| Location | Derby |
| Age | 16 years |
| Date of Birth | 27/02/1992 |
| Date of Death | 31/01/2009 |
| Visitors | 1,847 since 25/02/2009 |
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I'd like to begin by sayin what a sad tragic loss of a modest young man and at such a young tender age also.
John died on Sunday 1st January 2009 after suffering a brain haemorrhage and a stroke being only 16 years old.
Doctors turned off John's life support machine just three days after he was taken to hospital suffering from sickness and dizziness. His father, Stuart, was told John was brain-dead and there was nothing more medical staff could do.
John really was a gentle giant being 6'6" tall with a great personality and likeability factor and thus he touched the hearts of all those who met him and for that reason he will never be forgotten and instead remain in our hearts forever.
A former student at St. Benedicts, John was a keen goal keeper and currently doing a painting and decorating course at Derby College and was looking to persue his elder brother Stu as a property developer in the near future.
John's funeral took place on Wednesday 18th Feb 2009 at St Luke's Church, in Parliament Street, at 1pm, followed by burial at Nottingham Road Cemetery at 2pm.
A tremendous indivual, charismatic, cheeky, kind-hearted, fun-loving, football-mad, playful and in all our memories forever more.
My heart goes out to all those who loved him along with those he loved including his father Stuart, His brother Stu, his Girlfriend Jordan, his grandad and the rest of his family and freinds that held him dear.
The world will not be the same without you mate, and although you will be out of sight, you will never be out of mind...
R.I.P John John xx
A special young man who will forver be close in heart
I never said goodbye to you,
it made no sense to me.
I only say goodbye,
to those I'll never see.
One day I'll hold your hand again;
in my heart I do believe,
that death is not the end of life;
it's just a short reprieve.
I never said goodbye to you,
instead I said "I love you".
As you departed on your journey
to a place where life is new.
I held your hand and kissed you.
Your leaving made me cry.
But in the end,
I know I'll see you again...
So I never said goodbye.
happy birthday
~~~~~ANGEL CAKE~~~~~
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THINKING OF YOU TODAY...XXX
my heart and thoughts are with ur family , friend and ur girlfriend at this sad tym.R.I.P john i hope ur at peace and happy in heaven xxxx
Big John
Arr this still doesn't seem real. :-(
Everyone is missing you so much.
You truly were a great friend to me over the past 6 years. You were always there, no matter what, even if you were just scrounging texts off me! Only joking.
Heaven really has gained an Angel, & I know that you are looking down on everyone's lives that you touched.
I am looking after Jordan for you. We've been having some crazy conversations that you'd probably laugh alot at! :-)
Sleep tight Angel.
Love & miss you loads.
Luly xxxxx
Rons. (L)
A beautiful person with a kind heart and soul. I love and miss you so much baby - words cannot begin to describe. You are forever in my heart - i will carry you with me wherever i go. You have made me the happiest I have ever been and changed me in so many ways. You are my everything - my heart and my soul. Stay close to me sweetheart,
I love you, forever and always.
Jordan
xxxxxx
'I was blessed because I was loved by you'.
:)
x
A letter from heaven
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, 'I welcome you
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......'My day was not in vain.'
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
When someone we love passes away,
We ache, but we go on;
Our dear departed would want us to heal,
After they are gone.
Grief is a normal way to mend
The anguish and pain in our hearts;
We need time to remember and time to mourn,
Before the recovery starts.
So let's draw together to recuperate,
As we go through this period of sorrow;
Let's help each other, with tender care
to find a brighter tomorrow
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