"I miss you so much Lee and although they say time is a healer I've yet to see it....it was wonderful to see your family on your birthday and I think that the combined strength of them and your family will eventually get us through this. Despite the sadness I am SO grateful that you were such a big part of our lives. Love always. X"

"Time flies and life changes fast. When I think back, I can hardly believe that we spent so much time together and shared so many joys and sorrows. You're my dearest friend and today I want to tell you that I cherish those times more than anything else in my life. Happy Birthday my Darling x"

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEE,we know you are still with us and looking after paul,miss you son tony and sue"

"Happy birthday sweetheart
your fingerprints are left on the lives of those you touched.
I know you are right here beside my brokenhearted family, we all miss you so much , be free Lee to dance until we all meet again XXXX"

"Thinking of you more today on your birthday"

"hi lee, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, and a great day you will have. i have missed you lots over these past few months but i have not ever felt not safe any more, i no your with me a lot of the time and i am very grateful for it. you have always been there to look after me, and i no you do your best to now, with all my hearts love can give happy birthday and i miss you so much lee xxxxxxx"

"Happy Birthday Lee!!.... I miss you so so much and so wish I could call you in the morning to speak to you on your special day!! I have been so proud to watch you on the tv recently showcasing your dancing shoes and singing along to steps.... you continue to make me smile!! Sending you hugs and kisses!! Keep looking in on us... Love you babe xxx"

"Dearest Lee, even though you're not physically here to send you the traditional birthday message just wanted you to know that we're thinking of you. Your light will continue to shine on in our hearts forever and ever.
Luv n hugs xxx xxx"

"i love you so much leafy, missing you more than words can explain. i want to kiss and hug you so bad, things arnt the same without u and mum, and im so sad i cant call you and hear your chirpy lil voice. xxxxxxx"

"Hi lee, it wasn't a couple of days ago i woke up at about 3 am and i got up and went for a fag, it was strange because i was wide awake and didn't look sleepy but i looked into the sky and could only see one star and it was a clear sky with other stars and it shinned as if it was i light in front of me and i felt like i had company, was it you there because i believe it was lee xxx"

"Babe... Words can't express how much you are truly missed!! Thank you for all the wonderful memories and happy times we had together!! Things won't be the same without you but the time we had together will be treasured and I know that you won't be far away watching over us... Forever and always in my heart.... Love you Lee xx"

"Rest in Peace. Keep watching over your family and friends."

"Doll, I miss you every second of every day. I know our bond is strong enough to keep us connected until we meet again. My bestest friend and my ultimate soul mate! You have a new gang of people to show how funny, kind and caring you are and I'm jealous of the time they will have with you but will treasure every second I had. Keep popping in to see me! In my heart forever! Love you Doll! X"

"So sad to say goodbye to my lovely nephew Lee yesterday, but what a lovely service, and to meet so many lovely friends of Lee's has helped me through this very sad time.  He's with his mum now, night night god bless xx"

"Chicken!! what can I say? I'll never understand why, but know how lucky I am when you said Yes to my proposal. Our love is forever and no one can take that away. You complete me baby and I know that I complete you. We have so many amazing memories to share for eternity. One day soon I will watch you dance again and take you to the most special place in the world! I love you baby boy xx"

"Lee....I will always remember your sweet smile, your kind soul...and your lovely imitation of my southern accent. Rest in peace....teach those angels to tapdance so I can join in when I get there....love...momma lane"

"Lee, you are dancing on the stars now.....every time we see them twinkle we will know you are dancing to your heart's content.  

Those we love don't go away,
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed, and very dear."

"Lee, i don't think you understand how much i miss you and how much of an amazing person has physically vanished of the face of the earth, but what i do no that is your with me every day and that there is never not going to be room in my heart for you. Lee you were my brother from heart i miss you like a brother and love you like a brother. forever and ever your are in my heart and soul xx"

"I didn't know Lee for very long at all, in fact we only met a handful of times since he met my dear friend Paul. Lee was always smiling, laughing and wide-eyed - very much a huge-hearted man. Clearly, Lee was very happy in life and very much full of Love. I shall remember how fun he was and am so very grateful to have met him."

"Lee Lee. I will always remember the good times.You were a great friend and no matter what would always be there for whoever mattered to you. Im privileged to have had you be a part of my life and you will always be in my heart. Keep smiling because it lights up all of our lives. I will never forget the times I shared with you and the Belsize family. See you soon xxx"

"Although I only met Lee for brief time when I was in the U.K., it didn't take long to realize what an amazing gentle soul he possessed.  He was so generous and gracious to Cindy and I when we came to stay with Robyn. I know he has left a huge void in so many peoples lives.  I'm sorry for  the pain you have to endure, but just remember, it doesn't last forever, but your memory of Lee does."

"lee you was going to be our 3rd son and we were so looking forward to it,and we still are,you came into pauls heart and then into ours,we did not know you for long,but long enough to know what a warm caring honest man had come into pauls life and ours, we will miss you but NEVER forget you,and one day paul will be with you again,you were made for each other,sleep tight lee x sue tony"

"Lee was a beautiful, kind, gentle soul that I will remember forever. It is a terrible tragedy that someone so young with so much to look forward to is now gone from us. I feel very privileged to have known him and I will miss him terribly."

"Hearing this sad news reminds me just how precious life is and how we should never take for granted the times and experiences we share. Particularly reminding me of the amazing times and friends we met at London Studios. Keep in touch with old friends and new and remember they were brought to u as gifts to cherish and share life with. I hope everyone is safe and well....Brooke xx"

"Dear Lee, unfortunately I don't believe we spoke at college. Although I remember you always smiling, hardworking very talented. I hope you are in a happy place and can reunite with some family and friends.
Rest in peace Angel. Carry on dancing and touching others with your joy. It most certainly seems you did whilst you were here with those who love you dearly....x"

"My dearest lee, all I can say is thankyou for sharing you laughter and joy with me in every amazing day we spent together. I will carry those memories with me through this life and smile at every thought of you. A great loss to this world but a beautiful addition to heaven where you can rest now with your mum, can't wait to see you again, your kitten x"

"my beautiful brother, words cant explain how much i will miss you baby. i just still cant believe this has all happened. im still waiting to wake up from this horrible nightmare. your the most amazing brother anyone cud ask for. It gives me great comfort though knowing your with mum now and i cant wait till the day we all can be together again. i love you my angel xxxxxx"

"We only met twice and we had so many plans for the new group. you were the absolute pro and loved seeing you rock the moves
An absolute gent and we continue with you centre front xxxxxx"

"Lee - you were an amazing example as to how life should be lived: always smiling, always joking, always there for your friends, no matter what. The glass was always half full. You brought so much joy to those around you; you will be deeply missed. Some things that happen are cruel and unexplainable, but I will always be thankful for the times we shared. X"

"Gone is the face we loved so dear
Silent is the face we loved to hear.
Too far away for sight or speech,
But not too far for thought to reach,
Sweet to remember him once here,
Who, though absent, is just as dear."

"Your light will never really fade It gets brighter every day As you lead us down the path And you show us all the way. Those last few steps may be quite hard And difficult to bare But the path ends at Heaven's Gate And we will find you there So begin your journey today my friends Keep pushing through the pain He waits for us at Heaven's Gates And we will be together again - xxxx Love u"

"Please note that flowers and cards may be sent to:

Lee Hopkins
Leverton and Sons Ltd.
Muswell Hill
1 Denmark Terrace
Fortis Green N2 9HG"

"Taken far before his time Lee was a very special sparkling light in our lives. We will miss him terribly as we struggle everyday to believe and except that he is gone. It seems like just a moment ago he shimmered in our world.  Our sadness is only soothed by our beautiful memories and for those we are thankful for we have so many. He was a true gem to be around and a best friend to many!"

"......I don’t think he realised quite how many hearts he touched and so he will stay live there, forever, in our hearts. He is all around us in certain places, colours, sounds, scents and of course all that sparkles."