Tributes From The Fans - Messages For Steve 2002/2003

I already have my site to express what Steve means to me, so I'll try to make this as short as I can because this is where everyone else gets to give their tributes to the one and only Steve.

Steve, you're such a special person. There will never be anyone like you - no one else comes close to how wonderful you were. You brought and still bring happiness to millions through your music - you inspired me to pick up a guitar all those years ago, and I am eternally grateful to you for it. It wasn't just the guitar you inspired me with - I never imagined I'd ever create a website, but just look at what I've gone and created - something new I've learned - and it's all through my love for you. I know the site's a little basic, but I'm proud of it. The list of what I owe you for doesn't stop there... I could go on and on.
I wish I could have met you to talk about things... I'd have given anything and everything to help you, but none of us knew what you were going through because it was all kept secret.
Even now, all these years later, I'm still finding out new things we have in common... but sometimes that makes it even more painful that you're gone. My world stopped turning the day we lost you. I miss you so much... I wish you were still here and happy. There are no words capable of fully expressing how much you mean to me. You are the ruler of my heart - I love you Steve... I always have and I always will.

~ your little angel ;)
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A red rose for My Angel

My Dearest Steve, I remember when I found out about your death earlier this year. I was extremely ill with the flu. The sickest I had been in over 7 years. I was watching a Def Leppard marathon on tv which lead to my discovery about you on the internet. I was a wreck for weeks. I asked myself why? Why now of all times to find out about this? My life was a shambles, and something like this I was not prepared to handle. I realize now there was a purpose. You knew why, after 11 years, you picked that day in February to let me know. You knew that I would need the closeness of the friendships I've made because of you. You knew that I would need special people in my life to get me through. You did this for me and I love you so much for it. You have also inspired me to learn to play guitar. I never thought in my wildest dreams I would ever want to pick up a guitar. Now I can't wait to get my hands on one. My life has changed so much this year and you have been a big part of it. I miss you so much. Your beautiful smile, your beautiful music. You had such a presence on stage. If only I had the chance to see you live. I want to thank you for coming into my life again. I just wish the circumstances were different. But no matter what happens, this time, I'm not letting you go.

~ Trish

Still Missing You Babe

~Luv Noelle Clark and all the Clark gals!!!

What can I say that hasn't been said by everyone already. It's been 12 years now and it's still a hard realization. I remember the day like it was yesterday, and when this time of year comes upon us again, it reminds me of the pain I went through that day.
Steve will always be remembered through all the wonderful years of music he gave us. He will always remain in the hearts of those who loved him - his family, his bandmates and his fans.
Keep rockin' Steve.

~ Miss Magic

Dearest Steve,
I'm sure you know by now that I love you... but I'll never stop telling you. Its still hard some days without you here, but what matters the most is that you are free from all your suffering and pain. For that, I am grateful. I just wish I could have seen you live in concert once. As much as others may like to think, there is nobody out there who could ever hold a candle to you Steve. I want you to know that you were one of the great legends of the world of music. And I want you to know that I will never stop loving you. So... for now Sweetie, I have just two more short sentences to say...
I Love You Steve... My heart belongs to you...

~ Beverley

A poem written especially for Steve, by a very talented young lady:

"The Fall of a Rock Star"

I do not know much about you.
I only know about your troubled past.
And all the struggles with alcohol you went through.
And your career as a musician that didn't last.

You had not yet seen all of life's wonders.
And you did not see the true talent that shimmered from your fingers.
As you played hit songs on your guitar, you called them blunders.
But if you could only see that what you left behind still lingers.

You took yourself for granted.
Even though you were loved by all.
You heard the happy fans as they chanted.
But, the happiness turned to sadness after your tragic fall.

Never would you rise again.
Never would you play.
There were so many places you hadn't been.
When you didn't awake one day.

I wish I could have helped you.
Maybe you would have seen the light.
And valued life the way I do.
You could have made things right.

But, it's too late for you now.
You're too far away from home.
You won't take another bow.
But you're the greatest guitarist the world has ever known.

Your fans will never forget what you've done.
For in you, we have the utmost pride.
Because you were a rock star, as bright as the sun.
And you always will be, even though you died.

~ Brette

If tears could build a stairway,
And memories were a lane,
We would walk right up to heaven
And bring you back again.
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it
And only god knows why.
Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow,
What it meant to lose you,
No one can ever know.
But now we know you want us
To mourn for you no more,
To remember all the happy times,
Life still has much in store.
Since you'll never be forgotten,
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you'll always stay.
~~~Author Unknown~~~~~

~ Love from Lana