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Updated: Motorcyclist dies in crash
5:38am Wednesday 12th September 2007
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FRIENDS of a motorcyclist who died following a crash have paid a moving tribute to a big-hearted Irishman who "loved life".
Declan McGrath, 42, of Lambourne, Canvey, was travelling to Mersea with five biker friends when his Suzuki bike collided with a trailer being towed by a Range Rover at the junction of the B1018 Southminster Road, Dairy Farm Road and Mayland Hill, in Mayland.
He was airlifted to Colchester General Hospital, but died hours later.
Mr McGrath's wife, Lisa, is being comforted by friends and family.
Friend Peter Squires, 59, of Wisbech in Cambridgeshire, took the photographs of the couple's wedding on Canvey three years ago.
He said: "He only married Lisa a few years ago. She is totally shocked.
"He was stepfather to her two children and they idolised him.
"He was motorcycle mad and used to arrange trips to races. He made loads of friends through that. He was the life and soul of any occasion, a typical jovial Irishman and he had a very loving nature.
"He was brought up on a farm in Ireland and had been riding motorbikes since he was ten. It was his lifelong joy. It is so sad that is how he died."
He believed Mr McGrath's family had flown in from Ireland and would be taking his body back to Ireland to be buried.
Mr Squires, who said Mr and Mrs McGrath met through a mutual love of biking, said: "Declan had hundreds, if not thousands, of friends. They came from all over the world to be at the wedding.
"It is terrible for Lisa. The worshipped the ground each other walked on."
Mr Squires's partner, Clifford Squires, 59, added: "It was terrible news. I am really shocked.
"I have known Lisa for more than 24 years. She is totally devastated. Everything was just becoming peachy for them.
"He was such a lovely bloke. Nothing ever got him down and he loved life. His stepchildren, who are in their twenties, loved him and he leaves behind children from a previous marriage. The eldest is only 14."
Police arrested a 24-year-old from Mayland on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and have renewed their appeal for witnesses.
Anyone who saw the accident, which happened at at 8.30am on Sunday, or saw any of the vehicles involved shortly beforehand, is asked to contact Chelmsford Road Policing Unit on 01245 240625.
Your Say YourEcho
Simon, Canvey says...
10:25am Mon 10 Sep 07
My thoughts go to those left behind.
Mods and Rockers unite in grief for the loss of a fellow two wheeled enthusiast
Mark, Germany says...
11:02am Mon 10 Sep 07
Mark, Andrea and little Lea
Peter & Clifford, Cambridgeshire says...
11:49am Mon 10 Sep 07
Clifford & Peter
Doug, Wakering says...
3:38pm Mon 10 Sep 07
While there are a small minority of bikers who ride irresponsibly, it often seems to be the case that the ones in accidents are the innocent party.
If the car driver involved in this incident really was guilty of dangerous driving, I hope he gets done for that instead of the all-too-often reduced charge of careless driving, which carries a far reduced penalty. After all, the penalty that this biker paid, not to mention his friends and family, can never be reduced on appeal.
RIP
Tina & Jordan Smith, Canvey Island says...
3:45pm Mon 10 Sep 07
claire and steve, canvey says...
3:54pm Mon 10 Sep 07
Tara, Basildon says...
3:55pm Mon 10 Sep 07
Conor Gregory, canvey island says...
5:00pm Mon 10 Sep 07
R.I.P Declan Mcgrath x
Jordan Smith, Canvey island says...
5:15pm Mon 10 Sep 07
R.I.P Declan McGrath x Much Love
Respectful, Essex says...
5:21pm Mon 10 Sep 07
Bless all who are caught up with this tragedy
Your Daughter..xx, Canvey says...
5:58pm Mon 10 Sep 07
i miss you sooo much...
i cant believ you have gone...
i need you in my life..
your the best man in my life..
and you was such a good dad tome john and sinead...
i iss you like mad..
i love you sooo much...
RIP Dad...xxx
Your Daughter Sinead . ., Canvey Island says...
6:07pm Mon 10 Sep 07
You Are Gonna Be Missed By Every1
You Were A Great Friend To Every1 and No1 Had A Bad Word To Say About You . .
I Love You Soo Much And If I Had 1 Wish Right Noww It Would Be To Say Goodbye Properly!
I Love You And I Miss You
Love Your Daughter Sinead ****
Danny & Jackie, Canvey Island says...
6:57pm Mon 10 Sep 07
lisa, canvey island says...
7:39pm Mon 10 Sep 07
Gerard, Tyrone, Ireland says...
7:51pm Mon 10 Sep 07
Esther, Basildon says...
8:00pm Mon 10 Sep 07
Paul and Laura, Pitsea says...
9:34pm Mon 10 Sep 07
We will all miss you dearly, and it saddens us immensely that our babies will not see their Pops as they grow up.
francie&mary, ireland says...
10:41pm Mon 10 Sep 07
DOMINIC MCGRATH, tyrone N.Ireland says...
10:54pm Mon 10 Sep 07
Colleen McGrath, Tyrone N.Ireland says...
11:07pm Mon 10 Sep 07
RIP Uncle Declan xxx
steve, canvey says...
11:16pm Mon 10 Sep 07
Roisin, Tyrone, Ireland says...
11:50pm Mon 10 Sep 07
Martin & Aisling, Tyrone says...
11:56pm Mon 10 Sep 07
Dec we miss u so much
Your younger biker brother Marty and wife Aisling
morrow family, lurgan Co. Armagh says...
9:36am Tue 11 Sep 07
jill & Russell, Basildon says...
11:41am Tue 11 Sep 07
Love Jill & Russell Xx
TC, W. Midlands says...
11:50am Tue 11 Sep 07
Lois, Basildon says...
12:57pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Why you have been taken away from your loving family and friends I will never understand.
You truly were one in a million and all those who knew you you feel very lucky to have known such a nice, kind, loving, caring and funny guy.
He would hate to see us all in the pain were going through and he would have just come out with a funny joke to make us all laugh.
We all love you so much Declan and part you will carry on in Rian, John, Sinead and all our hearts.
We promise to remember all the good times you gave us and believe me there are many of them!
Love you forever and always
Lois
x x x x x x x x
Hayley,urban Chaos, Great Wakering says...
1:29pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Jim, Somerset says...
1:33pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Hayley,Urban Chaos, Great Wakering says...
1:36pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Alex, Canvey says...
1:48pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Brumie Phil, W.Midlands says...
1:48pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Rob, West Midlands says...
2:02pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Mark, West Midlands says...
2:18pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Lee, Brackley, Northamptonshire says...
2:21pm Tue 11 Sep 07
You were the most genuine person i ever met.
Lisa,Rian,John and Sinead our thoughts are with you
Lee,Amanda,Holly,Ash
ley and Dean
Lorraine Brierley, Linden, Michigan, USA says...
2:47pm Tue 11 Sep 07
With all our love Lorraine, George, Tess, Lara, Connor
Luke, Warwick says...
3:24pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Deepest sympathy to Lisa and family.
RIP Luke
Sharon Steve's Sister, Canvey Island says...
3:46pm Tue 11 Sep 07
You will always be with us in our hearts.
Love and thoughts to Lisa and family.
RIP.
Love
Sharon Sedgwick
Brenda, Nuala and John, lurgan, northern ireland says...
4:18pm Tue 11 Sep 07
your sister in law Brenda, Nephew Damian, neice Nuala and children Christopher and Charlotte.
Lana, Rayleigh says...
4:26pm Tue 11 Sep 07
****
Kayleigh-Eloise, Hockley says...
4:59pm Tue 11 Sep 07
God bless you & your family..
Although we didn't know eachother long, I send my love to yourself and your family..
Kayleigh
(Seevic College)
xxx
Les Remmington-Allum, Buckinghamshire says...
5:52pm Tue 11 Sep 07
My thoughts are for his wife Lisa, Karl, Laura, Declan's Rian, John, & Sinead, & my own 4 daughters, Esther, Tara, Lois, & Chloe.
I know this deeply affects their lives in a way that I don't have words to express it.....
Who does?
anon, canvey says...
6:01pm Tue 11 Sep 07
r.i.p Declan
Sean & Helen Mallon, Leaden Roding says...
6:01pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Deano, Cheshire says...
6:53pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Love
Deano, Kate, Callum and Baby Ben xxx
Tina & Adrien, Tyrone says...
6:56pm Tue 11 Sep 07
I love you uncle Declan and will never forget you. I'm so glad I knew you. Love Tina & Adrien ****
Anon, Essex says...
7:03pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Gazza, Suffolk says...
7:11pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Redline Tours Raspbury Ripple x
brian&orla, tyrone says...
7:17pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Gordon Hyde, High Wycombe says...
7:49pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Les and Stuart Foster, Ramsgate says...
8:13pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Pete, Chelmsford says...
8:24pm Tue 11 Sep 07
billy davidson, CAnvy island says...
9:04pm Tue 11 Sep 07
chris brister, somerset says...
9:15pm Tue 11 Sep 07
chris
Maura, Lancs says...
9:40pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Ride with the angels, our boy, until we meet again
M
xxx
Cathy & Aidan, Co. Tyrone says...
9:59pm Tue 11 Sep 07
I hope theres plenty of Irish Mist and the Guinness is good!
We will never forget you!! Love you always Your wee sis Cathy & brother in law Aidan ****
MOLE, says...
10:01pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Jimmy & Anne, Coalisland Co Tyrone says...
10:01pm Tue 11 Sep 07
tara humphrey, southend on sea says...
10:14pm Tue 11 Sep 07
i am so sorry to here bout ur dad my thoughts go out to u all. rian im always here for u! i no how close u was to ur dad coz u would always talk bout him. your dad will be reminded as a good and gentle man. R.I.P Declan Mcgrath ****
Damian & Paul McGrath, Lurgan says...
10:33pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Sean, rayleigh says...
10:52pm Tue 11 Sep 07
Dave Parry, Llandudno, N. Wales says...
12:12am Wed 12 Sep 07
It has been a pleasure knowing you and riding with you,I have made a lot of good friends through you. We all share the grief of loosing such a good man.You always had time for everyone and now it is our turn to show appreciation for the man we all loved and now will miss.Such a tragic loss.
R*I*P Dave xxx
DD, essex says...
8:09am Wed 12 Sep 07
Michelle, Canvey says...
8:25am Wed 12 Sep 07
Keeley & Steve Smyth, Canvey says...
10:19am Wed 12 Sep 07
Al Stevens, says...
10:23am Wed 12 Sep 07
I'm sitting here with a big smile on my face and tears in my eyes, thinking about you and the great times we had together in Germany.
You were a demon on a bike and would light up any room with your infectious smile and big heart.
It was an honour to have known you, the world is a poorer place without you.
My heart goes out to Lisa, all your family
and wide circle of friends.
RIP my friend.
nigel, rochford says...
10:24am Wed 12 Sep 07
nigel, rochford says...
10:27am Wed 12 Sep 07
Budapest Stag Pal, Canvey says...
10:44am Wed 12 Sep 07
xxxxxxxxxxx
Jane, Alex & Georgia, Canvey says...
12:21pm Wed 12 Sep 07
hannah abbott, canvey says...
12:21pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Mickey McCAnn, Michigan says...
1:09pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Your family and friends will all miss you;
R.I.P Rita and Mickey Mc Cann
I see angels on ariels in leather and chrome
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home
(Richard Thomson 1952 Vincent black lighting)
Silvia, Mosel valley / Germany says...
1:48pm Wed 12 Sep 07
marcella, Berlin / Germany says...
3:29pm Wed 12 Sep 07
My heart is crying...
I thank God that we both met us and all the memories will live on forever since we see us again.
Love.
Your german sister
Lisa, my thoughts are with you and your children also with Declans children.
tracy, canvey says...
4:05pm Wed 12 Sep 07
charlotte, basildon says...
4:20pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Stevie, Canvey says...
4:26pm Wed 12 Sep 07
R.I.P Declan xxx
Nick, Essex says...
4:32pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Lucy Marley, Canvey says...
4:48pm Wed 12 Sep 07
R.I.P Dec love you x Lucy M x
michael, canvey says...
4:51pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Barry, Canvey says...
5:33pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Rest in peace mate.
Barry, Debbie, Lee and Amy xx
Victoria & Jamie, wickford says...
5:43pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Our hearts and thoughts are with Lisa and family xxx
Giff & Pamela, Cambridge/Brandon says...
5:43pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Ingrid, Basildon says...
6:01pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Now we are grown, if there was one thing I could take away from you, it would be this unbearable pain.
I'm always here for you Lil' Sis'
Love you.
Ingrid xxx
Danielle McCaffrey, NI - Portadown says...
6:23pm Wed 12 Sep 07
tracy, canvey says...
7:00pm Wed 12 Sep 07
chloe, basildon says...
7:02pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Dave & Gill, Basildon says...
8:06pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Much love Gill & Dave - Lisa, Rian,John, Sinead, Karl & Laura - our thoughts are with you all and we are truly sorry for your loss.
matty (budapest 07), chelmsford says...
8:33pm Wed 12 Sep 07
you were without a doubt the most genuine loving friendly man i have ever met and my memories of u will stay with me forever especially in budapest!!!
Deco
you're the cream in our coffee,
you're the wind in our sails,
you're like a knight in shining armour,
you're the silver lining in the clouds.
you're the rainbow in the sky,
you're the sunshine in the rain.
You're the tissue that dries the tears we cry,
our bravery when we are scared.
You pick us up when we feel down,
You give a smile n take away the frown,
Whether you are far or near,
our words you will allways hear,
'We love you' are our words,
So take them with you wherever you go,
So u will always know,
Come rain or snow,
We will always love you,
Wherever you may go.
We love you deco you will never be forgotten
love matty x x x
sorry i didnt get chance to repay the debt x x x
kevin, derrytresk coalisland co.tyrone says...
9:19pm Wed 12 Sep 07
McGrath brothers & sisters, Co. Tyrone, Ireland says...
9:59pm Wed 12 Sep 07
How long is a man's life, finally?
Is it a thousand days or only one?
One week, or a few centuries?
How long does a man's death last?
And what do we mean when we say 'gone forever'?
So, how long does a man live, finally?
And how much does he live when he lives?
We fret, and we ask so many questions - then when it comes to us the answer is so simple.
A man lives for as long as we carry him inside us, for as long as we carry the harvest of his dreams, for as long as we ourselves live, holding memories in common, a man lives.
His lover will carry his scent, his touch; his children will carry the weight of his love.
One friend will carry his arguments, another will hum his favourite tunes, another will share his terrors.
And the days will pass with baffled faces, then the weeks, then the months, then there will be a day when no questions are asked, and the knots of grief will loosen in the stomach, and the puffed faces will calm.
And on that day he will not have ceased, but will have ceased to be separated by death.
How long does a man live, finally?
A man lives so many different lengths of time.
Declan - you will live forever in our hearts and in the McGrath memory, your legend will be written forever in our history.
All the McGraths ****
the crooks family, leigh on sea says...
10:10pm Wed 12 Sep 07
p xx
Les Remmington-Allum, says...
10:57pm Wed 12 Sep 07
Declan didn't die in vain, he died loving you, he died loving all 5 children.
It's the hardest, toughest thing to bear, ..... but reading these tributes, he also didn't die in vain because everyone who knew him can reach out and grab just a little bit of what he obviously stood for.
Be strong for your family, and most important, yourself.
Les
Seamus & Yvonne (brother & sister in law), Co. Tyrone, Ireland says...
11:01pm Wed 12 Sep 07
I can't believe we are in this situation today, filled with tears of sorrow. In our minds, you legacy will always be the peacemaker and we will always remember your heart to heart conversation with us, and to the best of our ability, we will carry out your wishes.
As you always said to me 'alright our boy' I'm now saying to you, 'it will be alright our boy ' we will secure your wishes.
Until we meet again, Slainte.
Love Seamus XXXX000
matt o'brien, wickford says...
1:17am Thu 13 Sep 07
Brian Corr, usa says...
4:25am Thu 13 Sep 07
Declan was something of a comedian , a quick wit, who frequently got under the skin of many teachers with his vast array of sound effects.
He loved cars and bikes from an early age , enjoyed snooker and poker and alway had an active social life.
He could also drink a pint of guinness in 3 seconds and burp the alphabet backways.....
My condolences to his wife Lisa , the children and the Mc Grath family in Derrylaughan.
From Brian Corr and family ,Pennsylvania USA
Wayne Everett, Chelmsford says...
12:40pm Thu 13 Sep 07
My thoughts are with you Lisa, Rian, John, Sinead, Karl and Laura i am so sorry for your loss.
marion bostock, basildon says...
1:02pm Thu 13 Sep 07
quoteknown u for 20 years worked with u for 6 greatest respects greatly missed al boy boltings rip xx
Michael, says...
2:02pm Thu 13 Sep 07
friend.You still the best,we never forget you.Thank you for the nice time with you and all your friends from redline t...
hope to met you again.
Verity M, Canvey Island says...
4:49pm Thu 13 Sep 07
You will be missed so much..
Remembering your great BBQ's
R.I.P Declan you
wont be forgotten..
Love Verity (Sinead's Friend)
Bobby B, Canvey says...
9:23pm Thu 13 Sep 07
Truly one of lifes real good guys, that is said with my hand firmly on my heart. Dec was the life & sole of everything he was ever involved in wherever that may have been. Never better demonstrated than Benson's STAG Trip, at which you were unbelievably great company. All that were there & all that ever met you will tremendously miss you. This planet will be much for the worse without you.
You will be sorely missed by all but none more so than the wonderful that is now only half of a great couple.
Lisa & Family, I am truly sorry for your terrible loss & all my love goes out to you from afar but I know it will reach you somehow.
R.I.P. Declan McGrath.
Bobby B, Canvey says...
9:31pm Thu 13 Sep 07
Declan.
Truly one of lifes real good guys, that is said with my hand firmly on my heart. Dec was the life & sole of everything he was ever involved in wherever that may have been. Never better demonstrated than Benson's STAG Trip, at which he was unbelievably great company. All that were there & all that ever met him will tremendously miss him. This planet will be much for the worse without D.M.
Dec will be sorely missed by all but none more so than the wonderful Lisa that is now only half of what was a great couple.
Lisa & Family, I am truly sorry for your terrible loss & all my love goes out to you, from afar, but I know it will reach you somehow.
R.I.P. Declan McGrath.
RandR, Kelvedon says...
9:45pm Thu 13 Sep 07
RandR
Keith, Southend says...
9:57am Fri 14 Sep 07
Sad news mate,very sorry to lose one of the good guys.Ride in peace.
Will, Southend, Southend says...
11:07am Fri 14 Sep 07
Russ Bairstow., Poole says...
1:05pm Fri 14 Sep 07
Percy, Margaret & Aline, Hull says...
3:04pm Fri 14 Sep 07
RICK, CANVEY ISLAND says...
10:49am Sat 15 Sep 07
MISS HIM ALREADY HE WAS A FRIEND, WORK MATE AND A BOSS,
ALL MY LOVE TO LISA AND FAMILY
Denise Campbell, Dungannon Co tyrone says...
12:39pm Sat 15 Sep 07
Eileen, Co Tyrone, Ireland says...
1:15am Sun 16 Sep 07
He is Gone
You can shed tears that he is gone,
Or you can smile because he lived,
You can close your eyes and pray that he will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that he has left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see him
Or you can be full of the love that you shared,
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember him and only that he is gone
Or you can cherish his memory and let it live on,
You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your
back,
Or you can do what he would want: smile, open your eyes,
love and go on.
Death is nothing at all
I have only slipped away into the next room
I am I and you are you.
Whatever we were to each other
That we still are.
Call me by my old familiar name
Speak to me in the easy way which you always used
Wear no forced air of solemnity or sorrow.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes
We enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me,
Let my name be ever the household word that
It always was.
Let it be spoken without effort,
Without the trace of a shadow on it.
Life means all that it ever meant
It is the same as it ever was
There is absolutely unbroken continuity.
Why should I be out of mind because I am
Out of sight? I am but waiting for you
For an interval
Somewhere very near
Just around the corner .
All is well.
Canon Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918)
Slainte ourboy, until we meet again XX
Paul B, Nelson, Lancs says...
1:47pm Wed 19 Sep 07
Andy Harding, Victoria Australia says...
2:04pm Wed 19 Sep 07
Andy formally 6A Dollant Ave Canvey Island
Phil Hawkins, Yeovil Somerset says...
10:09pm Wed 19 Sep 07
He was a man among men living his life the only way he knew how, with fire and passion affecting all who came into his circle of life. I am honoured to have known him and to have been his friend. This Prayer helped me
Do not stand at my grave
at my grave and weep
I am not there
there I do not sleep
I am a thousand
thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond
diamond glints on snow
I am the sunlight on ripened grain
I am the gentle autumn rain
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift
the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight
I am the soft stars
stars that shine at night
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there I did not die
Do not stand at my grave
at my grave and weep
I am not there
there I do not sleep
I am a thousand
thousand winds that blow
I am the diamond
diamond glints on snow
Do not stand at my grave and cry
I am not there I did not die
Alex, Basildon says...
1:59pm Fri 21 Sep 07
Disbelief, despair. This wonderful man brought great happiness to my daughter Lisa.
A loving step-father to my grand-children Karl and Laura. Adored "Pops" by little
Sophie and William. He also became my mentor when I lost my partner. So glad we had
that last phone chat. Goodbye and thank you for being there for us all Declan. Your
broken-hearted mother-in-law.
Debra and Jay, Canvey says...
5:16pm Fri 21 Sep 07
Family, Essex says...
11:26am Sat 22 Sep 07
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Simon, Southend, Essex says...
9:34pm Sun 23 Sep 07
Barry 'Baz' Corr, Tyrone/Belfast says...
1:00pm Tue 25 Sep 07
While everyone else called me Baz, Dec called me Basil. Dont know why. I called him Art Decco. Anyway.
Martyn Nail, New Zealand says...
10:01am Wed 26 Sep 07
Condolences to Lisa and all Declan's family.
dean heal, essex says...
8:11pm Wed 26 Sep 07
Ingrid (Lisa's sister), Basildon says...
12:14am Sat 29 Sep 07
You were an amazing human being and brought so much joy and laughter to so many people.
Thank you for all the love you showed us and for always being there for me and my girls. I'll look after Lisa and the kids the best I can.
I'm so proud to have had you as my brother-in-law.
Much love to you...until we meet again (and I'm sure we will)
Ingles xxx
smiley, Ireland says...
11:08pm Sun 30 Sep 07
The McGrath Family, Ireland says...
1:24pm Tue 2 Oct 07
Author Unknown
I'll lend you for a little while
A child of mine, God said.
For you to love the while he lives
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years
or forty-two or three.
But, will you, 'til I call him back,
Take care of him for me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories
As a solace for your grief.
I can not promise he will stay
Since all from Earth returns,
But there are lessons taught below,
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the whole world over
In my search for teacher's true.
And from the things that crowd life's lane
I have chose you.
Now will you give him all your love?
Nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take
This lent child back again?
I fancied that I heard them say
Dear Lord, thy will be done.
For all the joys thy child will bring
The risk of grief we'll run.
We will shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may.
And for all the happiness we have known
Forever grateful stay.
But should thy angel call for him,
Much sooner than we planned
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand.
XXX
Your Daughetr Rian! x, says...
9:32am Wed 3 Oct 07
so many hurtful days to come but we all have each other!!...
i love you so much Dad ****
Holly, Northants says...
5:54pm Thu 4 Oct 07
Daughter Rian ***, says...
6:22pm Wed 10 Oct 07
James Reeves, Southend On Sea, Essex says...
4:14pm Thu 11 Oct 07
you on restbite. I cant really believe it. I came round and we a great laugh on the wii. I wish you were here Dec. James
Ur loving niece Colleen, Tyrone N.Ireland (Newcastle Upon Tyne) says...
12:16am Sun 21 Oct 07
Love u always Colleen xxx
marty, N.ireland says...
12:48am Sun 28 Oct 07
P.S. Your New wee niece crys Hello! Marty,Aisling & Shonagh xxoo, Dont wory she will be told all about her mad uncle.
Maura, Lancs says...
10:52am Sun 28 Oct 07
I know that you are looking out for us from the other side, and I'm getting ur messages. Not sure what the one about the key is about though? Will work it out. Meanwhile, sorry, but I'll be crying for a little bit longer, though not in front of everyone - the way we both prefer it.
In time for all of us, it will get a little bit better. For now, all my thoughts are with you.
Love M ****
George The Yank, USA says...
9:50pm Wed 5 Dec 07
My dearest condolences to your family, what a hole your kind heart will leave...
hope to have a pint with you again....
George Cruz (the '99 Yank)
Connecticut, USA
Ingrid, Essex says...
11:33pm Sat 8 Dec 07
I think of you daily and keep your smile and laughter fresh in my mind.
Love always...Ingles xx
Rian..x, Home says...
3:56pm Wed 12 Dec 07
Rian..x, Home says...
11:05am Tue 25 Dec 07
RICKY, CANVEY ISLAND says...
11:43am Sun 30 Dec 07
WELL I CAME OVER TO IERLAND TO SEE WHERE YOU WERE BURIED IT LOOKS LIKE A NICE QUITE PLACE I WAS MADE VERY WELCOME BY YOUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS AND ALSO I MET YOUR DAD, WELL DECLAN I MUST SAY THAT YOU HAVE A VERY NICE FAMILY
FROM RICKY
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a biker, england says...
9:29pm Mon 16 Jun 08
We'll have a drink for you anyway. You'll be there in spirit I'm sure of that
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German Mark, Hasselroth/Germany says...
12:29pm Tue 9 Sep 08
I´m sure that we see us again and than we drink some pints
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2:53pm Thu 15 Jan 09
Declan and Lisa on their wedding day
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Lois, Basildon says...
8:54am Mon 10 Sep 07
All we want is you back with us
You will be in our hearts forever and ever
R.I.P
Declan McGrath
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