Message from Kerri Tairi - Shain's Mum
on:04/06/2006
To everyone that has held us in their thoughts and prayers, over this very sad and heartbreaking time I would like to say a very big thank you...
Message from Melanie Smith -
on:30/05/2006
To the Woods and Topi whanau,
I know it's not much consolation for you but all my thoughts and sympathies are with you at this sad time.
Kia kaha, arohanui
Melanie
Message from Marty & Lysia Johnston - ex bluffies
on:28/05/2006
Kia ora to all
We share with you the loss and the grief you have to endure.
Our thoughts have been with you since the tragedy,and will continue.
Kia Manuia E,
Marty (son of salty Johnston),Lysia Taila Rueben & Riley of Whangaparaoa.Auckland
Message from Paul Topi - Father of Shain
on:25/05/2006
To everyone ,Thank you ,Thank you ,Thank you ,
For all the support and help you have gave us at this time of need,Thank you all
God Bless you all
Paul Topi
Message from phillip johnston - ex bluffies
on:21/05/2006
To all the families and friends. Our thoughts go out to you son of salty johnston phil , thinking of you from Fremantle Western Australia
Message from Renee, Harold, Siahn and Seth Wast/Ryan -
on:20/05/2006
Chuck, Joy and Ellie, Richard, and The Topis
Our thoughts and tears are constantly with you in your time of grief.
Message from Rachael Cole (Johnston) - ex Bluffie
on:20/05/2006
To the Topi, Woods, Hayward families & John & Family
With deepest sympathy for your devastating loss.
God Bless
Rachael - daughter of the late Peter (SALTY) Johnston & Liz Moynahan (nee McLean)
Message from Scott, Sonya, Jacob & Brendan Allan - Bluffies
on:20/05/2006
Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the love and memories you have of your loved ones, and the love of family and friends, give you all the strength you will need to get you through this terrible tragedy. May you find comfort in knowing that so many people are feeling your sorrow.
Message from Cole & Grant Batchelor-Reeves - ex-Bluff,, now Port Chalmers
on:19/05/2006
To John Edminstin and Family,
No words can heal your sadness and pain at this time, but from us and your friends in Port Chalmers, our heartfelt thoughts are with you. There's a cold beer at the Portsider, at Blackdogs and at the Tunnel for you when you're feeling up to it and cruising up this way again.
Message from Cole & Grant Batchelor-Reeves - ex-Bluffies
on:19/05/2006
To Richard & Whanau, Elliemay & Whanau, Topi Whanau, Woods & Young Whanau, Judy and Whanau, & Tairi Whanau,
Our thoughts are with you all at this time. May you find strength in each other, friends and memories to help you through this sad time.
KIA KAHA.
Message from The Sutherland Family - Ex Bluffies(but always Bluffies!!)
on:19/05/2006
To the Topi, Woods and Haywood families
The loss you have had to bear is tragic and we feel for you all. No one can imagine what you are feeling but we hope that you gain strength from knowing that so many throughout NZ and overseas (and not just ex-Bluffies) are thinking of you all. Stay strong.
The Sutherland Families (Arrowtown and Blenheim)
Message from Dwayne, Megan & Brooklyn Dillon_Mckenzie -
on:19/05/2006
Our deepest sympathy goes out to all involved in this tragedy. As the days go on may you take some relief in knowing that your community is there for you all.
Stay strong
Message from Kelly Phillips -
on:19/05/2006
Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time. Stay strong and remember their smiles, their laughter and their love for you!
Phillips Family
Christchurch
Message from Debbie And Carl Kokay - Bluffies
on:18/05/2006
To the Topi, Woods & Hayward families, our deepest condolences. We are only relatively new here so never knew any of you or your loved ones, but this tragedy and your pain has still touched us deeply and we pray that your grieving and healing process will be not be too much to bear.
With our deepest sympathy. The Kokay family.
Message from Donna,Ian,Shenae,Shobi Watts - member of community
on:18/05/2006
We would like to take this time to pass on our Deepest Condolences to the Hayward,Topi and Woods Family on their sad tragic losses. Such a terrible thing for you all to have to go through.Our hearfelt sympathy goes out to you all. May they all rest in peace
Arohanaui The Watts Whanua (Greenpoint bluff)
Message from Hellen and John Kemna - Ex Southlanders
on:18/05/2006
Heartfelt condolences to all of those who are in mourning for the loss of a beloved family member or friend in this tragedy. Many people whom you do not even know have shed tears for your terrible loss. We wish with all our hearts it could have been different.
Message from Saroa Mulipola -
on:18/05/2006
To the Topi, Woods and Haywood families,
Our deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you all. So very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Thinking and mourning with you. The Mulipola family (ex Bluff), Perth, WA.
Message from Debbie Rangi - ex Riverton
on:17/05/2006
Our aroha and tears flow out to the families and community during this tragic time. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Kia kaha, kia manawa
Arohanui Te Rangi Whanau
Gold Coast,
Australia
Message from Rob McGowan -
on:17/05/2006
To all who lost a loved one and to the community of Bluff, deepest sympathies, and my thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Message from Nicky Hansen (Culling) - Ex Bluffie - still a Bluffie at heart
on:17/05/2006
To the Woods, Hayward and Topi Whanau
You are all in our hearts and thoughts at this tragic time. It is a shame it takes a tragedy to show how united a small community like Bluff is but it has been good to see the messages of support from all those ex Bluffies who are now all around the world! It is times like this that the old saying is ringing true "You can take the kid out of Bluff, but you can't take the Bluff out of the kid!"
A special heartfelt thought goes out to the Woods family. I was at school with Clinton and delivered your paper for a couple of years.
Take comfort from these messages and know that you are all in our prayers.
Love Always - Nicky Hansen and family. Christchurch
Message from Claire Horwell -
on:17/05/2006
My thoughts are with everyone in Bluff, especially those families involved in this horrific tragedy. Remain the strong community Bluff has always been and those lost will always be held in peace. Kia Kaha.
Message from Lee-Ann McGregor - ex Bluffie
on:17/05/2006
My deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time
Message from karen shields - friend
on:17/05/2006
Shorty, in all the years I have known you, you always brought a smile and lit up a room either by your sense of humour or by just being there. I have so many memories of you while I was growing up and never will forget any of them. I am honoured that you were a part of my life and very honoured that my daughter had the chance to know you as well.
Will always love ya and will never forget
Judy and family my heart is with you and always will be.
Karen and Briearn.
Message from Rachel McClymont - Very Special
on:17/05/2006
Shorty, thinking about you always brings a smile to my face, all the antics and laughter that always came when you were around. You have given me some very special memories, you and Judy were a big part of our family too, but now the tears come as my children will not get to have those memories too. It's hard to put into words the loss we are all feeling.
All our love
Rachel, Micheal, Hayden and Jemma McClymont (Shields).
Message from Mark Shields - Family Friend
on:17/05/2006
In Rembrance of Shorty Hayward
Shorty, I will never forget the pranks and jokes you played on me, hiding the car when I dropped off parcels at the nzas depot, the tomato fight we had at Roxburgh all those years ago and, most of all, will never forget your laughter and smiles. My condolences to Judy and family at this tragic time
Message from Neil & Virginia Hawkless - Friend
on:16/05/2006
To Paul, Joyce, Chuck and the families of this devastating tragedy. Although we are thousands of miles and 26 years apart our sincerest thoughts and deepest sympathy are with you.
Message from Tracey Carroll - Behalf of my dad Boy
on:16/05/2006
Our thoughts are with you all through this difficult time. Keep hold of all memories and stay strong.
Arohanui Boy (Rongo) Carroll and Traci
Message from Amy Beal - went to Girls' High with Tina Hayward
on:16/05/2006
Tina, I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I am sorry that your family are experiencing such loss. I would like you to know that I am thinking about you, your family and all those people who share your grief.
Beal
Message from Phillip Walton - Still a Bluffie @ heart
on:16/05/2006
I spent my childhood years growing up in Bluff and after I left college, I used to come down to Bluff for seasonal work at the old Ocean Beach Freezing works. Bluff to me is my home town and will always be in my heart.
To the families involved in this terrible tragedy, I offer my deepest sympathy and love. Although I live in Wellington, I along with my wife and family are with you in spirit and know that the close-knit, hardworking people of Bluff will continue to rally around you with their support and aroha.
God Bless,
Phillip & Tai Walton, Porirua, Wellington.
Message from Kevin & Lorraine Aitken -
on:16/05/2006
DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILIES INVOLVED IN THE BOATING TRAGEDY (KOTUKU) IN FOVEAUX STRAIT KEVIN & LORRAINE AITKEN EX BLUFF.
Message from Kim Adams - ex Bluffie & Cuzin of David Hanning
on:16/05/2006
To the Topi, Woods & Hayward Whanau
Words cannot express how sad and extremely sorry I am to hear of this terrible tragedy. My deepest sympathy and love goes out to you all.
As I spent most of my child and teenage years growing up in Bluff I knew Clinton - by going to school with him and also he is best mates with my cousin David. I just wanted to say that he will be very sadly missed.
My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.
Kia Kaha
Message from Roniece Dawson-Bruce - 2nd cousin of Shain
on:16/05/2006
To my dearest cousin Kerry and family,
Shain will be forever in our hearts - We will remember his gorgeous smile and cheeky grin - You are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you very much.
Much love always,
Roniece, Rob and Marc
(Sydney, Australia)
Message from Sue Stewart - southlanda
on:16/05/2006
Many many condolences to all families concerned and to the people of Bluff . Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Message from -
on:16/05/2006
To All Those Whose Souls Have Been Lost
At the rising of the sun and at its going down,
We remember them.
At the blowing of the wind and in the chill of Winter, We remember them.
At the opening of buds and in the rebirth of Spring,
We remember them.
At the blueness of the skies and in the warmth of Summer,
We remember them.
At the rustling of leaves and the beauty of Autumn,
We remember them.
At the beginning of the year and when it ends,
We remember them.
As long as we live, they too will live;
for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength,
We remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart,
We remember them.
When we have joys we yearn to share,
We remember them.
When we have decisions that are difficult to make,
We remember them
When we have achievements that are based on theirs,
We remember them.
As long as we live, they too shall live,
for they are a part of us, as we remember them
Kia Kaha - Stand Strong
Message from Rachel & Stanley Malsen -
on:16/05/2006
Words cannot say how sad and sorry we are to hear of this tragedy.
Our deepest sympathy and love go to all the families and people of Bluff at this sad time.
Kia kaha
Message from Hannah Smith - Ex Smith's Bakery Bluff
on:16/05/2006
To the Topi, Woods and Hayward Families
Bluff has always been home to my family and I and the kids all knew one another growing up. Our thoughts and sympathy go out to you all at this sad time.
Aroha Nui
Hannah Smith - Invercargill
Growing up in Bluff I knew the Topi and Woods families well, Clinton and I lived in the same neighbourhood. I have very fond memories of him and our time growing up in Bluff together.
My deepest sympathies and kindest thoughts go out to all the families involved in this terrible tragedy.
Nathan Smith - Arrowtown
Message from PAUL CARROLL -
on:16/05/2006
My deepest sympathy goes out to all the family.
A nicer and kinder family I have yet to meet.
Message from Kevin McCormick - expat kiwi
on:16/05/2006
As a past resident of Greenhill’s near Bluff – and now living in Australia – I speak on behalf of many Kiwis living over here in offering our condolences to the family and friends of those lost to this tragedy.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time
Kevin McCormick
Message from Peter Clayton - Whanau
on:16/05/2006
On behalf of all the whanau in Kaikoura we extend our aroha to all the family!!!
Message from Anita Mclean (daughter of Linda squires) - cousin
on:16/05/2006
Our love and prayers are with you all at this sad time, we are thinking of you.
With love always, Anita, Linda & Cora Squires
Message from Lyn Deutrom (Phillipson) - Friend
on:16/05/2006
Our deepest sympathy to the family and friends on your very sad and sudden loss. Our heart and prayers go out to you all.
Lyn (nee Phillipson) and Ryan Deutrom and Family - Melbourne, Australia
Message from Homesick Bluffie -
on:16/05/2006
Nga Kotuku awe-nui o te uru , Ka moe whakaaio ki te mate. Haere ra! E Papa E! Mou te tai ata, moku te tai po.
Kia pai ai taku titiro ki Te Ara a Kiwa.
Message from Wendy Perriam - Ex-NZAS (now in Auckland)
on:16/05/2006
My heartfelt sympathy to all in the Bluff community at this sad time, especially the families left behind.
I remember well Shorty as my occasional "chauffeur" at NZAS, and was deeply shocked and saddened to learn of his passing in this terrible accident.
To the Hayward, Topi and Woods families - stay strong, hang on to your memories, and keep your love for each other close.
Our sincere condolences and warmest regards.
Message from Tracey White - None
on:16/05/2006
We would like to send to you our Deepest Sympathy in your Huge Loss of Whanau and Friends, we here in Little 0le levin are all thinking about you, Kia Kaha -Tracey & Shaun White & whanau - God Bless you all
Message from Gerard McCall -
on:16/05/2006
So very sorry to hear of this tragedy. May God show to you His grace and healing at this time.
Message from Southland Cool Stores Ltd SILVESTER -
on:16/05/2006
Our deepest sympathies to the families of those who have been lost in the tragedy.
Message from Gordon and Janice Barker -
on:16/05/2006
You all are in our hearts at this time, may you find comfort in friends
Message from Waitai and Beverley Murray - family friends
on:16/05/2006
Our deepest sympathy to you all. Arohanui from the Murrays in Gisborne
Message from Scott Rait - none
on:16/05/2006
As an Southlander living up north my thoughts go out to the families at this time. Keep strong, God Bless
Message from Wendy Smith - fellow life traveller
on:16/05/2006
My heart goes out to the families as they try to get through each day, in these tragic circumstances. My loving thoughts are sent to you all
Wendy - Invercargill
Message from A J and Family, Wellington - Saddened Kiwis
on:15/05/2006
Our thoughts are with you. Family and friends were around tonight and this horrible accident was all we could talk about.
Some of us remembered Norm Hewitt's brother who was found after three days at sea around here. We all hoped that the boys had been caught in an air pocket in the boat. But it wasn't to be.
Thinking of all you guys down there. Kia kaha
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