Heath Ledger's Memorial Service

Reader Comments

• 16.

  Hi everyone, I am very sad about the death of Heath ... He was a true man I like to remember because he left me the impression of a quiet man particularly when I saw him in Brokeback Mountain film... A strong impression because he was a model of man I would have wanted to be...even if I'm 58 years old... When I see him on pictures, I begin to cry and I pray for him... I hope he doesn't suffer any more... I thank God for a man of that "size"... Thank you

  Posted at 1:46PM on 19th 2008 by Jean-Marie Fortin

• 17.

  I am deeply saddened by the loss of such a wonderful actor. He accomplished so much in his short life and I hope that Ms. Williams will find comfort in the fact that she was able to give Mr. Ledger two of the best things in life. The first, she was able to show him true love and the second she gave him the best gift ever...that of being a parent. Those are things that some people wait a lifetime for and he was able find both. My thoughts and prays go out to his family and friends, who lost someone much deeper than just the actor that most of us only knew him as. You were all lucky enough to know the son,man, and wonderful father that the rest of us did not have the experience to. God bless you all.

  Posted at 8:27PM on 18th 2008 by Beth

• 18.

  When i arrived home, I turned on the television. I started watching  10 Things I hate About You. I was in the middle of watching the movie when I read online about Heath's tragic death. I started to cry as soon as I saw the headline. My sisters came to see what I was upset about when they saw. We all started bawling like babies. It was hard for us to watch his first U.S. movie while reading of his death.

  Posted at 1:13PM on 16th 2008 by someone over the rainbow...

• 19.

  when i heard the news i cried.and my mother had to console me before i would stop.it sucks that he died so young.and he was incredibly accomplished.me and a few friends are going to that new batman movie in tibute to him...and i will more than likely cry again.

  Posted at 2:27PM on 14th 2008 by julio¢¾

• 20.

  when i heard the news i cried.and my mother had to console me before i would stop.it sucks that he died so young.and he was incredibly accomplished.me and a few friends are going to that new batman movie in tibute to him...and i will more than likely cry again.

  Posted at 2:25PM on 14th 2008 by julio¢¾

• 21.

  when i heard the news i cried.and my mother had to console me before i would stop.it sucks that he died so young.andhe was incredibly accomplished.

  Posted at 2:23PM on 14th 2008 by julio¢¾

• 22.

  I ADORED, LOVED HEATH'S WORK AND FELT CLOSE TO HIM. MY DAD DIED WHEN I WAS 2 MOS. OLD I'M NOW 42 AND THINK OF THE FATHER I NEVER KNEW EVERYDAY I LONG TO BE WITH HIM AND HEATH'S SOUL. THE GOOD DO DIE YOUNG. MICHELLE & MATILDA WILL LOVE HEATH ALL THEIR LIVES AND HAVE SO MUCH OF HIM TO WATCH/SEE.... I WISH THEM WELL AND A GOOD LIFE DESPITE HEATH'S NOT BEING THERE WITH THEM BUT HE WILL WATCH OVER THEM AS ALL LOVED ONES AND ANGELS DO....

  Posted at 9:40PM on 13th 2008 by KRISTINA CAIRNS

• 23.

  When I saw the people as well as Michelle jumping into the Indian Ocean to celebrate Heath's life, I started to get tears in my eyes. I too have watched Brokeback Mountin many many times and did watch A Knight's Tale on t.v. this past week. He was a wonderful actor and would have only gotten better in time. I think laughing and smiling at a funeral is what Heath or anyone would have wanted. With Michelle not smiling when we see pictures of her probably is becasue the cameras are around or maybe because it had only been 3 to 4 months since they broke up. We read many different things as to why they broke up and we will never know why as we will never know why this happened to Heath.

  Posted at 11:41AM on 13th 2008 by dina

• 24.

  Absoulutely breathtaking.It's wonderful to see them finally smile.To those of you who think it's disgusting & tacky to smile at a funeral, you obviously don't understand.Death,expected or not, brings on disbelief,heartbreak,anger, rememberance & laughter - then it starts all over again - FOREVER.THE NEXT DAY YOU ARE SO SURPRISED TO FIND THE WORLD STILL REVOLVING, AND THE SUN SHINING - BUT IT DOES.So you either succum to the overwhelming sadness, or grasp on to any beauty & goodness you can - however fleeting it is.You may feel this is misguided, but most spiritual people believe that you should ultimately celebrate the gift that God gave you. We also feel it's not our place to judge.Peace to Heath and his loved ones. You were truely a gift from God and won't be forgotten.

  Posted at 2:45AM on 13th 2008 by ChristinaF

• 25.

  Very beautiful photos, However teresa I almost cried when I read your comment but also its amazing that you dealt with your loss that way!!

  Posted at 5:44PM on 12th 2008 by SeE MeE !!!!!!

• 26.

  Very beautiful photos, However teresa I almost cried when I read your comment but also its amazing that you dealt with your loss that way!!

  Posted at 5:43PM on 12th 2008 by SeE MeE !!!!!!

• 27.

  Lovely pictures. I remember when I lost my boyfriend in an accident. At first, I cried for days then I did things to celebrate his memory and life. I walked in the woods where we used to go and planted forget me nots. I bought a guitar because he had been teaching me and I learnt to play his favourite song and I swam in the sea at sunset, just like Michelle because he loved to surf. We all grieve in different ways and celebrating a life is a part of death and grieving. Heath would have been smiling too, I'm sure.

  Posted at 6:52AM on 12th 2008 by theresa

• 28.

  Beautiful,very touching pictures.......Best wishes from Romania.

  Posted at 4:57AM on 12th 2008 by raluk

• 29.

  First, I want to say that Heath was lucky to have, what seems like such an amazing supportive family. The pictures we so heartfelt. Perfect Farewell and tribute! I was glad to see some comments regarding the post about Gemma Ward being in the back round. Of course, they were only split a few months, we have no idea how they still felt about each other, and as a parent of a four year old, I know that the connection and bond between partners married or not, families and the child is forever and that's that. Bravo to the above comments, obviously the person who posted it does not understand and may not have children. Rest in peace your eyes have touched so many of us out here in the world. By your families response and the words spoken of you, it will always be a great loss and a shame. All the best to the families and Michelle and the baby.

  Posted at 5:47PM on 11th 2008 by julie

• 30.

  Heath was and still is an all around amazing person and beautiful soul. I'm blessed to have known him for the short time I did. Just the fact that everyone was all smiles at the funeral is a beautiful thing, it's hard, but it's definitely what he would have wanted. Heath's got some of the most devoted fans and just by reading all of your comments, it makes me feel better.

  Posted at 3:58PM on 11th 2008 by Janet Sanders