herve was like family 2 me we've grown up in the same community and our family go back from congo so he was like a big cousin and he was also my daughters god brother for his parents were her god parents. We all felt the tragic pain but we know that the God we serve he is faithful and we know herve is resting in peace and that same God has granted the king family with peace. Herve you will be missed but never forgotton and always be loved. love always cynthia

I was Herve's Captain for his 1st under 15's sunday league football team, Rosedene Rovers FC and remember the 1st day I arrived for training. Herve was so welcoming to me, I was shy and unsure but just wanted to play football and all Herve had for me was praise even though I was very nervous and making loads of mistakes he said to me ''at least you have the guts to try'' and that has been a mantra for the rest of my life. I had the honor to play football with and socialise with Herve for 5 years, he showed respect to me and my family and my mum would always sponsor him in charity events!!! the biggest regret I have is the fact that I could not make his funeral as I was myself in hospital having an operation but that won't stop me remembering him everytime I watch his beloved Arsenal. Herve always said to me I was the greatest captain and goalkeeper he had ever seen, so I would like to take this opportunity to hand over my past captaincy to the true heartbeat of our former club, the biggest lover of the greatest game I have or will ever know, Rest In Peace my friend.