| Location | Newcastle Upon Tyne |
| Age | 27 years |
| Cause of Death | Overdose |
| Date of Birth | 07/10/1972 |
| Date of Death | 24/10/1999 |
| Visitors | 5,083 since 10/04/2007 |
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Dear son of Elizabeth and John, brother of Michael and a dear dad to Ashley.
Died tragically of a heroin overdose 2 days after being released from prison. Sadly missed by all
the familyxxxxx
Stephen your legacy will live on, i will make sure it does son xx
A Mother’s Love For Her Son
Our son Stephen was born on 7th October 1972, I was so proud when I held him for the first time in
my arms looking at his beautiful blue eyes and his blonde hair as he grew his hair was platinum
blonde and his eyes were so big and blue I thought to myself, “you are going to break a lot of
girls hearts when you grow up” but I didn’t realise that it would be mine.
Stephen was a normal mischievous child always playing jokes and laughting,his smile would light up a
room, when he turned 10yrs old he joined the scouts then went on to join the army cadets, he looked
so handsome in his uniform. Stephen said that he would join the regular army when he left school,
it’s all he wanted to do.
When Stephen was 15yrs old he met Jen, they seemed to be well suited, soon he forgot about going to
his army cadets and drifted away from it altogether, when he was 20yrs old his girlfriend was
expecting their baby, he was born on 19th August 1993 and they named him Ashley Stephen he looked
just like his dad when he was born.It was a rocky relationship, Jen was always putting Stephen out
and I would take him back into our home then one Christmas when I had taken him back I discovered by
accident that my beautiful son was injecting heroin. I was horrified. Stephen said he was sorry but
he couldn’t stop. My son was a heroin addict it’s the worst fear a mother could ever have.
We lost Stephen to heroin on 24th October 1999, he had just had his 27th birthday in prison for a
shoplifting offence. On the day Stephen was released from prison he looked lovely his eyes were
clear and his skin was clear, he asked me if he could have a bath to freshen up (get the prison
smell off) was his words, when he came downstairs he smelled lovely he said to me “I might meet a
lass tonight” and I said “yes with all your dad’s smelly's on i'm sure you will.” Off he
went to town, two days later came a knock at the door about 7-45pm it was two police officer's as
soon as I saw them I knew it was Stephen, they came to tell us what we were dreading. Stephen was
found dead in the Haymarket toilets with the syringe still in his groin, it was a heroin overdose.
Because Stephen had been clean for 6 weeks his body couldn’t take it. We had to wait 3 weeks
before we could have his funeral because the police were waiting for toxicology reports so they
wouldn’t release his body.
Stephen was on heroin for 3 years although he was on it for 18 months before we knew about it, we
managed to get him into rehab 3 times and 3 times he signed himself out, he told me that he
couldn’t stand the pain trying to come off it so we accepted that he was a heroin addict and we
gave him all the support that he needed even as far as giving him money to pay off the dealers as
they battered him on the hands with a hammer till they broke them, I couldn’t stand to see him
being hurt like that, the dealers even phoned threatening us.
We have another son Michael who will be 39yrs old in July he is still single and has a council flat.
I am glad to say Michael doesn’t touch heroin thank goodness. I can’t begin to imagine what it
must be like to have more than one heroin addict in the family as I do know that in some family's
this is the case.
Stephen was dead 3yrs before we found out about Newcastle PROPS (Positive Response Overcoming
Problems of Substances) we never had any counselling or support whatsoever until then, Props has
been a great help to my husband and myself, in fact I think if we didn’t find out about Props we
would have separated because we couldn’t talk to each other about Stephen’s death until we met
our props family support worker, you can imagine the pressure that was lifted once we began talking
to each other about Stephen. People like us need people like there are at Props.
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A BIG THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS LEFT TRIBUTES AND LIT CANDLES. KEEP IT UP TO KEEP STEPHEN'S
MEMORY ALIVE FOR ALL ETERNITY..........GOD BLESS YOU ALL XXX
29TH MARCH 2009
It doesnt take a special day
To bring you to my mind
Every day is special to me
You were one of a kind.
I think of you often
Mostly at the night
Where dreams help to soften
A love that felt so right.
I know you'l always be with me
Right till the very end
Until the day we meet again
My heart will never mend.
LOTS OF LOVE, JUDE.X
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Butterflies, the symbol of new life and rebirth are fluttering all around me.
They circle my head, land on my arms and dance around my feet.
I've never seen so many butterflies.....
never seen so many kinds.
Delicate wings...colors like sky and grass and the earth.
Their flight is a motion of freedom and calmness and is so beautiful to see.
Please let death be a butterfly with our loved ones soaring in an existence that is too wonderful for us to comprehend!
Tribute For This Weekend
Candles Will Be Hit And Miss For A Few Weeks
My Father-in-Law is very ill in hospital,
I’m trying to light all my candles
Sometimes you will get 2 on one day
And none the next day I always put the day
They are for at the bottom of verse.
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MEMORIES
Our memories build a special bridge
When loved ones have to part
To help us feel we're with them still
And sooth a grieving heart.
Our memories span the years we shared,
Preserving ties that bind,
They build a special bridge of love
And bring us peace of mind.
MY CASTLE
Can you see my castle
Up here in the sky
Its got big gold gates
That sparkle in my eyes
Can you see my garden
It’s full of red flowers
And they smell beautiful
They hold magic powers
I have many new friends
That are all like me
They too are an angel
Flying high and free
They watch over family’s
That like me left behind
And send them angel kisses
They are friends hard to find
I’m glad I’m in heaven
And that I am at peace today
Yes I miss my family dear
But I had to go away
God picked me from many
And said that I’m one of the best
And I had completed my lives journey
And that I had past all the tests
So I deserve this castle
That god gave to me
And one day if your lucky
This castle you will see.
NATURE'S WONDERS
Have you ever wondered
what makes the wind blow?
Could it be our loved ones
blowing us a kiss?
Have you ever wondered
what makes the stars shine?
Is it our loved ones keeping watch
over us while we sleep?
Have you ever wondered
what makes the skies cry?
Could it be our
loved ones missing us?
Have you ever wondered
what makes the sun shine?
Is it our loved ones
giving us a warm hug?
Have you ever wondered
what makes the ocean waves
come pounding to shore?
Could it be our loved ones
wanting to touch us once more?
There are so many of natures wonders
and do we really know why?
Is there a higher power
making sure we always remember
The loved one we’ve lost
and shall never forget.
LIGHT A CANDLE
Light a candle for those we mourn.
Into a new life they will be born.
Do not look for them at the graveside.
They are somewhere else
radiating their beautiful light.
They have gone to a new world
where there is no darkness, no pain.
Their light and essence will always remain.
Light a candle for those who have left
this mortal place.
They are free to travel through time and space.
When we think of them, they are near.
When we sit in a beautiful garden.
Their voices we hear.
When we listen to a divine symphony,
We close our eyes, their faces we see.
Light a candle for they have not really gone.
With each flickering flame,
in your hearts they will always belong.
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A smile is cheer from you to me,
The cost is nothing its given for free.
They console the weary and gladden the sad.
And can make someone happy when they are mad.
Unlike blessings in which we pray
Its the only thing you keep when you give it away.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
For Friday
Sent with love ♥
Special Delivery From Your Beautiful Angel
To A Wonderful Mum
♥
I have asked the special Angels
To pass this on to Jan.
So she can then deliver it
To my very special mam,
♥
Although i am not here,
Theres something special i must do,
Its to say Happy mothers's day,
And to tell you 'i love you'
♥
I wish i was there with you.
I know your life wont be the same.
Just remember i am watching you.
Through your sorrow and your pain.
♥
Im wishing you a nice time.
And i know it will be hard.
So im sending all my love mum,
In this heavenly mothers day card
♥
Written by Jan Morris
Thinking of you and your family
Love Jan & family xxxxxx
Tribute For This Weekend
Candles Will Be Hit And Miss Next Week I Will Be Missing Christopher Even More This Weekend.
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A MOTHER'S DAY MESSAGE
Dear Mum,
Mother's day will soon be here,
Oh, Mum, I do miss you!
You've been on my mind all day today.
Just yesterday, I was out shopping,
Found myself looking at Mother's Day cards.
Then, bam, it all came back to me.
Mum, it's been so hard.
Many memories of you and me
Have been coming back, flooding my mind;
Every laugh, hug, and tear.
You truly were one of a kind.
Mum, I'll be sending you a message
This Mother's Day.
It will arrive on an angel's wing.
All my love flying straight to you,
Many smiles I hope it brings.
I want you to know
I haven't forgotton you.
Alive in my heart you'll always stay.
Know that my message is wrapped in much love,
And contains many hugs & kisses for you on this Mother's Day.
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"You Were Taken On Angel's Wings":
"You were taken on angel's wings
As you sweetly and quietly slept
And returned to heaven before we knew
That you had even left
Our hearts are heavy and sorrowed
That our time with you was so brief
For you were our gift of heaven's light
That is now replaced with grief
But not so much that we won't be grateful
For every second you were here
You filled our hearts with so much joy
Treasured memories we'll hold forever dear
And though we weren't blessed to see you grow up
We were blessed to see you smile
And hold you lovingly in our arms ..."
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"You Were The Pride Of Our Hearts":
"It's so difficult to let you go
Though death's left us no other choice
We're mourning the loss of never seeing you again
Of never hearing your precious voice
It seems that in life there are certain times
Which are more than "simply unfair"
When our hearts search out for better answers
But cannot seem to find them there
And such is the case at your passing
Contemplating the briefness of your life
All the great things that you still would have done
If you'd been granted a little more time
It isn't difficult to envision the possibilities
For look at what you'd already done
The difference you'd made in so many lives
In all that you had become
Perhaps you were simply too good for this life
So God called you back to Heaven
That your life needed no further testament
Than the goodness you'd already given
But regardless of the reason
For why you had to depart
We'll miss you every single day of our lives
For you were The Pride Of Our Hearts!
Thank you for being our example
Inspiring us through your courage and drive
We'll cherish all the precious memories
You lovingly created in our lives
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
For Friday
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☆ A SHINING STAR ☆
When I Had To Leave You
I Didn't Go Too Far
Look Up To The Heavens
I'm A Brillant Shining Star
May This Light Show You
As It Glistens From Above
A Very Special Thank~You
When You Lifted Me With Love
A Little Star That Brightly Shines
A Star That's Free From Pain
Held Gently In Gods Loving Arms
Until We Meet Again
As You Go On Your Journey
Be The Best That You Can Be
And Know That God Is There For You
As He Is Here For Me
When We Miss Each Other
And Want Each Other Near
You Shine Your Light Upon The Earth
And I'll Shine My Light Up Here
So We Will Always Remember
When We Seem So Far Apart
To Shine Our Lights Together
With Love Inside Our Hearts
☆ Written by~Bonnie Lynn Morris ☆
with love and thanks elizabeth xoxo
May God in His wisdom
And infinite love
Look down on you always,
From Heaven above.
May He send you good fortune,
Contentment and peace.
And may all your blessings
Forever increase.
Happy st Patricks day to all with love always Bernadette xoxoxo
I Release You to Fly
Today, as I sat on the edge of eternity,
and watched as life passed me by,
I wanted to feel your embrace again,
But couldn't no matter how hard I try.
Life is not as simple as we think.
Days seem to just come and go.
But the treasures of that loved one,
Oh, what a joy it is to know!
I overhear other mothers when they cry,
And wonder if their pain will ever ease.
Is that the way I was meant to live?
Oh tell me... tell me please.
I know that a child is a precious gift.
One that comes with few directions.
We try our best to follow the handbook of life.
But later see our imperfections.
Loving a child is surely a full time job.
And oh what blessings we receive!
There are no nine to five jobs here, my friend.
Never will there ever be, believe!
We just keep on giving to our children.
Even when they are no longer in sight.
The love we have for them continues to grow.
And prayers are said night after night.
So, today as I sat on the edge of eternity
and watched as time flew by.
I couldn't help but feel your embrace ...
Just before I released you to fly!
love margo.xx
Precious Son
I have a precious Son
who means the world to me,
He's living with the Angels
And is as special as can be.
And even though he's up there
High up in the clouds,
He's still my precious Son
And I am still so very proud.
His picture Still takes pride of place
Upon my living room wall,
Ready to be admired
By all who come to call.
I know I can not see him
Or hold him close to me,
But I only have to close my eyes
And he's here right next to me
I never will stop missing him
And wishing he were here
But sometimes I feel
Indeed I know that he is very near
So be happy my precious Son
you will never be forgot
I love you so and always will
Though I miss you such a lot
We know how much you loved us
As much as we loved you,
And each time that we think of you
We know your missing us too.
With all our love to you Mam and Dad xxxx
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Tribute for this weekend
Candles will be lit as usual
On Sunday For Monday
To All Parents
“I’ll lend you for a little time
A child of mine,” He said.
“For you to love the while they live
And mourn when they are dead,
“It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
“But will you, till I call them back,
Take care of them for me?
“They’ll bring their charms to gladden you,
But should their stay be brief,
“You’ll have their lovely memories,
As solace for your grief,
“I cannot promise they will stay,
Since all from earth return,
“But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.
“I’ve looked the wide world over
In my search for teachers true,
“And from the throngs that crowd life’s lanes
I have selected you.
“Now will you give them all your love,
Nor think the labour vain,
“Nor hate me when I come to call
To take them back again?
I fancied that I heard them say:
Dear Lord, Thy will be done!
“For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we’ll run.
We’ll shelter them with tenderness:
We’ll love them while we may,
And for happiness we’ve known
Forever grateful stay.
“But should the angels call for them
Much sooner than we’d planned.
“We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand.”
Tomorrow
If I should go tomorrow
It would never be goodbye,
For I have left my heart with you,
So don't you ever cry.
The love that's deep within me,
Shall reach you from the stars,
You'll feel it from the heavens,
And it will heal the scars.
Love Lives On
Those we love remain with us
For love itself lives on,
And cherished memories never fade
Because a loved one's gone.
Those we love can never be
More than a thought apart,
Far as long as there is memory,
They'll live on in the heart.
When We Remember
You can shed tears that they are gone
Or you can smile because they have lived
You can close your eyes
And pray that they’ll come back
Or you can open your eyes
And see all they have left
Your heart can be empty
Because you can’t see them
Or you can be happy for tomorrow
Because of yesterday.
You can remember them
And only that they have gone
Or you can cherish their 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 wanted:
SMILE,
Open your eyes,
LOVE
And go on.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
For Friday
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