Leon Walker

1988 - 2009
LocationWakefield / Leeds
Age20 years
Cause of DeathUndisclosed
Date of Birth27/12/1988
Date of Death22/03/2009
Visitors17,861 since 22/03/2009
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I am Leons brother speaking on behalf of my family thank you all so much for your
support and messages through this sad time for us thanks again to you all

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On 22 March 2009 Leon collapsed in the 63rd minute of a game against Celtic Crusaders Reserves at
Maesteg rugby union ground. He was airlifted to Morriston Hospital, Swansea, where he was pronounced
dead.

Before joining Salford, he played for amateur side Churwell Chiefs. Walker joined the Salford City
Reds in 2006 and played for the club for three years. After his rookie season he was named the
Salford Reds Junior Academy Player of the Year.

In 2007 Walker represented both the Yorkshire and England U18 sides.

He joined the Wakefield Trinity Wildcats in November 2008, joining their senior academy side.


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SON

Hi leon how are you getting on with guy ?, bet you are partying long and hard. Leon today me your mum and uncle andy are going to wales because monday is your inquest. we have been invited to attend a function at maesteg rugby ground, they want some photos and other things because they are putting them on a wall in your memory son. isnt that really nice of them m8, going now son will write again soon love you loads dad. xxx

Stephen Walker (Dad) Yesterday morning

sorry not popd in in awile mate ..

ope ur doin well up there... im missin u sooo much!!
miss your dancin and the laughs we used to have...
i dont go out much anymore at the moment but i know if i was a huge part of my night would be missin 'cos i wouldnt be bumpin in to you and have a stupid dance and a great laugh!!

your missed sooo much by us all leon ...

sleep tight mate 'till we meet again

xx xx xx xx

Chloe McCarthy (Friend) Friday afternoon

LEON

A special smile, a special face, And in my heart leon a special place, Whatever else i forget to do Son, I will never ever forget to remember a special son, Thinking of you with so much love today leon it will go to your star and back love n miss you son. dad xxx

Stephen Walker (Dad) 1 week ago

LEON

sorry not been on here for a bit son, im finding it very very hard at this moment. well ryan had a great 18th hope you and your grandad were kicking about, might have been rather loud for your grandad. we are comeing to see you today change your flowers and water. right son going now so see you soon, love n miss you sooooo much leon. dad xxx

Stephen Walker (Dad) 1 week ago

R.i.p Leon, xx

Shauna Leigh 2 weeks ago

IT ONLY TAKES A LITTLE SPACE TO WRITE HOW WE ALL MISS YOU SON, BUT LEON IT WILL TAKE THE REST OF OUR LIVES TO FORGET THE DAY WE LOST YOU SON. DAD XXX

Stephen Walker (Dad) 2 weeks ago

sorry iv been away

ey up mate how ya doing? hope all is good up there..
sorry i havn't popped in for a few week iv been away on hol and had a pretty rough few weeks still not feeling 100% now but hopefuly the doc will sort me out when i go this evening ha... bet your glad iv not been in to chat you hear off aint ya??

anyway love i best go do some work i will come and see you soon and chat your ear off some more and ill write to you on here soon... i cant explained how loved and missed you truely are leon ...

'till we meet again mate xx good night god bless xx

Chloe McCarthy (Friend) 3 weeks ago

Somewhere Beyond The Moonlit Sky,
My Beautiful Angel Soars So High,
Inbetween The Stars At Night,
Way Up High He Shines So Bright.

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Donna Walker (Mum) 3 weeks ago

hi son im sorry i have not left you a message or light you a candle. this week has been one of the worst of my live, martin has now layed your base and your mum has nearly finshed your wording. olli has gone back 2 churwell rugby, reagan hopes she can find a girls team soon. archie has just opened his hair saloon he and his mates made a great job on ollis hair, archie then gave all the days takeings to take heart. love n miss you son till we meet again dad. xxx

Stephen Walker (Dad) 3 weeks ago

our brother leon

We Light A candle Just For You,
Thats sent With Hugs & Kisses Too,
We Love & Miss You Every Day,
But In Our Hearts You Will Always Stay.

All Our Love Big Bro
Reagan & Ollie
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Donna Walker (Mum) 4 weeks ago
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