Light A Candle

[Kharysma]

I know that there was a Remembrance Thread made, but I thought this might be a little bit different.....

Every night I am going to start lighting a candle for my brother David who passed away on September 12, 2001, and one for my grandfather Charles who passed away on May 22nd, 2004.

I have a memorial garden out back in my yard and I sit on the bench there and remember them, and I'm going to start lighting the candles and I thought maybe this might be a nice thing to do. If anyone has someone they'd like to remember who has passed away and would like to light a candle in their honor they can add their name here and I can light one for them that evening. I have tons of candles! I know it means a lot to me, and thought maybe it might mean something to others on here as well.

At my brother's memorial service each year everyone present lights a candle for someone they have lost and we sit and reflect while music plays. I always found it very comforting - it's almost as though they're all together - and perhaps they are.

I never make threads because I generally find my ideas very silly but.... hopefully this one isn't. :rolleyes:

Plans: (although I would love to light an individual candle for every person that enters this thread every night, I will light an individual candle for those which enter the thread daily, and one candle to symbolize all the females and one candle to symbolize all the males from all the posts from previous threads thereafter. I hope this causes no offense and is a good way to continue their memory on. If not, I'm open to ideas.) Also, when no posts are added, I will remain silent so as not to continually be the only one posting each night. (However, I will still be lighting as stated previously) When another entry is made I shall continue on. I will check daily.

Lighting In Memory Of:

David Charles -- Dec. 4, 1983 - Sept. 12, 2001
He was a good guy who loved helping others. He made everyone laugh and lit up the room with his smile. But unfortunately he lost the battle to his new found depression and took his life.

Charles B. -- Dec. 8, 1918 - May 22, 2004
Was a loving grandfather, father, and husband. Supported education as much as he possibly could, and worked his fingers to the bone for his family. Was a Merchant Marine. Lost his life to cancer, surrounded by family.

[flibbles]

a good friend of mine called lewis kingston was hit by a car 2, maybe 3 months ago. he was 12 years old. i say a prayer every time i go past the mound of flowers laid by the roadside. Could you light one in his memory?

edit: right, better make this a little pretty.

Lewis Kingston
a good friend who would always do what he could to make sure a prank went perfectly. didnt look both ways

he would have laughed at that.

[ZeroShade]

Jenny Savitri (1979 - 2002)
My older sister, was always an extremely nice, caring person to be around. Died on December 21, 2002, in a car crash involving a drunk driver.

One of the people that meant the most to me. Could you light a candle for her?

[qwerto]

one of my friends Alice died because she had a terrible disablility.
I would light a candle to her.
She was quite close even though we never got round to being friends.

[Twatybollocks]

Agnes Renshaw
She gave me my life, she gave me her love, she gave her family everything. I miss you mum.

Very nice thread Sassy and a good idea.

[Zoidy]

:( <sniff sniff> this is soo sad! and i mean crying sad

Matthew Graham

Loved Grandad, last words i heard him say: "I've had a good innings, but I think that fast bowler has got me this time"

geez, that feels weird writing about somebody with the same name as me

[N@0m!]

i don't have anyone to remember but i think this thread is a really nice idea Sassy...

[Dr S]

This is a very thoughtful thread, I'm feeling upset just reading other peoples memorys - very touching.
I personally am very lucky not to have lost anyone I have loved. And I dread the day that I do.

[Magpie]

great thread idea sassy

Bert Howley.

you died when i was only 3, I was sad but it didn't really sink in. As I grew up more and more people told me things about you that are like me, the obsesion with closing gates, making your family breakfast in bed to keep them out of your hair in the morning, the long walks to think.

it sucks to be honest, in the War the ships you served on all got sunk, 3 occasions to die and you survived, a lonely little paddy trapped in Europe, anything could have happened, The Salvation Army took you in and got you home. in your Middle Age an IRA bomb next to the bakery you were shopping in could have got you as well.

But none of them did, In the end it was cancer and after a few years of pain you were with your wife at last.

I only hope I continue to grow into you, from what I heard you were a damn fine man and I'm trying to follow you.

[Cheeky Prophet]

I'd like to remember Margaret McFarlane, my wonderful granny who fought cancer once, and beat it, but bravely fought it again, and lost to it February 14th, 2004. Its comforting knowing she got to be with her husband on Valentine's Day. She was a wonderful, kind woman, who everyone in her tough neighborhood in Glasgow adored and looked out for. My favorite memory of her is her, about 80 maybe 70lbs, weak and barely able to walk, getting up when Unchained Melody came on the television, singing and dancing with her 5 year old great grand daughter. That was the type of woman she was. I'll always remember her saying almost daily "It's nice to be nice."




Thanks Sassy.

[Mittwoch]

nice thread. i would like to remember peter bacon, he was a caring dad and meant the world to me. i am also going to start lighting a candle for him.

[thecaterpillar]

Caterpillar Chan<----- My caterpillar with my surname.

He is the way to happiness,everytime you look at him all the sadness will be gone.He is the way to all bug, we love each other, we play together,we eat together,but we don't die
together,he die before me.(By one of my stipid friend in school.)All my happiness was gone...........

Nice thread Sassy,I want to said this to someone for ages.

[stav]

Lighting In Memory Of:

Les Stavrides (forgot the dates :/)
He was a loving father, husband, who fought for his county, but sadly lost his battle against prostate cancer in 1999. I've stated to forget all the things he did, because i was only 13 when he passed. :(

Ingrid Sullivan 1920 - 2002
Was a loving grandmother, mother, wife, who enjoyed being creative and was responsible for me being creative, she enjoyed the finer things in life. She also overcame breast cancer, but sadly died from pneumonia on Nov. 22, 2002.


love and miss you both



cheers for this thread sassy

[sack the chimp]

Originally posted by Dr S
This is a very thoughtful thread, I'm feeling upset just reading other peoples memorys - very touching.
I personally am very lucky not to have lost anyone I have loved. And I dread the day that I do.

My thoughts exactly.

[Kharysma]

Thank you, everyone. I'm glad that maybe you can find a little comfort in this thread as well. *hugs*

I'm writing down everyone's names, etc. and I'm going to light candles and think of them all tonight in the garden. After I do it each night, I'll list who I lit the candles for so that everyone knows I did it for their loved one. Just wanted to let you know. :)

I appreciate your comments thanking me for the thread. It's nice to know it wasn't a silly idea. Thanks!

My thoughts are with you all as I read each entry about your loved ones. They're still with us as long as we remember them!

[Cherokee Red]

William hamilton Lewis
the best grandfather i could ever have hoped for. i never knew you as well as i could have, but i was young and didn't get a proper chance.
still love hearing all the stories about you, especially the ones about you in the war :)
shame you couldn't have made it into this century
passed away peacufully sourrounded by loved ones on the 31st of December 1999

i have just finished an ep for my band cherokee red, it's dedicated to my grampa. the text for it didn't show up, but i know it's there and i won't forget it.

[Twatybollocks]

Originally posted by Dr S
This is a very thoughtful thread, I'm feeling upset just reading other peoples memorys - very touching.
I personally am very lucky not to have lost anyone I have loved. And I dread the day that I do.

When you do...just try and get through it. Enjoy the good times, just endure the bad..and when the good times hapen..appreciate them...don't suddenly worry that if you enjoy yourself it will just set you up for a big fall...just get through it!

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

David Charles~Charles B.~Lewis Kingston~Jenny Savitri~Alice~Agnes Renshaw~Matthew Graham~Bert Howley~Margaret McFarlane~Peter Bacon~Caterpillar Chan~Les Stavrides~Ingrid Sullivan~William Hamilton Lewis

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Twatybollocks]

Thank you Sassy, you don't know how much that kind gesture means to me. My mum would have been well pleased, and therefore so am I!

[Kharysma]

You're very welcome, hon. It was my pleasure. I felt honored doing it, in all honesty. :)

[vampiress]

i'm going to seem like a bad person, but i don't know dates at all. i should, but it's like i can't reconcile the tombstone in ym head. i'd much rather just think of the person than the dates. if i know the dates, then i know how long i have missed them, if i don't know the dates, then it seemd to bring them closer somehow, liek maybe i haven't been missing them for so long. *shrug*

my great grandma jenny. i was very young, my first funeral. i didn't understand what all was happening, not like death, but how the living deal with grief. i was about 13, i didn't understand all the stuff the adults were doing, why i couldn't see my grandma's casket, why there was no headstone, why there are no flowers in a jewish cemetary, then all of the sorting of her estate. i didn't know her very well because she lived in new york, and i in ohio. but i have these fuzzy memories of being in her tiny apartment sitting on her plastic covered couch. she wanted me to call her grandma jenny. she was a great cook. she was super tiny, at 12 i was taller than her. i miss her so, i wish i knew her better. she came to this country as a girl, found a husband, made a happy family. lived a long life. was always happy to see me and treated me like an adult. all of the other adults would be off having adult discussions and grandma jenny was off with us kids in the other room playing games, laughing, telling stories. i can't rememebr her stories. this is what hurts the most. i can barely remember her.

[jimeh]

Gordon Davis

My grandfather who sadly died after a heart attack and a row with my grandmother when I was 7, ill miss him forever. He was a great grandad.


Richard Davis

Diedwhen he was 3 in a freak accident a few years ago at my uncle's farm.
He was a funny kid, really cute, and liked to swear alot.

Linda Taylor
She died on christmas day a few days ago.
She was old, lived a great life, and was always really nice to me.

[BlueberryMuffin]

Joyce Williams 1925-2001
Died the loved mother of 3, and grandmother of 9 and friend of many. the died of cancer in 2001.

Doris Tedds 1906-2002
My Great-Grandmother. I was hoping to see her when i went to England, but she died 2 years ago, so i never knew her. She fell over and never got back up again.

(Aunty) Jean Todd 1922-2004
Beloved family friend of my mothers family. She met my Grandparents on the boat over from England when my mother was 5. She always wanted to go back to Scotland, but she never did. It was especially sad for me as i remeber visiting her only recently. She was a mother of 3.

[DarkTrojan]

so hold me... light a candle in the window pane tonight... (Run - Paul Coleman Trio)

Nice thread Sass, it's good to bring people together for a change instead of bitching at each other like we always seem to be doing. :) Hope it helps ease the pain for those of you who've lost people.

[ntredame]

Dinny Kearns (Pawpaw)
November 14, 1907 - June 8, 2000
He was the greatest man I ever knew. It's too bad I didn't come to that realization until later in life. Everyone in the family still misses him greatly and probably always will.

Thanks for doing this.

[Kharysma]

Tonight I'd like to light a candle for:

Megan Rose Mary -- June 2, 1992 - October 22, 1993
She was my 16 month old cousin, and the happiest baby I ever knew. My grandmother was babysitting and tripped down the steps in a freak accident. Megan hit her head and suffered brain damage. She was the only child to my Aunt and Uncle at the time. May she be bringing smiles to all wherever she is.

[GreatE]

Nice thread.


My grandmother pased away in March. Patricia Wyse.
She was going in for heart surgery and had a stroke.

[Apie_kindof_guy]

Margaret Nairn 1920-tuesday 19 feb 2002
A great grandmother who I probably should've visited more often. Always there for me with her old scotish sayings and proverbs. Should have gone on the monday, then I could have seen her one more time.

bloody brilliant thread.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Megan Rose Mary~Jenny~Gordon Davis~Richard Davis~Linda Taylor~Joyce Williams~Doris Tedds~Jean Todd~Dinny Kearns(PawPaw)~Patricia Wyse~Margaret Nairn~


~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[ZekeyLizard]

Grandma Malone and Granny Percival

I love you both very much, and hope that one day, long from now, I shall see you both again. I will never forget either of you for your kindness and generosity and your goodwill towards others.

[pies_for_you]

Jessica Hedger
She died a few weeks before her 13th birthday, everyone thought she wouldnt live past 3. She was in the park, on the swings, when she had a stroke. She died in the ambulance just as it pulled into the hospital driveway.
could you light a candle for her please?

[Gin&Tonic]

Louise Cartwright
My adopted little sister. Born with mental and physical disabilities, my parents adopted her when she was four. I was six, and I remember her golden curly hair, wondering why mine was straight and black! She died when she was seven, with water on the brain. She was a lovely, sweet natured little thing and a blessing for the short time she was here. As I was only a child, I don't think of her as often as I maybe should, but she'll always have a little spot in my heart. Here's to my little sister who never grew up. :)

[Naltra Ganos]

I would like to light a candle for Brittany Hendrickson, a little girl who went to my old elementary school. She was only in kindergarten and was raped and murdered by her mother's boyfriend this year. She was only eight years old and never again will she see the light of day. We will always miss the little angel who shared a smile with everyone she saw.

[Kharysma]

Tonight I Would Like To Light a Candle For:

Theresa U. died on May 14, 2002.

She was my Aunt and was supposed to be coming home for a visit the day after she died. She died very suddenly from a brain rupture. She is very loved and missed.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Grandma Malone~Granny Percival~Jessica Hedger~Louise Cartwright~Brittany Hendrickson~Theresa U.

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[mr jones]

Ben Whitehead may 1980 - april 2004
He was an amazing friend of mine, one of the greatest guys i know. He was murdered earlier this year protecting his girlfriend. Not only has he left behind all his friend and family who loved him but his son who will never know him :( R.I.P.

[Kharysma]

Before I post tonight's candles... I just want to say that your entry was very touching, Mr. Jones. Not to say that I haven't been moved by all the posts in this thread, but that one really gripped me. *hugs Mr. Jones*

Michelle R.
She was born and died before I was even alive. She only lived a few months and was my cousin. She was the first granddaughter but because of her untimely death I took that spot in the family. I hope that I filled it with her approval. I wish I could have grown up with her but I hope one day we shall meet.

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Tonight's Candles Were For:

Ben Whitehead~Michelle R.

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Kharysma]

I light another, to hope and to pray
That no one else should be taken today

[Reddig]

Jacek Kuroñ (1934 - 2004)

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One of the most wonderful people, who walked this earth. Ever. He never cared for himself, but he commited his life for helping others and he did that with risking his own health, freedom and life. One of the gratest fighters for democracy, freedom and justice. Almost all his life untill '89 he was tormented by the communistic government (he was in prison in years 1965-67, 68-71 and 81-84, he and his familly was regularly attacked by the police) but even being of poor health he cared nothing for that. Amongs many other things he inspired and created KSS KOR, which was an organisation set on helping families of people, who were left for themselves only by the communistic government without a chance to live. One of the giants like Vaclav Havel and Lech Walesa, who abolished communism. After that, he was one of the few people, who succesfully helped those people, who were endangered by the transformation, and who explained to the society what is the point of changes, and why are these things done. A man of grate love for others. He died yesterday, after many years of sickness (which he actually never cared about).

"I could have been four, maybe five years old then. In The Great Theater there was a play "About The Two, Who Had Stolen The Moon". At one moment, when the wizard was putting the boys into a sac, I stood up and crying I went to the stage to save them. I remember that paralizing fear and that enormous strenght I had to have to overcome it. I was taken crying and screaming to the foyer, the ticket ladies comforted me, that the boys are all right, and I cried, horribly cried. That event decided about my life. Everything I did afterwards was just an imitation of that".

Jacek Kuroñ

[lellykelly]

Luke Hilliard who died June 17th 2000
Luke was a great friend and was such a bubbly, friendly guy. He died at such a young age. A waste of a great life. He was loved by everyone, and i guess you could say the class clown. I always remember the funny things he did. I miss you Luke.

Nice idea sassy. :)

[Kharysma]

Tonight I would like to light a candle for:

Jaynie -- October 1975 - March 1991
Jayne was a great friend. She was full of energy and enjoyable to be around. She was a bit of a rebel and was out drinking on a boat late one night with some other people. There was an accident and Jayne was killed by the boat propellors. She was a great person and I felt a great absence when she left this world. I'll always remember you, Jaynie.

[Jelibeli]

Beatiful thread, Sassy. This is the first time the internet has ever brought me close to tears.

Could you light one for Edward Marshall, my fiancee's father? A great man that I never met. He died around ten years ago of a heart attack, but she often thinks of him and cries. I'm told that I'm very much like him, with all his good and bad habits, and especially his moodiness. I'd just like to thank him for his daughter, and wish him all the best, and send him our love.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Jacek Kuron~Luke Hilliard~Jayne~Edward Marshall

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Kharysma]

Tonight I want to light a candle for:

Fallon O'Toole -- 2000 - 2004
She was the niece of my boss' daughter and she died a week ago today from brain cancer. She was a very brave angel for the past six months.

[Dingbat]

Samuel Barrie

A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he was always playing with me and my sister when we were young, and he took me to my first football match along with my Dad. He looked after my Gran who has multiple sclerosis, and he never once complained or spoke of the problems that came with that - her wheelchair, the new house - the rail that he had put up outside their old house in Glasgow. Incidentally, that rail is still there. He was eventually taken by dementia, a mental disease - and he ceased to be himself to the point whereby he was so ill that it was better for him to go.

May he rest in peace - I don't think about him often enough but he was the first major death in my life and I'll never forget Grandpa Barrie.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Fallon O'Toole~Samuel Barrie

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[OohClint]

What a lovely idea for a thread, Sassy! Thank you. :) I'm new here, and this is the first thread I've felt really compelled to respond to.

Could you please light a candle for my father? -

Bobby Badger (December 1942 - February 2004)

He died, very suddenly, of a heart attack during the night. He was a very loving father and husband. He looked after my brothers and my sister and me so well, we don't know what to do without him. We wish we had the chance to say goodbye, and tell him what he meant to us.



Lynnanne

[Kharysma]

Tonight I would like to light a candle for:

Matthew P.
Matthew was a close friend of the family. We grew up together. He was only 17 years old when he died in a car accident, because he decided to race his new mustang against another friend. He hit a tree and died instantly. I miss him to pieces. He had a huge crush on me growing up and always said he would marry me. I was a few years older and had no feelings for him in that way, but he was a great friend and he is very missed.

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Tonights Candles Were For:



Bobby Badger~Matthew P.

~~And All of the Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

In the arms of the angel, may you find comfort there.

[nutnoodle]

John Gourley

I would like to light a candle for my next door neighbour who has just quite suddenly passed away from a heart attack this morning. I have known him since I was a baby.. and I only wish I had got to say goodbye before it happened :(

Thanks Sassy

[Kharysma]

I would like to light two candles tonight for :

Nana and Pa T.
They were my great-grandparents and died several years ago. Pa was the first to leave - died from the flu in his old age, very peacefully. Nana died many years after him from a heart attack in the middle of the night. They raised my father and his siblings and were amazing people. They seemed more like grandparents to me than great-grandparents. We were very close. You were both very amazing people and the whole family misses you!

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Tonights Candles Were For:

John Gourley~Nana T.~Pa T.

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Kharysma]

I noticed that there was a thread for Marlon Brando's passing and I thought it might be appropriate to light a candle tonight for him with everyone's respects.

Tonight I Would Like to Light A Candle For:

Marlon Brando
Wonderful actor and very talented man. He brought lots of joy to many people throughout the years with his acting career. May he rest in peace.

[piemastermike]

Could you please light a candle for my Freind David's Sister Sam.

She was in a minibus crash last year and was thrown from her seat as she was the only one not wearing a seatbelt. She was only 21 and had just finished her uni course.
I am a close freind of all of the family and so many people were upset by it.. the funeral was the most amazing thing ever... anyway, i just wanted everyone to know how amazing she was and how much a of a waste it was that she had to go.

[Generic Student]

I know its a bit late and all, and maybe a bit sad of em to put this up, but the circumstances surrounding the death couldn't be more crappy. Bill Howard was the father of Muse drummer Dom Howard. On Sunday night during what the band would later name as "the best gig of their lives" at Glastonbury festival, Bill Howard collapsed from a heartattack, possibly caused by the loud music and lighting affects of Muse' set. He later died on site at Glastonbury Festival. I guess this candle basically covers everyone who has died at a poigniant and proud moment in their life and to the family and friends who they leave behind. Languishing in tainted memories of good times.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Marlon Brando~Sam Howe~Bill Howard

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[AngryPaul]

First of all this is a lovely and respectful thread and I am truely sorry for all those who lost loved ones.

I would like to add

Rebecca Hooper [1985 - 1994]
She was my best friend. She developed a heart defect and became very ill and died at the very young age of 9. Becky and I would always just eat beans on toast and play in my garden during the school holidays. I have many pictures to remind me of her, but every time I reflect on them it brings a tear to my eye knowing how short her life was and how much more she could have experiecned. My life would have been much different without her gone from it.

I love you and will always miss you.


Thank you

[Destrukto]

I'll light a candle for my dad (1946-1990)

Only 43 when he died, he had the strength to let go. He had kidney disease and wanted to get rid of a colostomy bag when he was feeling fine. Complications after surgeory killed him.
Last time I spoke to him I told him (he was a really "hands on" man) that my hands were not working hands.
He looked at me and told me they were for different work.

Thanks dad and I'll build you a shed one of these days...

No doubt you could build a better one, but it's mine :p

[Kharysma]

Tonight I Would Like To Light A Candle For:

All of the men who gave their lives during the Revolutionary War
Today is the 4th of July (well it still is in America) and I thought it was fitting. No matter which side the men fought on during the war, they were all extrememly brave men. I am proud that men fought to give me the Independance I have today.

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Tonights Candles Were For:

Rebecca Hooper~Destrukto's Father~Revolutionary War Soldiers

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[sweetfloss]

Could you light a candle for my Great grandmother? She was a wonderful woman, who always wanted to see me at oxford, or on TV playing the violin (I'm still working on both)

Eva Pratt 1902-2003

A beloved great grandmother, her goals in life were met. She had 12 great grandchildren, all her grandchildren were happily married or engaged, and she'd reached 100. She passed away quietly in her sleep, her last few days in hospital. Now she has joined her husband, to watch over us from far away. Never forgotten. I love you.

[Xoryn]

this is the most meaningful thread on the board thanks for making it Sassy

Eric Margetson
a great husband, father and grandad who died from a heart attack and many shall miss him

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Eva Pratt~Eric Margetson

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[sweetfloss]

Can I suggest...

Originally posted by DangerMouse
the great Xylophone Man of Nottingham...

He was a great man who loved his family and music in equal proportions. He stuck to his guns outside H&M with his multi-coloured xylophone for many years, night and day and shared the love of an entire county.

Rest in peace brother, you're playing for god now.....

:nana:

Rest In Peace

[ABirdInTheHand]

May I please light a candle for Paul "Second" Treacy?

1924-1996. A loving grandfather.

Unfortunately deaf at birth and developed Parkinsons during his last years. Greatly missed by all.

This is for you Paul

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[Garg]

I would like to light three candles if I may.

Firstly, I would like to light a candle in memory of my father Colin Peter Rogers who died 7 years ago.

Secondly, I would like to light a candle in memory of the most important person ever in my life. The person who injected me with the ironic sense of humour I now have today, and who showed me lifes better points. That man is my uncle Keith Kenneth Rogers who died last year.

I still look at the necklace you both once owned to this day.

And lastly, I would like to light a candle in memory of the xylophone man. He will be sorely missed from the streets of Nottingham.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

The Xylophone Man of Nottingham~Paul "Second" Treacy~Colin Peter Rogers~Keith Kenneth Rogers

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Cap'n Zola]

I was gonna post a lot earlier on in the thread but never got around to it, I don't have any special words for these people, I'm never good at those, but I'll try...

Xavier Craig
He was a dear friend of mine, though we were never all that close, he was about 7 or 8 years older than me but treated me eqaully. It was around 6 or 7 years ago when he was driving home from work late at night, totally sobre, no drugs, he was going at a steady speed with his lights on around a tight bend when a deer jumped out infront of his headlights, he tried to do the humane thing and swerve outta it's way but unfortunately swerved off the road and into a field. He had many flowers attached to the barbed fence and now has a lovely bench near the bench devoted to him.

Barry

I can't remember his last name, he was a close friend of my older brother, also called Barry. He was a lovely chap and always wanted to help people. He, totally outta character, broke into our house in the middle of the night a few years ago, the door was never locked so it wasn't so much breaking in though, he went into the living room, picked up my piggy-bank when my dad came in, back from night-shift as a taxi driver. This startled Barry and he dropped my piggy-bank and jumped out the window. We didn't know who it was 'til a week later when he came round the house and confessed. We realised his money problems and toally forgave him immediatly but he felt so bad that he later committed suicide, 6 months later, his neighbours noticed the inactivity at the house and the police found his body. He is still missed as is Xavier.

I'd also like to give a little tribute to two people I had never spoken to but were well known on the internet...

Livecorpse

A famous flash artist on Newgrounds, I had never known him but his story is...he was drunk with his friend one night and his friend got really outta hand, just too drunk, started getting aggressive and such, Livecorpse stabbed him and immediatly regretted it, he panicked and ran to his house where he had a gun under his bed, he then went on the run. The police was notified and one officer was unlucky to bump into Livecorpse as he was running around a corner, scared and panicky, Livecorpse shot the innocent officer. I think he later died. Respect for him too, a man who was only doing his job and was in the wrong place at the wrong time...well back to Livecorpse, he took refuge in a nearby internet cafe where he often went to. He managed to email Tom and Wade, the admins at Newgrounds and all his friends there about what was going on and later took his own life.

Zatreb

I play an online game called Fantasy Empires, there is a player there who only last night, took his own life too. Someone in the game had, jokingly, called his daughter a *****. Zatreb took it very offensively though. That is quite irrelevant, though Zatreb's daughter, may she rest in peace, was killed by a suicide bomber days after the incident. Devastated, Zatreb of Jerusalem, felt he had no choice, his friends and family were all dead, as of result of natural causes and terrorism in Israel. He was in an internet cafe, spoke to his dearest friends on the Fantasy Empires game and went to the toilet to never return..

I wish for all of these people to be very happy now, wherever they are and I wish the best to the family and friends of those connected. They will all be missed.

[Kharysma]

I lit these candles last night but unfortunately the new forums, or what have you, wiped it out and I wanted to make sure I made it clear that I did this last night and did not forget! My apologies though!

Xavier Craig~Barry~Livecorpse~Zatreb

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Kharysma]

Tonight I Would Like To Light A Candle For:

George T.
He was my grandfather and died when I was 14. He had suffered from a stroke and was living with my family and I and was doing much better. We went away for a week and he went to visit my Aunt and Uncle. During the week we received a phone call that he had suffered another massive stroke and died instantly in my Uncle's arms, getting out of the shower. He died in his 50's and was far too young. Love you, Grandpa!

[JackS]

I would like to say, firstly a plus to a few of you for bringing tears to my eyes!

Namely: Sassy, Zero Shade, Zoidy and many more!

I would like to light a candle for "James Benton", 1984-2003

Died in a pub-brawl. Are last words were of hatred. I hope he accepts my apologies when we one day meet in the sky!

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

George T.~James Benton

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[lottie_pants]

This is horribly bumped but if i may.

I'd like to light a little tiny candle for my little Dusty mouse,
Died early hours of 17th July.
She was really a sweet little thing. My friend gave her to me as she wasn't able to look after her and i hope i made her little life all happy and yayfull.

R.I.P Dusty mouse

[JoeraZ]

peace out dusty :)
too bad lottie :/

[Dibbie]

Joe Parks
Sometimes the biggest differences are made by the smallest things in the shortest time. Words cannot express what he meant and what he continues to mean. I miss you Joe.

[Kharysma]

The match I lit the candles with this evening refused to go out, no matter how many times I tried. If I were you... I would take that to mean something special. :)

Tonights Candles Were For:

Dusty Mouse~Joe Parks

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Kharysma]

Found a poem I thought might be fitting here. Not sure who wrote it.

Togetherness

Death is nothing at all -
I have only slipped away into the next room.
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.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes we enjoyed together.

Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Let my name be the household word that it always was.
Let it be spoken without effort.
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 your mind because I am out of your sight?

I am but waiting for you,
For an interval,
Somewhere very near,
Just around the corner.
All is well.
Nothing is past,
Nothing is lost.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before -
Only better,
Infinitely happier and forever -
We will all be one together.

[Skater_kin]

Nick V.
A caring friend that i will miss alot.

"You cannot do great things...just small things with great love."

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Nick V.

~~And For All of the Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Mexican Pie]

It's not someone I know. Heck, I don't even know who it is! But I do know where he is burried. Canberra, in a Marble Tomb in a Cathederal, located in the Australian War memorial.

But here's to you, the Unknown Soldier!
You fought, you died, you left you loved ones.
And now you are a reminder to those
That have fallen.

Here's to you, the Unknown Soldier!
Bound to this plain in a marble tomb.
Eternal peace- for your feats
Like your brothers that were with you
and who are unknown to todays world
of cash and oil.

And here's to you, the Unknown Soldier!
Live by honour, serve your country!
For you knew how it would end.
But for your service,
A sole reminder,
A beacon in these troubled times
About what has been done
And what we should steer from-
In death, you show us the way!

With your brothers and sisters in the War,
Giving equal sacrifice,
We now see the true purpose of Evil,
And so here's to you, the Unknown Soldier!

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

The Unknown Soldier

~~And All of the Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Empty Pie Dish]

Congratulations in this thread, brought tears to my eyes(i'm serious)
I'd plus you a thousand times for the caring directed to the people who passed on.I'm lucky enough to have no one dear to me that has died.

Have a little poem

May your soul be taken
By our beloved God
An you shall not be forsaken
By the ones you loved

Heaven up above
Radiant fields of bliss
Eternal life is yours
Accept this tendering kiss

Now i light this candle
Signal of love and respect
May the flames burn away your sorrow
And in the arms of the angles,may you find affect

i'm all sad and mushy now..

[Schism]

Shay Ledwig - my best friend for many years, died of lukemia.

Janet Treebert - my guitar techer and neighbor, died of breast cancer.

and i really dont want to say anymore becuase i know no one is really that interested, but these are the people whom I would light a candle for

[RobW]

Robert White snr.
My Grandad. Happy 83rd last week.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Robert White snr.

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[HappyJack]

Hugh Russell

My Grandfather. He died when I was nine years old and I have missed him ever since.


Thanks for this thread Sassy. You are a wonderful person.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Hugh Russell

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Kharysma]

I was reading through some poems and happened upon this one. It was written about the girl's cousin who took his own life and it reminded me of my brother David, and I just wanted to share it.

You Meant So Much
by Cassie Mitchell

You meant so much to all of us
You were special and that's no lie
You brightened up the darkest day
And the cloudiest sky

Your smile alone warmed hearts
Your laugh was like music to hear
I would give absolutely anything
To have you well and standing near

Not a second passes
When you're not on our minds
Your love we will never forget
The hurt will ease in time

Many tears I have seen and cried
They have all poured out like rain
I know that you are happy now
And no longer in any pain.

[Kharysma]

Maybe it's a bit silly to put in here but... it made me sad so I wanted to anyways.

I would like to light a candle tonight for:

Duncan
He was my boss's mother's dog and he was going through so many things in his old age that they had to put him to sleep. :( He was a sweet dog and will be missed. Hope he's in Doggy Heaven.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Duncan

~~And All of the Other Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Noo_Noo]

Could you light one for the young lad Adam Morell... the boy that lived in Loghborough and had such a horrible crime commited to him in september 2002 (they foud him in pieces all over the town)
I didnt know him personally, but a lot of my frineds did and they are still very upset :(

[freddiestarfish]

Could you light a candle for my grandfather, Ron Warburton, who died this morning after drowning when he fell and hit his head getting back onto his friends sailing boat.
He was at the ripe old age of 70, and was doing what he loved when he died.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Adam Morell~Ron Warburton

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Jasmic]

I have to say that this thread has taken my breath away.

Can I just give one piece of advice to everyone who has lost someone? I read in a few places that people are beginning to forget the things that those who have gone either said or did. Before it has all gone, write everything you remember down. Talk to everybody who knew that person, and write their memories down too. It is in our nature not to remember everything.

I would like to light a candle to my Mother Faith Hawkins She passed away after a brief battle with cancer on Jan 13 this year. I am struggling to type this, she meant so much to me and all my family. The saddest thing is that she won't be around to watch my children grow up.

Her funeral was absolutely amazing. I am not exagerating when I say that she was a pillar of the community. She lived in Slough all her life, and although I poke fun at the place, she never did. She was in St John Ambulance for over 50 years, and had been awarded the rank of Serving Officer the year before she died. At her funeral, Slough crematorium was so packed that people were standing along the walls. There were even people outside who couldn't fit in the building.

I love you, Mum

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Faith Hawkins

~~And All of the Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Kharysma]

I know that I light candles for all the names mentioned every night, and I know that I have lit one for my grandfather before but I would like to light one for him again tonight specifically. I went to his house, a few nights ago, for the first time since he died and my grandmother gave me one of the cards that was at the funeral parlor (which I never received). It was hard being there as I have so many fond memories of him in the house and yet so many sad ones as that is also where he lost his long fight with cancer - right in the livingroom.

The poem on the card reads as follows:

God saw you getting tired,
And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you
And whispered, "Come to Me."
With tearful eyes we watched you,
And saw you pass away.
Although we loved you dearly,
We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating,
Hard working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to
prove to us,
He only takes the best.

Tonight I would like to light a candle for :

Charles U. (died on May 22, 2004)
My Papa - greatest grandfather I could ever have. Miss him lots and lots. Especially now when I could use some great advice and counsel from an incredibly intelligent man.

[dead]

could you light a candle for my deceased rat, zephyr? she died a few weeks ago, at the ripe old age (well, ripe old age for a rat) of 2 years.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Were For:

Charles U. ~ Zephyr The Rat

~~And For All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Cheeky Prophet]

Sorry to bump this but I felt a need to say something to anybody about someone I found out this morning had passed away a few months ago.

Herr Zimmerman

He was my German teacher in 9th grade. I can honestly say I don’t remember much he taught me, as he wasn’t the best of teachers- he was the kind of teacher who let the kids do whatever they wanted in his class (my friend Sara and I would do all the work, and everyone else in the class copied from us), but he had a good heart. He died of a heart attack in July, but had no close family or friends, so no one at the school found out until recently. Rest in Peace Mr. Z, even if you may have been alone in your last few months, you were loved by your students and your presence will be missed.

[Gin&Tonic]

Sassy is away on holiday for the next ten days or so; so I'll take over the candle-lighting until she gets back, I'm sure she won't mind.

I'd like to light a candle for my grandma Laura Wake. She wasn't my real grandma; she was my stepbrother and sister's gran, but she treated me equally and with love. She died early this year, sadly I just couldn't face the funeral. So my candle is for her.

Please add your candle requests below and when there are enough I'll light candles for them all.

[Kharysma]

Thank you, Ginny! :D *hugs*

I have been away on holiday with skoo, like Ginny said. So I apologize for not lighting candles, Cheeky Prophet. I'm stressed to the max atm with uni homework so I'm not as on the ball as I should be yet. But I will try to light candles tonight.

Sorry that I didn't notify on the thread that I was going away. I meant to but I was just so excited to be seeing skoo and I forgot. :(

Hopefully back to normal tonight!

[Gin&Tonic]

No problems, love :) Nice to see the thead back and running too, its a great thread.

Please can I ask for an exception to the rule and have a candle for my sister Pamela Ruth? A hope candle? Because as you know, she's very very sick indeed and I heard some bad news today. It doesn't mean to say that by grace of God she can't bounce back. But I think in this instance everyone's hopes and prayers are very much appreciated.

Many many thanks to you Sassy and to everyone who's sent their thoughts over tha past weeks. /me hugs

[Kharysma]

I would like to light two candles tonight for:

John F. and David T.

John was my best friends oldest brother. She called me today sobbing, and told me that her brother was found in a hotel room shot through the head. She's devestated, of course. I never met John but I'd like to light a candle for him and his family. May he rest in peace.

David was my brother, as you all know. And although I've lit candles for him before, I wanted to do so again as the 3 year anniversary of his death just passed while skoo and I were on vacation. We actually lit a candle for him that night but I'd like to do so again. You're always in our hearts, David. Always and forever.

Tonights Candles Are For:

Herr Zimmerman~John F.~David T.

~~And a special candle of hope for Pamela Ruth and her family and friends who are all hoping and praying for a miracle. Where there's a spark of light - there is hope.~~

~~And For All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comofort there.

[Cucumberfingers]

light a candle for me cause i am so cool

[Gin&Tonic]

How dare you disrespect this thread, you imbecile. I hope you apologise.

(Sorry also for disrupting your thread Sassy.)

Edit- and many many thanks for the hope candle. I do believe it worked!

[Cucumberfingers]

bubhuhuhubub my pussycat is ded light a candle for him plz

[hoogiman]

Do you seriously think death is funny? (I know, I'm talking to a banned person, but) This thread is about respect for people that have passed away, and you think it's funny?! How thoughtless you must be, and I hope you feel the same as us, when a family member or friend dies.

(Sorry sassy)

[Psychokilla]

Steven Yeatman

Like a brother to me for 10 years and taken in a car acident that i would have been in too, if it wasnt for my awful time-keeping.
Feelings of guilt and the sadness of watching your family deal with this tradedy nearly killed me but now i just think of the times we had.

Sleep easy ya "Little Bitch" for i will kick your ass when i do join you.

Peace bro

Paul

[Kharysma]

cucumberfingers has been banned, as we can all see, and though he tried to ruin this thread and showed utter disrespect, at least skoo handled it promptly. :) I also do not understand why or how someone could mock something that is supposed to represent something so emotional for us. But anyways, since the problem has been dealt with.... moving on is good. :D

I am always touched by the posts in this thread, but Psychokilla, yours nearly had me in tears. *hugs* And... having had my brother pass away - I have had the fortunate opportunity (even through a tragic ordeal) of getting to know my brother's best friend Jon, who was like a brother to him. He has kept in touch with my family and always checks in on us. Though it has been painful for him to see us in pain he has also suffered through it as you have. And I just want you to know -- that the family does truly appreciate and enjoy being in contact with his dear friends. Trust me on this one. It means SO much to my family. And I'm sure it means a lot to them.

Tonights Candles Are For:

~Steven Yeatman~

~~And For All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[C T M]

My dad, Alexander Stewart, died August 18th 2001

I was 17, and I'm the oldest, dad went away one morning to go SCUBA diving with my uncle, and then had a heart attack or something before they even got under the water (the doctors had no idea how he died, but it was probably something along the lines of a heart attack). My family is coping okay, but I feel really bad for my little brother and sisters (now 19,17,15) because they got to spend even less time with him than me. Me and dad argued a lot just before he died (hey, I was 17), but we still loved each other... and the whole family still misses him

Good thread Sassy, just ignore any morons who have no idea what it's like to lose someone close to them...

[Star]

hi can u light a candle for my bro who died on the 18 of sept 8 yrs today please? only found light a candle today and i think its really nice what your doing sassy! Thanks!

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Alexander Stewart~Fan's Brother

~~And All of the Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[djkt007]

I wish to light a candle for my friend's brother Alex, who had his hopes and dreams cut cruelly short in a terrible accident.
May he rest eternally in peace.

[ShoX-17]

My Dad,
James Groat Muir,
Died December 24th 1997

i barely knew him, and all i know is that he is in a much happier place than he was here.

Love you and miss you dad

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Alex~James Groat Muir

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[iambetter]

Post removed by skoo.

Welcome to bansville, population: YOU

[StupidCatOfDoom]

I can't believe you'd say that, iambetter.

At least learn to have some tact and social grace, and don't do that sort of thing again.

Great Great Nanny Smith, 1890s-1999
I can't remember you well, as I was only 7 when you died. You lived long, had a busy life, and being blind and partially deaf didn't slow you down. A lot of people loved you. I was one. I'll miss you :(

[Kharysma]

First of all... *sigh* .... cucumberfingers/iambetter/iambetter2 is really wasting his time but on well. Many thanks to skooby for even deleting his posts there. I don't even wanna read his pathetic attempts. *huggles skoo* I feel extremely sorry for people who feel the need to do this. They have no idea what caring for someone truly is and have such an utter disrespect for human life that they are the ones missing out. How sad.

Tonights Candles Are For:

~Great Great Nanny Smith~

~~And For All of the Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Chavvy]

Could you light a candle for a very dear friend of mine Barbara, who only recently passed away. She was diagnosed with motor neurones disease (a horrible, debilitating disease) that lasted over 8 painful months til her demise. Tomorrow is her birthday and will be a hard time for us all to deal with.

In the years that I knew her, she touched everyone she ever met and gave them all something different with which to remember her by. I have honestly never seen so many people at a funeral. There were people there who only met her once and hadn't seen her for years but had to come to pay their respects to her.

I wish that all of you had got to meet her and witnessed exactly what I, as all the others, witnessed. A truly remarkable, unique, selfless, compassionate and loving person.

Rest in peace Barbara, "..in our hearts you will always be near"

Love you always,

Luke

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

~Barbara~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[MONKEY050]

I never thought I'd ever have to post here...

Tonights Candles Are For:

~Eric August~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

Senior at SJHS, committed suicide by gunshot either today morning or yesterday. We learned of the news at break today (after second period @ school). I don't know what to say. It's very hard. I'd seen him around school last year. I don't understand. :nana:

[Spiker]

Please light a candle for my grandfather,who passed away today,His name was rodney
baxter.I miss you,grand father. :(

[Kharysma]

I'm glad to see that Monkey above lit his own candle. And also one for everyone else. I'm sorry I didn't get to it in time but I'm glad to see that you did it. :) *hugs*

Tonights Candles Are For:

~Rodney Baxter~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Kharysma]

Tonight I would like to light candles for :

A family who was killed in a fire a few days ago.
They lived a town over from me and their entire house burned to the ground at night. It is believed they were all sleeping and died from the smoke before the flames reached them. There were five members. A husband and wife and their three children. They were ages 9, 5, and 2, I believe. Today while I was driving to meet a friend I was escorted by police to the side of the road and I witnessed the funeral procession with an individual hearse for each family member. It was incredibly sad to watch. I was very touched and wanted to light candles for each of them tonight. May they all rest in peace together - still a family.

************************************************** *************

Tonights Candles Are For:

~Five Candles For Five Members of a Family Who Died in a Fire~

~~And For All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Dingbat]

May I suggest that a candle be lit for Kenneth Bigley?

[bob4ever]

i think lighting a candle for kenneth bigley is a wonderful idea

[Matt]

Samantha Beattie (No date)

I lost her without losing her, my dear sister. You did not deserve to go, but you never went or came. It is a shame you were never given a chance to understand things like how much we love you, and how much we want to hold you when you need us most. I miss you even though I have never met you, but I know you're partying like a mule train up at the pearly gates. :angel: Bless you, sweatheart. :angel:

This was a good idea Sassy... I feel so much better now.

[Jelibeli]

May I suggest that a candle be lit for Kenneth Bigley?

A very nice idea, but we should also include at the very least the two other (American?) hostages that were kidnapped with him, who also died at the hands of their captors - I didn't know him in any way and I therefore accept that I am being highly presumptuous, but I would assume he would like for them to remembered as much as he is. Anyone care to supply their names?

EDIT: Jack Hensley and Eugene Armstrong, thanks to http:\\news.bbc.co.uk

[Dingbat]

A very nice idea, but we should also include at the very least the two other (American?) hostages that were kidnapped with him, who also died at the hands of their captors - I didn't know him in any way and I therefore accept that I am being highly presumptuous, but I would assume he would like for them to remembered as much as he is. Anyone care to supply their names?

EDIT: Jack Hensley and Eugene Armstrong, thanks to http:\\news.bbc.co.uk
Agreed, though by all rights their names should've been added weeks ago. :(

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Jack Hensley~Eugene Armstrong~Kenneth Bigley~Samantha Beattie

~~And All of the Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[stav]

Christopher Reeve (1952 - 2004)

I'd like to light a candle for the greatest superhero of all time.

As I said here (http://www.weebls-stuff.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22143). The world has lost its only true superhero.

[Garg]

You beat me to it Stav, but I would also like to light a candle for Christopher Reeve.

He went through hell but showed the world what it is to live in hope. To hope that all your dreams could one day become real if you strive for them.

I am glad to associate myself as part of the human race with him.

A great man, sorely missed.

[katie]

He went through hell but showed the world what it is to live in hope. .

I think we all wanted to see him walk again. He was very brave.

[itchy]

Sassy has asked me to make a little picture to represent those who we have lit candles for previously and here it is.

Edit: i copied something right before posting this... oops. here is the pic. not a link.
http://img19.exs.cx/img19/1006/Candle.gif

*just so you know, the flame got fudged up...*

Another edit: and also, i would like to add a flame to the christopher reeve candle.
he was a terrific man.

[mittens]

John Guerin (Poppie) 1925 - 2004
i would like to light a candle for my maternal grandfather, and his two sons, Anthony and Gerard who preceeded him in death.
john survived his time serving in WWII, and managed with grace the trials of raising his children to be the wonderful people they are today. he fought for many months against cancer, but eventually succumbed to it, five days short of his 80th birthday. he was buried today by his 11 surviving children, 30 grandchildren, his wife, Rosie, and many friends.

i spent an impossibly short time with you, poppie, but i miss you incredibly much.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Christopher Reeve (SuperMan)~John Guerin (Poppie)~Anthony~Gerard

~~And All of the Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.


special hugs to mittens who buried her grandfather today (I was thinking of you), and a special thank you to itchy for creating the picture for this thread.

[zero defex.]

http://nicktraina.com/memorial.jpg
In Loving Memory Of Nicholas Traina, You Touched So Many People And Influenced Me In So Many Ways. You Will Always Be Remembered.

L I N K 8 0
THE AGAINST THE REST CREW
http://nicktraina.com

THANK YOU.

[Kharysma]

omg I am SO sorry that I didn't see this the other day. My sincere apologies. (I have been consumed with college work. *sigh*) However, this candle is not any less special than the others before it.

Tonights Candles Are For:

Nicholas Traina

~~And All of the Beloved Names Previously Mentioned~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Jelibeli]

Sorry if this is inappropriate, but this is a man who touched many of us in the UK through his interest and love for all kinds of music, and his drive to share that interest with the world. For nearly 40 years, he brought some of the most obscure, original and groundbreaking acts to light, and has gently guided the musical tastes of a nation, by simply opening our ears to what is out there. He helped us all find a little more enjoyment than we would have had without him.

His full obituary is here...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/3955369.stm

I know many people (as voiced in several threads across this forum already), would wish him a well-deserved rest.

John Peel, 1939 to 2004. Friend to music lovers everywhere, may you rest in peace.

[Dingbat]

Sorry if this is inappropriate, but this is a man who touched many of us in the UK through his interest and love for all kinds of music, and his drive to share that interest with the world. For nearly 40 years, he brought some of the most obscure, original and groundbreaking acts to light, and has gently guided the musical tastes of a nation, by simply opening our ears to what is out there. He helped us all find a little more enjoyment than we would have had without him.

His full obituary is here...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/3955369.stm

I know many people (as voiced in several threads across this forum already), would wish him a well-deserved rest.

John Peel, 1939 to 2004. Friend to music lovers everywhere, may you rest in peace.
Not inappropriate at all.

I second the motion to light a candle for John.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

~John Peel~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Cynic]

My Gradmother Florence Ives, 1904-2001
She worked as a nurse during the war bringing up two sons even after her own farther was lost ina mining acident. Die of natural causes

My Uncle, Graham Ives, 1940-2004
Traveled the world and ran over a thousand charity marathons. Died in South Africa after a long battle with lung cancer

David and John, two airmen who died in the war far too young and who my farther is named after

Could you add candles please?

[SickBoY]

I'd like to light a candle for Tove Egge(1953-2004) my dear mum who passed away march 19. this year after being sick with cancer for almost five years. Love you a lot, miss you much and owe you everything :nana:

Allso I'd light a candle for my grampa Knut Egge who's still with us, but is fighting the battle of his life against the same disease right now.

From my mums diary:
"My lips will say no more prayers, I'm just thankful for the life that I've had"

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Florence Ives~Graham Ives~David~John~Tove Egge~Knut Egge

~~And For All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

I just wanted to say that my brother who passed away - his name was David and his best friend's name was John. Kinda stopped my heart a moment when I saw the two names together. And I was very touched by both posts tonight. *hugs*

[Star]

Hi,
can I please light a candle for my uncle philip because he has just recently been diginosed with cancer. Can I ask every one to please think of him it would really help me through this. He's going for his scan on thursday to see if it's anywhere else so if you could please think of him it would help me

Yours always
Fan

P.s: this is the reason that I may be a bit more snappy in the last few days and I'm sorry if I have upset anyone I dont mean it.

[Mushroom]

I've not posted here before, but came to check there'd been a mention of John Peel last week, and now i think another needs saying :/

Fred Dibnah, 1938-2004

I know i'm not the only person who has been both inspired and amused by Fred's various TV appearences. He was an unlikely celebrity, but he managed to bring a smile with added interest whether he was talking about Victorian architecture or the steam engine's various uses around Britain in his broad Lancashire accent. He'd been battling with cancer for some time but had made a last attempt to finish a TV series touring the country on his traction engine in order to get other people to see another side of life and history in Britain. Fred's various programmes have always made me chuckle, no matter what mood i've been in, and I know many others have found him an inspiration not only in his interest in history, but in his generally happy attitude to life.

RIP Fred :(

[lellykelly]

Dean White

My dear cousin who died a few months ago in a car accident at age 19. This couldn't have come as more of a shock. I know you are watching over us and taking care of your dad. We love you.

I felt this picture was appropriate :).
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v149/lellykelly/100_0751.jpg

[jonffm]

John Kirkham

Beloveded Husband, Father, and my own Grandfather who sadly passed away peacefully at 3am this morning after a long struggle against prostate cancer. Was always a fountain of advice for all that needed it and didn't have an enemy in the world. Gone, but will never be forgotten. :(

[Kharysma]

I am very sorry that I haven't posted until now. I was away in Maine for the weekend to relax. Please accept my apology for the delay.

Tonights Candles Are For:

Philip~Fred Dibnah~Dean White~John Kirkham

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Gin&Tonic]

Well, I'm back, and ready to accept the fact that I need - or would love - a candle in rememberance of my beautiful sister who sadly lost her battle with cancer last Saturday.

Always smiling, always making plans for when she 'wasn't around', I don't think I ever saw her outwardly show her sadness to her young children, her husband, or my mum, or me. She battled through everything - losing her hair, losing her strength, her last holiday, her last glass of wine.

I've never known personally anyone as amazingly strong as she, right up to the end. She died with dignity and respect in her own home, in her sleep, and though we didn't say goodbye formally, it means more to us that she didn't die in pain, and was surrounded by her loving family. Sudden, but inevitable, sad, but painless.

To Pamela Ruth. God bless you and don't forget to always watch over our family, and we'll do our very, very best to make you proud. Sleep well, sis.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Pamela Ruth

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.


skoo and I are thinking of you, Ginny. We love you and if there's anything we can do for you please let us know. *hugs* I'm always here for a chat as I know what you're going through.

[Jelibeli]

I know this thread has been dormant for a month or so, but I've recently heard about the death of an influential, if not mainstream, musician, and one of his friends.

"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, 1966-2004, former guitarist with Pantera, lately playing with his brother's new band Damageplan, and roadie Jeff "Mayhem" Thompson, 1964-2004 were both killed by a member of the audience at a gig last week. Jeff was killed trying to save Dime from the gunman. At least three members of the audience were also killed. Two of them have been named as Erin Bray and Nathan Halk.

My main reason for this post, apart from to remember the members of the band and their fans who died, was to spare a thought for Vinnie Paul, former drummer with Pantera and now drummer with Damageplan. Vinnie's life was torn apart by the splitting-up of Pantera, and he was throwing so much into the new Damageplan band. The death of his brother Dime must now be a terrible pain to him, especially as both his brother and finally getting the new band together meant such a great deal to him.

Sorry if resurrecting this thread was the wrong thing to do, but I just thought they deserved a mention.

[Star]

I will light a candle tonight for all the people who have died in the horrible earthquake that involved the movements of plates which set huge waves that distroyed* homes in Isia and Indonesia Sri Lanka and thousands have died so I ask you all to think about them (*= Spelling is wrong.)

So

Tonights candles are for

~ All who have died in Isia and Indonesia Sri Lanka ~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

[Giant_Crab]

Plus India and various other Countries in and surrounding the Indian Ocean. Such a horrific thing to happen, it boggles the mind. Those guys are gonna need as much help as they can find

[moffball]

To anyone who can, please spare a few quid for those unsuspecting guys and girls out there.

Cheers all.

[Kharysma]

I apologise whole heartedly for not replying in this thread sooner. Honestly, I have barely looked at the forums for a couple of months as skoo and I were kind of taking a break from all things and enjoying time with each other :love: But my apologies, nevertheless.

Tonights Candles Are For:

"Dimebag" Darrell Abbott~Jeff "Mayhem" Thompson~Erin Bray~Nathan Halk

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

Thanks to you, Star, for lighting some of the candles!

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[MONKEY050]

Please light a candle for:

David Gandy
Who died at his own hands over this weekend.
~And all of the names previously mentioned~
...
He was a very good friend. 40 years old, he was the dean of admissions for my high school. It may be saddening for a couple students to be killed or kill themselves in the last year, but for a faculty? It's so sad. He was so close to me. I helped him recruit students at our diocese's "high school fair" where the high schools go to the diocesean center to show 8th graders what they have to offer. I helped him with a couple websites, one which was never finished. We always helped each other. I helped him file folders last week and we had pizza. I ran out of time before I could have a piece and he promised he'd get me a piece. But that won't be any time soon. I can't believe this happened. We were such good friends.

Thank you.

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

(I'd also like to take the time to apologise here for that stupid post I made in beginners I guess. I honestly did click the first link i saw that said "weebl and bob" and I thought I saw a stupid post which I thought was in pap, and suggested that the user stay in the beginners awhile. Sorry for that confusion.)

[Star]

Can you light a candle for Mrs.Flemming who lost her battle of cancer this week.

[OKO]

Irene Harbourne:
Loved Grandmother and Mother; passed away on July 4th 2004 after losing her battle to Cancer of the throat; I miss you Nan.

? Harbourne
The question mark is for unknown; he is my Uncle, a baby who died shortly after birth; I've known nothing of him since the death of my Grandmother; I just hope he rests in peace.

"So long and goodnight."

[splodge]

I would like you to light a candle for my old freinds dad
Ken Auckland
Made his familys life great. He was a great neighbour and a great person. He died on christmas day.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Mrs. Flemming~Irene Harbourne~Uncle Harbourne~Ken Auckland

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[PJ]

I really tried to read this thread, but it nearly brought me to tears.

Very thoughtful idea sassy.

[splodge]

This thread should become a sticky.

[manwithnopants]

Wish I would have noticed this thread sooner

~ Liam Von Becks ~
1987-2003
You brought joy to whoever you touched, I only wish I had known you longer.

[Kharysma]

So sorry I didn't do this earlier. skoo was visiting and we were on holiday for the week.

Tonights Candles Are For:

~ Liam Von Becks ~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Mat^]

Could I have a candle lighted for a good friend of mine, Ali Lambert, who took his life last night, he was a good friend and I'd like to say someone who made a difference in my life,

Ali, you'll be missed, rest in peace.

[Scribe]

Dorothy Gray

My grandma. She broke all of her ribs when she fell off of a horse. She was hospitalized and sent home but she tried to eat and she choked on blood and food and she couldnt breathe. She was put on a respirator but her brain activity stopped and she was taken off of it. I Loved her very much. May you rest in peace. Id be honoured if you would light a candle for her.

[Jelibeli]

This is a chap who never had quite the impact that John Peel did, but he was special to a great many of us in his own way.

Richard Hope-Weston (aka Tommy Vance) was the voice of the Friday Rock Show for many years on Radio 1. At a time when rock and metal was the only music that really spoke to me, those around me were listening to the 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Top Gun' soundtracks ad nauseum, and most of the media were avoiding anything remotely heavy, Tommy's little slice of rock (mostly NWOBHM stuff) was a blessed relief. There was little innovative or groundbreaking in the music he played, but it was what I wanted to hear. It was special to me.

As mentioned in this thread (http://www.weebls-stuff.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28989) and this one (http://www.weebls-stuff.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28935), Tommy died on 6th March from a stroke. Tommy's radio career is given in detail here (http://www.radiorewind.co.uk/tommy_vance_page.htm).

Tommy Vance, 1941-2005.

[Soapie]

I would like to light a candle to Vicki Moore.

Vicki Moore was a girl whom I never knew, whom I never met, but she was my girlfriend's best friend before she passed away about six months ago now. She was only fourteen at the time and had, for years, been battling against two seperate cancers. Despite this, she managed to live an optomistic life, for the most part, and got to meet her hero Brain May, who also attended her memorial service.

Rock In Peace, Vicki.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Ali Lambert~Dorothy Grey~Richard Hope-Weston (aka Tommy Vance)~Vicki Moore

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.



I would like to add this - only because I was on irc when he announced it and not because this person is more important than the others - I'm very sorry for your loss, Mat. Keep ya chin up. *hugs*

[epiplectic]

I guess I'd like to add to this very touching thread too:

Gail Dorothy Beaton Peterson (1948-1998)
My mother was gifted in any number of ways, intelligent and wise, funny and charming, musical, her personality a remarkable combination of drive and grace. As all mothers do, she taught me things beyond numbering and knowing, things that I will continue to learn until my last breath. Beyond what she did for me, she gave to the world a sense of peace and rightness to the many, many damaged souls she touched every day. We didn't always see eye to eye, and I know she forgave me that but I still miss her dearly. I am not, by any means, a religious person, but the secret corners of my heart hope to see her again some day.

Love ya Mom,

Erik

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

~Gail Dorothy Beaton Peterson~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[MONKEY050]

It is time for me to also light a candle once again.

~Mark Tropeano (sp?)~
~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

Mark was a junior at my high school. Early this morning, he died of cancer. He is the 4th person from our school to die in the last year and a half. I did not know him personally, but I think it sucks the way he died.

God bless him.

[crab]

I'd like candles for these people:

In specific:

Light a candle for Tom Clerke, someone from my school who I never met, as he died before I came to that school, but has changd the way I view cancer.

Light a candle for my Grampa, and my grandad, both of whom I never got to know very well, both of whom suffered terribly, both of whom were great.

Light a candle for my Great-Grandma and Grandma - I never met my Grandma, but she was a wonderful woman, or so it seems, and I was only very young when she passed away, but I am still sad I never went to her funeral.

Also:

Light a candle for everyone who wishes they were dead, for they are halfway there already.

Light a candle for those who suffered in death.

Light a candle for those who were good friends, for simply, what more can you ask of a man?

And let the light from these candles protect those who still live, and guide those who have died.

And have some heart someone, sticky this thread.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Mark Tropeano~Tom Clerke~darkshaow's Grampa~darkshaow's Grandad~darkshaow's Great-Grandma~darkshaow's Grandma

(As requested): For everyone who wishes they were dead, for they are halfway there already~For those who suffered in death~For those who were good friends, for simply, what more can you ask of a man?

And let the light from these candles protect those who still live, and guide those who have died.

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Scribe]

This may seem wierd, but could you light one for Sir William Shakespeare? I may not have known him but he was very influential in his time and obviously a great man. Thanks Will, for inspiring me to write. And seriously, someone sticky this. And would there be any chance we could see all of these candles?

[crab]

Unless he's already got one, light a candle for the school shooter guy.

[Kharysma]

I will resume lighting candles tonight (I do them in the evenings), but I wanted to post in response to Scribe's question:

And seriously, someone sticky this. And would there be any chance we could see all of these candles?

There have been several requests this is made a sticky thread but I have no control over that. Sorry. :) Also, I don't have a way to show everyone the candles. I don't have a digi cam and by the time I develop my film from my camerea it is centuries later. (I'm really bad about that). I do light them though. I give you my word. (skoo has seen the millions of candles that I have. ;)) It would be great if I could light them all and show everyone, but I'm afraid I don't have that kind of equipment. Sorry!

[Scribe]

I will resume lighting candles tonight (I do them in the evenings), but I wanted to post in response to Scribe's question:



There have been several requests this is made a sticky thread but I have no control over that. Sorry. :) Also, I don't have a way to show everyone the candles. I don't have a digi cam and by the time I develop my film from my camerea it is centuries later. (I'm really bad about that). I do light them though. I give you my word. (skoo has seen the millions of candles that I have. ;)) It would be great if I could light them all and show everyone, but I'm afraid I don't have that kind of equipment. Sorry!


I never doubted you didnt. And seriously, thank you for doing this. This is probably the most thoughtful and nice thread Ive ever seen.

[Marlowe]

Anonymous - ? -1999

In the summer of 1999 I went to Ibiza with 5 other friends and hated every minute of it. I hated the music, being the only true indie kid of my gang and I hated my mates getting off their faces on E, a drug that did nothing more for me than rob me of the ability to blink.

It was the third night in Ibiza and everyone was tired and ratty. However my mates took their little pills and they were fine again. I stayed more or less sober stopping after three beers to go onto water. We went to the Cream night in Amnesia. It was a fairly good night, but unfortunately I completely lost the other lads... as in could not find them at all. I felt really crap, surrounded by a bunch of pilled up twats, dancing to music I bloody hated and in the middle of nowhere. I looked like a right miserable bastard.

I was in the chill out section where at least the music was more interesting when 10 norwegian men and women decended upon me. They were in varying states of sobriety but not in the least bit pilled up. I got chatting to one of them in particular and we got on like a house on fire, sharing our musical tastes, film tastes and whatnot. A good little crack was going on and some beer was put into my hand. Bugger me if I wasn't actually having a good time. These people were funny, warm and treated me like we had been mates for 10 years. It was obvious to me they were all very close and had known each other for a long time. I was 21 at the time and they were all mostly 31-32. They told me they had all gone to the same school and lived in the same little town in Norway. They were the closest friends you could hope to meet. You just had to look at them and they were synchronous. The chap who I particularly got on well with .... I cant remember his name for the life of me and I doubt I ever will. I can remember Nils and Petter his best mates, and the guys fiance was called Trude, who couldnt be present because she had just given birth. This was his last time in Ibiza and he had been coming here since he was 21. He was then going to marry his woman and live happily ever after with his wife and daughter. This was his swansong to youth so to speak and he intended to have a good old time.

At about 2am things were just starting to kick off on the dancefloor but I could tell they were all getting a bit bored with the high beer prices and the music.

"Dan, You must come with us yes? We are going to this cheap norwegian bar where we will get so horribly drunk and play air guitar to cheesy rock songs. We are going to find you a nice tall norwegian lady and get her to put your face in her boobs!" said Anonymous... he then started off a round of a Norwegian drinking song and we all set off outside.

Amnesia is opposite Privilege and divided by the main motorway for the island. Spanish drivers do not slow down or stop for anyone. They are maniacs.

I'm not too sure what happened but Anon must have wandered out onto the road a little too far. I heard the 60MPH crumping sound and I saw his body fly off down the road.

We all ran towards him. He was very very dead. Most of his face had gone in on itself. At this point the bond between his 9 or so remaining friends became very apparent, and how I was ultimately a stranger, an intruder upon their grief. The one called Nils actually started tearing bits of hair out in raw animal grief. Another friend was howling at the sky. One girl sat on the kerb and rocked back and forth.

I could muster no more feeling than a bit of numbness.

I had to get out of their and hailed the next taxi... everyone was rubbernecking so it was quick to get one.

I got back to the apartment and told noone.

Anonymous... I cannot remember your name and I've even looked through lists of names to try and jog it out. I learnt a lot from you from just talking to you. I remember thinking what a genuinly nice guy you were and how friendly you were to someone you recognised as not enjoying themselves all too much. I hope Trude is ok and your little daughter who only knew her Dad for a few days is just like you. Wherever you are I hope they let you air guitar with that stupid blonde wig and helmet said you were gonna put on.

Rest in Peace.

[Dr-Electro]

I don't know how most people feel about general requests in a rememberance like this one, but I would like to request a candle for the victims of deadly violent crimes and their surviving families. I think about them all the time since a friend's infant grandson was murdered in a drive-by shooting. I had just met the baby the day he and his mother were released from the hospital. The next day, before his christening, the wrong house was targeted by a gang of drug-crazed hoodlums. A bullet went through his head while his mother held him in her arms. Mother was unhurt. He was the only victim.

Even though this happened several years ago, Evan Charles Watts who only lived thirteen days after his birth should never be forgotten.

Happy Easter - if you are Christian, remember Him who is risen. If you are not, enjoy the day with your family and friends.

Light a candle for peace as well as for remembrance.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Sir William Shakespeare~Jeff Weise(?)~Anonymous(although your name is forgotten, you are remembered)~Evan Charles Watts

As Requested: a candle for the victims of deadly violent crimes and their surviving families ~ a candle for peace as well as for remembrance

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Dr-Electro]

Thank you. *hugs*

[Discodoris]

I would like to request a candle for the victims of yesterdays earthquake please. So suddenly taken from this world.

[crab]

*hugs all* :fluffle: In fact, not sticky. BESTEREST.

[Kharysma]

Sorry I haven't lit the candles yet with the last request. I shall try tonight or tomorrow night. College is proving to be quite difficult of late.

[Scribe]

Id like to request a candle be lit for my great aunt Judys father. He just died a little while ago. I never knew him, and we werent blood related, but Im sure he was a good man.

[crab]

A candle for the Pope. A great man, no matter what your faith.

[basstard]

As well as the aforementioned candle for Pope John Paul II, I would like you to light a candle for my great-aunt Dorothy. She lived in Canada, so I rarely saw her, but when I did, she was always kind and loving. I hope she lived a full and happy life, and that she is now in a better place. :)

[Kharysma]

Sorry again for the delay. I have bronchitis. :(

Tonights Candles Are For:

victims of the earthquake~ Great Aunt Judys father~Pope John Paul II~Great-Aunt Dorothy

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Discodoris]

Many thanks to you Sassy, particularly in your unwell state *hugs* hope you are well again soon.

[tutacanaras]

I'd like to request a candle for Terri Schiavo, It's a shame she had to die but at least she is healthy and alive again in heaven

[Matt]

I'd really like you to light a candle for my little sister again. It's her birthday soon, and I know she would have loved it.

My dad went to see a psychic about a year ago, and, much like myself, he doesn't believe in magick of any kind, but this made him rethink it. The psychic immediately started talking about how many children my parents had had. 3 she said, but one had died. She asked my dad if he wanted to know about my sister.
She told him she had mousy blonde hair (like your wife, yes?), and she has bright turquoisey green eyes (like myself and my mum). She then asked my dad, "is it true that your sons are always very lucky?" and it is, actually, very true. Usually only small things like finding my keys, or knowing to be somewhere when something important is happening, but it is true. She then said "that's your daughter, watching over them." My dad was almost in tears by this stage, and when he had left the psychic, he immediately phoned my mum and told her. Now that I have been told this, I make sure I pray to Saint Samantha everytime I need some help.

Sorry for rambling :(

[crab]

Poor you, Sassy!

[Thomp]

I want to light a candle for the late Pope John Paul II...a light in all Catholic lives

[crab]

And everyone's lives... He was a great campaigner, no matter what your faith.

[RobW]

My dad went to see a psychic about a year ago, and, much like myself, he doesn't believe in magick of any kind, but this made him rethink it. The psychic immediately started talking about how many children my parents had had. 3 she said, but one had died. She asked my dad if he wanted to know about my sister.
She told him she had mousy blonde hair (like your wife, yes?), and she has bright turquoisey green eyes (like myself and my mum). She then asked my dad, "is it true that your sons are always very lucky?" and it is, actually, very true. Usually only small things like finding my keys, or knowing to be somewhere when something important is happening, but it is true. She then said "that's your daughter, watching over them." My dad was almost in tears by this stage, and when he had left the psychic, he immediately phoned my mum and told her. Now that I have been told this, I make sure I pray to Saint Samantha everytime I need some help.
That's a really neat story actually.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles are For:

Terri Schiavo~Flan's Little Sister

As requested, a second candle for:

~Pope John Paul II~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Matt]

Neat? I'm not lying. It's true. Honestly. I wouldn't lie about something like that.

[Kharysma]

I think they meant "neat" in a good way. :)

[ye olde noob]

Only just saw this thread. Can I light a candle?

My dog Jasper Died around Easter 2003
Hit by a car after getting lost on a walk and trying to find his way back to the car. Almost made it, but haemmorhaged etc. after three weeks of recovering.

I feel like crying, and I don't cry often. Thanks Sassy. :)

[piemastermike]

Derek the busker.

Derek has been entertaining the folks in Colchester for many a year with his slide guitar since he had a major bust up with his band and was thrown out on the streets.

He died in recent weeks aged 65. I will miss that guy... he was so talented but it wasn't given the chance to be recognised.

[Littleshore]

My Grandmother died about two hours and ten minutes ago.
She became 89 years of age and had a bad time and much pain at the end.

It would be great if you could light a candle for her.

[Kharysma]

First of all... I would like to say that whoever changed the name of my thread to include a joke about a fart... it was disrespectful and not humerous at all, and I think pretty much everyone would agree with me on that one. I came home very disappointed in whom ever it was. This thread is about peoples feelings. Things that are most important to them. Memories nobody can ever have back; moments in time with people that are written merely in the pages of their memory. I don't think I'm Joan of Arc or anything but I do care about people and I think it was hurtful and cruel. Thanks to Destrukto for fixing it (as skoo was sleeping!) *hugs* These candles do actually mean something to people and give hope to those who are sad. Please be more respectful to peoples feelings. Thank you.


Tonights Candles Are For:

Jasper~Derek~Littleshore's Grandmother

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

Littleshore, I just wanted to tell you that my thoughts are with you tonight. I didn't read your post until I got home from college just now. I know what it's like to lose a grandparent - one who is in tremendous pain. You're happy to not see them suffering anymore but so sorry to lose their company. If you ever need a chat, I am here. *hugs* I hope this thread helps you through it in some way.

[Ouch!]

This is such a nice thread. I hope you all find peace. My heart goes out to all of you. I've such respect for all of you.

[Captain Maim]

Mrs. Barker
My friend's mum who died on Friday, he's been miserable and I thought I'd light a candle for his mum. Though I never met her, I'm very sorry that she died, and I hope my friend can move on soon.

[tutacanaras]

Exactly 50 years ago today, Einstein died.
Light a candle for him please.

[Seriphyn]

This need to be stickied

My aunt Helen
Currently terminally ill of liver cancer, but I heard her the other day, and she's doing amazing.

[Dude]

R.I.P Ryan Williams, who died yesterday in a motorbike crash. He was only 18 :(

[Kharysma]

Sorry for the delay. I was going to light them last night and I fell asleep before I did it. Very sorry.

Tonights Candles Are For:

Mrs. Barker~Einstein~Ryan Williams

A Special Candle of Hope for:

~Aunt Helen~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[GungHo]

Lots of thanks to the person who stickied this. :)

[splodge]

Lots of thanks to the person who stickied this. :)

I agree,thanks to all youalotthat helped this thread become sticky.

[Star]

Can you please light a candle for two of my friends who have lost a grandparent this week. I know they are quite upset

Star

[Kharysma]

Thank you very much for stickying the thread. There were many requests and I appreciate it. :)

Tonights Candles Are For:

2 candles for Star's friend's grandparents~2 candles for individuals who were pm'd to me privately

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[SPACKlick]

One for my twin

Never parted in spirit or in heart, it's our belief that tore us apart.


(he died because of a similar belief to mine. That of not using medicine)

[tutacanaras]

Please light a candle for my great-uncle. He is 89 and having heart treatment at a special hospital in another country. (I know he's not dead, But it would mean a lot to me)

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles are For:

~SPACKlick's twin~

And a Candle of Hope For:

~tutacanaras's great uncle~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Dr-Electro]

Sassy, we lost a 13-year-old middle school student this week. She died suddenly and unexpectedly of meningitis. She never even knew she was ill. Her name was Tamara.

[Kharysma]

So sad, Dr-Electro. My heart goes out to her family.

Tonights Candles Are For:

~Tamara~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[nathan123]

could you please light a candle for George Parkes - my grandad died june 16th 2004 after a long battle with cancer which was only found a week before he died. by then it was too late. never showed his pain and was always happy - he loved his family

[CloudNeroZ]

Could you light a candle for my Grandfather? He passed away last thursday in his sleep. I never expected it. He raised me from the age of two and was a dad to me when my real father disowned me. I miss him so very much.

[Kharysma]

Very sorry for the delay with the candles. I am in the middle of final exams this week and next so I apologize in advance if I post late. (please never think I'm ignoring the thread)

Tonights Candles Are For:

George Parkes~CloudNeroZ~An Anonymous Candle From a Private Message

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

I wanted to say in regard to the two previous posts.... I lost my grandfather a year ago in May - to cancer. I know how it feels to lose a grandfather you care very deeply for. You're in my thoughts.

And also... sometimes I receive private messages for candles. People have their reasons - perhaps they think others will laugh at them for sharing or they just have a hard time speaking of it publically. No matter the reason... just because I receive them privately does not mean they are any less important when I light them. :)

[Kharysma]

I have to go out tonight to study with some classmates and did not want to miss out on lighting candles tonight so doing it early today.

Tonights Candles Are For:

~Pam~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

I'm sure wherever she is at my brother is telling her Happy Birthday. :) *hugs to Ginny*

[Meadow]

Bernard Black

1925 - 2001

Three years of Italian and German bombing of Malta couldn't get you.
A giant Portuguese Man o' War couldn't get you.
Smoking 50 a day couldn't get you.
But accidentally shunting a parked car got you.

I miss you, Granddad.

[Zoidy]

Jamie Fiddes

Some guy in our school, didn't know him but probably knew his face. Had a rare heart and lung disease. The only way he would have had a long and full(er) life would have been to have a heart transplant. Sadly, he died of a heart attack last weekend. Our fifth year is in a sombre mood just now, especially his friends. RIP.

[Dr-Electro]

A request for anniversary candles for Kelli Jo and Kimberly

Died this day eight years apart - same intersection, same age, same grade in school.

Gone too early by far and incredibly senslessly. They are missed by many loving hearts.

[HeavyT]

Can you please light a candle for my Opa and Oma. Only one candle though, they were married and lived together for over 60 years and concidered eachother together as one. My Oma died naturally shortly after my Opa did, as if she couldn't go on without him. They were both great as Dutch people and later as Canadian, who survived the war, poverty, sickness, and their new life in Canada.

Jacob Vandepolder
Amazing artist and carpenter

Johanna Vandepolder
The most understanding person and baker of fine dutch treats

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Bernard Black~Jamie Fiddes~Kelli Jo~Kimberly~Jacob & Johanna Vandepolder

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[ADoorMadeOfPoop]

this is so sad! i seriously am feeling for all of you people. Honestly.

[MONKEY050]

Ack. Light a candle for the elderly man who happened to run into a house today, after getting frightened. I don't know the whole story, I run my town's news site, and I don't even know all the details. It took me 10 minutes to look to the left and see a car in the house! They took him to a local hospital, and I hope he's OK.

I know I posted it in another thread, but just to show you the reason why this candle should be lit. I hope he is OK.
http://img114.echo.cx/img114/4097/dsc008889ja.th.jpg (http://img114.echo.cx/my.php?image=dsc008889ja.jpg)

EDIT: If you want me to remove the image, I will do so.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Anonymous person from MONKEY050's pm~Mr. Billy Ware

~A special candle for my friend Waffles, as he prepares to go to Bootcamp to join the Marines. My thoughts are with him on his journey~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[piemanmoo]

I'd like to light a candle for my aunt who recently got diagnosed with cancer

[Dr-Electro]

I just learned that Patrick, one of the guys in my old outfit just died of prostate cancer yesterday in California. Please remember Patrick with a candle and a special prayer from me. He was the man to have at one's back in a fight. He was one of my heroes.

Until we meet in the warrior's last reward, fare you well, Patrick.

[Kharysma]

I apologize profusely for my delay. The last of my exams took over my life. *hugs* Sorry.

Tonights Candles Are For:

~Patrick~

A Candle of Hope For:

~piemanmoo's Aunt~

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[purplegirly]

Please light a candle for my grandad who died in my arms on sunday 22/5 at 5.30pm.
He was the most wonderful grandad, dad and husband, and a truly great man.
I will miss him everyday...xxx

[Chrisper]

No very close friends or relatives, I'm sympathetic to those who have lost very close ones.

Fred
I Don't know a lot about him (to me he was a miscellaneous boy at school) but I think it will help my cousin if you light a candle for him. He was a year older than me, my cousin's best friend. It shocked me that he died, a young teenager. He had a family, with a younger sister, who watched him die, but I hope he is somehow, in some way, in a better place.

[Dr-Electro]

Fabian Sandoval - 18 years of age, three days from his graduation ceremony. Fabian drowned at Lake Nasworthy while on an end-of-school camping trip. Fabian's friends and family are in mourning right this minute. His high school's graduation will have a somber pall over it when Friday night comes around.

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

purplegirly's grandad~Fred~Fabian Sandoval

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[SPACKlick]

Rachel Alfieri. She was at a party and was being driven home by a drunken boyfriend. They were both hospitalised in the accident, he pulled through the following day but she never woke up. She finally passed in the early hours of this morning.

For rachel, your smile will not be forgotten.

[Teebo]

I read the whole of this thread. I am crying as im writing this. Though I have never lost anyone particularily close to me, my great grandmother died a few years ago. I only saw her once a year, but i feel it would be rude to over look her. And also to my neighbour Fred, who died in hospital not too long ago. And one more to my other neighbour Joyce, who was paralyzed for the best part of her life.

[Stringy Pete]

My Grandad.

James Davenport. 1925 - 2005. RIP
Died this morning in hospital. I knew he was in hospital, and I planned to go and see him as soon as my exams were over. I hadn't seen him for a few months.
Always witty and funny, even under dire circumstances. Never failed to crack a joke, even when he was in hospital before. He was going to be 80 in 2 weeks time, and there was going to be a party. I was looking forward to it.

Say hi to Nan for me Grandad.

[splodge]

My grandmother
Died 9th of May. Taken by Alziemers.

[Kharysma]

I would like to light a candle for my grandfather, who has been dead a little over a year and a week. I miss him terribly every day. I would also like to light a candle for our friend Waffles, who is away at Marine boot camp making us proud.

Tonights Candles Are For:

Rachel Alfieri~Teebo's Great Grandmother~Fred~Joyce~James Davenport~splodge's Grandmother~Charles U. (aka Papa)

Special Candle of Inspiration For:

~Waffles~ I hope whatever he is doing at this moment, that he realizes my thoughts and cheers to press on are with him. I'm sure he's tired but I wish him luck to continue on and be strong.

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Dr-Electro]

Bradley Wayne Chandler, 15 of Odessa, Texas. Killed in a car accident. His 31-year-old cousin, Glenn Leroy Havens, Jr. was driving over 100 miles an hour in town when his car failed to make a sharp turn. The car was wrapped around a billboard support pole. Both the driver and Brad were killed instantly. Glen is survived by his widow and four children.

Please light a candle for each of them. Both were too young to die. Havens's family said that driving that fast is something he would not ordinarily do.

It seems that we lose one or two teenagers every year in this town to traffic accidents. It's not that big a town, either. It always makes me sad whether I knew the kid or not. I knew Glen's parents from another town. I met them nearly thirty years ago.

*moment of silence for all who have died in unusual circumstances*

[ro-ro]

Douglas Michael Ryves-Webb A lovely man who I miss lots. He died of lung cancer when I was 12.

I don't want to say how I'm connected to him or anything, is that ok?

[Kharysma]

Tonights Candles Are For:

Bradley Wayne Chandler~Glenn Leroy Havens, Jr~Douglas Michael Ryves-Webb

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Jelibeli]

Doctor Mark Fernell.

My family doctor, who fought against & found ways through the bureocracy and waste of the UK's NHS in order to provide his patients with the treatment and care they deserved. He would never give up on anyone, and if you weren't happy with the treatment you were getting, he wasn't happy, and did everything he could to remedy things. He has helped various members of my family cope with everything from athlete's foot to severe depression, from failing joints to near-fatal (and unique in the UK) respiratory disorders. He has even stood up in court and fought for my family's rights to medical care and disability benefits, even against the advice & wishes of his own professional body. He would always be positive, always light-hearted when necessary and grave when the occaision demanded it, and he reminded me of Alan Alda's 'Hawkeye' character from MASH in his manner and sense of humour. He was a great friend to many in our local community, and eased the suffering & raised the spirits of everyone he treated.

Recently, he was diagnosed as suffering from a brain tumour, and after losing some of his faculties, suffered a major stroke brought on by the tumour, and died.

I know I will miss him, and I'm sure many others will too.

[Dr-Electro]

That's sad, Jeli. No human life is expendable. Every life is a precious gift. However, in the case of one like Dr. Fernell, his contributions to the community and to your family in particular are rare things indeed. Doctors get paid for their work but from your post I gather that this one was priceless.

I am sorry for your loss and the loss of all the others whose lives this fine physician has touched. I will add my thoughts and prayers to Sassy's candle.

[NarkAgent]

I'd like a candle for my friends if poss Sassy:

Daniel Austin James Gosling - (1984 - 1998)

Paul Orpin - (1983 - 1997)

Who both passed away in seperate motorcycle accidents. Both so young, and still sorely missed.

[Chavvy]

Hi Sassy,

Please can you re-light the candle for my dear friend Barbara. 1 year on today from your death and I still miss you as much as I did the first day. It has been a journey Barbara and one that I wanted to share so much with you. I hope you can see what I have achieved this year and be proud - you were my motivation; my guiding light. I hope I meet someone like you again in my life but if I don't I'll take solace that I met and knew you.

Rest well Barbara.

Love always,

Luke

[piemastermike]

Richard Whiteley. Countdown presenter. Died of pneumonia today.

[Kharysma]

I apologize everyone... for getting sidetracked from this thread of late. Real life and the Simvivor threads have taken a lot of time. It's no excuse to neglect this thread though and so I'm sorry....

Tonights Candles Are For:

Doctor Mark Fernell~Daniel Austin James Gosling~Paul Orpin~Barbara~Richard Whiteley

And a Candle for Waffles who is off at bootcamp, doing us proud. I hope he knows I think of him often and hope he is doing well.

~~And All of the Beloved Names Mentioned Previously~~

In the arms of the angels, may you find comfort there.

[Jelibeli]

Apologies for posting about this man again, but I didn't want to just edit my last post as it wouldn't be highlighted to everybody as new, and I know from other people's comments that many of you found his importance to the local community touching.

Anyway, one patient of Mark Fernell has created a website in his memory - it seems like he was better loved than even I thought. For those of you interested, his website is here (http://www.markfernell.net).

Thanks.