| Location | Leeds |
| Age | 16 years |
| Cause of Death | Misadventure |
| Date of Birth | 12/06/1982 |
| Date of Death | 18/12/1998 |
| Visitors | 10,455 since 14/03/2007 |
| Creator |
Born 12th of June 1982
Died 18th of December 1998
Sheldon was born at 3pm on a sunny Saturday afternoon, his father was present for the birth. He was
a bundle of joy and a brother for Amanda. He weighed in at a whopping 8lb 8oz. There was a stream
of visitors, my mum, Rita, my mother in law, my sisters and brother, Carl’s brothers and sisters,
many friends. It was a wonderful time. Back home to Holbeck, where we lived for another two years.
He had two different coloured eyes a blue one and a brown one. That made him very special. He was
later joined by two more sisters Vicky and Danielle. His father and I split up, so he became the man
of the house, he was surrounded by girls, so he had a lovely soft nature. He was joined later by a
brother Jordan.
He wasn’t a troublesome or naughty child in fact he was quite a little superstar. He had the
normal childhood illnesses but if an accident was going to happen, it would happen to Sheldon. He
went to Bridlington one June on holiday with his dad and fell off a climbing frame and had to have
an operation for a broken arm, so his dad took him back in August to make up for it and he got
knocked down by a car. He slipped on some ice as a teenager and almost sliced his thumb off. Later
that year he went on work experience, working in a kitchen in a hotel and almost sliced the same
thumb off. First day back at school in his final year he slipped but he was so tall he hit his head
on the roof and had to be carted off to hospital again. He was the first patient in the new wing of
the Leeds General Infirmary, it was opened at 3pm and Sheldon was first through the door.
He was helpful and spent a lot of his time with me and his brother and sisters. I’m pleased he
got to travel we had a lovely holiday to Majorca. We had booked to go to Benidorm with my mum and
stepdad but Sheldon got Salmonella food poisoning and was in the hospital for a week in isolation,
so our holiday was put back for a week, we caught up with my mum for the last week of her holiday.
Luckily there were no accidents.
He got to go to Puerto Rico for 3 weeks with my brother his wife and son Gary. I’ve got video
footage of him on his jollys, it’s a great comfort to watch and I can hear his voice.
Amanda had a baby and Sheldon named her, Shannon Leigh he was always out with her on his shoulders,
always helping Amanda with Shannon.
He decided to stay on at school but that wasn’t working for him, so he left and got a job through
an agency at a local factory called Ring. He also worked at the local supermarket Kwik Save at the
weekends. He was happy working and doing what he wanted to do and spending his money on what he
wanted to spend it on and not having to rely on his mum for cash. I remember the last time I saw
Sheldon alive, he came in to say goodnight and tell me his plans for the following day after work.
I gave him a kiss and told him I’d see him when he got home, only he never came home, I wish I’d
have told him that I loved him before he went to bed.
The first I knew there was a problem was when the agency rang to see if Sheldon had left for work, I
told them he had and left it at that. They rang back to tell me that there had been a problem with
the British Transport Police, I thought he’s probably been arrested for crossing near the railway
lines and because he was a minor that they’d need me to come down as mums do.
When I saw two police officers walking up the garden path I knew immediately, I knew he was dead, I
said to the police officers, “he’s dead isn’t he “they asked me a few questions and showed
me a wage slip of Sheldons. They kept saying “the body of a man” has been found by the side of
the railway track, the body of a man, they were talking about my son, to them he might have looked
like a man but to me he was still a boy, even though he was 6ft 3in tall, to me he was still a boy.
I took off running up the street I didn’t know where I was going I just knew I had to run away. I
ran back to my house jumped in my car and drove round to Sheldons dads’ house, I went straight in
and told his wife I had to see Carl. He’s dead I told him Sheldons dead. Carl and his wife came
back round to my house with me. The police were still there. They explained what had happened to
Carl, friends and family turned up on hearing the bad news, I didn’t know what to do or who to
talk to so I just started washing the pots, everyone was milling around but I just carried on
washing the pots.
An appointment had been made at the mortuary at Leeds General Infirmary to identify Sheldons body,
we drove down in silence, what can anyone say to you, you’re whole worlds just been ripped apart
and no words can take away the pain and the tears. When the sheet was taken from off his body I
could see it was my son my little boy, I had to open his eyes to check I could see it was his body
but I had to look at his eyes to check, to see if he had a blue eye and a brown eye. Sheldon
didn’t have the best complexion, but on that slab in the mortuary his skin was perfect. He looked
like a little boy again, my little boy yet he was 16 and gone from this earth and gone from his
family that love and miss him.
Sheldon was 16yrs old and was killed in a tragic accident, an inquest recorded a verdict of
accidental death.
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WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR,
THINK OF OUR ANGELS ,
THEY WONT BE FAR.
LOVE AS ALWAYS ALISON ;
BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS GETTING ON GTS ; MOVING HOUSE ; SO ON DAUGHTERS PC ; XXXXXXXXXXXX
♥ If we could wish upon a star ♥
♥ we would wish for you back here ♥
♥ we know you're happy where you are ♥
♥ But we miss you and want you near ♥
♥ Although we see you everyday ♥
♥ In our thoughts and in our dreams ♥
♥ we miss you more than words can say ♥
♥ It just gets worse, it seems ♥
♥ we try to be strong for others around ♥
♥ But all we want to do is cry ♥
♥ we just sit for hours by ourselves ♥
♥ And ask the question 'Why'? ♥
♥ It's the strongest pain we;ve ever felt ♥
♥ we don't think we could describe it ♥
♥ Although we try, we do our best ♥
♥ we don't think we can hide it ♥
♥ our live;s will never be the same ♥
♥ That's why it's hard to bear ♥
♥ Because since the day you left us ♥
♥ we think life's so unfair ♥
♥ Some things seem not to matter now ♥
♥ Even things that mattered before ♥
♥ You have no idea what we would give up ♥
♥ To make this pain less sore ♥
♥ People say we'll meet again ♥
♥ And yeah we know that's true ♥
♥ But we wish it didn't have to be this way ♥
♥ Because you know how much we miss you ♥
♥ we love you with all our heart and soul ♥
♥ And there's one thing you need to know ♥
♥ There's not one person in the human race ♥
♥ That could ever take your place ♥
love as always Alison xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
YOUR SPECIAL ANGEL
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When you hear an Angel softly whisper to you,
In the light of the day, or the darkness of the night.
When you feel the presence of an Angel caress you,
And see their beautiful wings spread in graceful flight.
When something inside you just makes you smile,
Or you feel a warmth suddenly wash over your heart.
When your dreams are beautiful and include an Angel,
As you lay with your head on your pillow, in the dark.
When you're alone, and everything is quiet around you,
Yet you can hear the sweetest lullaby being sung.
When waking up in the morning, any troubles feel lighter,
From speaking with an Angel, before a new day has begun.
Then you know I am the Angel who you can feel and hear;
Your special Angel from Heaven who will always be so near.
I'm no longer able to be here in body, but I'm with you everyday,
As my loving heart, my soul, and my spirit, will never be far away.
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Love Always Elaine xxxxxx
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Those we love remain with us
for love itself lives on
and cherished memories never fade
because a loved ones gone
those we love can never be
more than a thought apart
for as long as there is memory
they'll live on in the heart.
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There is a special place in our hearts
for those we have loved
for those who have loved us
without question, without a word or promise
there is a special place
where there is no pain or fear
where love flows freely
there is a special place to rest
in our hearts forever.
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I know how much I miss you
I feel an emptiness inside
It shows in everything I do
It's something I can't hide
I simply miss you being there
Life seems dull and flat
Without you nothings quite the same
I can't say more than that
But one day we will meet again
I know that this is true
But everyday until then
I know i'll just be missing you.
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Love always elaine xxxxxxxx
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There are angels in the heavens
there are angels on the ground
there are angels all around you
just waiting to be found...
So when you're feeling lonely
or just a little blue
open your eyes to see the angels
they are there waiting for you...
Don't forget about these angels
during all of your good times too
for they like to share your happiness
and the joys that come to you...
They will wrap their wings around you
to protect and guide you through
all the sad and tragic moments
that this life can throw at you...
They are sent to you from heaven
from our father up above
so remember to look for the angels
they'll show you all gods love...
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Have you ever truly heard
an angel whisper in your ear?
their voices are soft and comforting
letting you know you have nothing to fear...
If you listen very carefully
you might just hear their sweet voice
whispering to you of gods perfect love
and all things that make you rejoice...
They do their very best
to always watch over you
to keep you safe and happy
in everything you do...
So next time you feel lonely
kind of scared or feeling blue
just whisper to your angel
and listen...for they will whisper back to you...
xxx ~~ Love Always ~ Elaine ~~ xxx
We never stop to measure
Anything we might just miss
But if the wind should blow by softly
You'll feel an Angel's Kiss.
A Kiss that's sent from Heaven
A Kiss from up above
A Kiss that's very special
From someone that you love.
For in your pain and sorrow
A Kiss will help you through
This Kiss is very private
For it's meant for only you.
So when your heart is heavy
And filled with tears and pain
And no-one can console you
Remember once again.
About the one you grieve for
And so sadly miss
That gentle breeze you took for granted
Was your Angel's Kiss.
love as always Alison xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I cannot dial your number
I can't get through to you
I called the operator
She did all that she could do
There is no code to heaven
I cannot place the call
No numbers left to try
I reckon i've tried them all
If heaven had a phone
I'd ring it every day
If heaven had a phone
Theres things I want to say
Tell you that I love you
Miss you since you went away
And how much I prayed to god
That he could have let you stay
Oh darling, if heaven had a phone
Theres things I want to know
Things I want to tell you
How do you feel?
Should I stay or should I go?
Are you looking over me
Do you see me cry a tear
Questions I want to ask
Answers I need to hear
If heaven had a phone
I'd ring it every day
My life has had no meaning
Since the day god took you away
I only know more sadness
More tears again today
Maybe one day i'll smile without you
Until then I will always cry
One day the sun may shine for me
Like it did for you and I
My life was for tomorrow
Now my life is yesterday
I cannot face this world alone
Please show me the way
If heaven had a phone
I'd ring you every day
If heaven had a phone
I'd hear your voice, know that you're okay
I just want to speak to heaven
please do you have a direct line
Operator says no number
But your loved one says they're doing fine
Love always Elaine x♥x♥
With grief that burns deep
and anger so wild
I want to know where
Where is my child
His he really with you [god]
In that wonderful promised land
Can he give me a sign
Then maybe i might try to understand
Has im his mother you must understand
I just want to know where
where is my child
you left without a last goodbye;
And all we could do was sit and cry;
Tears they fall like pouring rain;
our hearts are broken and so in much pain,
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we longed to go back to yesterday;
To show we love you some other way;
But now we know we must go on;
For we cant get back now what is gone.
♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥
love as always Alison xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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