He loved his sport, especially rugby, and adored his time training and playing a game or two with his pals representing the Old Scouts Club. Rugby was his passion and he always had a rugby ball in his hands whenever he wasn't playing. He was hardworking and skillful but also a great team mate on the pitch. Luis always had your back.

Late 2011 Luis complained of soreness around the outer area of his knee, his fibula, but continued to play rugby for Old Scouts as we initially assumed it was a "knock" of some kind. But by Easter 2012 we noticed that a half an egg size lump was presenting itself on the outside of his right knee (top of fibula) so we took him to the doctors who recommended physio. A couple of months passed and the discomfort for him was almost unbearable and during one particular physio session he was sent for an x-ray. The images confirmed that Osteosarcoma was present.

The next few weeks were a whirlwind with eventually Luis ending up at University College Hospital, London for an intense initial 10 week course of chemotherapy. Luis struggled and hated his time in hospital and instead just wanted to play rugby. In the summer of 2013 he underwent surgery at Stanmore Hospital to remove the tumour, top half of his fibula bone, and some surrounding tissue. He subsequently suffered from drop (right) foot due to his perineal nerve being removed along with the tumour.

After 2 weeks of post surgery recovery and more physio Luis underwent a further and aggressive 16 week course of chemotherapy to try and kill off any remaining Sarcoma cells. Unfortunately, his treatment was unsuccessful as metastases were found on his lungs during post treatment scans. This resulted in having half of his right lung being removed at Royal Brompton Hospital.

When Luis learned that he had been named as the Northampton Saints mascot for the premiership final he showed true courage and determination to regain his strength and be fit enough to run on the HQ pitch with his idols.

Following on from this memorial occasion, Luis had further chemotherapy for his metastases. After 8 weeks of treatment he had more scans which revealed his condition to be terminal. On receipt of this devastating news, the u13's Old Scouts parents, who were on the LU15 committee, sent us to Disneyland, Florida for a much needed family holiday. Luis had a fabulous time and went on ride after ride. After a few days in Florida Luis became unwell with a bad headache and found difficult to speak properly. He was rushed to the local children's hospital where scans confirmed metastases on his brain and he was put on life support (induced coma) whilst more tests were conducted. A week passed and Luis was woken up by his doctors and surprisingly he responded well. Luis and his Dad, Lee, were flown back to the UK and taken to the Disney Ward, Northampton General Hospital and afer a check up, was declared well enough to go home. The next day his Mum and sister, Georgia, arrived back from the holiday. That evening Luis held a reception for a few of the Northampton Saints players and his u13's Old Scouts coaches. He was overjoyed with this and loved recounting his Florida "adventure"!

The next morning we were woken by Luis in pain from another serious headache and we rushed him to hospital whereby he passed away shortly after, surrounded by his close family and friends. This was September 23rd 2014, only 16 months after his initial diagnosis.

Throughout Luis's treatment Old Scouts continued to help raise funds and awareness and shortly after his passing created the "Luis Trophy" so that his memory would live on. The aim of the trophy was to recognise an u13's player who displayed teamwork, bravery, determination and strength when faced with adversary.

The charity "LU15" was created from his name (LUis) and his 15 shirt number (full back).

Jo and Lee are so proud that Northampton Old Scouts continue to award the trophy annually at the u13's end of season awards.