Mother's Speach Spoken at Daniel's Funeral.
Created by Rachel 13 years ago
I’m Daniel’s Mother Rachel and I would like to say a few words in memory of my Son Daniel who was born to me and Gordon on the 14th March 1984 in Chichester West Sussex.
You know It is very difficult for me to put into words the grief I am feeling. It is any parent's worst nightmare to bury their own child, and today, myself and Gordon are faced with that nightmare.
Daniel’s death was very sudden and came as a shock to all of us, I know in my heart he would not want for us to spend forever grieving. I know that Daniel would want us all to remember our favourite moments we spent with him.
Daniel was the eldest of my four Children not only was he an inspiration to myself, his brother Jamie and sisters Emma and Jodie all looked up to Daniel as so many other people did to.
Me and Daniel had many treasured memories together the list of those memories is endless. As I know everyone in here today has memories which I know will be cherished, Daniel has died too young, but I know he will be spoken about and remembered for many years to come.
He was a real character, he was known at school as the class clown, jumping over a table to get a Cadburys Cream Egg box, thinking there would be one in there, instead there was nothing in the box and Daniel ended up with a broken arm. Daniel found this so amusing. He was so full of laughter and jokes he played on people well again the list is endless.
I remember he once phoned me up and asked if I had noticed anything different in my living room, Daniel knew how fussy I was at home with my ornaments and things. He had me looking around and I actually said no I hadn’t noticed anything different, in the mean time he had given his girlfriend a flower arrangement and told her he had been out and brought it for her, he had actually pinched it from my living room, this was Daniel‘s sense of humour. I got the flowers back!! His sense of humour was truly amazing We would play card games together and even if he lost he knew he would win as I would always give him the money which was left on the table, he would say “ohhhhh mummmm” so he could never lose.
I remember teaching Daniel how to play scrabble, before you knew it he was winning every game. He was always up for a challenge. He loved playing Dart’s, I know one of his very proud moments was when he played World Champion Phil Taylor at Lakeside. I know he had many nights playing darts with his friends, those nights I know will be cherished.
He made us smile and laugh even at our own difficult times and with great dignity he accomplished this.
Daniel was a very kind hearted person, he would help anyone should of he been able to. He done his best at everything he tried.
Daniel was an excellent Son and, I am so grateful for having 26 years with him, he was also a very cherished Father, Grandson, Brother, Nephew, Uncle, Cousin and friend and he is going to be so deeply missed.
Daniel and Justine gave me and Gordon two beautiful grand children Paige and Louie and I know Daniel’s soul will live on in both of them.
I would like to read a short prayer that Daniel loved so much.
God, Grant me the Serenity to accept the things I could not change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. Amen.
Finally As I mentioned earlier, A mother or Father never wants to outlive their own child. The sadness I feel is not only for myself, but for family and friends Daniel has left behind.
I want to thank all of you for coming today and for expressing your love for my son.
We all love you Daniel, your be forever in Our hearts, and forever in our prayers.
God Bless you Son.