I only knew Luke briefly through his volunteering, but his fierce intelligence and his passion to help others really shone through in that time. He bought a real array of skills in to the organisation and had really creative ideas about how these skills could be harnessed. I have clear memories of meeting Luke at a team day where he talked with huge enthusiasm about the things that could be achieved and he had very clear ideas as to how to make this a reality. Thoughts are with all of Luke’s loved ones …

Dom’s big brother was how I knew you and I’m so glad I got that opportunity to know you. One of the easiest people to get along with I have met, always a hello, always time for a chat, you helped me with my CV and you tried to help me with a job at Barclays when I was a bit rudderless, I thanked you by doing a complete u-turn and moved away instead! I will always remember and appreciate that you took time out for me. New Year’s Eve at the warehouse project was one of my best memories with you and there were a more than a few pints in various pubs with Dom and us lot at that time. I always admired your relationship with Dom too, very caring and close. I meant to message you after catching up with Dom one Christmas after he said things had been tough for you, I never did and I’m sorry for that as I did think of you often. Thank you for being you with all the hellos, the pints, the silly chats that seem so long ago now but are some great memories I will keep with me. …

Luke, I wish I could have spent more time with you over the years.  I am so thankful of the time we did spend together during my last visit to England.  You always provided fantastic conversation especially when it pertained to our favorite heavy metal bands.   I wish that your trip to California last year were not postponed as we would have loved to get you out on a motorbike ride in our gorgeous mountains. Be at peace dearest Luke.  You will live forever in the hearts you left behind. …

Hey Luke! Just a message to let you know how wonderful your funeral was. It was full of funny anecdotes and everyone said how caring and intelligent you are. I know this to be true too. Thank you for checking up on me in lockdown when things got tough. Thank you for defending me when I needed support. Thank you for cheering me on when I needed encouraging. I’ll miss getting a “Hey Sambo! How’s it going?’ message. Me, Clar and Ro are going to go to Board Beans when it reopens in your memory. Gutted we never got to go back. I promise I’ll try to be better at picking up the rules.  Holding onto how chuffed you were with your new place, and how excited you were to be starting your PhD.   Miss you, my Alpha buddy.   Sammy xx …

Luke was incredibly thoughtful, immensely intelligent, and very funny. Whilst Luke’s intelligence was what initially impressed us when we first began working with him, it was his humour and thoughtfulness that struck the biggest chord for all of us as we got to know him. Even when he himself was struggling, he would always, without exception, ask me how myself and each of the team were doing. As a line manager it was my job to support him, however Luke would always make that a two-way street. Luke always liked to say that ‘he’s got my back’ and even went so far to say that he was making it his mission to make me CEO one day- despite me telling him that it was my job to support his development not the other way round! That was Luke though, always trying to help others achieve their best. Luke was a member of our core team and I was always impressed by the quality of his work, it was always on point, insightful and compelling. I personally learnt a huge amount from him and I hope that during his time volunteering with us, that he got as much out of working …

It really is strange how big of an impact a person you have never actually met can have on your life. Despite there being almost a 15-year age gap between us, and the fact that we live in different countries Luke and I really connected. We had similiar interests, but also we had similiar issues. Whenever I was having a rough patch in life, or even just a bad day Luke was always willing to listen and give some advice. In a way he felt like a brother. I could talk with him about things I could never bring up to my family. Luke helped me to understand that it is okay to seek help. He would continuosly support me during my own journey while dealing with the demons of his own. He always showed interest in what I was doing, whether it was work, school or just personal things. I remeber how he kept pushing me to finish my thesis and I remeber how happy he was the day I told him I got my thesis approved and I was going to graduate. We were suppoused to meet on many occasions. However life happens and 2020 ruined any …

I knew Luke to be a passionate, intelligent and caring person, who had a genuine desire to see the world as a better place, caring for those that were on the margins of connectivity and care.  Seeing this desire into reality by helping others and volunteering in the community.  I am certain Luke’s death will leave a gap in the hearts of many.   Our heartfelt condolences go out to everyone impacted by Luke’s life. …

Dearest Luke, I’m sorry that we never got to meet you as you were growing up, but I heard lots about you as you grew up. Reading all your messages, makes me see what a wonderful, fun, loved person you were.  My only memory of you, was coming to see you when, you were just one week old. Such a shining light, in your Mum and Dads eyes ❤️ I’ll never forget that day. I hope you have found peace now, and can rest.  With much love Tina and Steve. Xxx …

I met Luke when we were 12. It was my first week at Hartford and he introduced himself as “Luke, as in Skywalker”. Since that moment we remained close friends. I was supposed to be the calming influence in GCSE Maths but he managed to persuade me to draw a beard on his face with a marker pen, just to make everyone laugh. Luke was a constant in my life, staying friends through college and moving down the road from him at university. He even introduced me to my husband. Luke was always checking up on me to make sure I was ok and our conversations would always brighten my day. I’m sorry we won’t be able to have our catchup and get our tattoos together like we planned. Miss you Luke and love you lots xxx   …