Mr Guidera, an aspiring teacher who was studying history and politics at the University of Greenwich, had spent the day watching football on television with friends before getting the 21:17 GMT train from Bickley to Penge East, arriving just before 21:30 GMT.

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Where getting on the phone with their high school friends seemed foreign when they could just make plans via text message and IM.

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His safety concerns appeared to shift based on how he was getting along with the family, friends say.

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Friends battle between clinging to Susie's memory and getting on with their lives.

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He thanked his family and friends for their support and said his focus was now getting on with his career.

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