We are gathered here today to pay our respects to a special person close to all our hearts, a star whose life has been stolen from him, a star who has affected our lives so deeply in one way or another, but his twinkle left so abruptly. Leaving us in a state of shock and disbelief, our lost but not forgotten star, Dumby Red.
Most of us will remember him by his larger than life personality, generosity and honesty. I am quite sure all of us will reminisce about the times he brought a smile to our faces even if the consequences meant trouble.
When I first heard that there had been shooting in the town I couldn't believe what my ears heard! I was in absolute shock! I so desperately wanted to know what had happened, but I was also scared. I remember when I approached the pub; the whole town was gathered there. That moment, the moment I saw the victim, I froze. Dumby was dead!.
I respected Dumby for everything he had done, for the courage of helping others. He was a pure soul, believing in simplicity. I would never forget when he protected me from the fight that would've ended me up in a very bad state! I would never forget that he was one of the best players in our team.
My friend Dumby, he reminds me of the moon that lights the eye of hope. Dumby, you adorned the days you were on this earth. However now you're gone leaving your soul lingering in the memories of the great things you've done.
There are all degrees of honour and of nobility, everywhere else life is lost and wasted, but you were still young my friend, too young to die. Above all it has been an honour for me to call you my friend.
I'm here now to tell you that heaven is removed from our world, you were such an important part of our world and now you are gone. We will search continuously to find someone like you but all we can find is your soul in our hearts.
I stand here today in the mist of tragedy, yet a mist that led Dumby to where he is now.
