| Location | Birmingham |
| Age | 84 years |
| Date of Birth | 5/1919 |
| Date of Death | 11/2003 |
| Visitors | 222 since 06/08/2008 |
| Creator |
robert william love
november 2003
84 years
Our grandad died in november 2003, he was grandad and greatgrandad although i didnt see much of my
grandad i did think alot of him as i never got to meet my other grandparents, i knew that grandad
was in the army when he was a young lad but it wasnt until the day of his funeral that we found out
that he served in burma and recieved the burma star for being over there in the second world war.
I think that it was something that he didnt like to speak about and now i wish that i knew of this
and wish that i could of talked to him about his time there. even though you didnt think it grandad
i did and still do love you, godbless you always and keep you safe together with nan. xxxx
My angel was a soldier boy
travelling far and wide,
He served his country faithfully
with his comrades by his side.
My soldier boy was just a child
when he signed up for the cause,
but little did we know that soon
he would be fighting in the wars.
He wore his uniform so proud,
and medals for all to see,
but little did I know quite soon,
he wouldn't come back to me.
So as he waved bye bye that day
We both stood there and cried,
and then that awful letter came
for his country he had died.
I sometimes smile, I sometimes cry
now that we are apart
I will never forget you soldier boy
You're always in my heart.
Written by Jean Cavanagh 2009
We Love You And Miss You So Very Much
Grandad,
I will never forget the times we spent together and there should of been more you was n lovely man and a pleasure to call you my grandad.
i remember the time you was in hospital and i came to visit with dad and the nurses said that you will be home in couple of days ,i said to my dad i will make more time to go and see grandad he needs us around him, dad agreed. that night when we left you i said Love you grandad and you said it to, the next day we were told you was coming home and was going to get you some things to come home in, when that dreaded night we had the phone call to come asap to the hospital (5th nov)dad woke me up and i got dressed i had butterflies in my belly when we got there they said that you had passed away 5mins before we got there me and dad broke down no not my grandad, we got took through to see you and uncle robert and auntie kim were there.
You looked so peaceful like how i had seen you sleeping sometimes, i wanted you to say only joking ha ha, come give me a hug!! but you never and you was gone. I am glad that i had the chance to tell you i love you and you to say it back. i have the slippers that i brought you and your bible still with your markers in, i will treasure them and hope that now your with nan your happy.
Miss You Always
Kelly xxxxxx
As we walk our path of life,
We meet people everyday.
Most are simply met by chance.
But, some are sent our way.
These become special friends
Whose bond we can't explain;
The ones who understand us
And share our joy and pain.
Their love contains no boundaries.
So, even though we are far apart.
Their presence enhances us
With a warmth felt in our hearts.
This love becomes a passageway,
When even the miles disappear.
And so, these friends, God sends our way,
Remain forever near
Love to our Angel & all their loved ones xxxxx
pennies from heaven
Found a penny today
laying on the ground
but its not just a penny
this little coin I found
Pennies come from heaven
that's what I was always told
They say angels toss them down
oh, how I love this story
They say when an Angel misses you
They toss a penny down
sometimes just to cheer you up
To make a smile out of a frown
So, don't pass by that penny
When you're feeling blue
It may be a penny from Heaven
That your grandad tossed to you
THANK YOU FOR BEING YOU XXXXX
THANK YOU
A thank you to all the people who visit our angels Peter, David & Violet and help us get through each day .
WE THANK YOU LORD FOR ALLOWING THEM THE CHANCE TO SEE YOUR LOVE.
FOR YOU SENT THEM A VERY SPECIAL ANGEL WHO NOW DWELLS WITH YOU ABOVE.
COULD YOU PLEASE JUST TAKE A MINUTE AND HOLD THEIR ANGEL TIGHT.
TELL HIM THAT THEY LOVE HIM AND THINK OF HIM EACH NIGHT.
THEY MISS HIM MORE THAN WORDS CAN SAY AND THEIR HEARTS ARE WITH HIM ALWAYS.
ASK HIM TO WATCH OVER THEM UNTIL YOU CALL THEM HOME.
THEY KNOW HOW LUCKY THEY WERE BECAUSE A ANGEL LIKE THEIR'S ARE VERY HARD TO FIND.
JUST ONE MORE THING BEFORE WE GO...
WE WANT TO THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN,
YOU KNEW WE WOULDN'T COPE WITH OUR LOSS ALONE AND YOU SENT US A GROUP OF SPECIAL FRIENDS.
WHO SHARE OUR THOUGHTS WE DON'T HAVE TO BE AFRAID IF WE NEED TO BREAK DOWN AND CRY BECAUSE THEY WILL CRY WITH US,
THEY UNDERSTAND THE WAY WE FEEL BECAUSE THEY ALSO HAVE SAID GOOD-BYE TO SPECIAL PEOPLE WHO HAVE BECOME YOUR ANGELS.
THEIR ANGELS ARE THERE WITH YOU TOO WE ASK YOU TO WATCH OVER THEM UNTIL THEIR FAMILY CHAIN IS ONCE MORE COMPLEAT.
WE LOVE AND MISS THEM ALL
THANK YOU LORD FOR ALL OF OUR GONE TOO SOON FRIENDS!
LOVE ALWAYS SANDRA, MICHAELA & OUR ANGELS PETER, DAVID & VIOLET XXXXX
TO MY FAMILY
I have not turned my back on you,
so there is no need to cry.
I'm watching you from heaven,
just beyond the morning sky.
I've seen you almost fall apart,
when you could barely stand.
I asked the Lord to comfort you,
and watched him take your hand.
He told me you are in more pain,
then I could ever be.
He wiped his eyes and swallowed hard,
then gave your hand to me.
Although you may not feel my touch,
or see me by your side.
I've whispered that I love you,
while I wiped each tear you cried.
So please try not to ache for me,
we'll meet again one day,
beyond the dark and stormy sky,
a Rainbow lights the way
LOVE ROBERT XXXX
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
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 am 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 so badly, you are part of my plan.
There is so much that we can 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.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are 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 is 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 was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.'
So if you meet somebody who is sad and low;
Just lend a hand to pick them 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 be with me
LOVE ALWAYS GRANDAD XXXX
GODBLESS X
hello grandad,
kellys note just made me cry.....
take a moment to dry my eyes and also tell you that things that happen in my life and my dads life may not of led to the nest life but i do miss you very much and didnt realise how much untill now, never spoke to you much when i was growing up either and looking back i wish i did!!
im so proud of you and keep you in my heart always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Burma Star
My father also served in Burma, he was in the original Chindits (8th Army). I have every respect to all the brave men who served. God Bless you Angel Robert. I have not yet made a memorial to my dad but will be doing so in the future. Hope you and my dad John Victor Cooke or Jack as he liked to be known are haveing a good old chin-wag in heaven. God Bless you Robert, RIP. Jean xxx
Grandad
We miss you Grandad, never really told you just how special you was, i do remember telling you the day before you passed that I love You, i visited you at the hospital the day before and they said you was coming home, i had brought you some slippers that i still have and your bible with the book marks still in.
I miss you so much and hope that you are very proud of me and my family.
love you always Grandad
Kelly xxxx
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