We can't even count how many times you brought a smile to our faces, how many times your words saved us, how many times your voice comforted us. You will always be with us, in our hearts and in our memories.

We hope you are seeing how loved you are and feeling it too. We hope there are no more teardrops falling down your face. We hope to find you in places that we've never been. We hope you always smile because we love the crinkles by your eyes. We hope you know we will wait for a lifetime for you. We hope you know that we will never forget you because how can we forget someone who gave us so much to remember?

You will always be a part of the stories of our lives.

We know Goodbyes are bittersweet, but this is not the end, we will see your face again.

We love you Liam.

From,

Your fans from all around the world.

❤️🕊🕯

Fly high Liam 🕊️🧸💔

Rest easy my love

Your memory will live on forever in our hearts

I am so sorry we failed you. 💔

Fly high angel 🕊️ hope you find peace now.

I'm trying so hard to find some words that can explain what you meant to me but no words could ever describe the relationship we as fans had with you during the band and also after the hiatus.

I know you are not reading this but I've never said this before and I need to tell u this: you saved me three times 😭 and I wasn't able to save u once. I'm truly sorry!!

I love you! You'll always be remembered as nice human just like you wanted. Your music and your kindness will keep you alive 💗 you'll always have a place in my heart. I love you and I'm sorry. I'll see you soon.🌹

It came with a hard a realisation that we will never see you again.

You are gone and i wish we could’ve saved you.

You deserved to life a long and happy life.

You deserved help.

Your smile lights up thousands of rooms.

Reading Niall, Louis, Harry’s & Zayns messages a day ago has shredded my heart into a million pieces.

You meant so much to not only them but to many many of us.

I wish we could’ve showed you that.

You are special and i hope you make the sky look beautifull.

We love you.

• Tyler

Rest easy Lima Bean.

Until next time ♥️🕊️

Forever Directioner ♾️

-Anastasia 🤍🫶

“But it’s not the end, I’ll see your face again”

sadly i can’t come to a memorial but i left a few messages for people to write for me

kinga, 18 x💔

Words are never going to be enough to explain how I and so many others are feeling right now so I suppose I’ll just keep it short.

I am so sorry that your story ended this way. You were talented, strong and brave. Your positive energy and infectious smile brought light to many of our dark times and for that we are immensely grateful. Your memory will live on through all of us and together we will fight for the justice you so deserve.

Thank you for the music and the memories that I will hold in my heart forever. Keep shining like the superstar you are. ❤️

You helped so many people in so many ways.

Sleep well my little boy xx

Liam you were a lightning the darkness. The words you spoke, the music you created. It has this way of healing. You poured yourself into everything you did with such heart and conviction.

You were kind to a world that was not. You loved even when you didn't love yourself. You gave with every ounce of your being. It never went unnoticed.

We saw you Liam. The real you. You would have saved the entire world if it was possible. And in a way you did. You saved me time and time again.

Nothing can ever replace the loss in my heart for you. I'll miss your goofy impressions, your random bursts of song, and your blinding smile

You are the light of my life. I love you and miss you with ever bone in my body. Watch over us. We'll see you again...in the stars. ♥️

- Sherry

i can forever remember the day 4 year old me looked up at the tv screen and saw your beautiful smile, your amazing talent and your kindness. since that very second i fell in love❤️‍🩹 little me couldn’t believe her eyes seeing you for the first time. I am now 18 and i still feel the same way. you have helped me through out my life, healed me in so many ways and shaped me to be the person i am today and i am so so grateful for you. it breaks my heart knowing that you left us thinking we hated you but if your reading this from above, i want you know that you are so loved and you are wanted. i still can’t accept that your not here with us anymore, i read headlines and posts from the people you love saying that your gone and i can’t help but think that it’s all fake and that your still here. i’m still waiting for a silly little picture to be posted to your snapchat, waiting for a funny tiktok of you and kate to be posted and i will keep on waiting until you release your next song. cause that’s what us fans do, we stick around and never leave and i have done that for 14 years and will carry on until the day i die. I constantly feel like im in denial since your passing and the guilt is eating me alive knowing that i failed you, the music industry failed you, and the world failed you. Thinking about “what ifs” constantly but it still won’t change the fact that you’re gone. You needed us more than ever and we are sorry that we failed you, the lengths i would go to just to have five more minutes with your beautiful soul💔. thank you for being such a major part of me, i will cherish it forever. Liam my angel, i will think of you everyday for the rest of my life. we will tell bear how much of an amazing person you were, we will look after him❤️‍🩹

This world didn’t deserve you and im so glad you’re in a better place. Thank you for being my savior, my childhood, my shoulder to cry on, Just thank you for being you. Sleep well Liam, i’ll love and miss you forever! The brightest star in the sky for eternity 🤍🕊️

- Amber <3

RIP Payno 🕊🕊

"We really do have a whole lot of history"

Sleep well Lima xoxo Nicola <3

you gave so much light and it is devastating that we all couldn't give back enough to brighten your darkness.

Thanks for everything and sleep easy.

From the very first time I heard One Direction’s harmonies, I knew there was something special about Liam. His unmistakable talent, charisma, and genuine personality shone through, and it was impossible not to be captivated. He has consistently proven himself to be more than just a singer; he’s an artist who pours his heart and soul into his work. Each song he has released has been a reflection of his growth, his struggles, and his victories, resonating with fans around the world.

As we bid farewell to this era of Liam’s life, we must remember the countless memories he has given us. The electrifying performances, the heartfelt ballads, and the moments of vulnerability he shared in interviews all contribute to the rich tapestry of his career. He has shown us the importance of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of passion, reminding us that it’s okay to embrace our true selves.

Though we may feel sadness as we say goodbye, let us also feel excitement for what lies ahead for Liam. Change can be daunting, but it also brings the promise of new experiences, opportunities, and growth. I have no doubt that he will continue to inspire us, whether through new music, collaborations, or ventures beyond the stage.

Liam, thank you for sharing your voice with us, for being a source of strength and encouragement, and for reminding us to chase our dreams fearlessly. We’ll hold onto the memories we’ve created and look forward to the future knowing that you have much more to offer the world.

As you take this step into the next chapter of your life, know that you have an unwavering support system cheering you on. We’ll be here, waiting with open arms for your return, ready to celebrate the next phase of your journey.

You will be truly missed.

- neeti 🤍

I wish i could hug you , make sure you know you were loved, you saved many people and could just listen to you.. i wish you were here !

So young so bright so beautiful

You will always remain with us

Our payno❤️

Hope you feel loved🫂 And at peace🕊️

i don't know where to start by saying i'm devastated.

Your music helped me throughout the darkest time of my life, and it hurts not being able to do the same to you not knowing what you were being through this couple of days. I know that this industry kill you in the inside and that hurts the most, because even tho i didn't know you personally, you were genuine and truly loved your fans since the beginning of everything ❤️. Still to this day i can't believe that you are not here with us, i know that in the past years i have been distant from you after the band went on hiatus but i was very excited to still see you interact with the other members and made me really happy.

I hope that you family and all of your friends, especially Louis, Niall, Zayn and Harry, have someone to console them in this awful days.

Thank you for everything you did to me through you music, it gave me so much strength to keep going even if i didn't want to, the thing that I regret is that for all this years i never had the chance to meet you. I hope that you find peace wherever you are now.

Rest in Peace,

with love a directioner. 🤍🕊

Oh Liam, if only you knew how we loved you so much, how you changed our lives in so many ways, how you brought light and joy into this world, how much more love there is than the haters.

I’m sorry that we weren’t able to save you, I’m sorry that the world failed you. You deserved so much more. I never knew this day would come one day and I have to face it. But reality is kicking in.

You made our lives so wonderful in the last 14 years. Thank you so much for every single thing you have done for us. For loving us, and blessing us with your music. We’ll continue to honor and love you till the end of time. We’ll be here for Bear, to love and protect him in any way we can. I promise, Liam.

Wherever you are, I hope you have found the peace you’ve always wanted. May the angels watch over you up there. I’ll miss you and love you forever.

-Selam

I so wish this is all a prank and that you would do an Instagram live or something to tell us that you are still here with us

I so wish something would have happened and it would have been

avoided, I wish I could turn back time.

Sorry and thanks for everything. You have helped me in a time When i was at my lowest, you were my welcoming distraction. I so wish I could have returned the favour, but alas

Thank you for everything, you will be dearly missed and whenever I think of you, I will surely have a fond memory of you with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes.

Feeling so lucky to have been existed in the same Era as you.

I hope you have found your peace. Until we see each other again

its hard to find the words of what I'd say to you. you've been such an important person in my life and it feels like a nightmare knowing you're not here anymore. I will never forget you; every single thing makes me think of you. all the songs, quotes, iconic jokes and all one direction related stuff.

I wish the music industry was more kind to you, and it feels so unfair how you've saved my life but we weren't able to save yours.

my friend spammed text me a little before midnight, saying you died. I couldn't believe it and I was in such a shock I was able to only shed 2 tears. the day after I broke down multiple times realising this isn't a dream, - and it still feels like I could wake up any moment and it'd all be a nightmare , and it tears me apart knowing im deadass awake and this is reality.

i will miss you.

thank you for everything. for your covid active YouTube videos, insta lives and your never ending support for the ones you love.

fly high, be free, feel loved.

we love you so much.

thank you, I love you, and I hope to see you soon.

Nick

- Sophia Gouwens

Rest now Liam. Be happy.

You will be missed.

Thank you for 1D, the music, the memories and being a brother to the boys, especially Louis.

Love from Africa

I don't know what to say because I don't understand how you could be gone. You've been a constant in my life since 2020, and even though I was a relatively new fan, I loved you with all my heart and I always will.

I wish beyond anything that I could have had a chance to hug you and tell you how loved you were and how much you meant to me and to millions of others around the world. You deserved nothing but love and the world gave you cruelty, and I'll always wish I could have protected you more.

I found One Direction during the hardest year of my life. Things were awful at home with my dad, my best friend cut me off, and I was being abused by someone my family trusted. One Direction was the only thing that got me through that time, and I mean that in complete sincerity.

I want you to be remembered as a solo artist in your own right as well as just a member of One Direction, though. Please know that LP1 got me through really difficult times, too. As soon as I heard you were gone, all I wanted to listen to was Remember. Except now I'm grieving your loss instead of friends who moved away. You brought so much joy to my life with your music, and I know that joy will last.

I wish that you had been able to release LP2. You deserved to have the world hear and love the artist you truly were.

My sister woke me on the 17th with the news "Liam died," and my heart sunk instantly. I don't think it'll ever beat normally again. It's hard to breathe knowing you're gone. Part of my heart died with you.

I don't know how to cope with this. I can't fathom being in a world without you, and I can't cope with the knowledge that I'll miss you for the rest of my life.

But I truly am glad that I had a chance to love you as much as I do, even though it hurts right now. I never want to forget you, no matter how heartbreaking it is to remember you now that you're gone.

You saved my life and I wish beyond anything that I could have saved yours. I'll always regret not doing something, anything, that would have changed how your story ended.

You deserved so much better. You deserved to feel all the love you're receiving now while you were still here. Saying that I'm sorry feels so meaningless, but I am. I wish the world had been so much kinder to you.

You gave so much kindness to so many people and I will always look up to you for that. I hope that in my life I put out even just a fraction of the kindness you brought into the world. In all my actions, I hope I choose love. You will be remembered for your kindness, just like you wanted.

I can't put everything I'm feeling into words. I can't explain how you lifted my spirits through those dark times, how you brought light into my life every single day. I can't explain how badly I wanted to go to your Veeps show, and how I always said it was okay I didn't have the money for it right now because one day I'd be at a real-life show with you. My heart breaks knowing that now I'll never see you perform. I keep thinking about the quarantine vlogs, how I never caught up on all of them and how I thought I'd have forever to watch them. I keep thinking about how I've been so much quieter about my love for 1D and all of you individually because I felt embarrassed to be a fangirl, I keep thinking about how pointless that was and how I'll never hide my love again.

I keep wondering if there was something I could have done, something anyone could have done, to save you. If I could turn back time for you I would.

I've been crying on and off ever since I found out. My eyes hurt and my voice is hoarse but I can't imagine it not hurting like this. I don't want to feel better, but I know one day I will and I'll feel so guilty about it. I'll still love you. I'll always love you. And I'll always be grieving you, even when I've adjusted to you being gone.

You were sunshine personified. Your smile brought light into the darkest parts of my life. I wish I could have seen it in person, I wish I could have hugged you.

I looked through old posts I wrote about you and in one of them I said if I ever met you I would hug you for hours and hours. I wish that I could. I will when I get to heaven. I'll hug you for hours and hours and hours.

You healed me and I wish the world hadn't broken you the way it did. I'm sorry, I'm so so sorry.

I will love you forever, I promise. You mean everything to me and you always will.

Life without you is breaking my heart, but I'm looking for signs from you in everything I see. Everything I do I do for you, Liam. I hope I'll make you proud.

I'll miss you forever, and I love you more than anything <3

Will never forget how much conform and joy your smile always brought to me

I hope you are finally at peace now rest easy my love.

Forever in our hearts <3

my love, my darling

i'm so sorry. i'm so sorry we failed you.

i'm sorry for everything.

i hope you saw dms, tweets and love we were on daily basis. i hope you now see our sadness and how much you were and are loved. we never left your side, love, never.

i hope you saw our dms and how much we love you, how much we are proud of you every single day.

payno, i wish you hear us now, see all of us now.

the sweetest smile, we will always be in denial. for us, you will always be just inactive, getting your albums done.

visit us sometimes.

just so you know, you make us strong.

i will love you forever, my dear. forever.

wait for me, i'll love you somewhere above.

i believe in reincarnation, and i just hope we will be friends in another life, then i will never leave your side.

i love, love, love, love, love you.

wait for me.

yours always,

sbb. ❤️

We will love you always Liam. Your star will be the brightest in the universe and your music will live on. Your 1D family will be there to tell your little Bear how much we loved you and what a precious soul his father has been.

I wish I could hug you, because you needed the hugs and we needed your hugs as well. I am so sorry that your family will never see your smile again or hear your voice on the phone, telling stories about the adventures you experienced.

You made so many people so happy, but we couldn't do the same for you. You deserved so much more in this world and we will carry on to honor your music and your art.

Your brothers will miss you terribly, but we will also look out for them and cheer them on their way, like you always did.

💛❤️‍🩹🧡💚💙

Our hearts might be broken- but we won't be broken down. Your best friend Louis gave us these precious words- not knowing how much they would soon be needed.

Fly high- because if every STAR is an eye in the sky we see angels fly and you're now an angel.

We will miss and love you forever and always Liam. ♾️❤️

Never had I imagined that this was going to happen, that I would wake up one day and you wouldn’t be here anymore. I hope you find the peace and rest you deserve. I was 9 years old when I first started listening to One Direction, and now I’m 22. You've been such a huge part of my life all these years.

Your music, your presence, and your kindness saved so many lives, including mine. Some stars shine too brightly for this world, and you were one of them. Your light, your laughter, and your kindness touched the hearts of so many. With every song you sang and every smile you shared, you brought joy into my life and into the lives of so many others.

Though you are no longer with us, your spirit remains in the memories we hold dear. Your voice echoes in our hearts, reminding us of the strength, love, and courage you embodied. You weren’t just an artist, Liam—you were a friend, a brother, a son, and a beautiful soul who will never be forgotten.

Heaven has gained an angel, and the world has gained a star, whose light will forever guide us and whose love will never fade. Your presence will live on, not just in the music you gave us, but in the countless lives you touched and changed for the better. Your kindness, compassion, and courage will inspire us all to carry forward the love and joy you brought into the world.

We will forever cherish the moments you gave us, knowing that your star will continue to shine brightly in the night sky, reminding us of the beautiful soul who will always watch over us.

- Febe ♡

So lemme start here that I wasn’t a directioner before I used to listen to their songs yea bc it was hella good but not that interested in the members although Liam and Zayn always caught my attention bc of how amazing their voices were so when the band took a break and Liam started out with std I liked it and I saw how he was the one with less fans and how cute he was going around noticing people and interacting on twitter so I came back to twitter to support this lovely boy who I thought was kinda like me in personality and from here it all started out being a Liam Stan to the core I saw how pure soul Liam was how he wasn’t getting the attention he deserves how he was getting hate for nothing literally nothing but being himself I was fond of him maybe bc I felt he was just like me a giver that no one appreciated a talent that is lost in the world with so much on the mind a fighter to his inner dark thoughts, I’ve always related to Liam he was my sun, I found peace in the Liam community how small and lovely it was how it was just a safe place between my moots on twitter no judgment no being my shy and confused self how everyone was ready to help the other no matter what I really loved this it helped me a lot through my dark times which I go in and out a lot through life .. Liam was the main reason for me to find this and he was my absolute inspiration to make art try new styles draw him to forget to be happy to be appreciated by him my forever role model and safe place you don’t know how happy I was when I found out he was good at art it was more like oh my soulmate I was there for him during every step I wish I was able to be there for him personally maybe it would have made slight difference in his mental health I’m really a good listener a good friend a real supporter for everyone but myself just like he was .. I’m fond of Liam’s voice and talent and was excited for every single note he makes praying for songs that show his talent his abilities music that shows the real him but we will never get this now xx

To Liam,

Thank you for everything love, thank you for being a bright sunshine in my life, thank you for being my safe place comfort zone and biggest inspiration ever, love you forever payno.

Yours

sam artwork 🖤

I am so sorry that we couldn’t save you. I am sorry that the world has let you down and you felt like it was the only way. I am sorry you left thinking everyone hated you. It couldn’t be farther from the truth, as the last few days have proven. From wherever you are, I hope you see all the love we have for you.

You’ve helped and inspired so many people through your music, your words, and overall the person that you were. I never got the chance to meet you, but all I’ve seen from you is kindness and a smile that would light up any room.

I wish the kindness you put into the world was given back to you when you needed it the most. I wish you received the helped you desperately needed.

I promise to remember you forever. I will cherish the memories I have of you always.

I hope you finally feel at peace.

Rest well, angel.

Anaïs L.

Liam,

I’m used to written words. But today, it feels like the words are slipping away from me. They slip away because I still can’t fully grasp that someone, I’ve grown to love over the past few years could leave their body in such a tragic way. I didn’t grow up with you, with all of you, but I feel this pain as if I had. I could say that life is fragile, but honestly, I think life is more of a bitch. I don’t fear that your soul will find a new physical form, but I do fear that it won’t be worthy of the amazing person you were on the inside.

Because One Direction lifted me out of the water. Because thanks to One Direction, I didn’t just meet lifelong friends—I found a family. I reconnected with people who have become incredibly dear to my heart, and I’ve lived experiences I never would have imagined in a hundred years.

I’ll be honest with you, the music you created as a solo artist didn’t completely hook me, but the songs from One Direction where you lent your voice and writing touched me deeply. The joy and energy you radiated, that “papa bear” aura you had, reminded me of people I lost far too early in my own life. You may not have always chosen the right paths in your short life, but that’s what life is. Whether it was good or bad, you were human. You were Liam James Payne, and you created beauty in people’s minds. Your smile and zest for life were so bright that they allowed people to escape from the daily grind.

There’s a phrase that holds even more meaning now that you’ve joined the stars, a phrase I’ve cherished for years, and it fits you well: “Per aspera ad astra”, which means “Through hardships to the stars.” I think it’s a phrase that defines you, reflecting the winding roads you traveled, especially in recent years. But I also want to apply this personal phrase I carry in my heart, which has helped me through so much grief: “To the stars and beyond.”

I hope you find someone to take care of you, wherever you are. Because it’s important to have someone with you when things aren’t going well. I wish for you to have that person to be your rock. Because no one deserves to die alone, and everyone deserves to have their guardian angel.

I'm so sorry that the world have failed you, that we have failed you. Rest in Power.

Orion.

If we are who we are today, is in part because of you.

I love you, Liam.

I will always love you.

And i will always miss you and remember you, for as long as i live.

I will always love you. I owe you and the boys so much.

It's not the end, I'll see your face again❤️‍🩹

With deep sorrow and regret, we love you so much liam. fly high🕊️💔

-bethany

You truly will be missed . Your music touched our souls & you were such a huge part of most of our childhoods. I hope you are getting your rest and know that your music will live on forever .

I wish we could have protected you better, loved you more and had you longer. You were an incredible human being who changed more lives that you will ever know. You saved people's lives and it hurts to know we couldn't safe yours.

I love you and I will miss you so so much.

And the biggest thank you for everything you ever did for us ❤️

Love,

Tess

Love you loads xxx

Unfortunately this cruel world couldn't see what I and many others saw in you. I still can't believe that I won't be able to breath under the same sky with you anymore.

I hope you knew that you were loved by many people. And if you didn't I hope you're listening now: Our Payno, you were loved deeply and you ARE loved endlessly.

Thank you for saving many of us. And I am so sorry that we couldn't do the same for you.

You will never be forgotten, you gave us so much to remember.

I'm praying that you finally found the peace this world failed to give you.

Fly high Li. You always be the one in our hearts when we see the moon and all those stars are gonna shine just for you now on.

I don’t think you’ll ever truly realize how much you saved me. I was going through a horrible mental state a few years ago. That was when I joined the 1D fandom. Seeing you talk about your struggles made me feel so validated and seen. I knew I wouldn’t be going through my feelings alone because you would be there.

I can’t believe your gone. The world treated you horribly. I hope your resting easy.

And do one more thing for me: keep singing up there, okay?

I love you so so much

-Rylie <3

Liam, as i sit here trying to write this message i write, delete and start the cycle all over again because how do i say goodbye to someone who gave me so much? how do i put into words how much my heart hurts? how do i explain that my eyes haven’t stopped burning from the tears since i heard the news that made time standstill? how do i give you the goodbye you deserve when it still doesn’t feel real?

I am sorry. I am sorry the world wasn’t kind to your beautiful soul. I am sorry that I couldn’t save you like you saved me. I am sorry if you truely thought this was the only way. I am sorry that the world didn’t show you the love and support they are now while you were here to see it. I am sorry. It was never meant to be like this, we were all meant to grow old and grey together, being 60 and reminiscing about the “good ol’ days”… it won’t be the same doing that without you being here to experience the next 30 with us…

I hope you know you had so many of us who truely wholeheartedly loved and adored you. you were and continue to be more loved than you will know. I hope you have found the peace you deserve that this world failed to give you and resting easy. We will never forget you and will ensure you live on always… for your family… friends … the boys… and of course, Bear. Thank you for everything Liam. I already and will forever miss you like crazy.

Rest in peace. Rest in paradise. Love always. x

We love you and miss you ❤️

I never thought I'd be alive to see this day but here we are. I don't know what to do. I feel so lost.

Since you were kind enough to unknowingly save my life, I make a promise to you today to never give up. On anything. I want you to be proud of me when you look down on me. I promise I'll make you proud. I'll honour the life that you saved.

Yours truly,

G.

I wish you could see how many people love you. I wish you could see the sense of safety, comfort and sense of home you were to me and many others. I wish that the world wasn't so cruel to you. I wish you were given more time with your precious son. You were a bright light put out too soon. We love you Liam. I will miss you as will many others.

Love, Sierra

P.S. thank you for helping shape me to be the person I am today.

Oh Liam, where do I even start? No matter what I write , it pains me that you won’t ever see this. You are not here to see how many of us still love you, are rooting for you, appreciating you still. Liam, it won’t be the same without you. You deserved to live enough to correct things and the world should have given you a second chance. Still, I will never forget the happiness you gave me throughout all those years.

I’ve witnessed your journey and it pains me to see that that hopeful young man with incredible amount of talent and dreams end in a tragic way. You deserve a whole lot better. I will forever grieve everything that could’ve been and I will forever grieve you because that’s how much you mean to all of us, we grieve you because you made an impact to our lives and that is something that we could never forget.

But one thing I really want to say to you desperately is how sorry I am for not being able to defend and protect you. As someone who genuinely adored you, I really hoped you got the help that you needed. I really hope things turned out better for you because I always believed in the good in you. I am so so sorry. It pains me that someone who made me so happy die in a tragic way. Forgive me , Liam. I love you.

Always in my heart, Liam Payne

-Directioners (K)

It’s not easy to find words to say how deeply your passing affected me.

I’m sorry we were not able to help you more.

I wanna end with the words of one of your brothers.

Sleep well

Yours, Sophie >>>>>

Skylar

I grew up with your voice and your music. I've been waking up for days hoping it was all a nightmare.

I just wish you knew how many lives you have touched and changed, including mine.

It was an honor growing up with you and I will miss you dearly forever.

Your art will live forever.

See you next time, angel❤️‍🩹

You deserved to heal, to get better, and fulfill all your potential. You deserved to see your little boy grow up. You deserved to be seen as a fragile & flawed human deserving of dignity and respect but instead, far too often, only received abuse and derision. I wish I could've shielded you from all of that but I could not. I will carry the knowledge of that failure with me in my heart forever.

I pray that you are at peace. That your spirit; your soul; your energy, whatever you believed, has found it's wings and you are finally free to fly and that all your worldy troubles have been forgotten and that you finally see and know how much you are loved; how much you belonged here with us and how much you will be missed.

I will look for you in the region of the summer stars my dear boy. Rest easy.

Love, Melanie

I took this photograph at OTRA Pittsburgh. It’s a photo of the screen up at the show, but thats okay.

When I tweeted these photos from the show, I captioned them “Caterpillar Liam”. I think it shows the soft, playful boy who just wanted to make music and share his love with the world.

I wish I would have stood up for you more vocally when you were here, maybe I could have added to the pile of good things online, and maybe that would have been one more person to help drown the noise and voices.

You helped save my life, and I’m sorry we couldn’t save yours.

LP ∞

With Love,

Anna DeBellis, @niallinlilac

you should have received this amount of love and appreciation while you were still here. it’s horrible how no one knows how to appreciate what they have when they have it.

you gave us so much, maybe even too much. you were the biggest one direction fan always alongside the fandom. you should’ve saved a piece of yourself for you, to protect yourself from the cruelty thrown at you.

i’m stuck in this “oh that’s fake” feeling from when i first heard you had passed. i was so sure. now it’s like a stab to the heart every time i remember we will never have another liam payne autograph, a fan picture, a meet n greet, a concert (a solo one ora one direction one), a new liam video, we wont see you grow old, we wont see you heal the part of you that was broken. you’re just gone.

you were an integral part of so many people’s lives, the way they were moulded. so many loved you. i hope you knew that regardless of what happened.

we love you liam, the fans, your brother, your family.

Love you forever,

TG

I am so sorry your story had to end this way. I have always loved you and supported you, how couldn't I? You were such a talented nice man.

You saved so many peoples lifes but noone could save yours - I am so sorry

I want you to know that I never doubted you and that I always loved you

Forever in my heart

Love, Elanur ❤️

I wish so much you could see how much you were and are loved by all of us.

It was so important to me to listen to your songs and watch your videos.

Only while I was doing this did I feel understood.

You will always be part of my life with your music. It's a promise.

I hope you are in a better place and at peace now.

We'll see each other again❤️‍🩹

I wish you knew how much people loved you, respected you and cared about you. You were bringing so much joy to us since the very begging and till the very end. I wish I could’ve done something back to you, help you in the darkest times of your life like you and your music helped me.

Every time there was a massive shelling outside my window, I was blasting one direction or your solo projects to not hear what’s going on outside. You were the safe place for me and I desperately hoped I, as a fan, could be a safe one for you.

I hope you are free now, I hope you are smiling at all of us and feeling all the love we send your way. I hope you found the peace you were so desperately aching for. I love you, Liam and I will carry this love in my heart through life.

Rest in Peace, my darling❤️

Nadiia, Ukraine.

Thank you for save my life.🤍

My dear Liam, you were one of the few people that made me believe in myself, helped me become the woman I am today, kinder, stronger, and with a desire to help people around me. I have the pleasure to be in this Fandom - the directioners - for 12 years now. And even if the band broke up, even if I grew up, even if I wasn't listening to One Direction music as much as I used to, I always tried to follow each of you individually, because I was so proud to be a part of this big and beautiful family you created with Niall, Louis, Zayn and Harry.

My heart aches today, and I want to remember you for the kind, generous and joyous person you always were deep down. You helped so many people, I wish we could have done more to save you...

I hope you finally find the peace and the happiness you always deserved. We will watch out for each other, and try to honor you and your memory for as long as we are on earth, and that's a promise.

With all my love.

Aurore. ❤️🕊️

We will love you forever, Liam.

Sing for eternity.

It was during the pandemic that I found you guys and you all became such a big part of my life. I can't even imagine being here without any of you and I don’t think I could have imagined facing this day, writing to you when you’re no longer here. You gave me so much strength and took care of me without even knowing it and I really wish I could have repaid you.

Li, I hope wherever you are, you’re happy and I hope you can see how much we love you. The world doesn’t hate you Li, I wish I could have given you a hug or told you how much I love you. I wish I wasn’t this far away because this distance now feels like a hole in my heart. So if this is goodbye, I just want to thank you for everything and for saving millions of lives with your kind and wonderful heart. Your music and your spirit will be remembered forever. Liam Payne will be here forever. You’ve made your mark and we’ll keep your legacy alive.

Rest easy bestie, until next time <3

- All my love, yours Sam.

We will forever remember your amazing career in the band and as a solo artist. You music will be part of my daily to do list and I will look up to the stars every night and say hello to you.

Stay safe up there and look after your family, friends and your fan's. Love you and forever miss you payno Xx

- Eloise ♡

You were a gift to us and I hope you know that your talent and generous soul was appreciated and loved by so many. Your legacy will live forever. ❤️ Linda xo

I for one always admired your kind and genuine approach to everyone you met. The kindness always shined through your eyes.

The world didn't treat you right in the end, and I'm so sorry for it. I hope you will feel all the love from above. We're gonna miss you down here, but be at peace and know that you were and forever will be special to so many of us. All the love 🤍 From Line

I believe your energy has seen the world mourning for you. Those who truly loved you aching for you and your memory. I believe you were singing along with all of those who sang to the sky. I believe you have heard every word your brothers have spoken.

More than anything, I believe you have felt the love that so many people have for you and I hope it has brought you peace.

I hope your pains and struggles are gone and you’re feeling brand new and happy.

My heart and soul aches when I think about you. You changed my life and I will be sure to honor yours every day.

Rest in love, Liam. 🕊️🤍

You bought light into so many people's lives with your laughter and presence. Your smile could light up a room and your humor could turn a bad day into a good one. I am really going to miss those Instagram lives and the Snapchat stories. You made me smile more times than I can count and you lifted me up while I was down without knowing it.

He'd be the one always talking about the band be it on the anniversary or otherwise, it was like he knew how much we needed him, how much those little moments meant to us. But the thing is, while he was busy lifting us up, he was struggling in ways we didn’t always see.

The world feels a little dimmer without you, but we'll carry the light you shared with us forever. I hope you have finally found peace wherever you are.

Rest easy love 🤍🕊🕯

liam, thank you for everything. thank you for the laughs, the songs, the moments, the lives during the pandemic. thank you for bringing light to the world with your smile, thank you for being a good friend to the boys and everyone, thank you for these 31 years you were here on earth with us, know that we were very blessed to have had the opportunity to watch you, to see you, to have you. you are such a big part of my life, always will be. you brought me so much happiness and joy through these last 12 years and i will cherish you and these memories forever.

I don't want to say goodbye, i don't want to let you go but i have to, you're in a better place now, you will find peace, you are free, liam and i love you with all my heart, even though we never met you are one of the most important people in my life and i will never forget you, i thought i would have time to hear you sing live, to give you a hug and tell you how important you are but it wasn't meant to be as well. i truly love you, you know i do. with all my heart and soul. rest in peace, payno❤️

-Shreya

You were too good for this place; you loved too strong, cared too deeply, protected too fiercely.

It breaks my heart that those among us who deserve to see and feel love the most, only seem to receive it in death.

I’m so sorry if you felt you weren’t loved, because you were, so much, by so many, all over this planet. I can only hope you are at peace, and feel this love being sent to you and all your loved ones.

You mattered, every bit of you was worthy of love and support. My mom heart is heavy because we weren’t able to protect you from the demons. ❤️

-Marisa

🕊🤍

J.

I’m gonna keep this short as I still cannot wrap my head around this. I love you so much. You saved me in so many ways and I’m so thankful for that! I hope you see how genuinely loved you are. This has hit me so hard. I’m so numb. I can’t sleep. I still can’t believe this is real. We’ve seen all the beautiful clouds and sunsets you’ve sent our way. I love you.

-Chele

I still haven't been able to process what's happened. I became a one direction fan in 2016, you guys had announced that you'd be taking a break. Even then I couldn't help but fall in love with you guys, your music, the lyrics, your voice, your personality, everything and soon 1D became my home.

Liam, you had the voice of an angel, you shone so bright, you had such a big heart, always so caring and funny and compassionate.

You helped me tremendously especially during covid with your YouTube videos and the Veeps shows, my favourite. Never in a million years would I have thought that I'd have to say goodbye to you so soon, the world is unfair, harsh and cruel.

I promise you that I'll cherish all the memories made forever.

You are our home, Lima bean and I hope you're at peace now and happily singing and painting, wherever you are. I'll always look upto the sky and the stars and imagine you looking down on us and smiling with love.

'We had some good times, didn't we? But it's not the end, I'll see your face again.'

- Anushree 🕊️❤️❤️

I will miss you and will always love you! You deserved so much better but know that you were loved by millions. I wish I could turn back time and save you. You were like sunshine and it'll be you I see when I look at the sky. Thank you so much for the last years, for giving so much love and kindness.

I hope we'll meet in our next lives and then I'll hug you and give you all the love you deserve! Next lives or in another dimension. Yes, that is a wonderful thought, endless dimensions where you are happy and know your worth.

Your soul is beautiful and forever, I love you.

I'm so sorry, please forgive me ❤️

i love you so much and i miss you more and more everyday. you were such an inspiration to me. you could always brighten my day anytime i was feeling down. it hurts that you always saved us but we couldn’t save you.. i hope you’re in a better place now living carefree and worry free. you deserve the happiness. you mean so much to me and many other fans around the world. we will continue to carry your legacy with us forever. we love you. thank you for absolutely everything you’ve done for me and others.

-Love, Hope x

Where do I even start. This has been a complete nightmare. I want to wake up from this horrible dream and know you’re still with us.

I’m so sorry you were alone in your last moments. That you didn’t feel worthy of being here with all of us, because you were more than worthy. You were our everything, you ARE our everything. You and the boys (Zayn, Harry, Niall and Louis) will always be our boys🤍

You and the boys got my sister and I through the toughest years of our childhood and I wish you knew the impact you had in our lives. I will never get over this. You were meant to grow old and happy with your baby Bear😞 with the boys, reunite and release that amazing music you were working on… why did you had to leave?

Wherever you are up in the sky and stars with God, just know we will never forget you and love you beyond the galaxies. I hope you found peace and tranquility, it’s what you wanted the most and we will always always keep your memory alive through your art, your music, and your beautiful spirit 🤍🫶🏼

Directioner for eternity ♥️ Miriam

like fans used to visit 1d landmarks in a few years theyll visit his grave

i cant think of anything else to say except the memories of liam will always live in my mind, long live angel

idk if i believe in afterlife and rebirth and heaven and hell but if its true i hope you are finally at peace, i hope you get to paint the skies and spread your wings up high my angel
im sending so much love for his family, the grief of the parents who watched their son die slowly, i cant imagine how his older sisters feel after their baby brother died, the boys who lost a brother, his son who lost his dad friends, gf,dogs, and fans like me who are grieving. love you forever
yours faithfully,
just a fan you never knew

vedika

Beautiful Liam,

When I hear your name I think of the crinkles by your eyes when you smiled. Your kindness, sweetness, and a little bit of mischief always sparkled through. You cared so much, sometimes maybe a little too much. But being among your silly bandmates and people who cared about you, your sense of humor shined, and I loved watching your antics and energy.

You were so amazingly talented, in so many ways. I'm sorry that we won't get to see what you were destined for, the success that you worked hard for, and the happiness you deserved with your Bear and loving family and friends.

"We had some good times, didn't we?
We wore our hearts out on our sleeve
Goodbyes are bittersweet
But it's not the end, I'll see your face again."

Sweet Liam. I love you and will never forget you. Rest in peace. 💔💕

Your music and voice will be a legacy of joy and love. It should have never happened. May the joy and love that you inspired live on in your family, friends and fans forever. ❤️💔

Gone too soon

One Direction came into my life on January 2012, we were both 18, you were living your dream, I was a lost and lonely soul. The five of you gave me something incredible, a safe place, a new way to express myself. I don’t know where I’d be without you and the boys. There is a pain in my chest that I can’t get rid of, something indescribable that I’ll have for the rest of my life. I don’t think I’ll ever heal. I spent hours and hours trying to convinced myself that it’s not real.

Liam,

We were both born on 1993, and it was the first time that I had celebrities my age that I can relate to. Having the five of you felt life gave me five brothers I felt close to even though you didn’t even know me. I’m terribly sad because we were supposed to get old together, side by side. I was supposed to see you shine and live the life you wanted to live. I’m going to get old and I’m going to think about you every day. I’m 13 years, you acknowledged my presence once: in march 2024 during your YouTube Chat celebrating Teardrops. You replied a simple heart but it meant a lot.

Liam,

I feel stupid by saying all of this but I wish I could have met you to tell you how important you were in my existence, how important you were to so many people. I would have told you that you deserved to be happy and healthy for the rest of your days. I would have hugged you and thanked you for everything that you brought into my life. I will cherish all of these moments, all of these memories, the laughter, the joy, the tears. You will always have a special place in my heart where you can rest and be at peace. I know that your light will shine on me, on all of us, and that wherever you are, you will look after us.

You were so loved, and you will always be.

I’ll miss you too much.

I’m not sure what I can say that will explain the way I feel. But I will try.

You was beautiful inside and out. Talented beyond words. Your kindness went a long way. And you was strong.

I am immensely proud of you and respect you highly.

You’ve created so many memories for me that I will forever cherish. For that I thank you.

I’m so glad you got to be apart of my life.

I have laughed along with you and now I cry for you.

Where ever you are, I hope you are happy and feel at peace.

Shine bright my Angel.

Love you forever

Laney xxx 💜❤️

where ever you are, I hope you only took love from this world with you. I pray for the warmest, happiest sleeps for you. I hope you found the peace and rest your heart wanted.

Our sweet sweet Payno.. I still have not come to terms with this and I dont think I ever will.. I'm so sorry we were not able to save you like how you saved us.. But I want to thank you for everything you've done for the past 14 years.. I really hope you know that you are loved by many and we will forever and always keep your legacy alive ❤ We will never forget you.. I hope I'll get to see you again in the next life. This is not a good bye, its simply see you later. Rest well my love, we all love you. Forever and always Payno x ❤

Love,

Wen ♡

Your light will now shine even brighter for us everyday in the night sky. You saved so many of us. I wish we could have saved you.

Kim D.

It feels weird. I really don't know how to process this but all I know is that I miss you and I will miss you until my time comes.

I will miss your smile, your voice, your kindness and your silly stories on Instagram and Snapchat.

I feel guilty and will forever feel it. I've realised throughout the years I became distant but I always made sure to be updated. Streamed tf out of Teardrop when it came out lmao but the distant was there. I do regret that. Maybe if I showed you more love, you could've felt more loved.

I am sorry that you were feeling like this all this time. I'm sorry that no one could help you. I am so fucking sorry that you had to leave this way.

I really hope you are at peace now. We are gonna miss you a lot payno.

Rest easy and I will see you when I see you ♡

I love you

~ Deenu

I’m still in disbelief that you passed. You didn’t deserve to leave this beautiful earth that quick. Whenever I had dark times i felt that i could listen to you and it would make me so happy. You were my comfort person and one of my favorite people to ever exist. You were a light in the darkest of times for me. That night when I was told the news I couldn’t believe it. I hated to know that you left this earth thinking that everyone hates you. People didn’t realize that you are a person that has feelings and has hard times and has problems. Everyone has problems and when someone has problems like that then instead of hating they should’ve been trying to help you through it and fix it. You were way too young Liam. I love you and will always and forever love you. R.I.P. Liam James Payne 1993-♾️ LLLP 🕊️❤️ Fly high baby. ILYTTMATS rest easy Payno. 🕊️❤️

Thank you for bringing so much joy to my life; one direction was my first ever concert, and my first big love of music.

I hope you are at peace now.

Eliza

x

You’re one of the antidotes that this miserable world needs. Without you, it seems darker, each breath taken seems to be harder.

When I started to join the fandom 12 years ago, I never imagined the day that I would have to lose my source of happiness. I always thought all of you will outlive me.

Thank you for being with me all throughout my late teens until now. There are some days that’s harder to get by, but one content by you will always made my day.

I’m sorry that I’m not a better fan to you, that we disappoint you, failed to protect you, that we failed to help and heal you. We’re all supposed to grow old together and pass peacefully in our sleep after a long fulfilling life. But it seems that you’re too good for this world to begin with.

I hope whenever you are now, you finally find the peace and everything else that you deserve but never received here.

Us, your fans, and your loved ones will now start to do everything we can to bring you the justice you were denied. I hope that when we meet again, you’ll open your arms and say that you’re proud of us.

We’ll look after your boys, your family and your son for you. We’ll make sure to let them know that we’ll always be here until the last one of us follows your steps.

You will always be loved, now and until eternity runs out, Liam James Payne. Forever in our hearts and mind. You’ll be truly missed.

🕯️Liam James Payne, 29 August 1993 - ♾️🕯️

i wish i could go back in time and help you through this darkness. i know it all too well and i wish you never had to deal with the pain you went through. i hope you know how loved and supported you are. through all of your pain, you saved so many. im so grateful to have been apart of your journey and watch you succeed. im so sorry we couldn’t save you. i know wherever you are is beautiful, and peaceful. thank you for everything you do. you beautiful soul. i love you forever liam. you will never be forgotten. we will stand with you forever angel 🕊️

I won't forget the countless memories with you, the way you made me laugh and cheered me up. I was always smiling when you shared anything about yourself or went on live. I promise myself that I will continue smiling as I look back on all the memories. Now the world feels a little less bright without you.

Even though I only ever saw you through a screen I always noticed that you had a big heart full of love and kindness. I was very excited for your new album and was happy you could finally write your songs about your life experiences. I hoped your life was headed in a better, happier direction where you didn't struggle as much as before. I wish I could have done anything to stop you from hurting and to have been able to make life a little bit better for you.

I trust that you can feel how loved you are and if you come back in another life I hope it will be kinder to you. Wishing peace and love for you and every single person who is affected by your passing.

It was hard to see you struggle all those years and I wish I could have helped you. I'm very upset that your life had to end like this, it shouldn't have been this short. You were and are so so so loved ❤️ You will always be a part of One Direction and I hope you'll see from above how loved you are 🫶🏼 I want to wish strength to everyone around you and I hope they feel all the love from all the fans and people around them. Fly high my sweet Liam 🕊💔

C 🫂

You are already so missed.

By your close ones, but also all your fans. So many people loved you deeply and were always happy to see you smile so big.

So many people that you saved just by being your amazing you.

I hope you found peace wherever you are. I hope you can sing all the time. And I hope you sport your beautiful smile always.

We will love you forever

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I am so heartbroken right now. I can't believe that you're gone... like forever...

I hope that you find peace and happiness wherever you are right now.

I wish you would know how many people love you!! I'll miss you forever.

Rest easy Liam. 🤍

Elena

No words come to my mind as I think about what to put up on this memory wall for you. I am honestly still in disbelief that you are now gone. You’ve left this cruel world way too early in a way you didn’t deserve to. I hope you know how loved you are. Thank you for being a story in my life. Sending all my love and prayers to the boys, your 1d staff, your family and Bear.

Rest Easy Angel

L 🤍

I have so many things I want to say, but then I keep writing nonsense and deleting.

Everyone who was fortunate enough to know you was in awe of everything you achieved. And all the happiness you brought to us, your fans, will never be forgotten.

We loved you more than words could possibly say and you will live on in our hearts forever.

All the love, Villy

P.S. I wanted to include a picture of one of my favorite moments of you which is when you showed up to the Brits in 2017 at the last minute to accept the award for Video of the Year so that Simon Cowell couldn’t accept the award for the band. Such a savage moment that you need a minute to appreciate it. 😎

I only seen you in concert once but it was the best concert I've ever been too you have helped me so much through your smile your voice and the amazing person we all seen you was you even helped me through my depression after losing my dad your music got me through it all i know i didnt get to meet you personally but you was a big part of my life when i felt sad you always made me smile always know you will forever be in my heart love you liam

Meg

I don’t think that I will ever fully comprehend, nor come to terms with, what has happened. In a way, I am comforted by the pain as it is a reminder of the permanent place you have in my heart. I know that I am not alone when I say that this is a devastating loss. I may not have known you in person, but this I do know:

• your light shone so incredibly bright

• you were able to make my day without ever physically being present

• you have touched thousands of hearts

• your art and your talent has immortalised you & we will always be able to hear your voice - you can live forever

• you saved countless lives & I wish so desperately that we could have reciprocated

• you’re the reason why I look up to the sky

• you played a vital role in the story of my life

• you were so full of kindness & compassion

• you provided so many with such immense joy

• this life was far too cruel to you

• you were so, so, so, incredibly loved

I am one of many grieving for a person we may never have met, but we most definitely knew. My heart aches for your friends, your colleagues, your loved ones, your One Direction brothers, for Karen, Geoff, Nicola, Ruth, and Bear.

I have so many questions.

Why? Why now? Why like this? Why were you alone? Why could no one save you? Why weren’t you protected? If you had never become famous, would you still be here today? (Yes.) What more could you have done? Who would you have been? Where do we go from here?

Nothing will ever be the same again. Somehow the world is still turning, people’s lives are continuing. It doesn’t feel fair. None of this is fair.

I am so angry. You were completely and utterly failed. By the media, by the industry, by the general public. This should never, ever, have happened. Not like this. Not so soon. It is beyond tragic.

Thank you for the memories. Thank you for the joy. Thank you for the art. Thank you for the laughter. Thank you for all that you were. You have shaped countless lives. I am immeasurably grateful to you.

I love you. Forever & always.

- Shaanti Xxx

You and the boys were my rock. 1d was the light that guided me through some of the toughest times. I can never ever thank you enough for being a part of my life, and irreplaceable part. You being gone is something I can still not believe. It's as if someone has ripped off a part of myself from the last 5 yrs. Thank you for never letting mr give up. U were loved, u r loved and u will be loved. I hope u r with Jay and fizzy remembering all the good times and looking down at us. I hope wherever u r u can see the love we have for you. I am really really sorry we failed you Liam. Be happy wherever u r. Keep singing, keep smiling. I hope u r at a better place. With lots and lots and lots of love

A fan

I’ll always remember your smile, your laugh and your beautiful soul. Thank you for helping me in my darkest times and I’m so sorry for not helping you when you needed the most.

Please, I hope that you’re in peace now and that you’ll keep an eye on us from up there. Your legacy will never be forgotten.

I love you. Maria x

There's no words to describe the pain that I felt when I found out you went away.

I'm sorry that we failed you, Liam. We let this cruel world take you away from us at such a young age. I wish we could go back in time so that we could be there for you, hold your hand, and tell you that you're not alone. I will never forget everything you did for us. Whenever I miss you, I know I can find you in the art you left behind. The music you put into the world will live forever in our hearts.

"I want to write you a song

One to make your heart remember me

So any time I'm gone

You can listen to my voice and sing along

I want to write you a song"

Do you remember when you said you wanted to become a fireman because you liked the idea of saving someone? You did it, Liam. You saved so many of us.

Please rest gently. Know that you were loved and that you will continue to be loved for as long as I live.

"It's not the end, I'll see your face again." Rest in peace, Liam 🙏🤍

I love you always, Bianca.

thank you for everything, you are and will always be loved by so many. I am so sorry, you did so much and helped me so much and I am sorry I couldn't do the same for you. I love you ❤️ - Amelia

Liam, you’re an incredible human being who’s always kind, humble, and full of love❤️You’re my sunshine, you’ll always be☀️Your smile lights up the space you’re in always❤️Thank you for the endless love you showed us and for always looking out for us wherever you went❤️You saved me Liam but I couldn’t do the same to you😔❤️‍🩹I failed you by not screaming how much I loved you online😔I’m sorry💔I’ve dreamt of meeting you so many times but I hope someday we’ll definitely meet in a place where you’re filled with immense peace❤️‍🩹I love you so much Liam and I miss you every damn second😭I’m so proud of you baby for being brave🥺I’ll always carry you in my heart Liam❤️Rest easy angel and fly high❤️🕊️ - Bris

I‘m also devastated that you never got to show us more of your music. You has a second album ready and were so proud of it, and I’ll never forgive the people who were reason for that. You deserved to show the world what you created. You deserved to be yourself and live open and free. You deserved to be happy.

I hope you know that your family, friends, brothers and all the fans who supported you unconditionally until the end love you dearly. We‘ll always remember you and make sure to keep your legacy on this earth.

You‘ll be missed terribly but know that you‘re so loved❤️

Growing up, you were one of the only people I felt truly understood me. One direction was the one thing I could turn to when everything else in my life was going wrong. When everything in my life was changing so fast I couldn’t keep up, you stayed the same.

I’m so sorry you were failed. I’m so sorry that despite all the happy times in the band, you still faced such awful times. I really wish things were different.

You have always been funny, caring and loyal and I know you’ll continue to be these things whenever you are in the world. I will continue to look out for signs that you’re near and you’re happy again.

You saved my life Liam and I am so unbelievably sorry I couldn’t save yours.

Love always,

Dayna🤍🤍

Hope you're at peace.

Rest in power payno♥️♥️

If you're seeing this, it's been a really hard time for me and everyone who once loved and listened to one direction since their childhood to comprehend the news of your passing. i really hope you are up there happy and resting, you've gone through so much all these times that we will never know, the evils in this world won't torture u anymore you are safe there.

RIP Payno, love you always and forever 💌🕊️

Goodbyes are bittersweet, but it's not the end, I'll see your face again.

I still can't process this. It feels like a terrible nightmare, that it will be over once I'll wake up, but when the reality hits me, my heart feels as if someone has squeezed the life out of it. I want to thank you for everything. I want to thank you for all the memories. I want to thank you for fixing something you never broke. I want to thank you for always putting a smile on my face. Now whenever I'll look at the brightest star in the sky, I would know it's you, because you deserved to shine the brightest.

I'm sorry we couldn't protect you, Li.

Rest in peace and fly high, my dear Angel.🤍🕊️

I can’t express how heartbroken I am by your passing. If you can hear this I want to say that you were a beautiful human being. I want to let you know that you were loved and that your life mattered. You meant the world to me and I was so grateful that you existed. My world was a better place because it had you in it. You were more than just a singer, you were a source of light and inspiration for so many of us. Your smile had a way of brightening even the darkest days, and your music resonated deeply in our hearts. You truly were my sunshine, always bringing warmth and joy into our lives.

Every note you sang and every word you wrote touched us in ways we can’t fully describe. You had a unique ability to connect with your fans, making us feel seen and understood. Your kindness and authenticity shone through in everything you did, and it’s something we will always treasure.

Though you may no longer be with us, your spirit will forever remain in our hearts. We will continue to celebrate your life and the incredible impact you had on the world. Your legacy will live on through your music, and we will carry your memory with us always. Thank you for the joy you brought into our lives. You will never be forgotten. Rest peacefully, Liam. Love you 🕊🤍

Rumaysaa ❤️

Your songs were the best part of my childhood. You and the boys made me and keep making me happy till today. I wish I could have saved you, the way you and the boys saved me. Your death is the loss of my life. I will always be on your side. You will remain alive in my memories. I love you and wish life was kinder to you. I miss you. Thank you for having existed. You are my sunshine and your smile always made my day better. The world didn't deserve someone as kind as you. Love you forever. Rest in peace.

Love Maria 🌹🌹🌺💐🕯️🕯️🕯️🕯️ 🕯️

I hope you will find peace and be happy. We all miss you Liam. Fly high 🕊🕊🕊

Sarah ❤️❤️

Sleep Tight Sweet Soul.

You were loved by so many, will be dearly missed and NEVER forgotten.

Rest In Peace Sir ♥️🕊

Treena x

I will always miss you, Liam, but at least I have your music and videos to keep forever.

I wish the world was more kinder to you, I wish things wouldn't turn the way they did, I wish we would wake up to a new world where you're still here, making the music you wanted to and you are happy and so much loved.

Hope you're happier now my angel..

I had the pleasure of seeing you at your ‘Where We Are’ tour. I was 11 years old. I am now 21. I remember I didn’t want to take my phone in case I lost it. I may not have any photos or videos to remember it, but I do know that because I didn’t have my phone, I purely lived and enjoyed one direction in that true moment, which is what matters most.

It still doesn’t feel real. I keep wishing and hoping that I’ll wake up and it’s just a nightmare. But I know I won’t. I want to celebrate you and your life, I’ll miss you so much. You were my whole childhood for literally half of my life. I’m still in bits, I can’t stop crying. You shaped me into the person I am today and it’s you who I get to thank. Losing you is what made me realise how much of an impact you made on my life. It made me realise that I lost a friend and an inspiration. I’m so grateful for you. Thank you for the memories, the laughs, even the sad times with one direction.

You are my whole world. I’ll never forget you 💗🫶🏻💐

I’ll miss you dearly, my Liam.

I don't know how to really get my feelings into words so I'm gonna end this by saying thank you Liam for bringing me so much joy and I will always regret that I didn't took the time to see you when you visited Sweden. I hope you're at peace and I hope you know and see all the love. You will always be remembered, never forgotten. <3

At this time I’m still at a lost for words

I’m a newer one direction fan I had a plan to see you live one day but that doesn’t stop me from spreading you to the world I truly believe little girls from future generations should get to celebrate and listen to your music

- Gracie , Denver USA

Oh my dearest Liam….how much I love you. I can’t express how devastated I am of your passing. When I heard the news, my whole world fell apart. Because you were my whole world.

I had the pleasure of seeing you at your ‘Where We Are’ tour. I was 11 years old. I am now 21. I remember I didn’t want to take my phone in case I lost it. I may not have any photos or videos to remember it, but I do know that because I didn’t have my phone, I purely lived and enjoyed one direction in that true moment, which is what matters most.

It still doesn’t feel real. I keep wishing and hoping that I’ll wake up and it’s just a nightmare. But I know I won’t. I want to celebrate you and your life, I’ll miss you so much. You were my whole childhood for literally half of my life. I’m still in bits, I can’t stop crying. You shaped me into the person I am today and it’s you who I get to thank. Losing you is what made me realise how much of an impact you made on my life. It made me realise that I lost a friend and an inspiration. I’m so grateful for you. Thank you for the memories, the laughs, even the sad times with one direction.

You are my whole world. I’ll never forget you 💗🫶🏻💐

I’ll miss you dearly, my Liam.

Erin 💗

Always in my thoughts and forever in my heart. Love you always 🩷

I’m so sorry you had to go through all of that. You were extremely talented, kind and brave.

Your words and melodies will resonate for long.

Remember, Sunshine, Midnight, Teardrops, Both Ways, Weekend, Depend on it, ... will stay close to my heart.

Sabina

Rest easy sweet boy I’ll love and miss you forever

Finding the right words for this situation is hard. I never imagined I would have to write you a farewell letter so soon. One Direction has been with me since I was 14, and now I'm 27. You were my refuge during my teenage years. Thanks to you, I built and strengthened very meaningful and valuable friendships.

I am so sorry for not following you more closely, for all the things people said about you, and how they treated you on social media. I’m sorry that the industry was such a toxic and harmful environment for you.

I hope you know that you are enough, you were always enough. You were the pride of so many people around the world, and you still are—and of course, of your family. We love you, Liam. We will never forget you, because you will always live on through your art.

I hope you find peace and rest sweetly up there. May God embrace you in His arms and guide you to transcend. I know you will watch over your family, your child, the boys, and also us, your fans. You will always be our angel.

-Dani from Colombia

I never truly appreciated you in the way you deserved, and I hope you can forgive me for that. In your 31 years of life, you've endured more hardship than anyone should ever have to endure, and I'm so sorry that it was still hardship in your final moments.

You were the purest of souls, and I hope you're finally up in Heaven, having been welcomed by God, Jesus, and all the saints, and finally experiencing the peace you didn't get to feel down here.

You are so loved and will be sorely missed. Rest in Peace, Liam. ❤️

Love, Emma.

P.S. I know I don't have the right to ask, but if you happen to bump into my Grandad in Heaven, could you give him a hug from me, please? And my dog, Charlie, too.

Thank you for everything, Liam. ❤️

Jessica Carriage 🩷🇦🇺

Please know that so many people admired you, looked up to you & we simply just love you xx

Rest Easy, watch over your loved ones, you are gonna be deeply missed by everyone who loved you.

I miss you so much and I hope you're doing well up in the clouds. I hope you're watching over us and Bear. I've been missing you a lot and I love you so much. Please keep watching over me.

Where do I start ? I never got the chance and I'll never will, and it'll be the greatest regret of my life.

For some reasons, I related to you so much. Always giving your best to be loved, it's not easy, isn't it ? You deserved the world and more. You deserved to heal and grow old. I'll never forget how genuine your smile was, how kind you were while meeting fans. I didn't know that losing one of my favourite artists would hurt so much and leave a emptiness so big inside of me. I hope you are in peace now and that you will keep an eye on your brothers from up there. They need you, we need you. And I hope you see now how much you were loved. How much you ARE loved. Goodbye, Liam. See you in another life 🕊

Thank you for all the memories both as part of 1D and during your solo career, I have been a fan since 2012 and saw 1D live in 2015. Thank you for being part of one of the best nights of my life that I will never forget ❤️ thank you to you and the rest of the 1D boys for giving me a place I could call home when it felt like I had noone, I will never be able to put into words the impact of that on my life.

We will love you forever Liam, always in our hearts 🕊

Thank you for making such great music. Thank you for being for me through your music in my tough times and I wanted to say when you needed help we as fans were not there for you but I loved you unconditionally and will forever love you. Thank you for giving me hope to live. And sadly that hope you also wanted but I failed you as a fan. I am really sorry. And I don’t have more words to say but maybe now you are in good place now. I don’t wanna say goodbye too so I am saying see you later.

Regards.

Anushka

sleep well ❤️ -serena

I have supported you for 14 years through the band and has a solo artist and it’s been the best years of my life 💙 Thankyou so much for being the best

We really didn’t deserve you, you was too good for this world. I hope where ever you are you know how much you are loved and how much we’re all going to miss you

Rest in paradise we’ll forever remember you 💔🕊️

thank for all the great time, the amazing memories and for saving my life multiple times, i’m so sorry i didn’t got to do the same for you.

all my love is with you family, bear and the boy. they’re all in my thoughts.

i love you always and forever it seals have been and always will.

farewell my dear friend, i’ll see you someday

hope you're free now x 🪽

being a fan of you for 14 of 21 years of my life has been my greatest pleasure. you and the boys got me through the very worst, and protected me when the people who were supposed to didn’t. you gave me a family of my own, a home and a sense of self. i am just so deeply sorry our identical stories ended so differently and that i couldn’t save you too. i think i will carry that guilt with me forever. the world was so deeply cruel to you and you were just a kid. i forgive you, and i love you. i always will. may your soul be at the peace you granted mine and continue to do. my souls joy is a legacy you will leave for as long as i live.

thank you for everything.

i love you.

I cannot count the times One Direction had been my company in my loneliest hours. you were the light in so many dark times. You were kind and looked after everyone else before yourself.

Liam, I will look for you in the region of the summer stars.

It's been 3-4 days since you left us. My brain still can't process what happened. I still can't believe you're not here anymore. My heart aches so much for you, your family and the boys. I just hope that you are at peace, and that you help your loved ones and us from up there to navigate this difficult time.

I will neVer, ever forget you.

A few weeks ago I went to see Niall in concert, and i said that i was collecting the 1d boys like infinity stones. Now you are the fifth stone that i'll collect when my time in this world is over.

I will continue sharing your music and art, because you will live forever through it. Thank you for everything. xx

I really don’t know how to start this. Still at a loss for words and beyond devastated over your passing. Can’t believe we will never see you again and never hear your voice again.

I wanna thank you. For all the memories you gave me and so many other fans around the world. I will never forget any of it.

Oh Liam I wish you could see the outpouring of love you are receiving right now from all over the world. You would’ve loved it. Just know you were and still are so loved.

I count myself so lucky that I got to see you live 3 times. And boy were you good at it. We even held hands for a few second at one performance.

I hope that you are still dancing and singing wherever you are right now.

I am so sorry we couldn’t save you love and that the world has failed you.

I really hope that wherever you are, you are at peace now. You deserve it.

Rest now sweet boy.

We will never forget you and I’ll see you in the next one or up there when my time comes. I for sure will be front row again. 😉

With all my love always,

Selena 🫶🏼💗🕯️🕊️

i wouldnt be who i am today if i didnt make the friends i did through this fandom, if i didnt have his positivity and energy through some hard times, if 1d wasnt here to give me something to look forward to everyday growing up.

i love you liam. we all do. you have a special place in my heart. you always will. thank you for everything. im sorry that i couldnt protect you.

You my beautiful Li gave me so much to remember. You saved me in so many ways, and I always be grateful for that. Love you always Payno ❤️

Misha

I’m shocked confused and heartbroken. I am so devastated and I feel immense sadness for you. You helped me in the darkest moments in my life. I miss seeing you and the boys having fun and laughing together. I’m gonna miss you Liam and I hope you’re at peace now.

-Kaelyn

Sage 🤍

Until we meet again ❤️‍🩹

Also… please keep smiling… i know u are watching over all of us ❤️❤️❤️❤️

i’ve never been so heartbroken, lost, and confused in my life. someone that has been my source of comfort and joy for over a decade is no longer here.

you’ve saved so many lives, including mine. liam, i truly don’t think i’d be here without you. it is so incredibly painful to know that you left without knowing how much you meant to all of us. it breaks my heart that we weren’t there to save you when you needed us the most.

thank you for all the immense love and joy you’ve given us all throughout our lives. you were so selfishly giving to your fans, and that’s one thing that we will forever cherish about you. you’ve given us all the memories and friendships that we continue to carry on in your legacy.

liam payne,

i love you with all of my heart and i forever will. goodbyes are bittersweet, but it’s not the end. i’ll see your face again.

rest easy, beautiful boy.

all my love,

jessa tanner

Hey angel,

Thank you for being a part of my childhood

you and I got a whole lot of History together , you made me strong I remember the first time that I saw you on otrat in Japan, it was my first concert ever! it was a magic time and you were Perfect, then I saw you again on Popspring 2018 I was truly madly deeply in Love with you. but right Now I've got tearsdrops on my eyes ... It's so hard to accept this. I'm Heartbroken I wish I could go back in time so I could save you tonight but I have no control on this. i'm sorry

.. 💔☹️

but thank you for making me so happily I'll never forget these moments with you I love you forever, maybe someday we'll find ourselves again in another world so we can stay up all night singing and dancing :) also thank u for making the best songs ever!

If I could fly I’d be coming right back home to you ,you'll be missed. I love you. Goodbye.🕊𓈒𓏸︎︎︎︎

- May @Mayarin0502

You WILL ALWAYS be in our hearts. It's hard to believe that you're gone but I know that you ARE in a better place now. Fly high Angel 🕊. So sorry we failed to protect you ( the hatred was so strong). Krep in mind that you ARE LOVED and WILL ALWAYS BE. Goodbye Payno and keep smiling ❤️

But no matter what, I hope two things for you:

1) I hope you’re no longer in pain and no longer suffering

2) I hope you can see just how loved you are on this planet. Now more than ever.

I’m so sorry we couldn’t show you this love and support back when you were alive. Just know you’re so fucking loved Liam. So loved. You have so much talent and you are so kind and sweet and this industry failed you. Simon failed you. Syco failed you. Sony failed you. I’m so sorry that so many people and companies have failed you. You deserved so much better and I wish we got to hear your second album with you still with us to hear our thoughts.

But I know you’ll be watching over us all now and looking after your four brothers who miss you so fucking much. They may not have said it but I swear they think it. Their beautiful messages read that way.

All in all, I hope you’re happy up there and no longer suffering, and just know we love you so much and the haters can get fucked. You’re a gem, Liam. And this world I’ll be in Payne without you.

- Brie

I have known you since I was 13 years old, I have literally lived more years with you in my life than without.

If today I’m still alive and enjoying the treasures of life, it’s because you saved me without even knowing it. You and the boys have been my whole life for years now, you have made me stronger, you gave me purposes in life, you gave me reasons to keep being strong even in the worst moments and to always see the light at the end of a dark path.

I had the chance to go see you on Tour in 2014 but sadly never got the chance to actually meet you, hug you and thank you for everything you have been doing for me for years. I struggle to accept the fact you are not here anymore, your loss is absolutely devastating and I’m so sorry contrary to you who saved so many lives, we didn’t manage to save yours.

I promise to keep being strong in this dark time that all your family, friends and fans are going through now. I promise to keep honouring you for the amazing, caring, loving, funny and talented person you were.

You will always be in our heart and will never be forgotten.

I love you more than words can say.

You are so loved, forever.

Thank you for everything, rest in peace ❤️.

yours truly, sabrina amesquita

I really wish you could see how loved and cherished you are, and how much you will be missed. We freaking miss you so much Li.

Nothing can ever fill the gap left behind, but we promise to forever keep you in our hearts and continue to spread love and kindness.

Wish you are at peace now, smiling brightly the way where you have crinkle in your eyes and laugh loudly...

We love you Li and we are going to miss you so so much. It wasn't your time!!

P.S. I freaking love the mic flips that you did...

Love,

Shweta

Words cannot fully express the pain and sadness of your loss. Over the past 6 years I have battled with severe depression and I have walked on the beach for hours listening to One Direction and your music. I stood at the waters edge countless times ready to take that step. Your music saved me. Over and over again. You saved me. I wish we could have saved you. I wish we could have fought harder for you, held you, talked to you. You were the light in our life. I will always and forever miss you 💔 Sarah-Jayne

This is a goodbye for now, we'll see you again, untill then we'll be looking up at the sky with you on our mind.

May you sing with angels now, rest in peace, love.

Fly high 🕊️

Sara

Rest in Peace,

R

Sleep peacefully. You are now free from suffering. ♥️

Wherever you are I hope you have peace and are doing what you love. We all love and miss you, light up the sky now with your beautiful smile. Love Paula-May

You didn’t deserve this ending and I hope in another life that you are much happier. I’m sorry that we couldn’t save you but thank you for saving us.

I love you

Meg xoxox

We love you Liam and we send you all the love.

Fly high and keep and eye on the boys ♡

Sending love to everyone feeling pain during those painful days ❤️

- Sid & Ari

You will forever be my heart

You made my childhood full with magical and kind thank you for everything I try not to be emotions write this I hope you smiling up in the beautiful sunset

I don’t know how to explain my feelings right now. It seems surreal that you aren’t there anymore. Your kindness, your humour and your creativity will forever be carried in our hearts. I feel terrible that this world wasn’t as good with you as you were with everyone. You deserved so much better from this world. I hope that you get the happiness, respect and kindness you deserve wherever you are right now. We will forever be grateful for everything that you have done for us. I will cherish all those beautiful years I spent with you and the boys. All 5 of you saved my life and made me the person that I am today. I wouldn’t be where I am without you all. Thank you for sharing your kindness with us. I hope that people will learn more from your kindness and learn how to be better with everyone. Thank you, I love you forever ❤️

Thank you for saving me when i was at my worst. Sorry that we haven’t been able to save you back when you were at yours. You will forever be loved and missed.

I Hope you’ve finally found peace. You’re in a better place. Thank you, for everything. I love you. Sleep well ❤️🕊️

I will forever be grateful for who you are. Thank you for helping me through my teenage years. I’m sorry we couldn’t make you as happy as you made millions.

Love you always

I hope you are at peace.

❤️🕊️

Liam James Payne,, The man you were and will remain to be is something of a blessing. Unapologetically himself until even that was impossible. The hatred you were exposed to for so long can no longer hurt you and you may now sleep peacefully for the rest of time. I recognize that there may have been actions and flaws that you had made while here that should be called accountable, however, that does not mean death should be wished on anyone. There is one thing of countless, rumors, conspiracies, and lies that I know to be true; you have been suffering for a long time longer than any of us wanted to admit, and the fact that you can get help before it was too late, still haunts me and will haunt me until my dying day comes too. So much happened in your life that was out of your control, abuse, and stress included.

The idea that you were in so much pain that you felt there was no other choice, but to turn to substance to numb the ache, it breaks my heart so deeply I don’t even want to think about it, but acknowledging that it is true is all I can do to honor your legacy, the fact that you were suffering back in the One Direction days, devastates me so much. in the mitts of all of your suffering, you had so many people that loved you and cared for you in so many ways and I wish that you could’ve seen just how much they love you. alongside those people us, your fans, love you and have loved you for many, many years, though there are some that disrespected you and caused you so much hurt, most of us truly did love you and supported you through everything and I am so sorry that there were times that you were taken for granted. Since I joined the One Direction fandom, I have always had a soft spot for you, and I always noticed that behind the smiles and laughs that you were hurting. My head and my heart always told me to cherish the videos and pictures and footage of you. Had I known I only had five years to spend loving you while you were alive, I would’ve found the nearest time machine and gone back to support for much, much longer.

In addition to the fans, your family loves you tremendously. Seeing your dad come out to Argentina to gaze upon the memorial and to see where you took your last steps and breaths was beyond bittersweet. Paul being there as well brought tears to my eyes, and the fans that were there made sure your father got the privacy and respect he needed to mourn over you. I cannot even begin to think of your mother. I send so many hugs to her all the way from where I live and think of her often. Your sisters are also in my heart, as well as their families. They all deserve to grieve in the safety of their homes and loved ones. And your son, your sweet little boy, I pray and hope that he will be okay in life and in mourning. We as the One Direction family will ensure that he knows just how amazing his father still is even in passing, through all of our stories, our videos, our photos and so much more. Your name and story will not be forgotten but instead shared and treasured forever. Hugs and respect to Cheryl too. I hope she is okay.

Through your suffering, you also met 4 people. Boys of similar age and dreams as you shared the journey that pained you so much. To think that the possibility of a full public reunion with you will never happen again breaks my heart. I know how much you wanted it to happen and I’m so sorry that it couldn’t.

To Louis, Niall, Harry, and Zayn,

You each had such an irreplaceable place in Liam’s life, like the different pieces of a puzzle that made him whole.

Louis, you were like his partner in crime. From the early days, it was clear how much he admired your wit and your ability to turn any moment into laughter. The two of you wrote so much of the music that became our world, and that creative bond between you—pushing each other, supporting each other—it was something truly special. You were brothers in every sense of the word, standing by each other through the chaos and triumphs, and I know Liam cherished that bond deeply.

Niall, you were his light, his source of pure joy. You always brought out his playful side, and whenever you two were together, it was like you could feel the love between you in the way you shared those unspoken moments. He admired your positivity, your kindness, and the way you made everyone around you feel like family. You were brothers, too, in a way that only comes from years of shared memories and trust.

Harry, you and Liam had a connection that was filled with such warmth and mutual respect. He often spoke about how proud he was of you, how much he admired the way you carried yourself. You supported one another through everything, and that bond of brotherhood, of unconditional love, is something that can never be broken. He was proud to stand beside you, proud to have walked this journey together with you.

And then, Zayn. There was something so deeply unique about what you and Liam shared, something beyond friendship, beyond brotherhood. The love between you wasn’t just written in moments, it was in your every glance, your every shared word. You were once more than just friends, more than bandmates—Liam was the love of your life, and in his way, he’ll always be. There’s a part of him that will always be with you, no matter how much time passes, no matter the distance. And while this world feels a little emptier now without him in it, I believe that one day, somehow, you’ll find each other again. Wherever Liam is now, I hope with all my heart that when your time comes, you’ll be reunited. Together, forever and ever.

(25 ♾️)

Liam carried pieces of each of you with him always, and I hope you know that. He loved you all in his own way—like brothers, like friends, like soulmates. And I believe that love never truly dies. One day, I hope that wherever Liam is, you’ll all be together again, with him, just like before.

To wrap this up… Liam, I don’t know how to fully express what you’ve meant to me. You were my light when things felt dark, and your voice, your music, and your spirit brought me a sense of comfort I’ll never forget. You gave everything to your fans, to your music, and to the people you loved, and I will always be grateful for that.

“Once in a lifetime, it’s just right. We make no mistakes.” Those words feel even more powerful now. What you gave us was just right, perfect in every way, and the moments you created will never fade. You touched my life in ways I can’t even fully explain. I’ll always carry your songs, your voice, and the love you gave with me.

I know you’re at peace now, and I hope one day we’ll all be able to find you again, wherever you are. You were a gift, and I love you more than words can say.

Rest easy, Liam. You’ll always be my angel.

love u always

-isa

It's been a couple days since we lost you and I'm still in such disbelief. This will never feel real to me; I'm so sorry that you left this world thinking everyone hated you and that the demons won. The only thing that comforts me is that you're okay now and you finally found peace.

Thank you for giving me some of the best years of my life along with Harry, Niall, Louis and Zayn. Your impact and legacy will not be diminished and will live on through your son.

I love you always. Rest up. ❤️

It’s unbelievable that you’re gone. Truly gone. 😭 I’m still struggling to believe it’s true.

I joined the fandom much later even after the band. And before I become a fan I started to love you single ‘For you’ and it was the first one to make me fall in love with your amazing voice. Then I joined the fandom later and I got to know about you more. How lovely you are, your kind heart and your smile that can instantly light up anyone’s day (One of the best in the world and I’m so sad that we’ll never get to see it again) It instantly made me love you more and more and you helped me through some darkest days of my life. I never believed any of the things they said about you because I knew you have such a big heart and bright personality and you’re too good for any of them to be true. I wish I could have tried more to save you. I’m sorry we couldn’t save you although you saved us everyday. 😔 But I hope you’re at peace at wherever you are now and it’s our loss that we lost an angel like you. Thank you for everything. I love you forever. Fly high angel. ❤️❤️

Lisa O

I am so sorry the world let you down. I am so sorry we now live in a world where we won’t see your smile again or hear your voice again. I am so sorry we couldn’t be there for you in the way we should have been. You deserved so much more.

I truly hope you know how loved you were and you always will be. You were a beautiful soul. I hope you’re at peace now.

All my Love

Sian-Amy❤️

-Sophia x

You were my second love of the band, but the one I connected to most. You inspired me and made me laugh and smile. I can’t tell you how much the Covid content meant to me. I swear I played the cookie song on repeat for hours and just giggled. When I heard the news, I didn’t believe it at first. I reloaded my search of is it real on google multiple times before it finally hit that it was. I hope you’re finally free from all the unhappiness here. I’ll miss you so much, I love you.

X

i love you today, tomorrow and always.

Rest in peace.

We love you so much. Thank you for giving us amazing memories. Thank you for helping us cope with the lockdowns. Thank you for giving us the best memories with the boys. Thank you for everything 🤍

We promise to look after your family, friends, loved ones and of course the boys. We love you so much and I hope you are up there resting in paradise 🕊️🪽

With Love,

Maria and your fans across the globe

🕊️🤍🪽

Oh my dear Liam, my heart is in pieces I miss you so much, my heart is heavy and broken and full of grief. I can’t even believe I have to write this. This is so hard to have to write, I’ll never understand why the world was so cruel to you, why they made you feel like this. I will forever love you and miss you, make the sky beautiful everyday like you did with your beautiful smile. Your voice will forever be remembered, your amazing talent and the way you made us fans feel so special and loved. The day I found out you passed was probably the most devastating heartbreaking day of my life. My heart is still in pieces and will forever have a piece missing. I can’t even fix the pieces my heart is broken, I miss you Love! I miss you Li!

Fly high Angel, forever 31! 🤍

-Ashley M

Goodbye and sweet dreams my Angel.

Melanie from Canada

I hope wherever you are it is peaceful and kind to you. I have been a directioner since you guys debuted and have been one today as well.

My heart shattered when I saw the news, I was numb and I am unable to process it even now

You saved me Lima bean, you really did

I wish I met you before and tell you how much you guys mean to me

It feels like a part of my heart is gone forever

You guys are the sole reason for me to be alive today

Payno, you are very strong, kind, loving and an amazing person

The real directioners will always protect 1D family❤️

We will always spread positivity about you so that Bear can see how you changed our lives

I love you so much and I know not a day will pass without missing you

I hope there are dinosaurs wherever you are🦖🦖

with love,

-Vaivi

Ps: this hurts. I miss you, Teddy Bear.

Love forever and always,

Tyler

I found my way into this fandom and to you only 18 months ago.

I was never able to see you live. I regret that I didn’t come across you and your music earlier.

I watched countless One Direction videos and you always made me smile. You had your heart in the right place. You loved making music. Your music was brilliant. You made people happy with your music. You were kind.

You were loved. ❤️

I witnessed when you released„Teardrops“ and saw the passion of the fandom getting it to the charts. I was in awe of the fandom. And in awe of you, what you and us created.

You were loved. ❤️

I watched your latest Snapchat videos and thought you were so brave. You showed the world your reality in a way you were able to. I listened. I understood.

You were loved. ❤️

I am proud of you. You told us about the demons that have been hunting you. You were speaking out on how being in the band made you ill and that it was for the best that you went on hiatus. You were brave being open about your mental illness.

You were loved. ❤️

I witnessed what happened within the last weeks on social media. And I have never ever been more appalled by people’s behavior. I don’t dare to imagine what this has done to you and I feel like myself and the fandom had let you down because we could only fight but not stop them. I hope that you still knew and felt that

you were loved! ❤️

I wish for people to take this as a wake up call to think about how acting anonymously on the internet can affect the persons they address and that celebrities are no other than themselves- having feelings that can be shattered easily. I hope there will be more kindness in the fandom. And in general.

I was shocked by the news on Wednesday night. I couldn’t believe it. I am still trying to process everything.

All I know for now is-

YOU WERE LOVED. ❤️

Ann.

You ended up being exactly who you showed us you were; talented, kind, joyous, silly, driven, altruistic, and so very human. A boy with a dream that came true beyond your wildest dreams with your 4 brothers. You were my bright spot during lockdown. Always checking on us and making us giggle and feel connected. You didn't fail, you lived. You gave everything your all.

No matter how much you were loved and adored, you were still a human with flaws and issues like anyone else. The idea that "celebrity" makes that disappear is nonsense. You fought a valiant fight, and we are so sad how this part of the story closed.

Your friends and family are in my thoughts and I pray that they are afforded some level of peace and privacy. Their words are so full of love and admiration. I hope you know how loved you are.

Thank you for your voice, your laughter, your honesty, and your heart.

The story does not end here but continues somewhere that colors cannot be described and love is infinite, where the gray cloud of our troubles is pulled away. Somewhere beyond what we can comprehend and all the darkness of this mad world turns to light. May you enjoy and rest comfortably in that peace dear Liam. You will not be forgotten. This is not the end💗

Thank you for being part of my childhood.

Thank you for the wonderful memories.

Thank you for always being there and cheering me up.

Thank you for always making my heart happy.

Thank you for being yourself.

Thank you for having such an impact on my life.

Thank you for changing my life for the better.

Thank you for keeping us all going during covid.

You will never be forgotten and will always have a special place in my heart.

I'm very sorry, this world failed you.

I'm very sorry for how fucked up everything has been (even now).

Even though you saved and cared about so many people, no one was able to do the same for you, and I'm so so so sorry for that. Even after sharing your pain with us, we have failed you terribly and I'm sorry for that too. I'm sorry people failed to see your incredible talent. I'm sorry for the hate you kept getting through out the years which kept getting worser and worser.

But I know, you're in a better place now.

And I hope you're seeing how loved you were in this world.

You're finally at peace, aren't you?

You'll be able to rest there, you're in good hands. I'll keep wishing all of this is not true until I don't know when but I know, as time passes I'll be able to come to terms with it. However, what fucks me up the most is that I can't undo the past, can't take the pain away from you.

I have and will always love you deeply, Liam.

Always and forever.

what we'd do to see that smile one more time.

- R ♡

you impacted my life in ways that are not possible to be shared over few words. i was young and naive when one direction formed. i had found a comfort space that i couldn’t find elsewhere. forward to 2020, during one of the most loneliest times of my life, i found myself back on one direction stan twitter. all your instagram lives, all those LP shows made me so happy. i met so many incredible people all because of you.

Liam, you were the light when I felt the most darkness. You were the compass when I felt lost. It truly breaks my heart to know that we couldn’t fight for you. I wish you got the help you needed. I wish people stood by you when you needed it the most.

A part of me, that little girl inside died with you and it will never be the same. I wish we could give you a hug and tell you what you meant to all of us.

it breaks my heart that we couldn’t save you. i wish you got the help you needed. i wish we fought for you harder. i lost a friend and my comfort person when you left us and i would give anything in the world to tell you how much you are loved.

Your memories will always be cherished. You will always be in our beloved hearts. Sleep well and rest easy my love.

All the love for you, Liam. You have always deserved it.

-N

You know what? I loved your song sunshine. It was simply so uplifting and cheery and I listened to it constantly when it was released. Thank you for all the Instagram lives! It made me feel less alone during the pandemic. I also loved midnight sm.

I have always believed that you have a heart of gold, and I'm sorry that I didn't stand by you. If my mental health was better then I would've liam I swear. I love you so so so much. You brought so much into the world. You've made a huge difference in so many people's lives just when they needed it. I admire that so much about you. I see how you've always wore your heart out on your sleeve, Li, and I hope that one day I can be just as vulnerable as you. You inspire me so so much.

You ARE amazing Liam and I'm hoping that you're reading this <3

I'll always look to the sky for you my jaan, hoping you're at peace up there.

Thank you showing us what a selfless person looks like. You had a heart of gold. You loved us so much, if only you knew how much me we loved you. You have touched so many hearts and changed so many lives not guest during your time in One Direction but you continued to spread love to people after your time One Direction. You got me through my middle school years which were some of the worst years of my life back in the days of One Direction I'm forever grateful for that. I’m so grateful I got to watch you grow in your solo career. I wish we all could have watched you make it big in your solo career. Thank you for Changing so many lives during your time on this earth. To honor you I will always remember to choose love. ❤️

Rest In Paradise Liam Payne.🕊️🕯️

Love you forever and always. ❤️

Since the beginning, I think of you as a brother. A best friend. And I'm not ashame of saying that I used to act conversations in my head, thinking in what you will say. You feel so close. So much a part of my family.

You, and the wonderful experience that you and the other four boys created for us (I know that you do everything for us), is so precious and magical. I'm really, really sorry that you couldn't be as happy as we were. That our happiness was on your shoulders. And you keep smiling for us.

Thank you, Liam. Leeum. I'm so sorry. And I will love you forever, you have no idea of how deeply. We will take care of your boys. I'm sorry we couldn't take care of you. I love you.

vale, from bahía blanca, argentina.

Gracias Liam Bear por protegernos, por ayudarnos y por salvarnos.

Te extrañaré cada día!

Te amo ❤

It’s only been four days and I miss you so much. You didn’t know it, but you were a huge part during the darkest days of my life. I’m so sorry that you left the way you did, and your demons tormented you the way they did. You deserved so much better than this cruel world gave you. I didn’t know that I could grieve a celebrity this hard, but truly I haven’t stopped crying. I hope heaven is treating you better than Earth ever seemed to. I love you, and even though you’re gone. You’ll remain a gigantic part of my life and have a huge piece of my heart. ♥️

-Kayla ♥️

I will admit it, it's been a while since I've listened to your music or any of the boys music if I'm honest.

The news hit me like a bucket of cold, cold water. At first I thought it was a joke, another internet hoax, searching your name on Google and reading the headlines was horrifying, I think a part of me died a little when it was confirmed to be true.

The first day I couldn't cry. I think the shock was making it all so surreal, watching the news was harrowing, it kept making things truer and truer. The second day one video showed up on my timeline, of you and the boys, at first I laughed, it was such a sweet memory, I don't know when I started crying but I did.

The third day I dared to finally listen to your music the sound of your voice hit me in a way I can't explain. How can I grieve you? Someone who I never met, someone who gave me some of my most precious memories.

Thank you so much, for all of the memories, the friends, the fun times.

Thank you.

Aroha nui mai, Kate, New Zealand. 🕊️❤️🧡💛💚💙

-Kam 💗

thank you being around for nearly half of my life. i would’ve never met my best friend at 14 if one direction was never formed. we owned a fan account on instagram together and she lives a thousand miles away from me. she’s getting married in less than a month and i’m her maid of honor. you don’t understand how many important relationships were formed simply because you existed. your hard work and dedication to the band changed millions of people’s lives. i hope your loved ones find peace and look back at their memories of you with love. i hope you’re warm and safe and most importantly, happy wherever you are 🫶🏼 i love you li. i’ll keep you with me for the rest of my life in my heart.

dj ❤️

It is so heartbreaking to come to the realisation that you're not here with us anymore. I am still in denial and can't accept this new reality. Never in a million years would I have ever thought someone as amazing as you would be taken so early from us. Please know that you've always been loved by so many and will always remain to be loved. Thank you for making my childhood memorable and tolerable. It is because of you and the boys, I was able to overcome so many issues. You are truly one talented, amazing guy and it's so unfair we had to loseyou so soon. We are truly heartbroken and I can't seem to get over this. You saved millions of us, yet we weren't able to save you. I pray and hope that you've found your peace. Words will never do justice in saying how much of a great person you were in general. I truly miss you and cannot get over the thought of having lost you. I love you, payno. Always and forever. You will be missed , but never forgotten. Those that put you in such a situation, we'll make sure they get what they deserve. Rest well Payno.

Solo espero que puedas descansar en paz, que sientas toda la tranquilidad y el amor que no sentiste en vida. Quiero que sepas que tus fans te hemos amado muchísimo desde siempre, y que te amaremos por el resto de nuestros días.

Gracias porque salvaste mi vida junto a tus cuatro hermanos. Me pesa mucho no haber salvado la tuya.

Aunque sucedieron algunas cosas no tan positivas en tu vida privada, espero que puedas encontrar el perdón necesario para que tu alma pueda descansar. El dolor ya acabo, el sufrimiento y la soledad han terminado. Ahora estarás rodeado de amor puro y mucho cariño, como siempre debiste estarlo.

Te prometo seguir luchando por mi vida. Han sido tiempos complicados, pero prometo hacerte sentir orgulloso.

Qué pesar me da no haberte abrazado nunca, ni haber visto tus ojitos en persona. Espero que en otra vida podamos encontrarnos.

Te amo,

Lau, El Salvador.

This all feels so surreal and hard to process. To imagine living in a world without you was never even in my wildest dreams and for us to be living each moment here without you is breaking me. I was not a part of your journey for long, hell i wasn't even here when all the 1d craziness was at its peak but still you and other 1D lads became such a big part of my life that losing you felt like losing a close friend. I am so sorry that I didn't speak up for you when all the hate started. I'm sorry we couldn't save you. I'm sorry we failed you. But just know that you are so loved liam, so so loved. You had insane talent and such charisma with a beautiful and kind heart that made falling in love with you so easy. I've been seeing the kind words people are saying now that i wish they said before so maybe you'd still be here.

It was always my dream to meet you someday, to see you perform live. And call me selfish but I feel a little angered knowing that my dream would never come true. But hey, that's not why I'm writing this, I'm not here to complain.

I just want you to know that we'll forever miss that sunshine smile , the golden heart and the angelic voice you had.

If it were to me, i'd turn back time and prevent this. I'd do anything to bring you back.

My thoughts are with your family and Bear (don't worry he is surrounded by love and directioners will always protect him, trust us)

Always in our hearts Lima bean, our payno❤️

Yours sincerely

Pri and directionersxxx

This still doesn't seem real. I keep hoping that this is just a terrible nightmare that we are all having. We are going to wake up and you're going to say gotcha. One minute I think I can do this I can take a breath and not cry, then the next minute I'm crying until my chest is hurting so bad. I feel like I won't ever stop crying. I hope you can see this outpouring of love for you from up there. This is going to affect us for a long time. Liam Payne you were loved more than you ever knew. I hope you see that now even though it's too late to make a difference in the outcome of this tragedy. We will do everything we possibly can in the future to make sure this never happens again. We will fight to make a difference in the music industry. Make them accountable for their mistreatment of young people. They ignored your crys for help never again. We can't face losing another beautiful soul. I hope when I leave this world they let me meet you in God's kingdom. Until then much love to our beautiful boy.

Today, the world celebrated you, cried for you, and remembered the boy with big big dreams. You gave yourself to us in so many ways. Your music, your generosity, and your effervescent nature. You have a heart of gold, a smile that lights up any room and eyes that have a gentleness and spark about them.

I am sorry. I am sorry that this cruel world took all that from you and led you down a path you could see no return from. I am sorry you were not able to reach out for help with those closest to you. You deserved so much better.

I wish I could cry you back to life. If it was possible, you would be here with us right now as I am certain an ocean of tears has been cried around the world for you. If only you could see the love we all have for you. But it is all too little too late. You are everywhere except here, and it really hurts 💔.

You will be missed by so many. Your family, Bear, your friends, your 1D boys and us... your fans. You will be forever in our hearts ❤️

Your fans

💔💔

You’ve been one of my biggest idols since I was just five years old. From the very first time I heard your voice, you became someone I looked up to, someone who brought me comfort in ways I can never fully put into words. You saved my life in more ways than I can count—your music, your kindness, and the light you carried got me through some of my darkest moments. I don’t know if I would be here today without you, and for that, I will be forever grateful.

I love you so, so much, and it breaks my heart that we couldn’t save you. I’m so sorry that the world felt too heavy, and I hope you’ve found peace now. Thank you for everything you gave us. Your voice, your heart, and your memory will stay with me for the rest of my life.

Rest easy, Liam. I will carry your light with me always.

Love always,

Marley❤️

I Miss u Liam

We all love u

U are loved and will always be loved Hope you could feel love more when u were here, and not see those hate comments or let it affect you.

Be Happy up there Angel.. Payno Miss U

You were the first face that I saw when I watched the What Makes you Beautiful music video for the first time. That’s all it took for me to absolutely love you. You and all of the boys brought something special into my life that I couldn’t live without. You helped me grow into the best version of myself and made sure that I was never truly alone. I liked you because you were kind and gentle. I had never met anyone quite like you and the boys before. You showed me how to show patience and be compassionate to those you love. I learned that kindness isn’t weakness and that helping those you love is the greatest reward that you can give. I had always imagined what I would do if I met you. Whenever life threw punches at me, I always thought of how one day I would be talking to you, smiling with you, going on cute dates with you, telling secrets that I had never told anyone before to you and getting to be near one of the five men who saved my life. Oh Liam, how I always supported and loved you no matter what anyone said. You were a light in the darkness and will be deeply missed. I miss you dearly but I know that you are in heaven with the departed family and will take care of them until the boys can join you again. You had an amazing life, don’t forget that and we all love you so much. Your a fighter until the end and I will respect and love you for the rest of my life. I will tell your story and remember how you made me smile. There is so much more I could say to you and I could write a whole book about what you mean to me. We all love you. I hope you sleep well Payno, until we meet again.

I love you my sweet teddy bear

-Alexis 💖

i love you, goodbye.

-als, from italy <3

Still can’t process that fact this is actually all true. If by any chance you’re reading this I want you to know that you are loved and will be loved forever and always.

For last couple of years you have brought tremendous happiness to my life and in many ways helped me. Your music brings me peace and your smile brightens my days. From the days in the band to your solo career liam you always made my days better. Thank you for all that!

It’s hard understanding that this is really happening but I know you are know in a better place. I hope wherever you are you see that people love you and you have made a major impact in their lives. I’m going to miss you every much. You made a huge impact in my life and in my childhood and I will always thank you for that!!

Sleep well my sweet liam!

Forever and always in my heart🤍

When we got the news of your sudden passing it felt like the world stopped turning. It felt and still feels like a never ending nightmare. I hope in your final moments you knew how many people love you. You left a gaping hole in so many people's lives. You will be missed dearly. I pray that wherever you are you have found peace. I hope you are smiling right now looking down on all the people who's life you changed for the better. I love you Liam. Rest softy Angel.

You meant so much to me, and always will. You have been my number one since day one, and will continue to be. You shaped me during my formative years, thank you for being there even though you didn’t know it. You are so loved, we are all missing you terribly. I hope you have found peace and I hope you can feel all the love that we are sending to you.

Just this week my friends and I spoke about barricade for LP2 tour, and it devastates me deeply that this will remain a fantasy, and will never be reality.

You deserved so much more, and I am so sorry the world failed you. I love you with all my heart and soul. Rest in paradise 🤍

I don’t know where to start with this, but just know you were such a big part of my teenage years into my adult years, and help shape who I am today. I’m so sorry the world was so cruel to you, and didn’t become nice towards you until it was too late. You will always be part of my everyday life. I just hope you are at peace wherever you are, and are listening to everyone’s well wishes, and lovely messages. I will always miss you and forever be thankful for finding you that one day back in 2010. Rest peacefully .

I never expected to see this news so soon. You didn't deserve to have this ending. I am heartbroken for you and all of the recent struggles that you endured. You brought so many smiles to this world. You had a dream and you never let anyone stop you from achieving it. Above all, you were kind, intelligent, funny, and so many endless qualities that make you a hero and a legend. Thank you for making my middle school years a happy one.

I still can't process the fact that you're gone. I hope in a new life you are happy, healthy and still have as much talent and kindness as you did in this one. Above all, I hope you see how much you were loved. Sing your heart out up there :'(

Rest in Paradise <3

I love you so much. It's hard to process that you are not here anymore. I miss you so much ❤️‍🩹Thank you for being a major part of my life. It's so unfair that you are gone so soon. You are talented, brave and an amazing person. Liam, I've always supported and believed in you and so do many people. You are so loved ❤️ I hope you have found your peace 🕊️

I wish you could see all the love for you now. It's hard to believe you're not here with us anymore. That you will not get the chance to share your music with us, to let us shower you with love at your shows or to with us on one of your insta lives.

You will live on in all out hearts.

I hope you found the peace that you so badly deserved here.❤️

Fly high angel🕊️

You are so loved🤍

Anni

These last few days have been HARD and I mean just really hard. You made 2020 liveable, breathable, and I survived my darkest, and deepest depressions because of you. You saved my life with your smile your words, your heart, and your constant check ins. Even though you'll never know who I am, I'll forever remember you as the soul who saved my life countless times. I love you forever, and I'm sorry we couldn't save you. I couldn't repay you, but one day when we meet again maybe I can then. I hope you're finally happy, loved, and free up there! thank you for looking out for me, and I know you're looking out for many others but can you check up on my people up there? I miss them too. Thank you for everything liam, thank you for the past, now, and for the future. You'll never be forgotten, your words, your voice, your care, your passions, your art, your love, it'll stay here in all of our hearts forever. it's time to rest now, get as much peaceful sleep as you can. I love you, and you will always and forever be a part of the story of my life ❣️🕊🤍

I’m just a fly on the wall from Ohio but you have always been one to put a smile on my face. You have never seized to amaze me with your kindness, goofiness, and love for everything in life. I went to see you and the boys in August 2015, I remember vividly because I missed my first day of high school for it LOL😅 you were so happy and bubbly. You are missed quite a lot down here, I still cannot fathom that you’re physically gone. I’m sorry that this had to happen to you this way, you had so much more to do, the One Direction family will look after Bear, Cheryl, Kate, Karen, Geoff, Ruth, and the boys for you.

Rest in paradise sweet Liam.

Mel

-Florence

I start this by saying I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you when you needed us, I’m sorry that you received so much hate , I’m sorry that you had to go through this. You are so loved I hope that you know that. You didn’t deserve any of this and what you went through I hope people take this as a lesson to always be kind to each other.

I have loved you since I was 9 years old, with everything that I have been through, you have always been there for me , I still remember in 2020, how you would always check in on us via instagram lives and those YouTube recaps that you used to post. If that hadn’t happen the I don’t know where I would be right now , but because of you I’m alive and it feels so wrong to be knowing that you’re not here anymore.

I hope that in another lifetime I can meet you and tell you how much I love you and how much you mean to me. I hope that if I meet Bear one day I can tell him how much of a beautiful soul his father was. I’m sending all my love your family and to the boys who have always been there for you.

Lots of love,

Kash

X Nellie

It's never easy to say goodbye, especially to someone who has been such an important part of my life through your music and everything you've shared with the world. You've been a source of joy, inspiration, and comfort, and I want to thank you for that.

Through your voice, your words, and your story, you've connected with so many of us in ways you may never fully know. I’m so grateful for the moments when your music has lifted my spirits and for the strength you’ve shown throughout your journey.

As you move forward into whatever comes next, I wish you nothing but happiness, health, and success. Whether this is a new chapter in your career or a personal step forward, know that your fans, including me, are rooting for you every step of the way.

This might be goodbye for now, but the impact you've had will always remain. Thank you for everything, Liam.

I hope you found peace and people to show you the new world.

I'll miss you

Co

Couple of years ago when i joined this fandom i felt happiest in the long time. I slowly got to know all the struggles all boys had to endure over the years of fame and success. I got to know how bad it was for you. My heart aches thinking about the hate you had to face till your last breath, when all you ever wanted is to love and to be loved. I wish i was brave enough to interact on social media. I wish i had defended you from all those haters and this cruel world. I know i cant change that now. But what i know is you're at peace. Far away from this cruel world who didn't deserve your kind heart. My dad is with you there, say hi to him and give him hug, although there might be language barrier. You're so loved liam. I wish this love wasn't overshadowed by the hate. You are free now. Fly high angel. Rest in peace. I will see your face again. I love you❤️

Rest in love now, Payno. I hope you've found peace 🕊️

Thank you for all the joy you have brought throughout the years ever since my childhood. You have helped me get through sad times, stressful times, lockdown and more. Of course, you have been there during happy times too. No matter the circumstance, you never failed to make me feel better, smile and even laugh. More than anything, I feel sorry for not doing more, for not cherishing you enough, for not showing enough love. Never have I thought I won't have the chance anymore so soon. I am so sorry that you were faced with hatred every single day, but one thing that consoles me, though just a bit, is that I know I never hated you. I just wish I showed more love. I hope that you can feel all the love now, which should be there way earlier. I hope you have found peace. I hope you are resting well. I will love you and miss you forever. - yj

You've been a big part of my life for as long as I can remember, I used to run around school with my friends singing What makes you beautiful we sung it so much we got banned from singing it 😂😂 But that didn't stop me and my friends from listening and talking about one direction all the time.

One direction is most of my happy core memories, I would always listen to your music on repeat whenever released. Even as a solo artist, I would talk about you all the time, listen to your songs over and over and over again so much my siblings would tell me to shut up but I never did.

Thankyou Liam. Thankyou for all the happy memories, all the party songs and sad songs too. Thankyou for everything, you changed millions of people's lives.

The world misses you so much, people have made memorial's for you worldwide, I made one in my bedroom of my house in Australia.

Ive cried so much because I can't believe your gone, I miss you so much even though I never met or saw you live. You were the music of our generation.

I hope you can somehow see all the love that's out there for you and how much we miss you.

Goodbye Liam I Love You, I'll never forget you<3

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Please know that people all around the world love you. A bright light has gone out.

/ B

I cannot believe that you’re no longer with us. It feels so painful to think of you and know that I will never see your smile ever again. I met you in 2018, and from the moment I saw you, I fell in love. You have no idea how happy I was to see you and learn about you and your music.. Your beautiful voice was my source of peace and calm, your beautiful smile and shining eyes were the reason for the butterflies in my stomach.

The moments you gave me happy tears are more than I could ever count.. The times I woke up in the middle of the night because you were attending an award show, or releasing new music, or posting a new picture.. The amount of times I found myself listening to your music over and over again and never getting tired of it.. You were the shining star who showed me the way, the brightest Sun who warmed and lighted up my world. I feel heartbroken to know that you’re gone but I know your light will never stop shining..

You have millions of people left behind who would have given their everything just to bring you back.. I would have given my everything for you to come back..

I hope wherever you are, you found the peace you deserved, and you are continuing to live your story somewhere, even though we cannot witness it.

I love you so much Liam, thank you for the good memories ❤️

💔 Stef

You are one of a kind, and the world will never forget your talent and your shining personality.

Liam. You saved so many lives, and we’re forever grateful for everything you’ve given us throughout these years.

The world is not fair, and i’m sorry you had to go so soon❤️.

Sleep well Liam, may your soul forever rest in peace🕊️.

Lots of love lauren smith/ lasdirectioner 💔💔❤❤🥺🥺💖💖💖😔😔🎈🎈🎈

I can’t believe you are gone. I have so many regrets and sadness, but I will always cherish the memories you have given us. You will always be our boy, our Lili. I may have not been able to meet you, but you changed my life forever. I will hold you close and dear to my heart until i can hold you. I love you Liam forever and always. I will never stop fighting to get your story told. You are and will always be a HUGE part of me and my story, I’m so sorry i never made you feel how much i truly loved you, and im so sorry i didn’t try harder before, but your story didnt deserve to end this way, and we will continue to have your back til the end of the line. We will look after Bear and make sure he is safe from harm, we will look after your family, and we will try our best to protect the boys from harm as well. We’ll never stop fighting for you my sweet boy. I love you so much, Lili. I hope you’re finally at peace and Im so incredibly sorry this world was too cruel for and to you. You will forever be our sweet baby boy. We got it from here Payno, we got your family, Bear, the boys, and each other. We will all be ok, i promise. Keeping singing in the stars my love.

Always in my heart,

Brooklyn ❤️

Thank you for being a part of the people who changed my life for the good. I really wish I got to meet you some day, it was a dream of mine, it just wasn’t meant to be I guess. I really am sorry about how it all ended, things could've been so different if we were just a bit kinder to eachother, a bit mor human, empathetic.

I hope you found peace. Sending you all the love ❤️🕊

C

Тебя очень не хватает и будет не хватать до конца жизни... Мир без твоей прекрасной улыбки, без твоего смеха не будет прежним❤️ Твоя улыбка всегда освещала нас💛

Ты подсолнух, котрый всегда тянешься к солнцу🌻❤️

Твой голос, без него мы не сможем, я бы все отдала лишь бы еще раз услышать твой голос😭

Твои песни, я надеюсь случится чудо и кто-то осмелится выпустить твой прекрасный второй альбом, который мы ждали💛

Луи, Гарри, Найл, Зейн.. Зи.. я знаю как ты сильно хотел попасть на его концерт и всегда говорил как ты гордишься им💔

Ты всегда говорил только хорошее о парнях и всегда любил их❤️

Ты тот человек, который всегда хотел воссоединения Ванди..

Спи спокойно, наш медвежонок, пусть на небесах тебе будет хорошо❤️ А мы будем стоять за тебя горой✨

Ты иногда намекай, что ты здесь с нами, хорошо..?💔

Люблю тебя всем сердцем, дирекшионер Ада❤️

Fly high and sleep well.

Love you so much

With all the love that my soul can offer,

Moon.

Thank you so much for help shape my childhood. My heart hurts.

I hope you're finally at peace, my sweet boy ❤️

where do i even begin? i never thought i would have to write something like this, i never thought a time would come where i would have to say goodbye. you were the most talented, kind, loving, funny, genuine person i have ever met. you brought such a light to this world that will never be replaced or forgotten. your smile could light up a room and uplift the moods of those in it. you had a voice that was sweet like honey but gave me chills because of its power. the people who have had the privilege of meeting you never had a bad thing to say about you. the way you cared about your fans was so special. thank you for all that you have done for us. thank you for the music, thank you for the laughs, thank you for the memories, thank you for being you. you are so missed and loved. i promise i will not let people stop talking about you and i will not let you be forgotten. im so sorry this world has failed you, you didnt deserve any of it. i hope that you are resting well and that you are at peace. we will miss you. i love you

Never thought i would be writing this at least not for another 40-50 years.

You will always be in our hearts ❤️

Thankyou so much for everything you have done, Your songs always brought smile and comfort to me, your videos and your old 1d videos were a way to shake the anxiety/stress off. You will be remembered for who you actually were.

Sleep well.

In another lifetime Payno 🕊️💔

I hope you’re happy and free’d from all the pain - wherever you are.

I pray you’ve found peace.

Your band and your solo music changed my life.

Without you I would have never been so invested in learning English - my first every presentation in English was in high-school and it was about you and your career.

I’ve decided to spend an exchange year in Canada to improve my English… because of you

Oh how my life would have turned out differently without it…

Also, I was in the hospital in 2011 for a while and they almost had to amputate my foot. During that time I’ve discovered your band and that helped me hold on and bear the pain.

I’m all good now, walking around, no pain in my feet and I’m actually in Medical School because of it (Third year YAY).

Your band gave me the strength to hold on and continue fighting.

I had some very dark times and when I was feeling all hopeless I wrote a list on why I should continue fighting. Well, first one on that list was you and seeing you live.

And I’ve actually seen you live. Twice.

You do not know how much you mean to me. You do not even know me… but I know that you’ve saved me in countless ways no one ever has. You will always have a special place in my heart….

You will always hold a special place in my heart and I’ll always think of you.

You are so loved.

We miss you and love you so much Liam 🫶🏽 - Kenzie

Since the start of One Direction, I was only 11 years old when i discovered who the band is, I first heard the song what makes you beautiful in one of the stores, and I felt like so beautiful at the time, but it was your words that really made me feel like I am beautiful, and so since then I have always looked up to One Direction especially you Liam, and since that time, I have grown with the music, with you always on the screen and radios, I genuinely felt so so myself, it’s like I finally found myself, and you taught me that it’s ok, and now I’m 23 years old still enjoying all the little things and the midnight memories. I love you Liam so much and please never forget of how much of a great impact you have made. Now you are part of the sky, looking down on us just like the shinest stars. thank you so much for everything and I’m sorry that this happened. ❤️ I will never forget the story of my life and how the best song ever still resonates with me today. Love you Liam. 😭❤️

Dear payno,

I can hardly find the words to express the deep sadness I feel with your passing. Thank you for the countless memories and the joy you brought into my life. Growing up can be a tumultuous ride, filled with uncertainties and challenges. I remember the days when I felt alone, grappling with insecurities and the weight of expectations. During those times, One Direction became my escape, my solace. Your voice, your laughter, and your undeniable charm were constants that made my world a little brighter. You were more than just a member of a band; you were a beacon of hope and joy.

I remember dancing in my room, singing at the top of my lungs being told to quiet down by my parents. thank you for reminding me that I wasn’t alone in this world.

I admit that there were times when I wished you would make different choices, but never did I let those feelings overshadow the gratitude I have for everything you contributed to my life. You were a guiding light during my childhood, and for that, I will always cherish you.

I can't help but feel a sense of loss at the thought of saying goodbye. It’s bittersweet, knowing that while you’re moving on, I’ll always carry a piece of you with me. Your passion, your creativity, and your authenticity have inspired me to embrace my own journey, to pursue my dreams, and to be true to myself.

It just doesn’t feel real that you are gone. Your voice, your laughter, and your kindness will forever be etched in my heart. I will miss you more than words can say. Thank you for everything, Liam. You will always be remembered and cherished.

Rest in peace payno 🕊️

Love dove.

I've always been alone in my life but when I found 1D in 2012 I wasn't anymore I had found my safe place, five best friends... but now that you're gone it will all be greyer, you taught me so much and I will carry you in my heart forever. I know you are somewhere in the universe and I know your energy is the brightest of all and you will continue to guide me forever. I love you, I miss you.❤️

I love you forever and I’m sorry this was how it ended.

I pray you have found peace and you can see and feel the love and light that you created. You are bigger than the whole sky and I’ll look for you in the stars & clouds.

You were apart of the most formative years of my life. You were there during some of my darkest days and you didn’t even know it but I could feel your love, that’s how big your heart was. I hope you can feel my love too.

Thank you, I love you, good night 🫀✨

Never did I ever think that I would be writing a post like this for you. Everything feels so unreal. Every now and then it hits me that you're no more and it hurts so bad. The pain in my chest grows more and more. You deserved none of this, I just wish you could see how much this fandom loves you. I cannot even fathom the pain you must have gone through for so long. I am so fucking sorry that I failed to protect you. I never want it to be like this. I never want it to end like this. You deserved none of it. My heart breaks everytime I see a picture of you. I don't know if I can ever recover from this. My biggest regret in life remains that I will never be able to thank you for saving me. I love you so damn much Liam, I just wish that you get all the peace and happiness up there and don't you worry about your son Bear, we will protect him at all cost. Once again, I love you so much Liam, and I miss you so much, Fly high baby❤🕊

You were such a sweet soul. So talented with all you did. Singing , art and so so funny. You are very much missed 😢 💔. The world is a sadder place because of your loss. Your star 🌟 now shines bright in heaven.

Gone but never forgotten 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💛❤️💙💚🇮🇪

You are such a bright light to so many of us, the world failed you, and I'm sorry about that.

I hope you know how absolutely loved you are, you deserved so much more.

Rest easy 💕.

-Sen

All of my love brooklynn xxx

all my love, kezzie xxx 🕊️💕🫶🏼

It absolutely breaks my heart to write this right now and I can't even begin to put my feelings into words.

I thought we would all grow old together, share the most amazing memories and incredible moments during your concerts.

I don't think I've quite realised it yet that you're gone. Though I don't think you'll ever be really gone, you'll live through us until eternity. I carry part of you with me wherever I go and never ever forget what you've done for me, from all the laughs during One Direction to helping me through some tough times and shaping me in the best way possible. Thank you.

I saw the heart that you sent me, somehow it is comforting to believe that you're watching over us right now and see how much we love you. I wish we would've told you that more often while you were still here.

I'm incredibly sad that you couldn't release your new music that you were so proud of. And I'm terribly sorry we couldn't save you.

I wish people were just a little bit kinder.

I love you always.

- Tabea xxx

thanks to you my life became so much better and I‘ll forever be grateful for it.

You literally gave me so incredibly much to remember.

You‘ll always have a bright and cosy spot in my heart and won’t ever be forgotten.

You deserved so much better. I‘m sorry the world failed you.

I love you.

Liz

I’ve been feeling a hurt like never before since the day you passed. I hope you’re looking down on us and seeing all the love you’re getting right now. I think you gave me a sign yesterday that you’re alright. Thank you. I miss you. You and the boys made my childhood and late teen years so incredible. The memories I have of 1D are some of my fondest. I’m sorry I ever said an unkind word about you. I wish I could take back all the careless jokes ever made about you. I’m sorry you were struggling for so long. I’m so sorry you had to go this way, I wish things had turned out differently. I love you, I miss you, and I’ll be thinking of you.

-KS <3

I hope you can see the amount of support that has erupted all over the world after your passing. I hope you know how much your fan base loves you. I am sorry the system failed you this early in your life, and I am so sorry you didn't get the help you needed.

I'll always remember sitting in the car with my mother when I received the news about your passing. I genuinely believed it was a joke, I think we all did. I'll never forget you, and the impact you had on the world.

I hope you're getting the rest you deserve.

Thank you for everything you did to put a smile on people's faces. Thank you for all the incredible music you released.

I love you!

~Alixx

I’ve been a big fan since I was 16 years old, I pretty much grew up listening to 1D and your songs. You’ve saved me a bunch of times from quitting my own life, his songs also helped me stop self harm. I’m so sad I couldn’t save him. I crossed paths with him once, he was living in my hometown in London, and he got on the same bus as me, I decided to respect his private space and not go up to him, but he smiled at me, he knew I was a fan cause I was wearing my 1D sweater. I wish I had asked for a photo but I'm happy to have that memory. I got to see him when he was in 1D once in 2013, once in 2014 and twice in 2015. Never got to see him solo but I’m happy I got to see him live.

Love to you Liam

Your family and friends are in my thoughts x

I cannot explain the greif thats pulling me right now . I don't even know that this day will arrive so earlier my heart is broken cause the only one to fix it was you and now that you are gone there's no one to look after.

Liam I must thank you as well for always taking care of me without you being aware of it, you have taught me so much you have literally filled so much love in me that it's so hard store it all. I have never imagined a life without you in it, I really don't know how I'm gonna handle all of this but I'll promise you I'm gonna stay strong. I also promise you that I'll protect bear in every condition for whatever it takes. I have lose you and I can't lose my 'mini liam' .

Thank you for always inspiring me, always showing the love and affection for always being kind . Thank you so so much. Also I'm deeply sorry Liam I couldn't protect from this cruel world I tried everything I could possibly but it was not enough. I'm sorry.

I'll always look for you in the sky knowing you will be watching too..

Rest well, I love you so much always, forever!!

You had the brightest smile ever I love you so much your music always makes me smile I wish heaven had a phone so I could call you and talk to you you mean so much to me I miss you so much I just wish I could hug you because I know you would love the hug I hope you rest in peace Liam

Rest in Peace Payno 🕊️🤍

I don’t even know where to start as at the time im writing this my hands are shaking and my vision is blurry, I can’t believe you’re not here anymore. I’ve been trying to accept how things went down but it’s just still so surreal to me that you saved my life and I couldn’t save yours. When I was in an extremely bad place where i harmed myself and attempted few times it’s like you and the boys were there with me and kept me upright and from doing anything that i would regret. I will always be grateful to you for everything you did for me and i will cherish every memory I have of you very dearly, Liam i fought for you until the end i want you to know that i never stopped fighting and i never gave up on you. I know you are an angel now but you also managed to be an angel when you were still on earth you were kindhearted, always prioritized the fans and tried to make everyone smile and happy. Your happiness was contagious Li and your lives during the quarantine on tiktok were something i looked forward to everyday because they made me so happy in such a hard time. I promise that your kind personality and YOU as a whole will never be forgotten and us fans will make sure of that, I will have the hardest time saying goodbye you were my home and i will always look for you in the stars, whenever i’ll look up to the sky i know you will be there shining like the brightest star. Always in my heart Liam payne. Sincerely

yours

-Aurora.

I hope you can see all the love you are getting from all around the world. We all love and miss you dearly. Thank you for these amazing years with you. Although I didn't know you personally I know that you were a wonderful and kind soul that the world loss too early. I hope you're dancing and singing up there.

Sleep well and rest with love 🤍🕊🕯

Maike

I'm not sure what to write here because I never thought I would do this.

I was a little girl when I met you and I fell in love with you from the first moment. I covered my room with your posters, I looked at you and talked to you every day before I went to sleep. I ran to you every time I was hurt and you helped me from the other end of the world. You became the light on my dark path and guided me. You hugged me so well that when I was bullied at school, I didn't even know what it was. I just laughed, came home and listened to your songs. I attended events on Twitter, I always wanted you to know how much I love you.

dear liam

You saved my life and made me who I am today I will always remember you as payno/daddy direction/mr.bear/leeroy/ leeyum and more, who didn't love spoons, who surrounded everyone around him with his love, who made them laugh, who helped us in our difficult times.

I wish you could get the love you deserve from the beginning.

I hope you see these and be happy.

I will not forget you and I will always love you.

You can rest easy now.

Your sincerely

directioner ezgi🤍

Thank you for the very best memories. You will always be loved. I just wish that you could've seen it at your time. Hope you find peace and happiness you deserve.

Forever ❤️

I will always love and miss you.

You gave so much of yourself to others, it’s the first thing I noticed about you and it’s what drew me into your fandom. Your selfless, kind and generous energy dimmed every bit of darkness in me and I wish with all my heart that I could have in some way returned the favour.

But I know that you will be the brightest star in the sky and the sweetest breeze that comes along on a hot summer’s day. Your legacy will live on forever in the love we have for you, in the memories you created and in your songs.

Fly high my angel and rest in perfect peace ❤️ -Rachel

I don’t even know where to start, I’m at a loss for words. I’ll start with I’m sorry. I’m sorry this world let you down the way it did. You deserved more. You deserved better. You deserved the light and love that you constantly radiated to every one else.

My fondest memories growing up are the ones that involved anything to do with one direction. You saved me. I wish I could have saved you.

Thank you for everything you’ve done for me over the last 15 years. Thanks to you I met 5 of my best friends who I’m so glad I have by my side to help me navigate this difficult time.

This is the most confusing grief I’ve ever had to experience.

I love you Liam. Always have, always will. I hope all of the love you’re receiving is reaching you up there. We miss you.

Rest well sweet boy.

With all of the love in my heart, body and soul,

Leah xxxx

I felt the urgency to tell you what it meant to me to give you the little Liam at BTB.

You were so incredibly kind to take it when you already sat down again and you even took the time to talk (while I was that starstruck I tended to run away 😅).

You were so different when the cameras turned off and our little interaction literally took a piece of my heart. I just felt like I wanna be your friend to hang around and have fun.

I will miss you forever 💔

there is so much i wanna say but idk how to, I'm struggling to think of the fact that i have to continue living my life without you here.

You deserved so much better than what this world gave you and i'm sorry i couldn't protect you and save you from everything. I hope my love and support made you smile at least once just like you did for me.

I promise i will always keep you around, and look for you in every star, in every flower in every butterfly, in the sky and in the moon and the sun and in everything that will remind me of you.

You were and always will be a big big part of me and you'll stay with me forever.

You took a part of me with you when you left and i don't know how to process any of this horrible nightmare but i promise i'll always try my best to stay strong for you.

I love you forever liam and i'll never stop missing you, i promise to always keep talking about you highly and keep you alive through the memories and tell everyone how beautiful and kind you always were ❤️‍🩹 fly high my angel, i ask Allah everyday to keep you safe with the angels .

Goodbye for now, i will see you later.

Rest well and rest in peace 🫂🤍🪽 x

All my love, Hana ♡

You had to go thru so so much from sucha tender age but u came out of all the filth stronger and kinder, a thing that only those who know u closely can tell, everybody who knew u personally says how u constantly checked upon them how loving and caring u were, but the world won't see it, and I'm glad because they don't deserve a soul as beautiful as yours. U have always been there for ur fans, gone out of ur way to love and support us. Oh and I can't even begin telling u how many people u have saved thru ur magical music, only if we could've done the same for u.

I'm so so so so sorry we couldn't give u all of the light that u filled our lives with. even Zayn says that u were the most musically inclined person, they always depended on u to know which way to sheer the ship next, and that's just another testament to how magnificently talented u are and how deep was ur love of music, I'm so sorry about the fact that u couldn't share ur craft, ur muse, ur music with us, u were never appreciated enough and that made u feel that u weren't good enough, it's all tragic my heart.

I absolutely hate how none of us appreciated u enough. Even till the last u were with ur fans smiling and caring about us, u were supporting ur brothers, all u ever wanted was love, but this world isn't that kind to give that and that's why u are now at a better place, far from the cruelty of this world, but not far enough for our love to not reach u, I hope u can feel all our love liam, I hope u know how amazing of a person u are, never let anyone make u believe otherwise. U are the best. We love bear alot and would always tell him how beautiful his father is, don't worry I won't let anyone make him think otherwise.

And I'm sorry I couldn't tell it to you that how much I love u, I couldn't ever meet u in this life, but pls wait for me my charmer, I'll come up there one day and give u the tightest hug and tell u all about this when I see h, I'll tell u how I love u and how beautiful ur soul is, pls wait for me, pls don't ever feel alone. I love u immensely and I always will stand by ur name to protect it and keep it bright, ur music will help me get thru all the tough times here, pls shine brightly up there and be very happy, I'll come soon. 💗

you were such a great, kind human being. You always reached out for your loving ones wearing your heart on your sleeves. I can’t believe you’re not with us, wherever you are I hope you’re at peace, surrounded by angels. Please remember, Every time I talk about One Direction, I’m still talking about you. Every time I say how much I love the boys, I’m still talking about you. Wherever you are I’ll never forget you.

“Goodbyes are bittersweet. But it’s not the end. I’ll see your face again.”

So until then…

With love, A Sincerely Directioner. 🤍

You will be loved forever ❤️

It hurts me to know how much you were hurting and that there was no light at the end of the tunnel for you. I know you were trying your best to stay strong. I wish we would have been able to give you the help you deserved. I will forever be thinking about you. You will live on in my memory as the strong, kind and loving person that shaped many years of my life. Thank you for providing a safe space for so many of us and allowing us to grow up with you. Thank you for listening, thank you for caring, thank you for sharing your life with us. For our eyes only, you showed us your heart. You made us feel loved and I am sorry that we couldn’t save you. We will miss you forever. Rest in peace.

All of my love,

Paula

“I want to built you a boat. One as strong as you are free. So anytime you think that your heart is gonna sink you know it won’t. I want to built you a boat.”

You made a lot of us happy countless times. I was in a dark time in 2021 but your daily lives, youtube update videos, discord server, and virtual concerts made me so so happy and I'll be eternally grateful to you for that.

It breaks my heart to think that you left this world with vile comments and words echoing in your mind. This world was too cruel to you. I'm sorry we couldn't save you the same way you saved so many of us. You were an impactful figure in so many of our childhoods growing up and I hope you knew that.

You were always a kind and beautiful soul. Wherever you are, I pray that you're at peace, free from this cruel world. You will be loved and missed for eternity. You will live on forever in our hearts. Fly high Liam <3

With all my love,

Demie

Maybe i wasnt lucky enough to be a directioner since the beginning but im lucky enough to hv been one 3 years back....

As i got to know the band u were always on my head as the responsible, sensible, caring one and u always cared about everyone..... but U..... we failed as fans and i just couldnt hold myself up after getting to know this tragic news i was shaking and even today im still in denial that u r not with us

I feel ur love more than ever thru ur songs and thats maybe cuz u r watching us from above babe

I love u so freaking much and may u rest easy my boy❤️

U never deserved this but ik u r in a better place than this cruel world

We all love u❤️❤️❤️

With love, Seneka

thank you for everything you did for us and this world. You were such a wonderful, incredible power, and because of you I met so many amazing people with whom we shared the same deep love and devotion for you. You were one of my biggest inspiration, and your music always made me feel good. You were so special, you were my comfort person. I always looked up to you because your kindness and compassion were so admirable. No matter what, you never stopped to make this world a better place, and you did it so gracefully.

I still can’t believe what happened, but I know for sure that you will always live in our hearts. You were our superhero.

Rest in peace, Liam.

I hope you can feel our love wherever you are.

It’s so hard for me to put it into words what I feel right now. I am truly at loss for words. Can’t tell you how sorry I am that this happened to you. You were one of the first artists I’ve ever loved and who made my childhood and shaped me into the person I am today. Everytime I used to feel sad I’d watch content of you and the boys and listen to your music.. it immediately made me feel better and it took me back to the time where I was so happy. Because that’s you and the guys were, a happy place for me. I am sorry how people treated you when they’ve should’ve been kinder and understand that words have meaning and they shouldn’t have judged you for the tiniest mistake you made. My heart broke into pieces when I found out the news. It’s been days but I am still in shock and it seems unbelievable that a person who we loved is not here with us anymore. The world is grieving and crying for you. I wish you could see how much we really loved you and we should’ve expressed it more. Wherever you are I hope you see and feel all this love. One Direction will always be 5 members to me and you will always be a crucial part of the band.

I will always remember you with fondness and cherish all those memories I had with you. You deserved to live a long healthy life full of light and heal from every pain. I am truly sorry. I hope you are at peace now and not suffering anymore.

Sending you all my love🪽

it’s Bethany here i’m 14 so i know i’m not as old as all your other fans but ive loved you since i can remember. i remember wanting all the new one d merch and wanting to go to their concert even tho i could never afford it. and as a solo artist liam your career was so good, im sorry you had to cancel your tour due to your kidney. your teardrops song will forever feel different listening to it but its a masterpiece it’s so good liam. i just want you to know that even though you was getting all this hate we all loved you. i’m so so sorry you’ve had to go through this if really does pain me that you had to do that all alone. baby you meant SO much to me thank you for changing my life. you was an inspiration to me and many many more. i hope that your last few days on this earth you enjoyed. i really hope you enjoyed nialls concert and got the attention you deserved. living near wolverhampton all my life and visiting there knowing you was once a local made me so happy to think i’ve walked the same steps as you but now your gone it’ll feel so different. i miss you liam, i always will miss you thank you for saving me. please rest in piece and i hope you see how much you were loved. i hope your no longer in pain and your more than happy up there.

I'm struggling to write this because I never in a million years thought you would be gone so soon. It hurts to know that you were struggling and dealing with what you were dealing with. I know you were hurting so much, and it just got too much for you to take anymore. We ain't angry at you love, You're the greatest thing we've lost. I never thought this would affect me so much, but this has affected me more than you will ever know. I've cried so much, and continue to cry today, Just the thought of having to say goodbye, and you not physically existing is too much to think about. I hope you see how much you were loved, by all of your fans, family, and friends. Most importantly, I hope you see how much your family and Zayn, Harry, Louis, and Niall will miss you, and how much they cared about you. I hope that you are at peace, and I'm really sorry that the world couldn't treat you kinder. Thank you for all the arrow clouds in the sky, showing us that you made it to heaven and are safe and at peace. Up until your last breath, you were caring and smiling, and you brought Joy to every single one of your fans and family. Even in your darkest moments, you were selfless, but you came out stronger. I'm sorry that the demons were too big to fight, and that you felt this was the only way out. I will forever remember you, and your bright, selfless, caring soul. I'm sorry that we all failed to protect you, and I'm sorry that we failed you as a whole. You deserved so much better and I wish you could have had what you deserved. I hope you see all the lights for you, and all the tributes and memorials for you because it shows just how much you are loved. When I got the news, the world stopped. The world has been on pause since, and it's been four days. It hurts to realize that we are now in a world where we wont get to see your bright smile anymore. There are truly no amount of words that will tell you how much you mattered and how much you will be missed. The ENTIRE world is in mourning because you are very missed. I hope you are no longer in pain and and no longer suffering. As we look back at the videos before you passed, we see the signs that you were struggling, and we're sorry we didn't see them sooner. Thank you for everything. You were a beautiful light in this world that was put out way way too soon. You have taught me so many lessons in life, and your final lesson you taught me was to never take anything for granted, as it can be gone in an instant. My heart is so heavy and my heart is aching for you leeroy. leeyum you were enough!! Payno, we all love you so freaking much. Lima bean, you left an everlasting legacy on this world. Liam, I hope you are at peace, and no longer suffering. you will be missed. Rest in peace ml. <3

Fly high

How are youuu? I hope your doing okayyy. I remembered when what makes you beautiful came out I was like what the f? what's up with the beach and such. But kept hearing it everywhere. And it kinda grow on to me. I kinda like it. And I started watching the old videos I immediately knew you'll be there thick and thin. At the moment I cling to one direction and all of your solos of the boys. You help me to move on and look up to the sky. You reminded me its okay to cry and to feel numb and take your time and it will be alright. Thank you for being my rock at my low moments. I really wish that I could be your rock too. I cling to you like a panda. I don't know how to move on without you. You made an impact on me, not just me everyone. I was happy that you were releasing an album. I was happy that you and Zayn where releasing an album. I really love you Liam. I love you till I die. Be my angel. Please. Always remind me to move on and not to be stuck. Loveee yoouu so much.

You did your best, and it was wonderful.

You are so loved.

Sleep well angel,

Sarah Emily

thank you for getting me trought my darkest times , you were troughtly an joy for me and my younger self <3 i will miss you, your voice, your happy self a lot. i remember waiting in quarintine for your videos to chear me up. you and the boys helped me so much when my grandma died, you guys were my only support that kept me going. now that youve become an angel, i hope you finnally get the rest you deserve, and please say hi to my grandma from me :)

fly high payno and i will miss you very much </3

today i realized you were actually gone and you won't return. I'm lost and devastated. i hope you're doing well up there though.

what you went through was wrong. you deserved way better.

I'm sorry we couldn't protect you against everything. I'm sorry we couldn't have seen this coming.

you're gone but not forgotten.

we love you, we really do.

❤️

Thank you for being you.

Thank you for being part of my childhood.

Thank you for everything you taught me.

Thank you for all the lovely memories I'll keep forever.

Thank you Payno.

I love you.

xx Lisan

I hope you find your peace.

Your smile would always show this inner light that you have, your love for everyone around you. It was still shimmering through the cracks when you were broken. So sorry that you were not always showered with the kindness and love that you deserved and were so desperately longing for. Love you for all the beauty you gave the world, through your music, art and love.

Love always and forever.

Sleep well my angel 🕊

Hope you doing fine and resting up above sending lots of love

You'll be forever missed

-meth

i miss you very much i will continue to. im not really good with emotional messages but i want to say, you were loved and you still are. you were enough. you will forever remain in our hearts. thank you being a huge part of my life. thank you for blessing us with your music and your smile that could light the whole world. a piece of me left when you left. you didnt deserve any of the hate. i never thought this day would come. i hope you find your peace liam you deserve everything. i hope you got to see that u were loved while you were here with us physically. you will forever live in our hearts. you will never be forgotten. im sorry noone tried hard enough. sleep well liam. i love you.

goodbye goodbye goodbye

you were bigger than the whole sky ❤️‍🩹🕊️

For me u wherent just a singer

U where MY favourite

It felt like i knew u forever

Like i knew every single thing about u and like u where a friend even tho u didnt know my name

I just knew u loved me,

U where a life saver for me, but unfortunately i couldnt be that person for u.

I love you forever <3

I truthfully do not think I have the correct words to even say what I want to say but I can start with I’m sorry. I’m sorry this world let you down and didn’t support you in the ways you supported so many other people. I recently learned about how you were donating to children in need! That is such a big and amazing thing to do not even just an artist but as a person in general and shows how much you care. The things that happened to you were not your fault and you did not deserve any of it. You were and still are an amazing song writer, friend, brother, son, father and boyfriend to your girlfriend. The world is in shambles it seems everytime I open social media you’re there with a different story behind it. It’s not fair that the world can’t even let you RIP and I am so so sorry for that. You deserved the world. But now the world deserves you, as it always will. You are special Liam and an over all amazing person who was delt a bad ending. I know you’re out there watching over all of us. Even the people who don’t know you from one direction or the people who do, you were and are loved by millions and millions of people. It’s sad it isn’t shown enough. I’m sorry for the pain your family has been delt but I want you to know that is not your fault. something things happen for a reason sometimes things happen for no reason and i don’t care for the reason any more or the why or the how it’s all pointless now that your gone. Everyone is so worried about finding out the real cause when there isn’t any real cause. And I feel like the world is trying to fill in the blanks and is only causing more harm. So if I’m the only one to say it then be it but I do not care how this happened to you or why because nothing I say or do can change what has already happened. all I care about is that you are happy, safe and watching over us from the sidelines. You raised me and millions of us for our whole childhood and I will never be able to pay the respect you deserve for that. I owe my childhood to you and to all of the guys! Y’all were my life line in elementary and middle school and I couldn’t be more sorry I didn’t put more time into my love for your music I will forever regret skipping a song or changing a channel but now there’s no going back there is only forward. I’m sorry Liam I’m sorry you had to go through the stuff you did at a young age and even now. I pray that where you are wherever that might be that your free that you’re safe and you’re happy and that you are finally able to breath. We will forever love you for all of the things you did for us. It wasn’t just the music your whole personality reminds me of a angel, you make people smile just by smiling it’s contagious and now you get to make other people smile in places we can’t go. You are free angel! No one to tell you no, no one to judge you or bully you or take advantage of you and your kindness you are free Liam. Free from the chaos this world has become, but I couldn’t help but think I’d give anything to be able to say I was one of the people you hugged. You are protecting us from up there so that we can live for you down here. I promise if it’s the last thing I do I will hold your legacy as high as I possibly can. You deserve nothing more but to be remember for all of the good you did for others. I pray for your friends and your family that they find the support and love from each other and us to grieve and manage the pain to the best anyone can. I pray that you know how much you are loved by the world and by your friends and family and your son. We’ll keep your legacy alive for him. Tell him his dad was a one of a kind person who put everyone else’s happiness before his own. He will remember your legacy through us and I will hold that promise till the day I die. You deserve it Liam. We all love you and are going to keep trying to manage and get on with our lives knowing that you are watching and protecting us! Thank you for everything that you did for us and will continue to do from the sidelines. I appreciate it so much and I know everyone else does to. rest in peace Liam. 🕊️🕊️🕊️

That's the time it would take to fix my heart

Oh, baby, I was there for you

All I ever wanted was the truth, yeah, yeah

How many nights have you wished someone would stay?

Lie awake only hopin' they're okay

I never counted all of mine

If I tried, I know it would feel like infinity

Infinity

Infinity

The light in your eyes and your contagious smile would forever be tattooed on my heart.

I hope you're at peace now. Sleep well my baby na mas matanda pa sa'kin xx

You'll always be my favorite.

I'm lost and confused , I don't know how to feel or how to react, I've never thought that I'd lose you , especially in such a tragic manner.

You've been a part of my life for more than 12 years and you've shaped me to the person I am today...you've always been there for me and helped me go through the most difficult times of my life, I'm sorry I couldn't do that for you 💔

Rest in peace beautiful angel ❤️

The past few days I've been wondering a lot why these things happen to good people. I also hate the fact that you left our world thinking you were hated.

I really wanna thank you for being such a big part of my childhood, I dont think we will ever forget you and there will be a forever void and a part missing in our 7 year old childrenhearts.

On behalf of this cruel world I wanna apologize, im sorry we failed you

Rest in piece liam

to Liam, i hope you're listening up there, i haven't been a directioner since a long time, this year marks the third year..but the effect you all had on me was huge..in fact, you guys are the reason I'm alive today..when i learned about you and what you had to deal with since childhood, my love and respect for you have been increasing ever since..i always thought that the first thing I'll do when i meet you was hug you and tell you how much you mean to me..but see, you're not here today..

You didn't deserve this world tbh..the things you were suffering from, not everyone has the strength to fight them yet you kept on fighting and you'll always be a warrior for us..wish we could save you when the world was hurting you but you're in a better place now...your smile was contagious and i hope you affect everyone with your smile up there too...love you lima beans ❤️

Hi Liam, it's hard here, you know living without you...

We've never met personally, but your presence in my life have always been so real: your music, your words, your kindness has been strenght for me.

I'll never forget that you saved me from bullies, you helped me accept the fact that I like girls too. You have always been there for me, I hope you felt my support and love too.

It would be tough without your presence, the world was a lot better with you in it. Your memory won't be forget, your good actions and your art will forever live in our thoughts and hearts. Today I'm not mourning just the boy from 1D, I'm mourning the beautiful, fantastic, talented man you were and always will be.

I love you Liam, to the moon and back, beyond the clouds.

I love you always and forever, I never stopped. You were a beautiful soul, you should’ve lived forever.

Speaking about you in the past tense makes me sick; I can’t do it. I’m struggling so much to come to the terms with the fact I’ll never get a new update with a picture of that beautiful smile of yours, or hear your laugh again.

You saved me, I’m sorry we couldn’t save you.

I hope, wherever you are, you’re no longer in pain, you’re happy, at peace.

Love you forever

-M 💧❤️

Even though you're no longer here with us, your light will never fade. Your music, your smile, and the moments you gave us will stay in our hearts forever. You touched so many lives and left behind memories that will never be forgotten.

Thank you for everything you shared with the world—for the joy, comfort, and strength you gave so many of us. I hope you’ve found peace. Your legacy will live on through all the people who love and cherish you.

Rest in peace, Liam. You’ll always be missed, and never forgotten.

Hi Liam,. I knew you only since 2021 but you were here, for me, during one of my worst moments and you saved my life but now I can't save yours, I'm so sorry for this. When I read that you died I can't believe it because for me you were a constant in my life and now I don't know what I'll do without you. Liam I live you, you were beautiful, kind, funny, sensible; your voice, your music, your kidness was somethingelse. I will tell about you at my future child, I'll tell them how magnificient you were. I love you to the moon and return and I'll miss you forever. 💔

Since I was little I have been listening to 1d all the time and then also to your solos.

In fact, when I heard that you were gone, I was silent. I couldn't believe it or understand it.

It's very difficult that you're gone now. I hope you know that so many people have loved you and still love you. we are going to miss you immensely.

you were a safe place for me and many other people and you really didn't deserve this.

I hope you are safe now and resting. we are going to miss you Payno❤️💫😢

Thank you so much for all the memories you have given us! We have been here all the way through watching you grow up at the same time as the rest of us.

You have helped so many people more than you will ever know and we are truly grateful for that.

It is heartbreaking to know that you felt so alone in your final days, as in fact you were “never on your own” All your loyal fans cared about you so much and would've given anything to be able to show you that we were all here for you.

I am hoping that you are finally at peace up there and i’d like to think that you are looking down on every single one of us with that big infectious smile of yours that we all love so much as you see the floods of fans sharing our wonderful memories of you!

Liam you were one of a kind! And I will miss you deeply!

I am sending my love to, and thinking of all your close family and friends as well as the rest of the fans during this time❤️

Rest Easy Payno🥺❤️🪽

Love Beth Lyons - Nottingham, England🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

the past three days felt like a dream. i don’t know why the world decided to punish you like this and im so sorry your story has to end like this. when i first became a fan, i would watch 1d youtube videos for hours, scroll through pinterest, and stream one direction religiously. now, doing that seems like the hardest thing in the world, because it reminds me that you are dead. that you are gone and never coming back. it reminds me that the world has failed you and you will live somewhere in the clouds forever. yet i know one day i will be on youtube again, same with pinterest and spotify; but it will never be the same. the thing that gave me the most joy is now tainted with pure devastation. for now, i will continue to think of you everyday, you have now become the last thing i think of when i go to sleep and the first thing i think of when i wake up. now it’s hard, but later it will get easier and i know that, but i want you to know that i can never forget you and that you will live on in me, and the rest of your family, friends, and fans, forever.

i’ll love you forever, and miss you always.

I am not a directioner but my sister is , and I am as shocked as everyone else.

Dear Liam I hope you know what you meant especially for my sister. And for all the fans around the world , you are loved. And you will always live on in the hearts of all your fans.

To his family, friends I want to say. That i am so sorry for your loss , and i wish you all strength with everything to process the passing of Liam

For his son Bear, you are to young now , but I believe your father will watching you in your whole life he will always be with you .

you’ve probably heard this a million times but I have to say it.

Thank you for saving me! If it wasn’t for you, I wouldn’t be here anymore. Thank you for making me laugh, being the light in my life and helping me throughout everything. Thank you for shaping me, I wouldn’t be who I am today without you. Thank you for you love, kindness and support trough your words, actions and music.

You saved so many lives, I’m sorry we couldn’t save yours. You deserve so much better!

I hope that wherever you are now, you are happy and found the peace earth could never give you. You will live forever in our hearts and souls, shaped by you. ❤️

We love you Liam!

Fly high and rest peacefully.🫂

I went for a run today and when Walking In The Wind came on it absolutely poured as I was walking over that bridge and I looked down at how far it was. I think that was a sign from you. Thank you.

I’ll miss you. Listening to my favourite band and your solo music will never be the same again. I wish we got your 2nd album. I wish we got to hear your beautiful voice more.

Love K x

Soon the oldest wanted to see the clips and she laughed so so hard when she saw Leeroy. She discovered the booklets in the cd's and I let her watch This Is Us. Just a few weeks ago we were on the road, singing our hearts out (including WallahwallwahWhassup), while the sun was setting and gratefulness fell upon me.

"These are the moments", I thought. And they truly are. Me and my girls singing along with the boys. Girlhood, across generations, forever living on through the music of Liam, Louis, Zayn, Niall and Harry.

Thanks for every moment, Liam. I'll honour you and who you were with my girls for years to come.

Grâce à vous

All my love, strength and condolences to his family, his son, the boys and those surrounding all of you.

I miss you so much, miss your lovely eyes, your beautiful smile, your sweet voice and miss seeing you alive. You were brave, , funny, sweet,strong , humble with shiny smile, I can't explain how much I miss you. You are truly angel. I love you so so much and I'm glad to know you at my 14 years old age until now this is my biggest pride to be your fan; a person with innocent soul and kindest heart. One of my dreams was to see you in person and tell you how much I love you and proud of you and give you a big hug with your bright smile❤. Liam my sweetheart I'm so sorry for all your pain and  hard time you have, my Lima bear I'm so sorry I couldn't protect you from this FUCKING cruel world and the cruel people who don't know what love is.

This world doesn't deserve you.  I know you are  in the better place where you deserve that, a place just full of love and without pain and hate.

Thank you for everything, you are light of my dark life, thank you my legendary idol, my friend, my everything. Always in my heart  and I  never ever forget  you my sunshine.

Sleep well my little one , open your beautiful wings and fly high Angel.❤

Love you Liam payne.

I love you, Liam. Sleep tight xxx

"You will find me in the region of the summer stars"

You deserve better, Liam. You deserve to get help, to find peace and healing you were searching for. You deserved a chance at redemption, to rewrite your story, to rise above the struggles that weighed so heavily on your heart. You deserved to see yourself the way we saw you, full of potential, love, and kindness. You were more than your mistakes, more than the pain that consumed you. You deserved a life of healing and rediscovering the dreams you once had.

But fate was cruel, taking you away before you could truly heal, before you could feel what it’s like to be free from the pain. And now, all we have are the echoes of your memory, the 'what could have been' lingering like an unfinished song...

Liam wherever you are right now I hope you are finally at peace, happy and free. I also hope you know just how much you are loved by so many people.

I am so sorry that we have failed to protect you from all the hate that was directed towards you. I’m sorry that we couldn’t shield you from the hurtful words, the judgment, and the pain that weighed you down. If you ever felt like you were unwanted or that you didn’t belong, I wish we could go back and change that, to show you how wrong that feeling was. You were never unwanted, Liam. You were always loved, even when you couldn’t see it, even when the world seemed too harsh.

Payno, you loved the boys so much, and it showed in every moment, every interaction, and every bit of support you gave them. You were always there, cheering them on, whether through a simple message or by showing up in person to one of their concerts. Your bond with them ran deep, not just as bandmates but as brothers who shared incredible memories and journeys together.

You always believed that One Direction would come back someday, and for so many of us, you were the one who kept our hopes alive for a possible reunion. But sadly, One Direction will now forever be incomplete with your passing. The bond that you shared with the boys was unbreakable, and while your memory and spirit will always be a part of that legacy, the stage will never feel the same without you.

Your legacy will live on in our hearts, and we will always cherish the memories and the moments you gave us. I also hope that the world will hear your album someday, the one that I know you worked so hard for. It deserves to be shared, and one day, we will be able to hear the last thing you worked so hard for. Rest easy Lima Beans <3

"Goodbyes are bittersweet
But it's not the end
I'll see your face again"

- R

• FatmaOcak

I promise you, I'll always carry you with me. Until the day I die.

I love you,

F

You and the other boys were, are and will be an important part of my adolescence and my life.

I want everyone will remember you like this, happy and doing what you loved with your people.

Always in our heart ❤️

I took an oath not to write again, an oath I’m breaking for you – the same way my heart has been the past 4 days. I hope you’re at peace where you are now. I love you now and I love you forever. Thank you for being part of what shaped me into the woman I am today. Wherever you are, you may run in a friend of mine. Take her by the hand, make another lifetime out of your new place, and say hi to my baby Mahra. I’ll love you forever in all shades of blue. ❤️

-R.

I can't express in words how I feel now knowing that you are gone, since I met you thanks to 1D, I always hoped I could meet you, hug you and tell you how important you have been to me for so many years.

A part of me has gone with you, but I hope and wish that wherever you are you have found the peace and love that you have always deserved.

You will always be in my heart and you will never be forgotten Daddy Direction ❤️

Love you, Noelia

I'm sorry we couldn't save you like you saved us. Your smile was a light in this world that was taken from us too soon. I hope you have found peace and can now see just how loved you are.

We will love you forever,

Izzy

Xx

I hope that you may finally be at peace 🕊️

If you see my brother up there tell him i said hi.

always in my heart,

Bre ♥️

How I wish we aren't doing this... but what a beautiful thing.

Your soul is finally free from everything bad and I hope you can see how loved you were. I'm so sorry we fail in showing you this before, but you will live forever in ours hearts. I'm praying for your family, and the boys... You deserved so much better.

I'll keep your smile in my heart.

Rhai

you’ll be missed by every directioners payno

you’ll always be in out hearts 💔

i love you so much, thank you for my childhood

You saved so many of us with your kindness, songs, smiles, infectious laughter and kind words. I am so sorry we weren’t able to save you the same way🤍

I hope you’ve found peace now and that you’ll always watch over us🤍

I’ll miss you forever and you’ll always have a place in my heart!

Love Ginalu liam payne stan and his fan girl forever and Ever and I love love you so so much

I never got to meet you, but I remember seeing you in concert when I was a little kid. You brought me so much joy that day, and that joy never left.

I still can't imagine a world without you, even though I'm living in it right now. In every picture your smile looks so alive. In every video you have the energy of someone who could live forever.

I'm sorry that you felt so unloved by the world before you died. I hope you can see how much we are crying for you and your family. I hope you can see, now, that our love for you is infinitely larger than any hate that you saw online.

We will keep listening to your beautiful art. We will continue to tell your story and learn from it. We will make sure your son knows how much the world truely loved his Dad.

We love you, we miss you, and we will never forget you,

Goodbye❤️‍🩹

There is only one thing I can say to you and that is i love you and I wish you were here. I can't believe you are gone.

There is people all over the world laying flowers and candles for you. We have got a stationhead for your music and a zoom to watch 'This Is Us'. And on X we are having a vertical ceremony for you.

We love you so much and miss you. I never in a million years thought I would have to say goodbye to you this week. And we have been streaming your music to get you into the charts.

I hope you are staying safe up there in your new home. We will all look after your amazing son and tell him what an amazing Dad he had and how amazing he was.

You will forever be remembered and missed. We still can't believe you are gone, we all hope we are living a really horrible dream but it is sadly true.

Sleep well my friend, until we see you again our sweet angle rest perfectly.😔💔🕊

-Eloise

I can never put into words how much i love you and what you mean to me, you've been a huge part of my life since i was 11/12 and you'll always be. I'll always be in a denial that you're still here just far away as you've always been. I just wanted to hug you once look you in the eyes and tell you all the things i wanted to say to you to thankyou for what you've done for me Liam you were a literal sunshine which helped me and many others going through a hard time. I'll always keep you close to me you're a piece of my heart you were are always will be my first love. I'm sorry we couldn't save you I'm sorry we couldn't be there when you needed us I'm sorry and thankyou

Li, you'll always be a piece of my heart

I Love You ~A

You brought so much joy and happiness to so many people. And saved a lot of us. I’m so sorry we weren’t able to return the favour.

I hope you’ve found peace now, and that you’re looking down at all the love being sent your way.

It’s not the end, I’ll see your face again🤍

You’ll always have a place in my heart

Cecilia

I was a fan of the band long time ago and as i grew up i started loving Liam and Zayn more and more. It was almost like i fell in love with their love. Zayn left the band but Li was still there and god was i anticipating his solo when the band broke up. even after the hiatus i loved Zayn’s and y music the most. I remember when we got strip that down and how well it did and i also remember when he got hate for that infamous line in the song but his real fans kept defending him. After that his artistic growth looked phenomenal and his career looked promising. We got so many singles from him before his first album…but when the time came to release it something had to happen, but he still gave us an equally amazing EP. i really never liked how so many bad things had to happen to him but things were looking up when he finally announced his debut album but sadly the real hate train started because of that one damn song in it. I still remember the day after the album release when i was getting ready for the school and was on my phone, that was when i saw the first hate tweet and since that day his fans kept fighting for him.

Things changed for me as i grew up and i slowly grew out of the whole stan culture but nonetheless i still had a soft corner for this man. When more disturbing things came out about him i was absolutely terrified and shocked but as a fan i knew i had a limited knowledge as you really don’t know what goes on behind close doors.

Even though he was wrong but things could’ve been different only if Liam wasn’t exploited to such extent in the first place. Had he lived a normal life he would’ve gotten so far in life because of his kind demeanour. Me and millions of other may have not gotten the chance to meet this amazing man but if it meant him never going through something so hideous like this i would choose to live in that universe over and over again. I feel absolutely torn now knowing that all those years when i loved him he was going through something so traumatic. I am very grateful for every being who helped him and especially Maya Henry.

These past few days have been hard on all of us but Liam i hope you’re finally somewhere safe now where you won’t have to worry about things that bothered you to such insane lengths. I wish you were here to see the print you left on people.

I thought i had outgrown my fangirl phase but guess you can never outgrow something that brought you joy when nothing else did. ❤️

Your light will be around us forever. 🕊️🖤

Thank you for being apart of our childhood and girlhood. I’m sorry we couldn’t save you like you saved us. I’m sorry you didn’t get the chance to get better. We all love you, forever and always. We’ll never forget you. I love you and we’ll meet again one day.

Jordan 🩷

You saved me more than once. Thanks to you I’m still alive. I will always be grateful for you. Love you Always & Forever. Fly High Luv x ❤️

Thank you for saving me.

Thank you for your music.

Thank you for everything.

I would never have enough words to describe how I feel.

Love you forever. 🤍🕊️

I hope you rest in peace and thank you so much for being a huge part of my life.

I was a fan since I was 8 years old now I’m in my second year of uni and for 11 years your songs, posts and words have kept me going this long whenever I needed support there you were but unfortunately we couldn’t be there for you…

I used to be excited each time I see a notification from your Snapchat, insta or TikTok, I screamed and smiled each time you mention one of the boys or one direction, my heart aches each time someone says anything bad about you when they don’t know how much you mean to me.

For the last four days I’ve been feeling like I’m in a dream I wake up and go to sleep with you on my mind I can’t eat I can’t study I can’t think straight no matter how hard I try for some reason I feel like i failed you, each time an edit or post about you shows up on my feed I tear up each time I hear your voice my chest tightens each time I see your face my mind goes blank…

I’m so sorry Payno I hope you rest easy 🤍

I really hope you're hearing my prayers, and reading this right now.

My heart breaks to know I won't see your beautiful smile anymore. My life is a bit darker now that I know I won't get to see you growing old with me as we did while growing up together.

To know that you are receiving so much deserved love now is making everything a lot more sadder that it probably should. You deserved to know how loved you were while you were here with us. I wish we could've showed you the love and support you needed from us. You deserved to be appreciated for the beautiful human being you were.

Right now, reading all of your friends notes, and knowing that you checked up on everyone regularly breaks me, because who was checking on you? Was anyone reaching out for you to see if you were ok? It's hard to know that you were kind with everyone, yet we as individuals let you down.

I can't make peace with myself and the fact that I wasn't there for you when you needed me. There's a tweet from 2015's me that said I would always be there for you no matter what, but I wasn't. I can't make peace with that. I wasn't being disrespectful towards you, wasn't throwing shades or anything like that, wasn't being mean to you. But I wasn't showing you love either. I wasn't there to support you and can't stop thinking that maybe if I did, and if others did too, you would still be here with us.

I am not in peace knowing you aren't here anymore, but I desperately wish you are now (and finally) in peace. I hope you are in a better place where you are appreciated. Hope you are not under the influence you needed to not feel numb. Hope you are feeling the love and are resting in the fucking peace you needed and no one gave you. I hope you met my great grandmother, she was a good person too, kinda of a liar to tell history, but a freaking nice person I miss too. Hope you found Jay and Fizzy and told them how Louis was doing, and are now taking care of them for him. I do hope the four of ye are all in peace (my great grandmother does not speak english, she couldn't even read or write, so if you can please teach her how to). I hope you are in peace Liam, please be in peace.

I wish you can make sure that your music, the album you were so proud of, comes out. And that's not a selfish wish, is a wish from all of us to finally make it right for you. Wish this album could be independent too, just you for you, as you were till the very end. By yourself.

I am also angry with the world because they did that to you. They turned you into a villain you weren't. They did it to you and are not holding accountable. I am angry because they are now mourning a person they helped to kill. I am angry because these people will make another victim because they don't even care that they did it to you. I am angry because they turned off your light and tried to erase who you were. I am angry because we won't get to see you anymore, to listen to your music anymore, to see your drawings anymore, and there's a lot of people to blame. I am angry because that hotel didn't call an ambulance before. I am angry because I keep thinking that was I there I could've stopped it all and prevented it from happen.

I wish people cared more about addiction matters. Addicteds are sick, they do need us and they need help.

I can't believe I'm saying goodbye to you, but here it goes, hope you can read wherever you are:

I caught myself crying to your music, the fun fact is that it wasn't your solo style to make sad songs so what do you mean I'm crying while singing heart meet break? But I also caught myself singing your music out-loud while taking my baths and that made me a little bit better in the middle of this all.

That's how I will forever remember you, the one that loved too much and wasn't afraid to. The one that made me feel good with his music. The one that helped me do my house chores with his music. The one who wanted to be closer to the people he loved. The one who reached out to everyone, because he cared. The one with the most beautiful smile ever. The one who I swore to love forever and will never forget.

Because as you said yourself, how can I forget someone who gave me so much to remember?

Rest in peace, Liam Payne, thank you for giving me my favourite comfort music, my best friends, my favourite memories, my teenagehood, my job even.

Hope you found peace, beautiful beautiful boy. ☹️🫂❤️‍🩹

I love you♥️

Especially in lockdown u gave me a reason to wake up. I waited for ur lives and i always was ready to listen whatever u had to say. Ur heart was so full of love and light and im so sad that ur light doesnt brighten this world no more.

I wish u could see how much love ur getting now from up there and i hope ur singing ur heart out there. U didnt deserve any of this but i hope u are in a better place now with no pain and only love and happiness. Thats what u deserved when u were alive but for some cruel and ridiculous reason u didnt get it. The world lost an angel when u passed but i know u make the sky and heaven a prettier and more beautiful place. The world should have done better for u. The world wont forget u and will forever honor u.

Ill stand by u forever and even when i cant see or hear u i know ur there and ill tell everyone about u.

I miss u lima 🫶🏻💕🕊️

Xx norah

Hey man. I miss you so much and I love you so very much. I hope heaven is treating you well! It's been hard to find the words to describe how I'm feeling. I've had a better day yesterday and today. I'm still hurting but I'll always keep your name alive. I hope that you're looking down at us and smiling. I know that you are very proud of us. I love you so much

I am struggling with how to put my thoughts into words. I never had the chance to meet you, but it was clear that you were a loving, kind, and generous person who gave so much, there was none left for you. Thank you for sharing your talents and yourself with the world. You deserved better.

Rest easy.

i didn’t even cry this much at my mimi’s passing, so i must have had a lot of unspoken love for you, bud.

when i heard you got sick last year and I saw the photos, I was terrified. three years ago, i lost the first artist i ever loved, aaron carter, to addiction and mental health struggles. liam, i prayed like hell that i wouldn’t lose you the same way. i couldn’t, right? not the guy with the charismatic smile and spoon phobia, who i didn’t know personally but looked like one hell of a cuddler. 🧸 now, i just hope you and aaron can sit down and have a talk about everything you had in common in the industry and find solace that someone else gets it. i feel like you and ac could find peace together and that’s all i ever wanted for both of you.

i never had the privilege of going to a concert, but every video i watched i knew i’d hear you leading the crowd, or see that beautiful smile, or witness a water fight between you and lou. in terms of the band, you were comfort to me. again, a big ol’ warm, cozy, teddy bear. 🙂

i’m sorry that you didn’t have what you needed to, in twenty one pilots terms, push on through. what i need you know most of all is that you will NEVER be forgotten, by any of us. i may have graduated to two men from ohio rather than five from across the pond but i never forgot what the fanbase you created gave me in one of the darkest points in my life.

you’re still in my heart, Li. it’s just a little broken right now, but it’ll mend with time. i hope yours does, as well. find peace in the stillness up there, and know that even if it didn’t feel like it at the time, Liam James Payne you will ALWAYS be loved. ❤️🪽

all my love,

molly. 💜

Words cannot capture the profound grief we feel over your untimely and unnecessary passing.

We will always remember the joy and comfort you and your music brought us, and we will cherish the memories of the times we shared. Your legacy will live on through the beautiful melodies you created, and you will forever be in our hearts.

Rest in peace 🕊️❤️

I’m having a hard time realising you’re not here anymore. It simply doesn’t feel real. The fact that I have to go through life in a world you’re not in anymore is simply unimaginable.

I haven’t been a fan since the beginning but you came into my life in a time where I really needed some light in my life. This was in 2020. With all your livestreams and virtual concerts you were the one thing I looked forward to during the darkness of Covid. For that I am forever grateful, I don’t know how I would’ve made it through without you. But you didn’t get the easy life. Far too many times did the world turn its back on you and I’m so sorry. You gave so much love to others but received far too little back. Your smile, laugh, compassion and amazing singing voice is what I’ll remember you for. However what breaks me is the fact you left this world not knowing how incredibly loved you were. The world has truly become a little (lot) less brighter since your passing. I only hope you’ve found peace wherever you are and are living your best afterlife, the life you didn’t get on this earth.

Thank you for everything Liam. I’ll never forget you.

I'm not updated with his music career past One Direction, but I know he would always give everyone his best.

I just finished watching This Is Us and it's still very refreshing, just like how the first time I watched it. I had a good laugh watching it not remembering you're not here anymore until my mom stroked my hair saying she's sorry that he's gone. I suddenly spaced out.

Liam, you'll always be a part of me. I'm sorry I didn't defend you enough to make you stay. Thank you for saving so many people. I love you and I will always do.

It still feels so surreal that any of this is happening. I hope that wherever you are, you can see and feel how much love there is for you and how you’ve brought so many people together. It’s beautiful and all for you. ❤️

It sounds silly, but you and the rest of the 1D boys helped me through a really hard time a few years ago. Watching content of you all brought me the comforted I needed and one of my favourites was the videos of your water fights. Now whenever it rains, I’ll think of those and that it’s your way of saying ‘hello.’

You truly deserved so much better and you are going to be missed by so many people.

Rest easy x

It's hard to put into words the weight of the impact that you've had on my life. There aren't enough ways to express the true genuine love I have for you, so I guess i'll start by telling you what i've always imagined being able to say to you one day if I ever had the lovely opportunity to: Thank you from the very bottom of my heart for creating the music that will always be the soundtrack to my life. Thank you for shaping me into the person I am today in every way. From the moment I knew you, I have loved you. Every where I go, I leave behind a little sparkle in the shape of five boys. Your sparkle will now shine even brighter.

It doesn't feel right that I have to put these words here and that i'll never be able to say them to you the way I dreamed. I hope you know and can see how widely adored you have always been and will always be. I'm so sorry if you ever felt that it wasn't there, it always has been. I will move forward every day of my life with your kindness and unwavering care for others in mind and action.

I'm stuck thinking about all the times we we had and all the more I thought we were going to have. I have to believe in another life, in another time, we are having them, and they are beautiful times.

Rest peacefully beautiful angel, I will love you forever. - Hannah <3

I still can't believe this has happened. I can't believe that you are gone. I've been a Directioner for over half of my life, and I have made some of the best friends I've ever had while being in this fandom.

Thank you for the music, and thank you for the memories. You have no idea how much your music helped me in my school years, when I was dealing with lots of bullying.

Your voice brings so much comfort. It always has, still does, and I believe it always will.

I'm sorry that people were being so rude to you during your last days. I hope you saw all of the love that was being sent your way, and I hope you still see the love being sent to you.

We love and miss you so much Liam.

Forever young, never forgotten.

Goodbyes are bittersweet but it's not the end, I'll see your face again.

🤍💜🖤❯❯❯❯🖤💜🤍

Here is a piece of art I made, in dedication to you, Liam.

Love,

Kharma

because i never kept up with you much, i never really knew just how bad things got for you and im so sorry. for everything

ive been struggling a lot since your death and i think its because i was in that period of my life where every few months i listen to one direction because i wanna revisit one of the best times of my life which was literally just loving you 5 amazing boys. a week before, i was literally listening to the discography and watching any and all 1D related videos. i still had the tab open to “what makes you beautiful”.

when i found out, i was shocked. the next day i was still shocked and perhaps there’s a little part of me that tried really hard to block it out so i wouldn’t have to accept it? then when id got home from uni, i saw louis’ post. him saying he’d take care of bear is what made the walls start to drop, only slightly. then i saw the collective one direction post signed by the boys with your name missing and that’s when it broke me and finally dawned on me that you weren’t alive and you’d never come back. it crushed me and i’ve been a wreck since the heartbreaking day.

it hurts so much because you were a massive part of my childhood growing up. i was 7 first seeing you guys on my tv on saturdays and im now 21 mourning you way too early it makes me sick to my stomach. i really really wish we could turn back the time and someone was able to help you. i really miss you and im so sorry. i love you so so much you have no idea.

sleep well my boy

please come back

My heart breaks every time I think of you. It destroys me that all you wanted was to see everyone, the boys and the fans, come back together again but you aren’t here to see that you made it happen. Time stopped when you left us. The whole world is mourning but wasn’t kind enough to show you how loved you are when you still had a chance. I wish so badly that you could’ve had the chance to heal, grow, make amends, and become the beautiful person you were meant to be. You went through so much and deserved so much better, we should have given that to you. Thank you for being such an important part in so many lives and childhoods. You changed so many people’s lives for the better and you deserved the same. Directioners will be here forever, always missing you. I pray that wherever you are you can see the impact you’ve had on people and how many people love you endlessly.

Rest in Peace.

Love always, Violet.

I am not good with words, especially when they are written down, so for the past few days I haven't been able to write a tribute like the others, and I have been feeling guilty about that, but I just want to let you know that I miss you and I will always love you.

You were one of the main reasons that I was happy and smiling during COVID when I was stuck at home for 4 months and didn't have anyone other than my parents and brothers to talk to, and a few years later, when I was slowly losing contact with my best friends and later on when I came to the realisation that they are still my best friends but I am not theirs, you and the music that you made throughout the years (both the solo and 1D ones) helped me get through that, so I will forever be thankful to you for that.

Liam, I hope that wherever you are now, you are happy and at peace and know how much you are loved by everyone, and that you will never be forgotten. 

I love you. Rest in peace ❤️🕊

You've been a part of so many of our lives for over a decade, we went from kids to adulthood together. You saved so many of us, I only wish we could've saved you too. Don't ever doubt that you made your mark on this world and are adored by so many. I hope you can see that wherever you are. You're free and at peace now, we love you.

Fly high and free🕊️❤️

I never thought i'd be writing something like this so soon. Your passing has hurt myself and so many others all around the world. You had such a huge impact on so many people. It's been hard for me to process that this really happened, and to believe that you aren't coming back. You were the light in our lives. You will never be forgotten. Your legacy will live on. You will always be in our hearts and will forever be missed. We love you.

-Directioners ❤️🕊️💔

Love

Lilly🦋

Your passing has left an unimaginable pain in our hearts. The world has lost a truly wonderfully kind, creative, talented, funny and humble human being.

I’m so sad that your time with us was cut short so tragically soon. You had so much more to give, but your memory will live on forever in your music and in our hearts.

May your soul find eternal peace 🕊️

I hope you are resting in peace and can see how much we loved you, in the same way we will continue to love you forever and you will remain in our hearts.

I love you🤍

Liam my little Payno, it has been 3 days since the news, I never thought I would witness something like this and less from the person who has supported me the most along the time.

Thank you for illuminating my days with your smile, because when I was 16 years old you saved me from my worst moment, thanks to you I could ask for help from a tca that was killing me, thank you for supporting me with your lives. I remember that every day I would send you a daily message to tell you about my day, to tell you everything I couldn't talk about, and now I know that when I talk to heaven you will be listening to me like the angel you have always been, I love you Liam, I love you eternally, I love you since I was 6 years old and I met you through my cousin fan of 1D, I love you since I was 16 when you were saving my life and I love you now, I will always love you and I will always have you with me. I will always tell the story of the person I have admired the most.

With much love and respect Mara 🩷🕯

A veces me niego el hecho de aceptar que ya no estás en este plano y la verdad no comprendo como es que tú perdida se siente mucho más personal de lo que pensé algún día, te amo mucho Liam, por siempre y en cualquier lugar donde estés, en mis oraciones estás y espero que encuentres la paz, tu pérdida no será en vano y siento que nadie descansará hasta estar seguro de que fue lo que pasó, una vez más te amo mucho así como lo comencé a hacer hace más de 10 años, si es posible haznos saber que estás bien.

Love u Angel 🤍

I know you’re looking after us from above.

We all want you back. It’s so difficult. I can’t imagine this is real. I hope you’re seeing how much you were loved. We all love you and we want to remember you as the funniest and kindest person you were. We’ll waiting for you to come in our dreams. Bye Liam, fly high ❤️

voy a llevarte en mi alma y amarte con ella por siempre, porque el alma nunca muere.

espero que en el lugar que te encuentres, estés en paz y feliz, espero que veas que a pesar de todo lo malo, siempre hubo personas apoyándote y pensando en ti, gracias por hacerme feliz y perdón si no lo pude hacer por ti.

descansa tranquilo porque aquí en algunas partes del mundo siempre habrá gente que te recordará y te amará, porque solo muere quien se olvida.❤️

I’m sorry your story ended so early. You always be loved and grieved. Thankyou for making my childhood. I hope you know how special you are to all the 1D fan base ❤️🙏🏻 rest in peace Liam, I hope your friends and family can get through this 💖

im truly thankful for you, i have such a wonderful childhood and growing up with you and the rest of the member has been very incredible feeling i couldnt ever describe. you are a legend and i will always proud of myself for being a fan of One Direction. Liam, wherever you are, take care of yourself up there while we're taking care of each other down here. You are so loved Liam!

Goodbyes are bittersweet, but it's not the end, i'll see your face again!

-Deyhalin Silva

why? why this had to happen?! I' m sorry you had to deal with heartless, vile people and bullying.

You are so talented and loving...😭💔and you saved so many people.

Oh Payno, now you are free, but why are you gone??? Love you forever 😭🪽

Thank you for all you have given! Your music, your kindness and time to make the world a better place. You will be deeply missed 💕

Much love! Please rest easy now 🕊️

Lo que más espero es que puedas descansar en paz.

A.

My heart aches for your family, friends and people who loved you.

Rest in peace, we'll never forget you.

Ciao Liam🪽❤️

Tal vez la vida no me dio la oportunidad de verte en vivo, pero hace 14 años cuando los vi por primera vez en su presentación en X factor, simplemente me cambiaron la vida, te amo Liam, solo puedo decir eso, mi adolescencia fue gracias a ustedes 5 chicos, lamento de todo corazón no poder verlos juntos cuando vinieron a mi país, pero lamento más cuando tuviste que cancelar tu gira hace un año, tal vez eso te hubiera dado un poco más de fuerza. Liam … no tengo palabras, solo tengo buenos recuerdos de ti, tu talento era tan impresionante, eres brillante, eres tan virtuoso e impresionante, que con solo palabras no podría decir lo increíblemente agradecida que estoy de que nos mostraras tantas partes de ti, lamento que hace un tiempo tuve una desconexión de los 5 pero hace año y medio me volvió a conectar con los 5 estaba tan pendiente que simplemente mi nuevo sueño era verlos a las 5/5 así fuera por separado, Creo que va ser un sueño que no se podría cumplir.

Liam hoy con pocos días de tu partida, siento que ya estoy asimilando que no estás, pero me quedo con los infinitos recuerdos que tengo de ti, tu risa, tu calidez, tu bondad estarán por siempre en mi memoria, espero que en el lugar en el que estés hallas llegado bien y estés mirado el infinito amor que te teníamos y que siempre te consideramos tan grande y exitoso, perdona si no pude protegerte de este mundo tan cruel y desagradable en su momento.

Solo quiero que sepas que te amo mucho y que hiciste parte de mi vida, y ahora que soy una mujer de 28 años solo tengo palabras de agradecimiento te quiero Liam y lo siento, descansa en paz porque en el lugar en el que estás no va haber más preocupaciones, ni penas allí podrás ser feliz eternamente allí podrás cantar y ser tu para siempre.

Cuidáremos aquí de tu recuerdo y tu gran legado 🕊️🫂

Posdata: cada vez que veía un video de ti abrazando a otros me parecía tan reconfortante un abrazo creo que hubiera sido una pequeña curita.

Words can’t describe what I am feeling. Everyone says “hes just a celebrity”, but you were more than that to me. I discovered One Direction when I was 5. My older sister was obsessed with you guys and I was a belieber, so my sister couldnt know that I loved you guys. I remember seeing wmyb music video for the first time and seeing you I instantly fell inlove. I would watch your guys’ video diaries and funny moments as a kid and in my darkest moments during quarantine. Thank you for saving me, I just wish I was able to do the same. You are now at rest and dont have to deal with this cruel world. I hope you find peace. Thank you for making my childhood better and for saving me and my older sister’s lives. I love you so so so much Payno. You can rest peacefully now.

Ceci❤️‍🩹

L. 🤍

words cannot describe how shock i was still. i still in disbelief that u r not with us anymore. u left thinking the world hated you doesn't sit right with me. i wish could tell u one last time that everything is going to be alright, and we have some love for u still. u were apart of my life since what makes you beautiful came out. i miss you and ik sorry, i didnt acknowledge and didint care to when u were at ur lowest. u saved many but we didnt/couldnt saved u. ive always dream of meeting you, and that dream will never came true. but its okay. thank you for making us laugh with ur company during quarantine. without it we wouldnt be where we are right now. i miss bullying you and u teasing us. i wish u were still here with us. listening to one direction is how i cope now but sometimes the tears just came out hearing ur voice. i wish i could hear ur voice one last time saying goodbye properly.

i miss you completely right now.

(using red just for you)

-meerahBN

Non ci sono parole per descrivere quanto mi mancherai. Sei stato una persona incredibile, qualcuno che ha portato luce a così tante vite, compresa la mia. La tua musica, il tuo sorriso e la tua gentilezza resteranno sempre nei miei ricordi. Anche se non sei più qui, il tuo spirito vivrà per sempre attraverso tutto ciò che hai condiviso con il mondo...la tua musica e il tuo spirito guida è una fonte di ispirazione. Ti voglio tanto bene Payno.

Grazie per tutto quello che sei stato. Non ti dimenticherò mai.

Con affetto e tanto amore❤️

Thank you for all the memories and for all the laughter. You did your best to make us happy and it's your turn to find happiness. Be at peace now and rest well.

We love you always.

-Wads

I honestly clinged unto the bands existence, to your existence. It was like knowing someone and cherishing someone without them even knowing you. You were all part of my life growing up. You boys saved me when I was being bullied, you were my glimmer of hope.

You were gone too soon, Liam. People were messaging me about it. Your early passing is such a tragic news. I always thought that I would be cruising somewhere and the radio would announce one of the band members death in my fifties or sixties but not in my twenties.

I have honestly been crying nonstop, mourning your loss for days. It’s like a chunk of me has been ripped off, been buried. It’s such a difficult time for everyone who loves you, Liam.

Thank you for being part of my teenage years. You boys made my life easier, I felt like I wasn’t alone battling my demons. I love you. We love you. Always in our hearts. Rest easy, Payno.

Jas

i was not ready to say goodbye to 1/5 of my fav people ever this soon.

since 2013, you made me live the best years of my life. you saved me and i will be forever grateful for that.

the fact that i never got the chance to see you in concert or meet you in person and tell you this, will destroy me forever.

i hope that you are in a better place now and that you’re finally happy. the world will never forget you.

goodbye payno

-f

You were the sunshine in my life, you saved my life over and over again, and for that I’m really grateful.

I can’t shake the feeling I wasn’t able to save yours, your story ended way too soon.

Your talent for writing and making art will live on forever, in the sky, in your music and in your art pieces you shared with us.

Your kindness to us, your fans was truly unmatched, and from the bottom of my heart, I’m so sorry some people didn’t give you that back.

I saw you as you, I saw your kindness, your kind soul, I saw your smile that could light up a whole room.

For as long as I live I will care you within me, you had and always will have a special place in my heart.

I’m so so sorry that this world was so cruel to you.

Liam, Leeroy,

I will NEVER forget you, please know wherever you are that I love you so much.

Rest in peace.

Love, Anouk. 🫶🏼🫂

I am so sorry that you had to deal with all the hate and bullying, you certainly did not deserve any of that. We should have shown you how much we genuinely love you and we should have appreciated you more when you were still alive. I am so sorry we failed to protect you. I hope you’re finally safe and at peace wherever you are.

Please know that we will always love you and remember you. We’ll cherish all the memories we’ve created together. You inspired and changed millions of people. Thank you for sharing your smile, laughs, art and talent. Thank you for everything.

Your legacy will live on. We will never forget you.

Sleep well, Payno❤️‍🩹🕊️

-Ald

Liam, I'm sorry I failed you. You deserved the whole universe and even more. You were everything Liam. I never had the chance to meet you nor to see you in live, but I hope I will see your face again in my dreams or in another world.

I hope that you are now in peace where you are. I hope you know that you were, you are and you will be loved till the end. You gave me so much to remember, and for that, I will never thank you enough. I loved you since 12, I love you and I will always will Liam 🤍

Eva, a devoted fan, directioner and just a french girl who found a solace in your music for so many years now. Thank you, thank you, thank.

hearing the news of your passing felt like my whole world just stopped, it felt like i was having a terrible dream, how i wanted to wake up from it. but as i scroll through my social medias, that’s when it slowly started to hit me. i’ve never thought that losing you would affect me so much, it made me feel every stage of grief all at once, it made me stare into space trying to process what’s happening. it became one of the most painful and devastating moments of my life.

as i am writing this letter to you, i’d like to thank you for everything, for being so supportive of the boys throughout their solo careers, for giving us beautiful music, and for making my childhood and teenage years the best moment of my life. you helped me go through my childhood and teenager years knowing the fact that i didn’t have much friends back then. listening to your music and watching your videos saved me, you saved me. and i am immensely sorry that we couldn’t save you.

liam james payne, i hope you’re at peace, safe, and happy wherever you are. please look after us from up there.

i miss you so much already and i love you with all my heart. i’ll always remember you

all the love,

ae

Remembering you won't be very hard. I'm just gonna have to think about joy and happiness of a little (and teenage) girl who relied a lot of her emotions in you and your band. You will forever be in my heart,thank you for the past 14 years, you helped me so much, i wished there was a way of me telling you that (and a part of me really thought that one day that would happen).

Heartbroken is an understatement.

I have no idea how to move on from this, and how to grieve you. But I will try, because I know that's what you would want.

Forever LP. Your legacy and memory will be scatered in my heart for eternity.

Until we meet somewhere again, I will see you later♾️🌅

All the love,

Ema🩷🪽

I still remember the summer vacation of 2012 when I sat with my sister as she shared her favourite boyband with me. She had been telling me about it for a year now. I was 8.

She showed me xfactor video diaries. I remember telling her that two boys had hair like me. You and Harry. I remember being instantly obsessed.

As I grew up, my love for you kept growing. I'm 20 now.

I never thought I'd be writing a Eulogy this early. I'm so sorry angel, we couldn't protect you.

Your departure has left this weird void in my chest, a space that had been occupied for so long that it felt like it will always belong there. But you flew away and took that part of my heart with you. It's just a gaping void trying to find its missing puzzle piece.

No matter how many times I apologise, I'll still feel it isn't enough. I wish I could show you how loved you were, how you impacted people's lives. The sun still rose today, the birds still chirped but you aren't there anymore. We all grew a day older and you remained frozen. Forever young.

I'll live everyday for you. I'll try to be the best version of myself and when my time comes I hope I see you again, on the other side and tell you all about it.

You're going to be the brightest shining star in the sky baby. If I talk to you every night will you listen?

I kept hoping the whole day that this was just a sick prank. Just a false rumor. That you'll appear and reassure us that you're okay. Slowly, the grief settles within my bones.