| Location | Rotherham |
| Age | 23 years |
| Cause of Death | Motorbike Accident |
| Date of Birth | 27/01/1957 |
| Date of Death | 05/04/1980 |
| Visitors | 839 since 24/03/2007 |
| Creator |
Paul, was a dear friend to Maria and Bob, he was killed in a motorbike 'accident' on the 5 april
1980, he was overtaking a pickup truck, that decided to make a right hand turn, the pickup had no
rearview mirror or wing mirrors, the driver said it had wing mirrors but the police at the time did
an extensive search of the area and no mirror glass could be found, this was relayed to the inquest,
the driver refused to answer any of the coroners questions and walked away with no penalty (cause of
death accident). No justice.
Paul lived in rotherham with his mum and dad and at the time of his death he was seeing Sue who he
loved very much,
We think about him and he has never been forgotton even though its been 29 years, the what if's
never go away.
just thinking about you, and thought i would let you know that you will never be forgotten, if only we could turn back the hands of time paul, its really hard to imagine you as a 50 something, you will always be young and beautiful. god bless, sleep tight. Maria & Bob
anniversary
Time changes many things, but not the sadness this day brings.
Forever young, forever in our thoughts. love always.
in memory
loving thoughts are all we can give
these you shall have as long as we live
freebird in fancy flight
awake by day asleep by night
courage did not need a boost
freebirds gone home to roost.
in memory of our friend who tragically was killed in
a motorbike accident 5 April 1980.
Time changes many things but not the sadness this day brings.
We think and speak about you often. Time never heals the heartache and sadness that one careless/lying driver took your life on that day.
a letter from heaven from Paul to his loving family
TO my dearest family,
some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
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 do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He 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 need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are 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.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and 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 will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as 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.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~Author~
Ruth Ann Mahaffey
©Copyright 1998
Written in memory of my late husband, Richard Mahaffey
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