Its 2yrs since you left us but it hurts and I miss you as much as I did when you first left us. I will love you forever and wait for the day we can be together again. My friend my love my soulmate xxxxxxxxx

Hello Darling, well another day over, we sent a lantern to you tonight, Jacob helped with it. Tomorrow is a year since your funeral. The last time you came home. I hope you was happy with the way we did it. I wanted you to go looking as special as you are. I will always love you and still blame myself for not taking you home. Take care my love until we meet again. luvoo luvooxxxxx

Tomorrow is Valentines day, I know we didnt bother that much about it, but just want you to know that I love you so much and always will. I think the meeting went well with the hospital last week, so now have to wait for them to get intouch. I will keep going for as long as I can. Happy Valentines day tomorrow, I love and miss you so much. xxxxx

The Lord Is My Shepherd. Psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want, He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name`s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil For you are with me. your rod and your staff, they comfort me, you prepare a table before me in the presence of my enermies, you anoint my head with oil, my cup overflows. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life. And I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Gone yet not forgotten, Although we are apart, Your spirit lives within me, Forever in my heart. No farewell words were spoken, No time to say goodbye, You were gone before we knew it, And only God knows why. If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever.

I miss you in the morning And when the sunset fades away, The ache within my heart Just will not go away. My heart fills with love for you, When I think how much you cared, As I relive all the happiness, And the joy that we both shared. You`re with me every moment And in every move I make, Lie the memories I have of you That I never will forsake.

My darling this is the first christmas without you and Im dreading it,David has been busy cooking the meat and Michael will be doing the soup and veg, they have been great and I know you will be proud of them. I love and miss you so much my darling. I hope you are happy and pain free and where ever you are please have a happy christmas. My love to you always, until we meet again xxx

There are so many things I wish I had said and done but sadly can no longer do now that you are gone But I want you to know that though you`re out of site you`ll always be in my heart. I want you to know that I`ll cherish you, I`ll always love you and always remember you You are too precious to be forgotten, and too priceless to be ever . You were one in a million, and you`ll always be The precious and unique person I care for so dearly. Forever will you live on in my heart and mind Forever you will live in my thoughts and neer die and until that day when we shall meet again I`ll continue to cherish all my memories of you . I will always love you xxx

My Darling Del, Its 10months tomorrow since you left and \i miss you so much. My life is so lonely without you.I miss everything about you. Thankyou for telling Sussanne what really happened to you, \i will do everything in my power to get the bastards for you. I will always love you xxx

To Del. In loving memory on your birthday dear son. How quickly can you miss someone A week, an hour, a day I started missing you, son The miniute you went away. I try to come to terms with it and accept that you have gone But without you, there is nothing Ive got no will to go on. I think God must have looked down And seen how good you were And needed a new angel To lend a hand up there. And its the only thing I can think of What other reason could there be? I just wish he`d find a reason To send you back to me.

Del I should write this on your birthday 13th September but I will be in Zante with Michael, Lisa, Michelle, Dave and Maggie. I really hope you dont mind me going, I need to get back to the place we both love so much and be there for your birthday. Birthday Wishes My Darling. Silent tears I cry today trying to pretend that everythings okay. Its your birthday today and theres nothing I can do and nothing I can say. No present to surprise you just memories of past gifts and birthdays the years through I wish you were still here, but heres a card for you left with a loving tear. Remembering you with love. Where ever you are my darling I hope you are at peace and happy. My love always

My darling Del today has been the first birthday without you and its been awful. I miss you so much, I hate this awful life, I feel my life has ended and Im living in hell. Cant wait for the day we are together again. My darling I love and miss you so much xxxx

God looked around his garden and found an empty space. He looked down upon the earth and saw a tired face. He put his arm around you and lifted you to rest Gods garden must be beautiful for he only takes the best. He knew that you were suffering he knew you were in pain He knew you would never ever get well on earth again. He saw the road was getting rough and the hills were hard to climb so he closed your weary eyelids and whispered `Peace be thine`

We little knew that morning that God was going to call your name. In life we loved you dearly in death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. for part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and although we cannot see you, you are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

No farewells were spoken, we did not say `Goodbye`, You were gone before we knew it and only God knows why. You left us precious memories that made us laugh and cry, but the love you planted in our hearts no millionaire can buy. If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane we would walk right up to Heaven, and bring you home again. I will always love you my darling Del xxxxxxxxxxxx

Ive got to go on living I know that this is true, But its just a mere existence, Its nothing without you. You were everything in life to me, My husband and my friend, And although you had to leave me, Our love will never end. But one day we will meet again, Dont worry love I"ll wait, Just promise me you"ll be there, Waiting at the gate.

I now sit alone in the darkness of despair And cry my silent tears My heart is broken into a million tiny pieces The silence is deafening to my ears This is the pattern of my life ...Since that awful, dreadful day Without a clue, without a hint Of what was yet to be God called you home, to be with him And took you away from me I walk, I talk, I carry on When the sun pokes out its head But when darkness falls I don’t want to go to bed I just want to curl into a little ball And all my memories of you recall And cry those silent tears Missing you so much my dear

miss you more and more each day and long for the day I can be with you.You are always in my thoughts. Please give me a sign you are with me. Love you so much my darling, sleep tight and please wait for me. Love you to the moon and backxxxxx

my darling Del Miss you so much,every day is hell, would do anything to have you back,yesterday was hard as it was 1yr since the op that we though would get rid of the cancer and 6mths since you left us. I need to go back to see Suzzanne just hope you will talk to her like before. My Darling I love you so much and cant wait until we are together again. Please wait for me, my soul mate I will always love you xxxxxx

My darling Del, today has been another hard day at Sandras funeral,Michael and Lisa were great as it must have been hard for them aswell, especially as the song was Weve only just begun, that really started the water works. Love and miss you so much and long for us to be together again. until then my darling I hope you are not as confused as you were and know Im doing all I can for you. I love you xxxx

I miss you so much Del, today trying to write about the neglect to AVMA but my mind has gone dead. I must get it right, cant make a mistake. Also worried about Michael and Lisa camping in a leaking tent. When will things ever go right for this family. Sorry to burden you with all this,but never had to do every thing on my own, you was always here, love and miss you so much, long to have your arms round me, to talk to each other, soulmates, love you xxx

A poem for fathers day.. In Memory Of A True Gentleman On Fathers Day. Heres really hoping that Wherever you are today it feels just likeyoure taking ...a delightful holiday. And that there is some wonderful and cosy place youve found where you and all your angel friends can meet and gather round. But although its hoped your happy youre still missed in every way especially at times like this now that its Fathers Day. And these words may seem light-hearted but a smile helps ease the pain so dont forget to save a chair for the day we meet again. wish you could be here with me, I love and miss you so much xxx

You were my first waking thought because today should have benn a special day about you. Instead all I have are momories I cherish of yesterdays and you. I never wanted memories I only want you. I send this balloon your way wanting only to reach up to you it carries what I have to say Especially today but tomorrow too I will always remember and love you. Del I am sending this balloon to you for fathers day, really hope you can catch it, miss and love you.xxx

Spend all your time waiting For that second chance For a break that would make it ok There's always some reason To feel not good enough And it's hard at the end of the day I need some distraction Oh beautiful release Memories seep from my veins Let me be empty and weightless And maybe I'll find some peace tonight (Chorus) In the arms of the angel Far away from here From this dark cold hotel room And the endlessness that you fear You are pulled from the wreckage Of your silent reverie You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here So tired of the straight line And everywhere you turn There's vultures and thieves at your back And the storm keeps on twisting You keep on building the lies That you make up for all that you lack It don't make no difference Escaping one last time It's easier to believe in this sweet madness Oh this glorious sadness that brings me to my knees (Chorus) In the arms of the angel Far away from here From this dark cold hotel room And the endlessness that you fear You are pulled from the wreckage Of your silent reverie You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here

miss you so much dad. you started as the guy in thamesmead who i used to follow around then you became mums "lodger". you will always be my dad and im so sorry i always used to forget fathers day and your birthday. wish you could see what im up to now. im actually making something of my life and your not around to see it. ive got your pics above my bed and wear your st christopher everyday. miss you so much x

i never got a chance to say a goodbye but i was giving birth to your beautiful grandson luke. We think about you all the time nd i know you r still with us in spirit. Love you soo much charlie and luke xxxx

Its 22 weeks today since I lost you and I miss you so much.Every day I hurt so much,dont think I will ever laugh again.Will carry on fighting for the truth, just like the terrier you always said I was. Love and miss you my darling Del. Till we meet again, love always xxxxxxxxxx

A Special Son. People try to help me, Every one is so kind, But no matter what they say to me, I always seem to find. They look at me with sympathy, In a caring sort of way, I thank them and attempt to smile, Then as Iwalk away. The tears start welling up again, Every time its the same, I simply fall to pieces, At the mention of your name. I know that youre in heaven now, And my heart is filled with pain, But God will take care of you,Until we meet again.

Good Night God Bless. It happens without warning, Time and Time again, I go along and join the flow, But still-remember when, You were there to share it all, That made it all worth while, The memories keep flooding back, And once again I smile. Then reality returns to me, And once again your gone, If only this little dream I have, Could simply just go on. I try and hide the heartache, But I feel it none the less, Heres my present and some flowers, I miss you...Goodnight, God bless

The Day You Went Away. I shall never forget the pain, On the day you went away, How the sunshine in my life Turned to clouds of darkest grey. Youre now within a world of light Where you so softly lie asleep, Within my heart will always stay, The precious memories that I keep.

My Dear Del, I am writing this for mum, its her words. In Loving Memory of My Son. Something will remind me of the times we spent together, away and at home, I am not sure if this is true or not that time is a healer,but there is not a time goes by that I dont think and cry for you. You are the son I never had. All my love mumxxx

My life has changed when you left us, I felt so lost, its true. And though I have the family, I never stop missing you. I miss your love and kindness, I miss your smiling face, I even miss just having you cluttering up the place. And though Im getting used to, not having you around,at special times I miss you more, Ive found. Ill always be so grateful, for the time we had together, and I hope you know, my husband, I love you always and forever. The only thing wrong with this poem is that I will never get used to not having you around. xxx

Del, What a funny, gentle, caring, respectful giant you was. Taken suddenly and placed up there with the angels, to watch over us all. I hope your doing well up there and smoking that pipe and living the dream... Your greatly missed not only by me but everyone who's hearts you touched... Sleep pecefully big fella..

My Mate you were always there to fight my corner for me sticking up for me when it was needed i know you are still fighting my corner ill never have such a special friend like you and you know in my own way how much i miss you why is life so cruel to us ? love always your matexx

I have known Del since the birth of Michael my first son,Del &Carol soon become not only friends but part of my family,part of my life.I miss him a lot and anytime i see a red suzuki i think its him,but,its not.You will always be in my heart and you are someone that me and my family will never forget.Rest in peace my friend.Yianna Potamiti.

I have this in my lounge because I thought the words were beautiful and fitting for my mum but I think it would be fitting for Del from his family. " If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again".

I have known Del for too many years. I remember sittin on the table behind him and Carol in the embassy with my mum growing up and always saying hello. I wasn't till I started going out with Michael that I really got to know him. He could be fun at times and take the right mickey. Other times he could be serious and normally this would've when he was telling me to shut up so he could watch the tv In peace with out listening to my gob all the time. He was the only person who could get away with calling me a lanky streak of piss. I was like a second dad to me and when he got I'll it was hard to watch him and not know what to say to him. It was also hard o see mike and how to help the both of them. It was so nice to see Del and Carol renew their vows back on October 2010. To see how much joy it bought them and also to be together as a family too. When we heard that the cancer had not gone before Xmas was hard. It was hard seeing him in hospital after the stroke and not being able to help him and I am lad that I got to see him before he died having a laugh and trying to feed me chocolate fingers. Every day I think about him and thin that he is watching over Michael and me, making sure we behave ourselves and watching over us. I am glad he is in a place where he is no longer in pain and can watch his James bond DVD till his heart is content without being nagged to turn it off but there will always be a void down here where he should be.love u loads and loads

My darling Del, missing you so much, hate coming back to this lonely house. I love you and always will, till we are together again, luv ooluv oo xxx

My Dear Husband, The person I love is gone now, And I miss him so much, A smile so reassuring, That loving caring touch. I can be walking down a crowded street, I see other couples and think, Why cant you be with me, I want that arm I used to link. But the very,very worst time, Is last thing of a night, When I miss those arms that held me, And the lips I kissed goodnight.

my darling Del, today is another very bad day, 1yr today you were diagnosed with cancer, 20 weeks today I found you dead and today David is going to Afghanistan. Miss you so much and would give anything to have you back with us again. RIP my love xxx

its now 20 weeks since we lost you, and it seems like a life time. Miss you so much. We had so many plans for the future. I know you will always be with us. Until we meet again. My love as always.

My darling Del I miss you so much. Im doing all I can to sort out the hospital, want so much to get justice for you, rest in peace my darling until we can be together again, forever together. love you xxx

Life is not the same without you. The sun still rises in the east and darkness falls at night, but nothing now seems quite the same, each day is not as bright, the birds still sing, the flowers grow, the breeze still whispers too, but it will never, ever be the same world without you, its so sad that you had to go, youre leaving caused such pain, but you were very special and earths loss is heavens gain.

Losing a husband as special as you, has left my heart aching its broken in two, No words can describe all the grief and the pain, Id give all I have just to see you again, But youre with the angels and for now I can wait, for we"ll meet again, dear beside heavens gate.

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I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. Speak to me in the easy way which you always used. Why should I be out of mind because I am out of sight? Life means all that it ever meant, it is the same as it ever was.