Football United
Charity Day

“As Marc’s family, none of us saw this coming.  We could never in our worst possible thoughts have ever imagined that Marc was in such a dark place. We still can’t. As a result, the whole dynamic of our family has now changed forever. As, obviously, our lives can never be the same, we are truly heartbroken and devastated at the loss or our son, father, brother, cousin and uncle, and also friend.

Marc was a great friend to all who regarded him as a friend and when you were in his company, he would make you fell like you were his best friend, even if you had only just met him.

Marc for us all was a larger-than-life character. He was a practical joker with a great sense of humour with an amazing smile, which charmed everyone he met and will be greatly missed by us all. He was kind, loving, giving – a gentleman who would help anyone with whom he came into contact if they needed it.

Marc took pride in his appearance, enjoying going to the gym and eating healthily. When he was a schoolboy of 13 he took up boxing, which he greatly enjoyed. At 17 he travelled to Australia, where he worked as a concrete construction worker, often getting up at 3:30am and cycling 16 kilometers to work from 4am until midday. Whilst in Australia he continued to box, whereupon at 18 he became Queensland state champion.

He loved his work as an electrician and was very meticulous in his approach and method. He had a great work ethic and worked hard to make a success of himself and his business. Marc often formed lasting friendships with his clients, who always spoke highly of him. This was the measure of him.

We feel that the pressures put on young men today are often not recognised and so are currently not being discussed enough. These include social media peer pressure, and ridiculous levels of expectation from all aspects of life, be that work, social, or family based. We don’t feel there is enough professional help available for these troubled young men, or even the families and friends that are left behind after these awful events.

We would urge anyone who has any time to please get involved in supporting this event in any way you possibly can, even if it’s just by attending. It will be a fun day for a very good cause and hopefully will help to raise awareness of this tragic issue that blights modern society.”