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Peter Hayes, the drummer with London dream pop band Echo Lake tragically passed away on Thursday 21 June. A long-time personal friend of the site, it fills us with huge sadness that such a talented and gentle soul could have his life cut so short at such a young age.

As well as being an incredibly talented drummer, Pete worked as a camera assistant for various television companies and indeed on occasion for our own Best Fit Sessions - most notably with Oh Land.

Our dearest and deepest thoughts go out to Pete's family, his girlfriend Caroline - a former editor at Best Fit and of course his loyal band mates Linda, Thom, Steve and Kier.

We will be donating a portion of The Line Of Best Fit's revenue to the British Heart Foundation in memory of Pete. If you're able, we urge you to give to the same cause - whether big or small. It would mean the world to Pete and his family at this extremely difficult time.

Echo Lake's debut album Wild Peace is out Monday 25 June. This is reason to celebrate: massively devoted to the band from day one, we're certain Pete will be looking down from the heavens with his unforgettable wide eyed smile, proud as punch.

Pete was 25 years old. He will be dearly missed by all.

 

My charity

British Heart Foundation

British Heart Foundation

Charity Registration No. 225971

The British Heart Foundation is the nation's heart charity. Every day they save lives, through pioneering research, providing vital information to help people reduce their own heart health risks, campaigning for change and supporting and caring for heart patients.

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Very sorry to hear about Pete passing away. R.I.P

Donation by Jacob Braniff on 27/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Matthew J Gilbert on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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So sadly missed, but never to be forgotten. Big love x x

Donation by Adam and Jackie on 26/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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It's really sad. I didn't know him too well, but he seemed like a really nice guy. I hope all that were close to him are bearing up well. RIP

Donation by Ross Blake on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by ADW on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Such sad news, my thoughts go out to Pete's family, friends and band mates. Rest in peace x

Donation by Florence Van Camerijk on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Stephen Stoakes on 26/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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We will always have Wild Peace. RIP Pete

Donation by Bruce Merriman on 26/06/12

£11.00

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My heart goes out to your friends and family. Will always have fond memories of messing around with you at Arsenal and Wembley :-)

Donation by Sarah Henderson on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Nal Townley on 26/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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So sad to hear this news. Pete always made me feel like a close friend regardless of how long it had been since seeing him - amazing person.

Donation by Ian Stanley on 26/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

Donation by Iain Atkin on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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In memory of Peter Hayes, a fine young man. Much love to Mary, Anthony, John, Emma, Madge and Lilly.

Donation by Yvonne & Graham on 26/06/12

£10.00

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Rest in peace, Pete. There's always a place in my heart and mind for you.

Donation by Sam Roberts on 26/06/12

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I'll miss you Pete. Rest easy my friend, I shall think of you often.

Donation by John Biggs on 26/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Peter Devasted died so young a pleasure to have known him. Feel for his mom mary, dad anthony, brother john,sister in law emma and all the family

Donation by theresa ryan sean and family on 25/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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RIP

Donation by Danii Yates on 25/06/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Peter we will miss you so much, the world has lost a talented young man who had time for everyone who knew him.

Donation by Derek Walton on 25/06/12

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In memory of my nephew Peter, you will always be in our hearts, such a lovely young man with loads of talent.

Donation by Marion Walton on 25/06/12

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Rest in peace my fellow Roman

Donation by Philip Williams on 25/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Pete, you will be missed by so many x

Donation by Katie Barrett on 25/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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We'll miss you Pete, what a great tribute to you, that this fund has been set up in your memory Tony and Cath XX

Donation by Catherine Lawlor on 25/06/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Love and Respect

Donation by Kelsang Minche on 25/06/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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<3 xxx

Donation by Lucia Messenger on 25/06/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£3,609.65
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£3,609.65
  • Gift Aid£655.50

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