Mick Summerfield

“Russ was one of a kind. He would be one of the only guys that I worked with that was brave enough to come up to me at work if I was absolutely losing it and stir me up. And he always got away with it and managed to calm me down and make me laugh. Everything he ever did was to help someone else. Ashton, Hallie and Josie. Your Dad was an amazing human being. Lived life to the fullest, always had a smile on his face and you girls, your Mum, his family and his friends were his world. He would often talk to me about his girls and how proud he was, and the love he had for Rachael. He will be missed so much, but will always be with us in our hearts and he will always be watching over you all.”

Matt Jordan

“This was just a night of us four boys going out for dinner at a Korean BBQ restaurant in the city. We had a great night out together and a clear memory I have of our friend and father Russ! Love you mate”

Chris Humphreys

“I was 18 years old. My family and I were arguing (I was a wild child) your father insisted that I come stay with them. He asked his mum, and answer was yes. I stayed with them for months whilst I planned my next move in life from such a young age.

Your fathers kindness really saved my life, I would not be the man I am today without him.”