Brook HOPLEY Obituary

Dear Mel, Simon and Finn,
We have only just learned of your sad and tragic news. Our biggest aroha to you all.

Dear Simon, Mel and Finn. Our thoughts are with you at this impossibly difficult time. Aroha and warm regards.

Dear Mel Simon and Finn,
Our hugest hugs and love go to you all. We remember Brook as such a beautiful delightful boy. Love always,never forgotten. x

Dearest Simon, Mel and Finn,
We are deeply sorry... words fail us.
All our love,
Mark, Sandra, Lacey and Shaw.

May your playground be perfect forever Brook , take a moment to watch over each and every one of us .You are truly loved ,...

The outpouring of aroha for Brook at your home from the 25th through to the service show how deeply and widely he was loved and how that love extends to you Mel, Simon and Finn. The many people who flowed in to support you - those who tended to our wellbeing by making sure nourishing kai was always on the table, clearing away, zipping backwards and forwards to the supermarket, doing the dishes; food and drink slipped quietly into the fridge; preparing the service; scanning photos; sitting and sleeping with Brook to companion him and you; the exquisite and aching service at the chapel including the heartfelt and powerful readings and testimonies and the special time at your home after the service; the karanga, haka and waiata; the karakia, blessings and wishes from those near and afar. Not to forget the family dogs and cats who showed the power of animals to help us heal. Deeply inscribed at the center of my soul is being witness to how you opened your arms to everyone Mel, Simon and Finn to allow love to begin to heal the pain and grief. Kia tau te rangimarie me te aroha ki a koutou – peace and love to you– Chellie XXXxxx

Thinking of you with love Melanie, Simon and Finn. Heartfelt condolences. Rodger

The outpouring of aroha for Brook at your home from the 25th through to the service show how deeply and widely he was loved and how that love extends to you Mel, Simon and Finn. The many people who flowed in to support you - those who tended to our wellbeing by making sure nourishing kai was always on the table, clearing away, zipping backwards and forwards to the supermarket, doing the dishes; food and drink slipped quietly into the fridge; preparing the service; scanning photos; sitting and sleeping with Brook to companion him and you; the exquisite and aching service at the chapel including the heartfelt and powerful readings and testimonies and the special time at your home after the service; the karanga, haka and waiata; the karakia, blessings and wishes from those near and afar. Not to forget the family dogs and cats who showed the power of animals to help us heal. Deeply inscribed at the center of my soul is being witness to how you opened your arms to everyone Mel, Simon and Finn to allow love to begin to heal the pain and grief. Kia tau te rangimarie me te aroha ki a koutou – peace and love to you – Chellie XXXxxx

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

All the truck drivers will miss you bro

My children, Ash and Lara Morton, were at the Green Bay Schools with Brook. Ash was friends particularly at Intermediate but then they were all in the same Form Class at High School. Their last outing was to Harry Potter 4 or 5 together which he loved. He was lovely and kind and will be sorely missed. Our deepest sympathy is with Finn and Mum and Dad.

There is nothing I know that could compare to how you are all feeling at the moment, I hope that you are finding support and solace with your family and friends and that you know there are lots of people thinking about you and your family at this time.