| Location | Edinburgh |
| Age | 17 years |
| Cause of Death | Cancer |
| Date of Birth | 17/04/1989 |
| Date of Death | 24/06/2006 |
| Visitors | 12,960 since 26/01/2008 |
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Steven Burgess, was 17 when he died, on 24th June 2006. He'd recently started a college course as a
trainee mechanic. Steven lived in Edinburgh with his mum Shiona, and his wee sister, Rosie. He also
liked to spend time with his other family members, his Granny and Grandad, his auntie Sooz and Uncle
Denis, and cousins Denbhoy and Meg. Steven was diagnosed with cancer in December '05 and showed
amazing courage and strength throughout his illness. He was still able to retain his "wicked" sense
of humour!! Steven was, and carries onto be an inspiration to ALL the family. When Steven started
to feel unwell we visited our GP a few times, on each occasion we were assured that Steven was
"perfectly healthy". Clearly this was not the case as the early hours of December 14th 2005 would
disclose. Having rushed Steven to the hospital and following a series of tests, it was revealed
that he had a "lump or growth" in his tummy. This proved to be a cancerous growth which was the
size of a rugby ball upon diagnosis. Steven was then treated with chemotherapy and fought against
his illness with tremendous courage. Sadly, my beautiful boy lost his fight for life 6 months after
his diagnosis. Steven was treated in the local childrens hospital alongside much younger patients
and whilst the level of care he received was of a high standard, the environment was inappropriate
for him as it failed to meet his social, psychological and sometimes physical needs. In the last
week of my sons life, his feet and lower legs were hanging off the end of his hospital bed as it was
far too small for him.
Often, teenagers with cancer will receive their treatment within inappropriate facilities either
being treated alongside very young patients or with patients much older than themselves. The
Teenage Cancer Trust are helping to bridge that gap by providing purpose built units for teenagers
and young adults with cancer. These units provide specialist care within "teenage friendly
surrounding". Since Stevens death our family have become great supporters of this charity and have
set up a fund called Stevens Dream, supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust in the hope to get a unit in
Edinburgh for young adults with this horrendous disease.
I'd like to thank everyone who visits Stevens site. Your messages and support are greatly
appreciated. I'd also like to thank my beautiful son Steven for being the greatest teacher in my
life, for the awesome journey we shared with each other and for being the most beautiful soul God
ever created.
Heartfelt thanks for your time and support
With Love to you all
Shiona xx
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I would like to take this opportunity
To thank everyone for all the messages
And photographs that I have received
Since the birth of Our Third Grandson Millar Chris
They are all very much appreciated
I have read every single one
It’s brilliant to have a baby in the family again,
We are over the moon, but a little sad his
Uncle Christopher won’t get a chance to meet him,
He was a wonderful Uncle to our other two Grandson’s
Jack & Layton they miss him terribly… we all do.
Thanks again
Angela A Very Happy Gran X…. But A Very Sad Mum X
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Tributes for this weekend
FOR FRIDAY
Life is but a stopping place,
A pause in what's to be,
A resting place along the road,
To sweet eternity.
We all have different journeys,
Different paths along the way,
We are all meant to learn some things,
But never meant to stay.
Our destination is a place,
Far greater than we know,
For some the journey's quicker,
For some the journey's slow.
But when the journey finally ends,
We'll claim a great reward,
And find an everlasting peace,
Together with the Lord.
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FOR SATURDAY
Right now I'm in a different place
And though we seem apart
I'm closer than I ever was
... I'm there inside your heart
I'm with you when you greet each day
And while the sun shines bright
I'm there to share the sunsets, too
... I'm with you every night
I'm with you when the times are good
To share a laugh or two,
And if a tear should start to fall
... I'll still be there for you
And when that day arrives
That we no longer are apart,
I'll smile and hold you close to me
Forever in my heart
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FOR SUNDAY
I lose my grip on reality
On each day that passes by;
I haven't a clue where I'm headed
Oh how this pain makes me cry
My world is changing so quickly
And I'm losing everything in sight;
Why can't things go back to how it used to be
So that everything would be alright
Why do we have to lose the ones we love
It's just not fair, it's just not right;
Oh why God do you take them
Can't you see, I'm filled with fright
The days come and go
But the pain, it stays forever;
It never really leaves your soul
When you know, you'll no longer be together
Your heart, it's ripped wide open
And even though you try to hide;
It will break and bleed continuously
And feel as though it will never subside
I can take this pain no longer
Oh how it's killing me inside;
What suffering we have to go through
When the ones we love, have died
Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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GOODNIGHT SWEET ANGEL...........
♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ Now the day has ended angel,
And we have To Say Goodnight,
It's time for you to rest your wings,
Sweet Dreams, God Bless, Sleep Tight. ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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LOVE ALWAYS XOXOX.
Tonight I Hold this Candle
by Alan Pedersen
Tonight I hold this candle,
in memory of you.
Hoping someway somehow,
My love will shine through.
I close my eyes, lost in the glow,
there are so many things I want you to know.
This candle says I love you,
this candle says I miss you.
This candle is saying I remember you.
When I'm holding it toward heaven,
it feels like you are near.
If you're look down tonight ,
and see this candle burning bright,
It says I'm wishing you were here.
In the glow of this candle,
I can almost see your smile.
And it carries me away,
for a little while.
To another time,
another place,
When all it took to light up my world,
was your beautiful face.
This candle says I love you,
this candle says I miss you.
This candle is saying I remember you.
when I'm holding it toward heaven,
it feels like you are near.
If you're look down tonight ,
and see this candle burning bright,
It says I'm wishing you were here.
Some day some way I'll see you again.
I'll hold you in my heart until then
.
This candle says I love you,
this candle says I miss you.
This candle is saying I remember you.
When I'm holding it toward heaven,
it feels like you are near.
If you're look down tonight ,
and see this candle burning bright,
It says I'm wishing you were here.
If you're look down tonight ,
and see this candle burning bright,
It says I'm wishing you were here.
13TH JULY 2009
♥ With love ♥
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♥ from Jude..x..
Our love for our angels
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Our love for our angels..
Will always stay
Deep in our hearts everyday
♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~
Our love for our angels..
Is so strong
It's the only way..
We try and carry on
♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~
We think of our angels..
Safe in heaven above
We send our angels..
All our love
♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~
Our angels are happy..
And in no pain
God took their hand..
But what did he gain?
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God took our angels
'Cause our angels were tired..
And needed to rest
Yes God took our angels..
'Cause they were the best
♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~
copyright Jackie Thomas 6/07/09
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LOVE ALWAYS XXX.
xxxx Love you mate xxxxx
︽♥︽ Heaven ︽♥︽
Heaven is a beautiful place
Heaven's angels are full of grace
Heaven gates are made of gold
Heaven has a lovely garden..
So I've been told
Heaven is so full of love
Heavens angels all sing up above
Heaven is full of beauty
Heavens angels watch us with love..
It's their duty
Our angels rest in heaven above
Our angels shine down..
With all their love
Our angels keep us safe..
Night and day
Our angels leave us messages..
In their own special way
God please watch our angels up above
Keep them safe with all your love
Hold them close..
And surround them with love
For all our angels are special..
In heaven up above
copyright Jackie Thomas 06/07/09
Up in the sky our angels sleep
The beautiful angels
that we wanted to keep
As we sit here all alone
we think of only you
We think of how we love you
And how much we miss you too
We miss you like crazy
We sometimes think we are going mad
We simply can’t stop thinking
Of the beautiful angel we had
The minutes feel like hours
Hours feel like days
The clock is ticking so slowly
Since the day you went away
We know life goes on without you
We do try to get through
But life will never be as nice
As life was when we had you
Written by - Jo Dalton 2009
~~~~~~~~~ Sweet Dreams ~~~~~~~~~~
Goodnight my love, sleep tight
I'm sending all my love tonight
I'll dream of you when I sleep
Sweet memories of you I'll always keep
I close my eyes and try to see
Those days when you were here with me
I love you more than words can say
And think about you every day
I dream you're walking by my side
Keeping pace with every stride
Chatting just like we used to do
I cherish these sweet dreams of you.
copyright Ingrid Aspey 1/7/09
☆ ♥ 30TH JUNE. 2009. ☆ ♥
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LOVE JUDE. X X
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