Memories of a Long Lost Son (Ricky Paul, died 7 November 2014)
Dearest loving son, 5 years will have passed tomorrow but our memories of you remain like the ever-burning candle which lights up our hearts. The story of our life was never meant to end the way it did. You were in your prime, living life to the full, undaunted always to face any challenges that came your way, and always full of love and thoughts for all those who were closer to you, as well as those who had come to know you as the guy who would help anyone out.
In the true spirit of being born from a humble family, you never allowed adversity to rule your life, and for your children and family, you worked tirelessly at any jobs that you were offered to ensure that they were always fed and watered. Despite our loss and pain from missing you, and the pain gets no easier son, know that we will always love and be with you. We do not need to search for you for we know that you are with grandma, grandad and dear uncle, in the presence of the Almighty. Please continue to speak to me everyday, for your guidance helps me to think clearly and soldier on.
Know too, that for however long that the Lord will allow me to be here, your children, including your young Marcus, who is developing into a fine boy, will have the same love and support that I, as your still grieving dad, mam and your brothers and sister, always gave to you. Pray therefore for us, as we pray that the Lord may grant you eternal rest and let perpetual light to shine upon you on this day and beyond. Amen.
All our love son from dad, mam, Jason, Nicola, Stephen, Marcus, Leona and Tia. God Bless you my son. XXXXX