| Location | Cadishead, Irlam, Manchester |
| Age | 46 years |
| Date of Birth | 9/1958 |
| Date of Death | 2/2005 |
| Visitors | 365 since 11/03/2008 |
| Creator |
xX .GOD ONLY TAKES THE BEST, THATS WHY HE TOOK YOU. Xx
In December 2004 Dave was diagnosed with Pancreas Cancer, sadly on the 16th of February he passed
away with his family by his side.
Dave was a taxi driver in the Irlam/Cadishead area and through this he became well known and
well respected.
He was the only child of the late Susan and Norman Mills. Later in his life he married and had
two daughters, Emma and Kayley. Dave also has a Grandson, McKennor. McKennor was born a week after
his passing.
Dave was a much loved family man and a very dear friend. He will be deeply missed but never
forgotten.
The short 6 weeks we got to spend with you, you never changed. Just because you had Cancer you
didn't worry or cry, you kept strong and stayed the same, you never let it phase you that you
were going to die.
You we're so brave Dad, even up to your final day, still laughing and joking, until slowly
your body gave up. The day you went to hospital and i got the call, we all rushed to be by your
side. I remember you were in pain that day. When i walked in and saw you, i just knew.. this is it,
my Dad isn't going to be here for long. I asked your doctors how long you had and i was told
''3 weeks at the most'', i was glad they said that, that ment you could see your
GrandSon. But as i sat by your bed, holding your hand and praying you wouldn't go. When you
slipped away, Peacefully, We were all shocked and deverstated, you were talking to us all shortly
before.
Its so hard sometimes, being so young and not having a Dad to share things with. Having to watch you
pass away is the hardest thing ive ever had to do. Nothing is the same now your gone. I miss our
rides out to Blackpool and Southport, i miss beating you on car racing games, i just miss it when
you'd come home just to bring me a pizza in and say ''hi'' . I should be
driving down the road and waving at you in your taxi, ringing you up all day for nothing, just to
chat. But i cant... your not here Dad and its so hard.
I do wish deep down inside that you could of just held on to see McKennor but i no your on your
cloud looking down and i no you are very proud.
Dad in my eyes you are not gone, your just in a place where i can not see you for a while.
xXx We all love you always and miss your forever xXx
xXx Forever In Our Hearts xXx
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Hey Dave!
I know you hadn't seen me in a long time, probably not since I was a baby, and I am gutted to say that I don't remember you. I really wish I did though, because the way Emma talks about you, I would've been so, so proud to know you.
You brought light into her life when it turned dark, you put a smile on her face when she cried. For this, I admire you. I know how much she wishes you were here right now, but that twinkle in her eye when she talks about you proves that you are very much alive in her heart, and she will always keep that place for you. No-one can replace you... and if they did, she'd just chin them :-)
Keep looking over her, and save a pint for her when she finally joins you... but please make sure it's a Fosters. You know what she's like.
Sweet dreams Dave
xxxxx
P.S Basher says hi :-)
Look down on me!
Times are so hard for me at the moment Dad. Please watch over me and when im crying put your arm around me, I can hear you saying everything will be ok.. But im not sure. Get me through this and make me strong.
Love you xx
Miss you xx
Letter From Heaven
To my dearest family something I like to say.
First of all to let you know I arrived safely, OK.
I'm writing this from heaven, here I dwell with God above.
Here there's no more tears of sadness here is just eternal love.
Please don’t be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and said I welcome you.
It’s good to have you back again.
You were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I needed you here badly you're part of my plan,
There's so much we have to do to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things that he wished for me to do.
Foremost on the list was to watch and care for you.
When you lie in bed at night that days chores put to flight.
God and I are close to you, in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, all those loving years.
Because we're only human they're bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you.
Many hills to climb, but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too.
That as you give unto the world, the world gives unto you.
If you can help somebody, who's in sorrow and in pain.
Then you can say to God at night, my day was not in vain.
Now I'm contented that my life was worthwhile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low
Just lend a hand to pick them up and on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
And you’ve got me on your mind,
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
When its time for you to go, from the body to be free.
The Four Camdles
The Four Candles burned slowly.
Their ambiance was so soft you could hear them speak...
The first candle said, 'I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to keep me lit.'
Then Peace's flame slowly diminished and went out completely.
The second candle said, 'I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable.'
Then Faith's flame slowly diminished and went out completely.
Sadly the third candle spoke, 'I Am Love and I haven't the strength to stay lit any longer.'
'People put me aside and don't understand my importance.
They even forget to love those who are nearest to them.'
And waiting no longer, Love went out completely.
Suddenly...
A child entered the room and saw the three candles no longer burning.
The child began to cry,
'Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit until the end.'
Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy,
'Don't be afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn,
we can re-light the other candles.'
With shining eyes, the child took the Candle of Hope
and lit the other three candles.
Never let the Flame of Hope go out.
With Hope in your life, no matter how bad things may be,
Peace, Faith and Love may shine brightly once again.
Time is no healer
People say to me that time is a healer
Believe me this isn't true,
For the pain in my heart grows stronger
As each day I am missing you,
My heart it is so empty
Since the day you went away,
The only thing that could heal me
Would be you back here to stay,
We all know that’s impossible
As you have gone too far,
Too far for me to reach you
You are my guiding star,
We will meet again in Heaven
One bright and sunny day,
Back in the arms of you Mother
Is where you will always stay?
God will reunite us with the Angels
In Heaven up above,
Where we can live forever
Wrapped in Eternal love,
You will wait at the gates of Heaven
Until the time is right,
You will open up your arms to your daughter
You will call me to the light,
Then time will be the healer
The healer of my pain,
Because we will be together
Together Once Again.
Special Thanks
Good afternoon Emma, I would like to say thank you to you for taking the time to read my son Sheldons page and leave a tribute. I will light candles for your dad, he sounds like a real charachter, whenever I can. I won't say everyday beacause there are days when I don't feel like coming on the GTS site. People always tell me time's a healer but it hasn't helped me as yet. Coming on this website has though. I hope it brings you as much comfort as it does me. Thank you again xx Jo
Dad
Dad...so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.
What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.
What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my gray skies blue.
Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...it seems
the sound has been erased.
Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.
Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my choice.
Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.
Today, Jesus, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.
xXx
He Is Just Away.
You cannot say, you must not say
That he is dead. He is just away!
With a cheery smile
And a wave of the hand
He has wandered into an unknown land
And left us dreaming how very fair
It needs must be,
Since he lingers there;
So think of him faring on, as dear
In the love of There as the love of Here
Think of him still
As the same, and say
He is not dead, he is just away.
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