r dieing on our roads in motorbike accidents
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R.I.P
thoughts go out to family n friends
so mani ppl r dieing on our roads in motorbike accidents
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Posted by: chris, basildon on 5:41pm Wed 26 Mar 08
We were there this morning & our thoughts are with his family xxxxxxxxx
Come on guys!!! Dont use this to have a moan at each other - RESPECT PLEASE
We were there this morning & our thoughts are with his family xxxxxxxxx
Come on guys!!! Dont use this to have a moan at each other - RESPECT PLEASE
Posted by: CBR Dave, Chelmsford on 5:56pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Another tragic loss of a fellow Biker.
RIP
Thought with Family and friends
Another tragic loss of a fellow Biker.
RIP
Thought with Family and friends
Posted by: tony, benfleet on 6:20pm Wed 26 Mar 08
respect to the tragic loss but must say everday i see motorcyclists driving crazy on the roads i often think to myself they seem to think there playing some sort of computer game mad to me its no suprise when these things happen not syaing this was the case here but hey respect to the family
respect to the tragic loss but must say everday i see motorcyclists driving crazy on the roads i often think to myself they seem to think there playing some sort of computer game mad to me its no suprise when these things happen not syaing this was the case here but hey respect to the family
Posted by: PCPC, Hampshire on 6:45pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Can I respectfully ask that as requested on this page people "post thier tributes" not thier opinions !! It is more appropriate at this sad time. As a serving Police Officer who was also a friend of Stephen it is really not the place or time to discuss driving standards. My greatest appreciation for Steve's family and respect for thier loss
Can I respectfully ask that as requested on this page people "post thier tributes" not thier opinions !! It is more appropriate at this sad time. As a serving Police Officer who was also a friend of Stephen it is really not the place or time to discuss driving standards. My greatest appreciation for Steve's family and respect for thier loss
Posted by: Janet, Rayleigh on 7:04pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Best wishes to Stephens family and Hadleigh fire fighters at this tough time, sorry we couldn't bring him back we tried our hardest x
Best wishes to Stephens family and Hadleigh fire fighters at this tough time, sorry we couldn't bring him back we tried our hardest x
Posted by: steve james, hadleigh on 7:19pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I had breakfast with steve this morning,at hadleigh fire staion....i`ll miss him loads,his dry humour and quick wit,for always putting the opposing view to create a reaction. steve you were a man`s man,a joker with a serious side. A bloody good bloke.good fireman.a mate. rip steve....sid...
I had breakfast with steve this morning,at hadleigh fire staion....i`ll miss him loads,his dry humour and quick wit,for always putting the opposing view to create a reaction. steve you were a man`s man,a joker with a serious side. A bloody good bloke.good fireman.a mate. rip steve....sid...
Posted by: Phil, Yateley on 7:35pm Wed 26 Mar 08
R.I.P Mate
Thoughts go out to family n friends
R.I.P Mate
Thoughts go out to family n friends
Posted by: Red Watch, Control., Brentwood on 7:48pm Wed 26 Mar 08
Our thoughts are with all of Steve's family and our colleagues at E35 Hadleigh. Words dont seem enough!
Our thoughts are with all of Steve's family and our colleagues at E35 Hadleigh. Words dont seem enough!
Posted by: MARK FULLBROOK, hadleigh fire station on 7:54pm Wed 26 Mar 08
R.I.P MATE. WILL MISS OUR MORNING BANTER WITH YOUR DRY SENSE OF HUMOUR YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY US ALL ON GREEN WATCH[bold]bold[/bold]
R.I.P MATE. WILL MISS OUR MORNING BANTER WITH YOUR DRY SENSE OF HUMOUR YOU WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY US ALL ON GREEN WATCH
Posted by: Doughnut, Benfleet on 8:02pm Wed 26 Mar 08
I'd like to offer my deepest condolences to the Stephen's family and friends. My thoughts also go out to the lady involved.
I'd like to offer my deepest condolences to the Stephen's family and friends. My thoughts also go out to the lady involved.
Posted by: michelle, southend on 8:03pm Wed 26 Mar 08
While at work today we saw that the road had been closed and knew that it must be bad.Knowing that it's somebodies son or dad it's so sad am so sorry.
While at work today we saw that the road had been closed and knew that it must be bad.Knowing that it's somebodies son or dad it's so sad am so sorry.
Posted by: Hazel on 8:05pm Wed 26 Mar 08
To Janet, and everyone else who was involved this morning. Thanks for all that you did for Steve. He had so much to live for that he wouldn't have given up without a fight. Also, thanks to everyone who took the time to mark Steve's life here. We'll miss him.
To Janet, and everyone else who was involved this morning. Thanks for all that you did for Steve. He had so much to live for that he wouldn't have given up without a fight. Also, thanks to everyone who took the time to mark Steve's life here. We'll miss him.
Posted by: Steve xLFB, essex on 8:32pm Wed 26 Mar 08
R.İ.P Bro my thoughts and prayers are with your family n friends.
R.İ.P Bro my thoughts and prayers are with your family n friends.
Posted by: dave stevens, eastwood on 9:19pm Wed 26 Mar 08
RIP.My thoughts go out to all family and friends
RIP.My thoughts go out to all family and friends
Posted by: Noone, there on 11:08pm Wed 26 Mar 08
It appears to me that people have lost sight of the purpose of this message board it is not to give blame or to enquire about how other people are it is a place to show respect for those who have parted. The other person involved in this crash still has their life which is more than can be said for the poor fellow who died today. Please show some respect.
It appears to me that people have lost sight of the purpose of this message board it is not to give blame or to enquire about how other people are it is a place to show respect for those who have parted. The other person involved in this crash still has their life which is more than can be said for the poor fellow who died today. Please show some respect.
Posted by: Zoe, Canvey on 12:51am Thu 27 Mar 08
i am really sorry to hear that he died. i was coming past the incident on my bus at 9.00 minutes after the crash and saw people trying to Resuscitate him. i felt physically sick and was very shook up my thoughts are with wht fire service and his family
i am really sorry to hear that he died. i was coming past the incident on my bus at 9.00 minutes after the crash and saw people trying to Resuscitate him. i felt physically sick and was very shook up my thoughts are with wht fire service and his family
Posted by: Firestorm, Southend on 8:49am Thu 27 Mar 08
How sad, A dangerous job like a firefighter and the poor lad perishes on the way home.
How sad, A dangerous job like a firefighter and the poor lad perishes on the way home.
Posted by: Karen, essex on 9:05am Thu 27 Mar 08
I am so saddened by this terrible accident, how awful for such a lovely man with a family to have his life taken this way. He done a fantastic job and he shall be greatly missed by his family and friends. My thoughts go out to his family and children... very sad!
I am so saddened by this terrible accident, how awful for such a lovely man with a family to have his life taken this way. He done a fantastic job and he shall be greatly missed by his family and friends. My thoughts go out to his family and children... very sad!
Posted by: Friend of Yateley Firefighters, Yateley on 9:14am Thu 27 Mar 08
Right now I don't think it really matters who was to blame. I have sympathy for all parties involved - the driver will have to live with this incident for the rest of her life, as will steve's family colleagues and friends, so please show some respect for all parties. I met Steve only once - but once was enough to know that this enormous tragedy was not deserved and my heart goes out to his family and all his work colleagues at this very sad time. R.I.P Steve.
Right now I don't think it really matters who was to blame. I have sympathy for all parties involved - the driver will have to live with this incident for the rest of her life, as will steve's family colleagues and friends, so please show some respect for all parties. I met Steve only once - but once was enough to know that this enormous tragedy was not deserved and my heart goes out to his family and all his work colleagues at this very sad time. R.I.P Steve.
Posted by: del on 9:18am Thu 27 Mar 08
I spent the last shift with steve on white watch,just before he left work to go home to his family.It is a terrible tragedy. Steve was a great great bloke,with an excellent,very dry sense of humour, he will be badly missed on station, my thoughts go out to his family, R.I.P MATE.
I spent the last shift with steve on white watch,just before he left work to go home to his family.It is a terrible tragedy. Steve was a great great bloke,with an excellent,very dry sense of humour, he will be badly missed on station, my thoughts go out to his family, R.I.P MATE.
Posted by: Member of Green Watch Control, Hutton on 11:03am Thu 27 Mar 08
RIP Steve. Such a great loss to ECFRS. My heart goes out to all your family and friends at this very sad time.
RIP Steve. Such a great loss to ECFRS. My heart goes out to all your family and friends at this very sad time.
Posted by: rosie, brentwood on 11:53am Thu 27 Mar 08
A guy who worked to save others, from all the comments and tributes he sounds like an amazing man. Heaven has gained an angel. I did not know steve but felt that I should write a comment to thank this wonderful man for the brave and inspiring job which he did everyday in order to save others (thanks to all the firefighters also). My heart goes out to his friends and family and my heart is with you all at this very tragic time.
RIP Steve
A guy who worked to save others, from all the comments and tributes he sounds like an amazing man. Heaven has gained an angel. I did not know steve but felt that I should write a comment to thank this wonderful man for the brave and inspiring job which he did everyday in order to save others (thanks to all the firefighters also). My heart goes out to his friends and family and my heart is with you all at this very tragic time.
RIP Steve
Posted by: Jo, benfleet on 12:05pm Thu 27 Mar 08
I was with Steve at the scene - I'm so sorry not to have been able to do more, I would give anything for us to have revived you. x. I really don't think he suffered. Please please don't judge the lady involved.
Also my heartfelt thanks to Joe who goes to SEEVIC for looking after my son while I couldn't be there.
God bless x
I was with Steve at the scene - I'm so sorry not to have been able to do more, I would give anything for us to have revived you. x. I really don't think he suffered. Please please don't judge the lady involved.
Also my heartfelt thanks to Joe who goes to SEEVIC for looking after my son while I couldn't be there.
God bless x
Posted by: Sam Capp, Fleet on 12:34pm Thu 27 Mar 08
R.I.P uncle steve see youve got alot of comments from alot of nice people i thought i would leave a little one of my own for u familys missing you x
R.I.P uncle steve see youve got alot of comments from alot of nice people i thought i would leave a little one of my own for u familys missing you x
Posted by: Daniel on 1:34pm Thu 27 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Phil Hudson[/bold] wrote:
I was there straight after it happened, got off my motorbike round the corner. I didnt feel that we could help in anyways. very sorry to family and friends, that road is very danegrous and i had a similar collision at tarpots a while ago, a woman pulled out without looking... memorial ride?[/quote] [bold]Superb idea of a memorable ride.. RIP to the Family[/bold]
Phil Hudson wrote:
I was there straight after it happened, got off my motorbike round the corner. I didnt feel that we could help in anyways. very sorry to family and friends, that road is very danegrous and i had a similar collision at tarpots a while ago, a woman pulled out without looking... memorial ride?
Superb idea of a memorable ride.. RIP to the Family Posted by: Stuart, Wakering on 2:22pm Thu 27 Mar 08
There but for the grace of god.Steve,you are a reminder that we must not take each day for granted.Deep condolences to your family and friends.A fellow Hadleigh FF and Motorcyclist.R.I.P
There but for the grace of god.Steve,you are a reminder that we must not take each day for granted.Deep condolences to your family and friends.A fellow Hadleigh FF and Motorcyclist.R.I.P
Posted by: Doughnut, Benfleet on 2:23pm Thu 27 Mar 08
What hurts so much, is that this man did a job where he risked his life on a daily basis, for all of us. Do the fire service have a charity fund for those injured while in service ? Maybe, the riders/sponsors of the Memorial Ride would like to donate towards this charity. Just a thought !
What hurts so much, is that this man did a job where he risked his life on a daily basis, for all of us. Do the fire service have a charity fund for those injured while in service ? Maybe, the riders/sponsors of the Memorial Ride would like to donate towards this charity. Just a thought !
Posted by: Karen, Benfleet on 3:03pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Our deapest sympathy goes out to Steves family. Even though we never knew him we know the pain they all must be going through, Its been almost a year since we lost our loving daughter Sheri in Leigh. Our thoughts are with Steves wife and children look after one another. R.I.P Steve.
Our deapest sympathy goes out to Steves family. Even though we never knew him we know the pain they all must be going through, Its been almost a year since we lost our loving daughter Sheri in Leigh. Our thoughts are with Steves wife and children look after one another. R.I.P Steve.
Posted by: Trish, Suffolk on 3:58pm Thu 27 Mar 08
my heart goes out to the family of Firefighter Stephen Capp, who so tragically lost his life, you are in my thoughts and prayers x [italic]italic[/italic]
my heart goes out to the family of Firefighter Stephen Capp, who so tragically lost his life, you are in my thoughts and prayers x
Posted by: Sarah, Benfleet on 4:12pm Thu 27 Mar 08
So sorry to hear of such a tragic loss, words cannot take away this pain, but I really do wish his family all the support they need. RIP x
So sorry to hear of such a tragic loss, words cannot take away this pain, but I really do wish his family all the support they need. RIP x
Posted by: Penny, Benfleet on 4:19pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Our thoughts go out to Stephen's family, friends and colleagues at Hadleigh Fire Station. Can't imagine how they are feeling right now. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Our thoughts go out to Stephen's family, friends and colleagues at Hadleigh Fire Station. Can't imagine how they are feeling right now. Thinking of you all at this very sad time.
Posted by: matt, yateley fire station on 4:47pm Thu 27 Mar 08
only knew steve for a couple of months but knew that he was a great bloke and really loved his family, he has done a lot for the community and was excellent at his job. he will be greatly missed.
R.I.P steve
only knew steve for a couple of months but knew that he was a great bloke and really loved his family, he has done a lot for the community and was excellent at his job. he will be greatly missed.
R.I.P steve
Posted by: Colin, Yateley on 5:56pm Thu 27 Mar 08
In 2002 when I was officer in charge at Yateley Fire Station I recruited Stephen as a retained, part time, fire-fighter. He was at that time working as a security guard but keen to better himself and serve his community. He quickly proved to be a respected and hard working member of the team at Yateley and enjoyed the role so much he joined Essex Fire and Rescue Service as a fulltime fire-fighter in 2006. He worked extremely hard to improve himself and life for his growing family whilst at the same time voluntarily giving many hours of his time fund raising and promoting fire safety across our community. He is a tragic loss to his family, will be sadly missed by all who knew him and the community has lost a dedicated servant.
Steve it was a privilege to know you and work with you. You won't be forgotten.
In 2002 when I was officer in charge at Yateley Fire Station I recruited Stephen as a retained, part time, fire-fighter. He was at that time working as a security guard but keen to better himself and serve his community. He quickly proved to be a respected and hard working member of the team at Yateley and enjoyed the role so much he joined Essex Fire and Rescue Service as a fulltime fire-fighter in 2006. He worked extremely hard to improve himself and life for his growing family whilst at the same time voluntarily giving many hours of his time fund raising and promoting fire safety across our community. He is a tragic loss to his family, will be sadly missed by all who knew him and the community has lost a dedicated servant.
Steve it was a privilege to know you and work with you. You won't be forgotten.
Posted by: Gary, Red Watch Hadleigh on 6:23pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Steve, such a tragic shame for you to go this way. Keep cracking the funnies wherever you are now.
RIP mate.
Steve, such a tragic shame for you to go this way. Keep cracking the funnies wherever you are now.
RIP mate.
Posted by: Sarah, Benfleet, on 6:39pm Thu 27 Mar 08
A tragic loss our thoughts are with Steve's family, friends and collegues.
RIP
A tragic loss our thoughts are with Steve's family, friends and collegues.
RIP
Posted by: luke, green watch hadleigh, essex on 7:16pm Thu 27 Mar 08
i said good bye to steve that morning, not knowing it would be the last time. what happened was a tragedy, a great guy and a massive member of the sevice has been lost. i take some confort that i know steve did not suffer. you will never be forgotten mate, my thoughts are with you and your family. R.I.P
i said good bye to steve that morning, not knowing it would be the last time. what happened was a tragedy, a great guy and a massive member of the sevice has been lost. i take some confort that i know steve did not suffer. you will never be forgotten mate, my thoughts are with you and your family. R.I.P
Posted by: eddie, benfleet on 7:29pm Thu 27 Mar 08
RIP steve, thanks for serving the community so well, a memorial ride seems a nice idea
xx
RIP steve, thanks for serving the community so well, a memorial ride seems a nice idea
xx
Posted by: Fletch, Spain on 7:41pm Thu 27 Mar 08
So sad for this lads family and friends. It will be a sadness felt in every Fire Station in the UK.
So sad for this lads family and friends. It will be a sadness felt in every Fire Station in the UK.
Posted by: Andi, Chelmsford, Essex on 8:14pm Thu 27 Mar 08
So young, with a family that will grow without your guidance, so sad, sympathies to your family, friends and colleagues,a tough job the fire service, I for one am grateful you chose the job, may your family find comfort in the knowledge of knowing you.
So young, with a family that will grow without your guidance, so sad, sympathies to your family, friends and colleagues,a tough job the fire service, I for one am grateful you chose the job, may your family find comfort in the knowledge of knowing you.
Posted by: RitaW, Essex on 8:35pm Thu 27 Mar 08
My condolences to this wonderful mans family and friends.
God Bless
My condolences to this wonderful mans family and friends.
God Bless
Posted by: E35, Hadleigh Fire Station on 9:59pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Quite frankly there are a few people who should be ashamed of themselves (you know who you are)for their comments on this page. Steve wasn't a 'boy racer', he was a 39 year old father of five and was on his way home to see his family. It was a journey that he had made thousands of times either in a fire engine or on his bike and he knew the roads very well. I don't know the details about what happened so wont comment on them (maybe others should do the same until they know the facts). As for being tired, well if it had been towards the end of his journey then that might be the case but as he was only a couple of minutes into his journey home this is unlikely. Steve was willing to risk his life for others, how many others can say the same? He was a funny witty bloke who should be remembered for that. His family will be looked after by the benevolent fund and i'm sure that most of us at Hadleigh Fire station will be doing some fundraising in his honour. If any of Steves family do read this message then my feelings are with you, he will be sorely missed.
Quite frankly there are a few people who should be ashamed of themselves (you know who you are)for their comments on this page. Steve wasn't a 'boy racer', he was a 39 year old father of five and was on his way home to see his family. It was a journey that he had made thousands of times either in a fire engine or on his bike and he knew the roads very well. I don't know the details about what happened so wont comment on them (maybe others should do the same until they know the facts). As for being tired, well if it had been towards the end of his journey then that might be the case but as he was only a couple of minutes into his journey home this is unlikely. Steve was willing to risk his life for others, how many others can say the same? He was a funny witty bloke who should be remembered for that. His family will be looked after by the benevolent fund and i'm sure that most of us at Hadleigh Fire station will be doing some fundraising in his honour. If any of Steves family do read this message then my feelings are with you, he will be sorely missed.
Posted by: lupop, Hadleigh on 11:25pm Thu 27 Mar 08
Further to earlier posts and agreeing totally with the post by E35, Hadleigh Fire Station: I don't think this is the place to be bickering like children over what bikers do or do not do. Each behaves differently according the circumstances. There are good and bad drivers of cars and riders of bikes.
This is the place to leave comments about and for the man who died and for his family, friends and colleagues.
It is so desparately sad that another person has died like this and the grief over his lost is unimaginable to me.
My thoughts are with those who knew him.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Capp.
Further to earlier posts and agreeing totally with the post by E35, Hadleigh Fire Station: I don't think this is the place to be bickering like children over what bikers do or do not do. Each behaves differently according the circumstances. There are good and bad drivers of cars and riders of bikes.
This is the place to leave comments about and for the man who died and for his family, friends and colleagues.
It is so desparately sad that another person has died like this and the grief over his lost is unimaginable to me.
My thoughts are with those who knew him.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Capp.
Posted by: Julie - Steve's partner, Yateley on 4:37pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I would like to thank all the emergency services who attended the incident on Wednesday morning for everything you did to try and prolong Steve's life.
Thank you to everyone who has posted their tributes on this page. I have cried at the personal ones and been lifted by those of people who never knew him.
We still don't know all the facts of the collision but Steve was a car driver as well as a biker and had also been trained by ECFRS to drive the fire engine under blue lights so he was very confident on the roads and aware of dangers.
He was still young and we had so much more to look forward to. We will all miss him terribly.
I love you darling xxx
I would like to thank all the emergency services who attended the incident on Wednesday morning for everything you did to try and prolong Steve's life.
Thank you to everyone who has posted their tributes on this page. I have cried at the personal ones and been lifted by those of people who never knew him.
We still don't know all the facts of the collision but Steve was a car driver as well as a biker and had also been trained by ECFRS to drive the fire engine under blue lights so he was very confident on the roads and aware of dangers.
He was still young and we had so much more to look forward to. We will all miss him terribly.
I love you darling xxx
Posted by: Dave, Yateley Fire Station on 4:42pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I worked with Steve for 4 years at Yateley Fire station, Steve was a quality bloke who you knew and trusted and you could always have a giggle with, mainly about his truly abnormal biscuit eating capabilities! ill miss ya Steve as will everyone. My heart goes out to all his family. Everyone is here for you. RIP buddy.
I worked with Steve for 4 years at Yateley Fire station, Steve was a quality bloke who you knew and trusted and you could always have a giggle with, mainly about his truly abnormal biscuit eating capabilities! ill miss ya Steve as will everyone. My heart goes out to all his family. Everyone is here for you. RIP buddy.
Posted by: Simon, The next door Neighbour Yateley on 4:57pm Fri 28 Mar 08
We have not known Steve for long but could see that he was a hard working family man. A great loss. Julie we are here for you and your family should you need any help- Any time.
Simon,Angela & family
We have not known Steve for long but could see that he was a hard working family man. A great loss. Julie we are here for you and your family should you need any help- Any time.
Simon,Angela & family
Posted by: Paula, London on 5:52pm Fri 28 Mar 08
I never met Steve but heard so much about him from Hazel that i feel like i did. What a waste of life of a much-loved and valued person. My heart goes out to Julie, the children and all the family.
I never met Steve but heard so much about him from Hazel that i feel like i did. What a waste of life of a much-loved and valued person. My heart goes out to Julie, the children and all the family.
Posted by: Phil, Chelmsford on 7:03pm Fri 28 Mar 08
very sad, always makes me aware how vulnerable we all are on our bikes, it can happen to the best riders.
take care everyone.
sincere condolences to all his family.
RIP
very sad, always makes me aware how vulnerable we all are on our bikes, it can happen to the best riders.
take care everyone.
sincere condolences to all his family.
RIP
Posted by: Simon, Red watch, Hadleigh on 7:52pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Cappy
A great bloke, a good fireman and a demon on the volleyball court. Even if his aim was a little off!!
A man who, strangely, loved his kippers after his workout and forever more i'll smell them, grimace and think of you pal!
To Julie and family if there's anything the lads can do for you ever then just let us know. I told Steve i owed him the last time he rode for me so i could get away early!
Always remembered buddy
Cappy
A great bloke, a good fireman and a demon on the volleyball court. Even if his aim was a little off!!
A man who, strangely, loved his kippers after his workout and forever more i'll smell them, grimace and think of you pal!
To Julie and family if there's anything the lads can do for you ever then just let us know. I told Steve i owed him the last time he rode for me so i could get away early!
Always remembered buddy
Posted by: E35, Hadleigh Fire Station on 8:50pm Fri 28 Mar 08
[quote][bold]Dave[/bold] wrote:
[bold]This article suggests that this Firefighter was commuting home to a town in HAMPSHIRE. This is I understand almost 100 miles from Hadleigh. My questions to the Employers and Managers (who will no doubt be covering their backs) are these. 1.Is it safe to allow anyone to travel long distances on a motorcycle after working a night shift ? 2.A firefighter maybe considered to be technically " on duty" until he/she arrives at their home.With this in mind what are the H&S reponsibilities of the employer? aspect of this. 3.If this firefighter had lived a reasonable distance eg 20 miles away,maybe he would have been using a car and would be alive today.[/bold] [/quote] Dave you really are a tool. There are thousands of people all over the country who will work a long shift and then travel home. It is those individuals who make those decisions to travel in whatever manner they wish. It is not the Fire brigades job to monitor how people travel to and from work, does your company do this? Why are the fire service any different from any other company? How do you come to the conclusion that a firefighter is "technically" at work until he gets home? What if he went shopping straight from work does that count? Would you be saying the same if a Firefighter had been run over whilst croccing the road? No you wouldn't. So are you also saying that all employees of any company must live within a 20 mile radius? How ridiculous. When the 7/7 bombings took place in London was that the employers fault because they were travelling to work? You have come on here making silly childish comments about things that you know nothing about purely to cause a reaction. I suggest that you stick to the CBeebies sight where you belong with all the other children.
Dave wrote:
This article suggests that this Firefighter was commuting home to a town in HAMPSHIRE. This is I understand almost 100 miles from Hadleigh. My questions to the Employers and Managers (who will no doubt be covering their backs) are these. 1.Is it safe to allow anyone to travel long distances on a motorcycle after working a night shift ? 2.A firefighter maybe considered to be technically " on duty" until he/she arrives at their home.With this in mind what are the H&S reponsibilities of the employer? aspect of this. 3.If this firefighter had lived a reasonable distance eg 20 miles away,maybe he would have been using a car and would be alive today.
Dave you really are a tool. There are thousands of people all over the country who will work a long shift and then travel home. It is those individuals who make those decisions to travel in whatever manner they wish. It is not the Fire brigades job to monitor how people travel to and from work, does your company do this? Why are the fire service any different from any other company? How do you come to the conclusion that a firefighter is "technically" at work until he gets home? What if he went shopping straight from work does that count? Would you be saying the same if a Firefighter had been run over whilst croccing the road? No you wouldn't. So are you also saying that all employees of any company must live within a 20 mile radius? How ridiculous. When the 7/7 bombings took place in London was that the employers fault because they were travelling to work? You have come on here making silly childish comments about things that you know nothing about purely to cause a reaction. I suggest that you stick to the CBeebies sight where you belong with all the other children.
Posted by: A & T, Frimley on 9:24pm Fri 28 Mar 08
Can't believe it. We have known Steve and his family for a little while now, Steve was such a caring, loving family man. Why does it happen to the best.
Steve you will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you Julie and Family and all who knew this great man. XX
Can't believe it. We have known Steve and his family for a little while now, Steve was such a caring, loving family man. Why does it happen to the best.
Steve you will be sadly missed. Our thoughts are with you Julie and Family and all who knew this great man. XX
Posted by: Sarah&Mark, Berkshire on 12:04am Sat 29 Mar 08
Just can't believe it!!! our thoughts are with Julie & the family!!! Stay stronge!!! RIP Steve!! xxxxxxxxxxx
Just can't believe it!!! our thoughts are with Julie & the family!!! Stay stronge!!! RIP Steve!! xxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Da Hood, In da house on 12:06am Sat 29 Mar 08
Respect to this guy, his family, and all those at Green & White Watch.
Rest In Peace.
Respect to this guy, his family, and all those at Green & White Watch.
Rest In Peace.
Posted by: Liz Stewart, Farnborough on 11:40am Sat 29 Mar 08
I would like to say Julie we are all thinking of you and your family with all our hearts at work. We cannot believe it. If there is anything we can do. From us all we are thinking of you every minute of the day. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I would like to say Julie we are all thinking of you and your family with all our hearts at work. We cannot believe it. If there is anything we can do. From us all we are thinking of you every minute of the day. xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by: Jennie, southend on 1:55pm Sat 29 Mar 08
Firstly I would like to pay my repsects to Stephen's family and colleagues. May you all find peace in the knowledge that what a great man he was. Secondly, I would like to take this opportunity to send my love and thoughts to the civilians who were first on the scene and who tried revive this man. Their thankless task has left them empty, to which they heroically tried to save this man's life. Lastly my thoughts are also with the lady who was involved in the accident - may you all find peace in this sad time.
Firstly I would like to pay my repsects to Stephen's family and colleagues. May you all find peace in the knowledge that what a great man he was. Secondly, I would like to take this opportunity to send my love and thoughts to the civilians who were first on the scene and who tried revive this man. Their thankless task has left them empty, to which they heroically tried to save this man's life. Lastly my thoughts are also with the lady who was involved in the accident - may you all find peace in this sad time.
Posted by: Paul, Benfleet on 5:44pm Sat 29 Mar 08
I wasn't going to post anything else on here until I read Dave of Benfleet's comment. The answer was given beautifully by E35 of Hadleigh Fire Station. I think Dave of Southend and Dave of Benfleet must be brothers who fell through a hole in the Inland Revenue, and consequently sit on their computers posting daft remarks on forums and message boards. I didn't know Steve I only arrived at the scene about an hour later as I rode out of Thundersley Park Road on my bike to be confronted with Steves bike in front of me and a Police Officer taping of access to the scene. God bless you Steve even though I never knew you. We are all one conciousness experiencing itself subjectively. There is no such thing as death, Life is just a dream, and we're the imagination of ourselves. (Bill Hicks 1961 - 1994)
I wasn't going to post anything else on here until I read Dave of Benfleet's comment. The answer was given beautifully by E35 of Hadleigh Fire Station. I think Dave of Southend and Dave of Benfleet must be brothers who fell through a hole in the Inland Revenue, and consequently sit on their computers posting daft remarks on forums and message boards. I didn't know Steve I only arrived at the scene about an hour later as I rode out of Thundersley Park Road on my bike to be confronted with Steves bike in front of me and a Police Officer taping of access to the scene. God bless you Steve even though I never knew you. We are all one conciousness experiencing itself subjectively. There is no such thing as death, Life is just a dream, and we're the imagination of ourselves. (Bill Hicks 1961 - 1994)
Posted by: Ryan, Fleet on 6:31pm Sat 29 Mar 08
I worked with Steve for about 7 years at Yateley Fire Station and we went through our Wholetime firefighter recruitment together. He was a truly great bloke. With his practical jokes, quick wit and dry sense of humour it was always a pleasure to be around him.
We are all shocked and saddened by this tragic news. His passing is a huge loss to our station, the community and the fire service, but most of all to his friends, colleagues and especially his family. Steve will be sorely missed but he will never be forgotten.
My deepest sympathies to Julie and the family, we are all here for you.
Steve you were a great firefighter, colleague and friend!
See ya Cappy, miss ya buddy!
I worked with Steve for about 7 years at Yateley Fire Station and we went through our Wholetime firefighter recruitment together. He was a truly great blok
