‘A good lad’: MH17 victim father interview

The 28-year-old from Newcastle was en route to New Zealand with his friend, John Alder, to watch Newcastle United play in a pre-season tour.

In a moving tribute, Barry Sweeney said that Liam was a “good mate, a good lad”, and that if he goes down in history for Newcastle United, that he’s sure “Liam will be looking down and thinking, ‘get in'”.

Across the world people have been paying tribute to the victims of the crash.

Locals mark their respect at the Dutch Embassy in Kiev, Ukraine.

Stalwart of a man. Shall be remembered and dearly loved for his kindness and charm by everyone @LURUFC forever #MH17 pic.twitter.com/m3vi4VVNTS

— James Munro (@Jamesmunro9) July 18, 2014

Touching message with flowers at St James’ Park from one #NUFC fan to John & Liam, the 2 @NUFC fans killed on #MH17 pic.twitter.com/qt5CsaCW4A

— Chris Conway (@ChrisConway) July 18, 2014

Flowers rest upon debris at the scene of the crash.

Deeply impressed by spontaneous memorial in front of our Mission for victims #MH17 .
Thank you #NewYork citizens. pic.twitter.com/eysuhzFTYC

— Karel van Oosterom (@KvanOosterom) July 18, 2014

A little boy lays flowers outside of the Dutch Embassy in Moscow, Russia.

A bouquet of flowers paying tribute to the #MH17 victims in front of the #Melbourne @AIDS_conference sign @9NewsMelb pic.twitter.com/e86uAtVZ0W

— Angus Ledwidge (@angusleddo) July 18, 2014