This night was one that was met with both excitement and anticipation. It was the first Concert that the boys would play, without Stephen Gately. Their Former boy band member, who had died on the 9th of October 2009. This tour was to be a tribute in his honour. I remember very well, that Sunday morning in October, My friend Jean called (knowing how much of a fan I am, & how I can be,) to see how I was, and that had I heard the news? I was in shock. Stephen had died suddenly, of problems with his heart. an under lying famil illness, unknown to himself or those close to him. I don’t know why, but I really felt like, I was actually loosing a close friend. Stupid as some people thought this was, and I can understand that to a degree. To me this was just how I felt. as children and teen angers we all had our little issues and what seemed to us, to be problems. It was at this point in my life that I discovered Boyzone
There music was my solace. I could relate to their songs. They made the good times better and any bad times manageable. I would go see them in concert every summer and every Christmas. Ronan Keating, Steve Gately, Mickey Grame, Shane Lynch and Keith Duffy. The night before Stephens Funeral, I went to spend the night outside of the little chapel in sheriff street. there were a few of us there. We spent the night sharing our memories of times we had saw Steve perform, and how it had made his little face come to life when he was on stage. The courage that he had given to people, to be themselves when He (of his own accord) came out to the public as being gay. Morning came quicker than any of us expected it, Just before 6am, Ronan, Keith and Shane came to the gates of the chapel and shuck hands with us, and to thank us for showing great loyalty and love.So the day arrived for the long awaited Concert. Me and Avril, who was now home from her mission
met up for some food and a catch-up. We arrived early to the venue. We were so close to the stage. It was Great the old stuff was still there, Ronan was as hot as ever 
but it was different at the same time. They played some of their older songs as well as their new “Brother” album too. We, the audience, sang Steve’s parts in the older songs. Steve’s harmony's were missing from the band, but a new sound was found. The night was mixed with upbeat, as well as low tempo songs. by the time we knew it, the concert was ending, leaving us all a little unsure, weather we had just witnessed the last time the boys would, perform for us live. I’m not ashamed to admit, I did shed a tear or two as I felt the end of an era come about. Thank you boys, for the memories and your music, which is etched into many hearts. If you don’t continue, you will always be remembered, No Matter What xox R.I.P Stephen Gately.
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