So ist das Wesentliche einer Kerze nicht das Wachs,

das seine Spuren hinterlässt, sondern das Licht

In Gedanken bei der Familie und der Band

Nicole und Udo Gerken

Right now, my wife and i, are watching Gotthard live dvd, like many friday-nights before. Taking some beer after a hard working week. Band is great, songs are great and Steve is like always, one of the best entertainer in music world. Thanks Steve, we salute You!

Move on closer, near by my side
let me take you for a while
did what I had to, but it's still a long way
hope you'll remember me
each n' every day

Out on this long trail
back on dusty roads, ridin' slow
through the darkest of the nights, alone

I'm on my way,
I'm on my way,
I'm on my way, and I'll be there one day

Another evening, I'm still in bed
wheels are turning round n' round
dancing with shadows,
talking in the sleep
while the miles are passing away

lights in the window
lights in my head, riding slow
on the highway once again

I'm on my way,
I'm on my way,
I'm on my way, I got one place to stay

The place is getting empty
roadies take the stage
the first to come, the last to go
still wanna sing, still wanna play
before I leave it all behind
move on closer, near by my side
let me take you for a while ....
did what I had to, but it's still a long way
hope you'll remember me
each n' every day

we will, steve...

un jour d'été 1992, en balade par le Tessin et surtout à Lugano, nous nous sommes retrouvés derrière Steve en voiture, nous l'avons suivi jusqu'à ce qu'il s'arrête enfin à une station essence afin de faire une photo avec lui. Ce qu'il a fait avec grand plaisir et tout naturellement. Encore merci pour ce moment privilégié et pour son charisme et sa prestance sur scène ainsi que pour sa voix dont je ne me lasserai jamais. Mes sincères condoléances à tous ses proches et à sa famille

My deepest condolences
to all mourning, the band, Steve´s partner Brigitte, family and all other friends.
Steve´s voice and Gotthard music always helped me to go through difficult times of my life. I am very sad by learning about his death. He was so close to make his dream come true. These things should not happen while one´s making dreams true.

Rest In Peace Steve

You will always be in heart of mine and my wive´s Radka and my son´s Lukas.

Ondrej Skramlik + Radka + Lukas