Steve was part of a great rock group. All nice guys. Not arrogant. Not better than the other people. No chips on their shoulders. Approachable. Add to this for Steve: eloquent. We met him on a walk near Gandria Ti. We all stopped and said hi, our wives knew each other and he said hi to my kids, who absolutely loved Steve. We talked for awhile (in english) all the time just being a normal guy. He said it was too bad we were moving back home to Canada, but he hoped that the kids could come see another concert, because they so wanted to see Gotthard play again. We said our goodbyes and I remember my oldest daughter saying to me: 'he is such a great guy'. She's right. He was. He made a great impression on my kids each time he met them and they remember him today as if they had met him yesterday. My kids were shocked when I told them the news. Steve was "One in a Million".

I really miss you Steve.
Met you in person some times and you were so close to me.
You will always be with me,your music touched me so deep,I have all the stuff you signed for me and the candles are burning everyday here for you.Hope we´ll meet again sometime.

Fin dalla prima volta che ti ho incontrato ti ho considerato un grande: prima sentendoti dominare la batteria, poi incantato dalla tua splendida voce, quindi profondamente ammirato per la meritata e travolgente carriera e, sopra a tutto, per la tua personalità sempre gentile e aperta... Perciò, di cuore, ti dico "grazie di tutto Steve" e, comunque, a presto...

MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS. THAT GUY WITH THAT INCREDIBLE VOICE MAKE ME STRONGER IN MY DARKEST HOURS.
STEVE, GOD BLESS YOU AND THANKS FOR ALL THAT SONGS THAT INFLUENCED ME POSITIVELY.
SEE YOU IN ROCK 'N' ROLL HEAVEN!
FRANK

Our most sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to Steve's family, friends, and to Gotthard group members. The loss we feel can only be immeasurable to you. May you stay strong during this time of sorrow. WE love you Steve.

From America