| Location | Newton Aycliffe |
| Age | 34 years |
| Cause of Death | Asthma Attack |
| Date of Birth | 20/10/1973 |
| Date of Death | 26/09/2008 |
| Visitors | 4,204 since 12/10/2008 |
| Creator |
Daniel was an amazing man. A perfect Fiance, Daddy, Son, Brother and so much more to so many people.
We met in 2004 and in March 2005 moved in together. He took My daughter Caitlin on as his own and
they loved each other from the start.
Our son Harry was born in January 2006 and Daniel was fantastic. He would get up in the night to do
feeds and would happily change nappies.
Daniel and Harry only had 2 years and 9 months together but the time that they had was amazing.
Daniel would come in from work and take over with Harry insisting all his spare time was spent with
him. After putting him to bed he would come down and spend time with Caitlin helping her with her
homework which normally led to them both messing about. Their lives have changed so much since he
went but they were both blessed to have such love from him. He would do anything for them both and
brought them both such happiness and Joy.
In him I found my soul mate and best friend and I thought we would be together forever. We loved
each other so much and knew each other inside out. We both assumed that we would grow old together.
I am incomplete now I have lost him. I didn't realise it was possible to feel so much pain but I
wouldn't give up what we had for the world. I know one day we will be together again and until that
day I will try and make him proud and bring up our children to be all the wonderful things he was.
Losing Daniel was sudden and tragic. I never imagined that day that I would lose him. If I had
known, there would be so much I would have said to him but all I can hope for is that he knew just
how much he was loved by us all.
Daniel was always a strong believer in organ donation and it makes me so proud that he has helped
other people after his death.
He was strong, kind, courageous, loving and sensitive and it was an honour to be part of his life.
We will never be the same without him and it seems so unfair that such a special person would be
taken from his family that he doted on. Although life feels so hard I will forever be grateful that
I got to have him in my life and I will treasure the memories he gave us all my life.
He will be forever missed by us all
My poem for Daniel
If I could have you back again, even for a day
I'd tell you all the unspoken words I never got to say
If I could have you back again, I'd hold on to you so tight
I'd whisper words of love to you until day turned into night
If I could have you back again, I could never let you go
I'd tell you all the things I feel that perhaps I didn't show
I know that this will never be and life seems so unfair
But even death cannot break the bond of love we share
To those I love,
Since we parted, you have been sharing so much of ME with those around you. The memories are so fresh and real. You hold on to me so tightly in your hearts - where I shall always be.
Your concern has always been for me, but I wonder how you are doing. You will never know all of the prayers that have been prayed for you, the tears that have been shed over your grief and the concern that has been shown for you in a multitude of ways, but I find it so comforting to know you haven't been left alone.
Please know that I am not alone, either. The death that hurt you the most has given me the gift of eternal life. God's promises have been fulfilled in me. When I left you, God was there, waiting, just as He promised. I am surrounded by perfect love. Never let anyone tell you God doesn't exist. If you need to be mad at Him for awhile, that's okay; He can handle it. But never let hate, anger or bitterness fuel your emotions. Talk to Him and let him talk to you. Listen for Him in the voices of the people who love and care about you.
It is comforting to know that you hold me so close while struggling with the prospect of letting me go. You need to know that we will always be together. Eternity is not 'out there,' eternity is now! I have simply moved a little farther ahead of you.
Remember that God never wastes anything - especially love. The love that we shared on earth will be even greater in Heaven. For now, you must rest assured that I am safe in God's perfect love. I would like you to take some of the love you have for me and share it with those around you. You can never run out of love - the more you give away, the more you will have. And let others love you . you are worth loving.
Life is forever....mine has changed in the twinkling of an eye while yours is changing day-by-day and minute-by-minute. Though your lives will never be the same, that does not mean that they cannot be filled with peace, joy and love. Always look to the future. Don't be afraid of tomorrow - God's already there.... Be patient with yourselves. You will make some mistakes, and you will even find yourselves not thinking about 'me' from time to time. That's all right too.... All of my needs are being met; you need to take care of you. Hold onto one another, help each other, give hope and love to all you meet.
Above all, be prepared to welcome others into your world of grief and mourning. You are being taught valuable lessons that will need to be passed along. Some will not have your strength, many will not have your faith, and most will feel they are all alone; but all will need the love and understanding only you will be able to give. Now, your pain is the only credential you need to minister to others. When you think of me, never think of me as being alone. Think of me as smiling, laughing and enjoying all that God has prepared for me.
Finally, never believe you are alone. Do not focus on what you have lost, but look always at what you have left. You are surrounded by people who love you and care about you. Live with them, love with them, share with them and laugh with them. Make every day a celebration of life - a life that will never end. We will meet again, and until we do, know that I am very proud of you for never giving up.
I love you!
Coldplay
Come up to meet ya, tell you I'm sorry
You don't know how lovely you are
I had to find you, tell you I need ya
And tell you I set you apart
Tell me your secrets, and nurse me your questions
Oh lets go back to the start
Running in circles, coming in tails
Heads on a science apart
Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard
Oh take me back to the start
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
Pulling the puzzles apart
Questions of science, science and progress
Do not speak as loud as my heart
And tell me you love me, come back and haunt me
Oh and I rush to the start
Running in circles, chasing tails
Coming back as we are
Nobody said it was easy
Oh it's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard
I'm going back to the start
A Letter from your Angel
Dear Family,
I know this is a rough time for you. So I will be as gentle as I can be.
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First of all, thank you for so many thoughts, memories and wishes, particularly those shared with another that you love. They are a gift to me, a precious tribute to your investment in me.
As you do your mourning, do it at your pace only. Don't let anybody suggest that you do your grief work on their timetable. Do whatever it takes to face directly the reality of what has happened, even though you may need to pause frequently & yearn for my return. Do this with courage & my blessings.
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Know that sometimes inertia is the only movement possible. Give your best to keeping a balance between remembering me & renewing your commitments to life.
It's okay with me if you go through minutes, hours & even days not
thinking about me. I know that you'll never forget. Loosening me &
grabbing hold of a new meaning is a delicate art. I'm not sure if one comes
before the other or not, maybe it's a combination.
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Be with people who accept you as you are now.
Mention my name out loud, & if they don't make a hasty retreat, they're
probably excellent candidates for friendship.
If, by a remote possibility, you think that there is anything that you could have done for me & didn't, I forgive you, as my Lord does.
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Resentment does not abide here, only love. You know how people sometimes ask about your family? Well, I'm still yours & you are still mine. Always acknowledge that with tenderness, unless to do so
would fall on insensitive ears or would be painful to you. I know how
you feel inside. And I am honoured by your love.
Read, even though your tears anoint the page. There is an immense library here & I have a card. In Henri Nowens' "Out of Solitude" he writes, "The friend who can be silent with us in a moment of despair & confusion, who can stay with us in an hour of grief & bereavement, who can tolerate not healing, & face with us the reality of our powerlessness, that is a friend who cares."
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I don't know where you are spiritually now, but rest assured that our God is not gone. The still small voice you hear in your heart is His voice. The warmth that sometimes enfolds you is Him. The tears that tremble just beneath your heartbeat is Him. He is in you, as I am. I want you to know that I am okay.
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I have sent you messages to ease your pain, they come in the form of
flowers that bloom out of season, birds singing, voices & visions & sometimes through your friends & even strangers who volunteer as angels.
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Stay open but don't expect the overly dramatic :) You will get what you
need & it may be simply an internal peace. You are not crazy, you have been comforted.
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Please seek out people bereaved longer than you. They are tellers of
truth, & if they have done their work, are an inspiration & a beacon of hope
whose pain lessened dramatically.
One more wisdom before I close. There are still funny happenings in our world. It delights me to no end when I hear your spontaneous, uncontrolled laughter. That, too, will come again in due time.
Today, I light a candle for you. Joined with your candle, let their light shine above the darkness.
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Affectionately,
Your Loving Angel
Daniel xxxxxx
What I REALLY Want for Christmas
This year I want no tinsel ,
no Christmas tree with lights.
I want no cups of eggnog
no singing Silent Night.
No hassled holiday shopping
no presents with pretty bows.
I want no Christmas carols
or Santa's Ho Ho Ho's.
No snowy horse drawn sleigh rides
or busy city streets.
No wishful window shopping
or chocolate candy treats
I don't want Christmas cookies,
no candy canes or cake.
Not even being good
just for goodness sake.
No brightly colored paper
no bargains, deals or sales.
I don't want roasted chestnuts
or that grinch that steals.
I want no Christmas plays
with stories that they tell.
No tv commercials
and all the junk they sell.
I don't want reindeer prancing
or a jingling Christmas bell.
I need no Christmas cards
that wishes all is well.
This year I wish for peace
for those that I hold dear,
in the spirit of the season
and throughout the year.
The warmth of friends and family,
fond memories for all to share.
Love, joy and laughter
That's what I want this year.
This year I wish for you,
that with me you could be.
My dear sweet love of mine
that's what I want for me.
An Angel’s kiss
Merry Christmas Angel x
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_______________Merry Christmas
______________And Also, A Happy
_____________New Year To You For
____________2010... I Hope The New
___________Year Brings You Loads Of
__________Happiness And Lots Of Fun.
_________I Hope You Have A Nice Day On
________Christmas Day, Filled With Lots Of
_______Angel Time.......And Of Course Eating
______Lots Of Nice Foods, And Candies. I Hope
_____That Santa Is Good To You As Well And He
___Brings You Loads Of Presents On Christmas Day
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Happy Birthday Daniel, a loving Fiance and Father. We miss and love you so much on your special day. We wish we could be with you to to share today with you but we send you love, hugs and kisses and think of birthday memories we shared. We love and remember you always from Kelly, Caitlin & Harry x x x
Life's A Climb - Miley Cyrus
I can almost see it.
That dream I'm dreaming, but
there's a voice inside of my head, tellin' me
"You'll never reach it"
every step I'm takin'
every move I make
feels lost in no direction,
my faith is shakin'
but I gotta keep tryin'
gotta keep my head held high
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
always gonna be an uphill battle
sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
ain't about how fast I get there
ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
it's a climb
The struggles I'm facing
the changes I'm taking
sometimes they knock me down, but
no I'm not breaking
I may not know where, but
these are the moments that
I'm gonna remember most
I've just gotta keep goin', and
I gotta be strong
just keep pushing on, but
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
always gonna be an uphill battle
sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
ain't about how fast I get there
ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
it's a climb
There's always gonna be another mountain
I'm always gonna wanna make it move
always gonna be an uphill battle
sometimes I'm gonna have to lose
ain't about how fast I get there
ain't about what's waitin' on the other side
it's a climb
Keep on movin'
keep climbin'
keep faith baby
It's all about, it's all about
the climb
keep the faith, keep your faith!
My Dear Family xx
It's me again from Heaven
With a message from above
Feel my spirit all around you
As I sprinkle you with love...
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I have watched you, as your tears flow
I have heard your silent screams
I know you sleep with visions
Of me visiting your dreams...
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I have come and sat beside you
Placed my hands upon your face
Wiped away the many teardrops
I so wish I could erase...
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I have watched you every day now
Seen such pain within your eyes
I just wish that there were some way
I could help you realise...
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I am happy up in Heaven
In this peaceful loving place
Where I will be here waiting
To welcome you with my embrace...
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You will join me here in Heaven
When your time comes you’ll see
Leave your Earthly cares behind you
Travel on to where you’re free...
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I have heard you ask to go now
But there is more for you to do
I promise I'll be waiting
When your time on earth is through ...
Live For Me
If I could, I would tell you that I love you
And that I chose to spend the time I had with you.
If I could, I would tell you that you are not to blame
For all was written in the stars, so long ago.
If I could I would tell you that I love you
And just how much our time together meant to me;
How I remember every kiss, and the loving arms that held me
And in my memory, I beg of you, please don't forget to live!
LIVE FOR ME! Don't take a moment for granted
Every breath you take and every friend you make is a precious, precious gift.
LIVE FOR ME! Open up your heart and let the people that surround you
Help you love again - LOVE and LIVE for me!
If I could, I would tell you that I love you
And I remember every precious moment shared.
I would ask you to release any pain that still remains
And fill your heart with peace and love for you and me.
If I could, I would tell you that I love you
I would hold your hand and tell you that I am fine.
Cause here I play with the angels, and I even dance with God among the stars
And the love and light I feel is all I need!
LIVE FOR ME! Don't take a moment for granted
Every breath you take and every friend you make is a precious, precious gift.
LIVE FOR ME! Open up your heart and let the people that surround you
Help you love again - LOVE and LIVE for me!!!
Forgive yourself and love yourself and
Love all those around you; in memory of me.
LIVE FOR ME! Your life is a gift of mine as much as it is yours
So please, please, LIVE and LOVE for Me!
Daniel
A year ago you grew your wings and the family fell apart without you. Not a day has passed without me aching to have you back and imagining another life with you still here.
It has been a hard year. Every time Harry does something new my heart hurts for how unfair life is to take you from him. Harry is so much like you. You might not have had much time with him but you helped shape him into the amazing little guy he is now.
He waves at you in the sky and talks to you about what he's doing. He say's goodnight to your picture every night and tells you he loves you.
Caitlin misses you so much she misses the laughs you brought to her life but she still laughs when she thinks of the things you both got up to. You changed her life forever when you came into both our lives.
For me I can be surrounded by people but still feel so lonely without you. I didn't just lose an amazing fiance I lost my best friend. The only person to know me inside and out. I miss you finishing my sentences. I miss feeling like a princess with you looking after me. I miss holding hands with you and laughing about stupid things. You truly were my soulmate and for as long as I live you will live on in my heart.
Nothing and No-one could change the way I feel for you. I love you so much and hope that one day we will be together again
All my love now and forever
Kelly x x x x
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