Steven David Emmerson
| Location | Jarrow |
| Age | 28 years |
| Date of Birth | 17/08/1979 |
| Date of Death | 18/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 11,191 since 10/02/2008 |
| Creator | Dave Emmerson |
| Helpers | Joe Emmerson |
*. *.*Born 17 August 1979.*.*.*
Became an Angel 18 January 2008
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All About Steven
Lots of people have asked what was Steven like, so I thought Id try and write
down a few things.
Steven was born in Germany and didn’t have the best start to life. He got
stuck in the birth channel and several attempts by one of the junior doctors
they realised that he couldn’t be born normally and Gail was rushed down to
have an EC. Waiting outside the operating theatre seemed to be a lifetime, but
eventually someone came out to announce I had a son and both mother and baby
were doing fine. Again I had another wait till they cleaned both of them up.
Gail was groggy when I went to see her but pleased that she give me my first
son, although she told me I had to go and see the sister as there was some
concern over his foot. The reason Steven was stuck during birth was one of his
feet had been stuck in a rip. There was a slight deformity of the foot but we
were reassured, it was nothing to worry about. Every day I visited the hospital
even though it was a round 3hrs journey for me, we both decided that he would be
called Steven David, David been after myself. When he left hospital he had a L
shape black plaster on his leg, which hopefully would help to push back his foot
into shape. During that time I was also leaving the army, so plans were putting
in for us returning back to England.
When we returned to England at first we lived with my mum, till we got our own
house, during this time we came great friends with a girl called carol, who had
just had a baby also. It was during this time we noticed that Steven was slow at
developing. We voiced our concerns to the doctor but was also told we were over
zealous parents and he was developing normally, but as parents we knew then
something wasn’t quite right. In the mean time we were still getting treatment
for his foot. Aged 18 months he was still unable to walk, and with one meeting
with the consultant he suggested surgery to correct his foot, as the Xrays had
shown the bone was twisted from below the knee to his foot. Surgery was
scheduled for 3 months later, and during that 3 months wait, Steven decided he
was sick of shuffling on his bum to get everywhere and just got up and walked,
although he did still drag the foot behind him. So just before his 2nd birthday
Steven entered hospital for his surgery, as any parent whose child has had
surgery knows, when you look down at them so small lying on the operating
theatre, you just wish you could take their place. It was whilst in hospital
Steven discovered a great game to play. The corridor in the hospital must have
been about a half a mile long and had a slight incline from top to bottom, of
course Steven was in the very top ward. On one of the visits his uncle took him
in his wheelchair and ran up and down this corridor, much to Stevens delight.
The sound of Steven laughing and giggling could be heard right through the
hospital, to Steven he called this “round the twist”, and had everyone that
visited him running up and down the corridor with him. The operation was a
success and Stevens leg was at long last straight.
It was just after this time, that our health visitor changed, so we got on to
her about Stevens development. Much to our delight she agreed and arranged for
some tests to be done at home. It was after the tests that Steven was Diagnosed
as Slight Down Syndrome, and we arranged to visit a special school near our home
to see if we could get Steven in it. In the mean time we had got nursery school
arranged for Steven, but he never seemed to have fitted in, yet the first day we
visited Greenfields, Steven felt at home, you could see it in his face.
Greenfields was a beautiful school, full of love and happiness, at times when
you visited you could cry when you seen some of the more severely disabled
children. Steven was at that school from the age of 3 till the age of 18.
Just before Steven entered the school, we moved housed as we came part-time
caretakers of the St John’s Ambulance brigade Headquarters, of which we were
both members, plus it was a lot closer to school. Steven loved this house, he
used to sit at the window and watch people arriving at the brigade headquarters.
Steven now felt he belonged, he was happy at school and at home. Unfortunately
not long after this, his mum and me decided we would go our separate ways. But I
continued visiting him and weekends and during holidays. It was during this time
I developed Stevens love for football and his precious Newcastle United. I used
to take him to the training ground to watch the players train, all the players
used to make a fuss of him. One player stood out from the others, Paul Gasgoine,
at the time he was a youth player just breaking into the first team, he spend
time after training to play football with Steven, and then he said to him if he
made it big in football he would return to give Steven a lift in his car. As
people in England know Gasgoine went on to be one of the top players in England.
Years later we were going to the training ground when a car pulled up beside us,
and a familiar voice shouted “I’ve come to give you a lift”, there was
Paul Gascoine in his car for filling his promise that he made years earlier to
give Steven a lift, about 30 mins later Steven returned with a smile as big as
any and pockets full of chocolate. Paul Gascoine received a lot of bad press
during his time, but to me he will always be special for what he did for
Steven.
Steven although young when he died had a full life, he had his various clubs he
used to go to, Thursday nights was his only spare night. He also used to love
television as was a great lover of the various soaps. He will always be
remembered at the PHAB club for his adventurous spirit, and as it was said for
getting the microphone and telling everybody “Come on lets party”
Steven was a happy person and with an infectious smile that made other people
smile as well. If he didn’t know you, he would introduce himself. He was
loving and caring, hate was a word he never used, He never complained even near
the end when he must have been in a lot of pain, his one concern was always
other people, he always made sure he asked if you were alright. Steven leaves
behind a legacy of love to all that knew him.
"I'll lend to you for a little time,
A child of mine," God said,
"For you to love while he lives
And mourn for when he's dead."
"It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three,
But will you till I call him back,
Take care of him for me?"
"He'll bring his charms to gladden you
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have these precious memories
To comfort you through grief."
"I cannot promise he will stay
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn."
"I've looked this world over,
In my search for teachers true.
In the crowds of this great land,
I have selected you."
"Now will you give him all your love
Not think the his life was vain,
Nor hate me when I come to call
To take him back again?"
Do not stand at my grave and forever weep.
I am not there; I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and forever cry.
I am not there. I did not die.
For those who loves us
Like a shadow falling over us
You had to go, you couldn't stay
Our grief is heavy
Our hearts grown cold
But somehow knowing
Knowing that your pain is over
It's healing parts of our souls
Like a shadow through the night sky
Like a river calmly washing over my feet
Like the sweetest summerbreeze
You are still here with me through these days
So shine over us, make the pain go away
I know you're there, sometimes right here by my side
Though I never knew you
You're still here, standing by my side
Is it to show me, I'm not alone?
So I can show them all
That they aren't alone, that you all are watching over them
So take care of those I love
Cause the distance is to far
I can't go there
Even if I'd really tried
I need to sort my life out
To be who I long to be
So like the night air
Visit them
Visit mom
By Anna (Sweden)
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----♥♥-♥♥--- -cancer
---♥♥---♥♥-- -To show them
- ♥♥------♥♥--You care.
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There have been 812 tributes left for Steven.
Gail Whitehead (Friend) 4 weeks agoCould we ever forget your sparkling eyes
Or the way you brightened each day,
Or your smile which is etched in our memories,
So you’re never far away?
Could we ever forget those priceless moments?
The answer, of course, is never.
For you were part of our lives for a brief time,
But you’ll be part of our hearts forever.
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Dear mum…
Christmas may be many things
or it may be a few.
For you, the joy
is remembering your boy;
for me; it's watching you.
Marie-Angela Rowe 4 weeks agoHAVE A GOOD WEEKEND EVERYONE
THIS TRIBUTE IS FOR FRIDAY (BUSY DAY FOR ME)
Our Lives changed, the very moment you passed away.
We couldn't stop it; there was nothing we could say.
You've touched our lives so deeply to a point you will never know,
We try to think about you when we are feeling down and low.
Sometimes when our day gets hard we will think about your beautiful smile
And if we listen hard enough we will hear your voice after a while.
It's you who give us a reason to go on with our day,
And now if we want to see you we'll bow our heads and pray.
We catch ourselves looking for you still, in the halls and at the front door,
But when we call your name there is no reply any more!
We never thought a day would come where we would be apart,
God has you in his keepings, we have you in our hearts.
Life will go on, but never will be the same,
Your beautiful smile is gone, but it will always remain.
You're our angel from up above.
You'll always be missed, but most importantly... loved.
Just one more minute, God, is all we ask- why can't you give them back;
It seems like such a simple task. We guess people are right when they say God only takes the best,
We know enough now that you're peacefully at rest.
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You can shed tears that they are gone,
Or you can smile because they lived,
You can close your eyes and pray that they will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that they have left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see them
Or you can be full of the love that you shared,
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember them and only that they are gone
Or you can cherish the memory and let it live on,
You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what they would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
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I'm writing this from heaven, where I dwell with God above.
Where there's no more tears or sadness, there's just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy because I am out of sight
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
And I will stay beside you, every day, week and year
And when you're sad I'll still be there to wipe away your tears.
When you think of my life on earth and all those living years
Because your only human their bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain
Remember there wouldn't be flowers unless we first had rain.
I wish I could tell you of all that God has planned
But even if I were able to, you wouldn't understand.
When your going down the street and you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps and only half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentle breeze or wind upon your face
Remember it's only me with a loving and soft embrace.
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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)
Thursday
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Tears are falling sofly, As gently as spring rain, Falling on the memory, that cannot ease the pain. The pain of having lost you, of having had to part, The longing just to see you, That forever breaks our hearts.☆ * ☆ *☆ * ☆ * .☆ * ☆ *
Love Always Tanya...xx
Sorry no candle past couple of days..my dad has been in hospital having tests so have not had time to log on .
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Tanya Monaghan (Friend)4 weeks ago
Marie-Angela Rowe 4 weeks agoHAVE A GOOD WEEKEND EVERYONE
THIS TRIBUTE IS FOR FRIDAY (BUSY DAY FOR ME)
Our Lives changed, the very moment you passed away.
We couldn't stop it; there was nothing we could say.
You've touched our lives so deeply to a point you will never know,
We try to think about you when we are feeling down and low.
Sometimes when our day gets hard we will think about your beautiful smile
And if we listen hard enough we will hear your voice after a while.
It's you who give us a reason to go on with our day,
And now if we want to see you we'll bow our heads and pray.
We catch ourselves looking for you still, in the halls and at the front door,
But when we call your name there is no reply any more!
We never thought a day would come where we would be apart,
God has you in his keepings, we have you in our hearts.
Life will go on, but never will be the same,
Your beautiful smile is gone, but it will always remain.
You're our angel from up above.
You'll always be missed, but most importantly... loved.
Just one more minute, God, is all we ask- why can't you give them back;
It seems like such a simple task. We guess people are right when they say God only takes the best,
We know enough now that you're peacefully at rest.
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
You can shed tears that they are gone,
Or you can smile because they lived,
You can close your eyes and pray that they will come back,
Or you can open your eyes and see all that they have left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see them
Or you can be full of the love that you shared,
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
Or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember them and only that they are gone
Or you can cherish the memory and let it live on,
You can cry and close your mind be empty and turn your back,
Or you can do what they would want: smile, open your eyes, love and go on.
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
I'm writing this from heaven, where I dwell with God above.
Where there's no more tears or sadness, there's just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy because I am out of sight
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
And I will stay beside you, every day, week and year
And when you're sad I'll still be there to wipe away your tears.
When you think of my life on earth and all those living years
Because your only human their bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry it does relieve the pain
Remember there wouldn't be flowers unless we first had rain.
I wish I could tell you of all that God has planned
But even if I were able to, you wouldn't understand.
When your going down the street and you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps and only half a step behind.
And if you feel a gentle breeze or wind upon your face
Remember it's only me with a loving and soft embrace.
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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)
xx♥xxx♥10th DEC 2008♥xxx♥xx
Try to imagine a house that s not a home
Try to imagine a Christmas all alone
That s where I ll be since you left me
My tears could melt the snow
What can I do without you?
I ve got no place, no place to go.
It ll be lonely this Christmas
without you to hold
It ll be lonely this Christmas
lonely and cold
It ll be cold, so cold, without you to hold
this Christmas.
Each time i remember the day you went away
And how I would listen to the things you had to say
I just break down as I look around
and the only things I see
are emptiness and loneliness
and an unlit Christmas tree
It ll be lonely this Christmas
without you to hold
It ll be lonely this Christmas
lonely and cold
It ll be cold, so cold, without you to hold
this Christmas.
(Spoken)
You remember last year when you and I were here
We never thought there d be an end
And I remember looking at you then
And I remember thinking that Christmas
must have been made for us
Cos darling, this is the time of year
that you really need love
when it means so very, very much
(It ll be lonely this Christmas)
So it ll be lonely this Christmas
(without you to hold) without you to hold
(It ll be lonely this Christmas)
It ll be so very lonely this Christmas
(Lonely and cold) lonely and cold
(Singing)
It ll be lonely this Christmas
without you to hold
It ll be lonely this Christmas
lonely and cold
It ll be cold, so cold, without you to hold
this Christmas.
(Spoken)
Merry Christmas, darling - wherever you are.
"Lonely This Christmas"
JAN MARY MADDISON daughter 4 weeks ago
SENDING LOTS OF LOVE TO U XXX
♥♥SNOWMAN KISSES♥♥
♥Snowflakes from Heaven as white as can be!♥
♥Can build a Snowman for!♥
♥all to see!♥
♥He's cute and cuddly and full of good wishes!♥
♥And wants to give you a bunch of his kisses!♥
x♥x♥
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THIS SNOWMAN IS JUS SO CUTE ME THINKS SO WANTED TO PASS IT ON HE-HE LOVE MARIA XXX
Maria caitlins mummy Xx 4 weeks ago
Merry Christmas Angel ~X~
I Would Like To Thankyou For Lighting My Nans Candles,Tributes,Messages Etc.
I Really appreciate it alot, whilst i havent been on here and been busy with school.
so sending extra extra love today x
love gemma x
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Gemma Louise Cartey (Friend)4 weeks ago
A Christmas Present
It's Christmas and I'll miss you
You'll never know how much
The greatest thing I could get
Would be just to feel your touch.
I know you're safe in God's arms
And you're as happy as can be
And I know that I'm being selfish
To want you here with me.
Have a lovely Christmas
I'll get by, you'll see
Just Promise me on Christmas day
That you will think of me.
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_*o*o*o* YEAR 2009 *o*o*o*o*___
Love elaine xxxxxxx
Xxx Elaine Riley xxx (Friend)4 weeks ago
Gail Whitehead (Friend) 4 weeks ago* * . (\ *** /) * . *.*
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If you look for me at Christmas
you won't need to look very far
I won’t be here in heaven
I'll be right there where you are.
You may not be aware of me
amid the celebrations
You'll have to look beyond the tree
and all the decorations.
But if you take a moment
from your list of things to do
You’ll sense that I’m right there
Standing next to you.
You're the one I want to be with,
you're the reason that I came,
To say ‘All my love at Christmas mum’
as I’m whispering your name.
Christmas is going to be hard without you
As Christmas time approaches
We miss you more and more
Memories of past Yule times
We always will adore
We still hang the decorations
Put the lights upon the tree
We hang the cards upon the wall
This one's for you, you see
Even though you are not here
You're always in our hearts
So we remember you this Christmas
While we're temporarily apart.
Love from Liz & Stuart Maxwell x
Elizabeth Maxwell December 7, 2008
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Brenda Derrick Leannes Mum lit a candle on Jan 7, 2009, 12:23 am
♥ You always
were an Angel
♥ And our
thoughts now as we
cry ♥ Are
thoughts of your
eternal life
♥ Because
Angels never die
♥ ♥
Dot Pallace (Friend) lit a candle on Jan 7, 2009, 12:20 amGOOD MORNING
SPECIAL ANGEL,Your
life was a blessng
your memory a
treasure. You are
loved beyond words
and missed beyond
measure love always
dot xxx
Hazel Alex Adairs mum (Friend) lit a candle on Jan 6, 2009, 10:44 pmGoodnight and
godbless Steven ~
wishing you sweet
dreams angel xxxxx
Jenny Brooker lit a candle on Jan 6, 2009, 10:07 pm*+*+*+ NIGHT ANGEL
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I hope you have had
a lovely day
angel,my love and
thoughts to you
and your family now
and always x x x
Love Jenny Dals Mum
x x x x x x
*+*+*+ SWEETDREAMS
*+*+*+God Bless you
always
Steven.xxxxxxxx