| Location | Birmingham |
| Age | 38 years |
| Cause of Death | Leukaemia |
| Date of Birth | 30/08/1967 |
| Date of Death | 10/06/2006 |
| Visitors | 2,065 since 29/06/2006 |
| Creator |
Kevin, who was a former British karate champion, died of Leukaemia while awaiting a bone marrow transplant on June 10th 2006.
More than 1,000 people came forward in donor sessions to try to find a bone marrow match for Kevin without success. He was diagnosed in October 2005 and underwent 3 bouts of chemotherapy.
Kevin was a Computer Engineer for Alpine Electronics.
He will be greatly missed by his mother, brother, partner, family & many friends. All of whom, are very proud of the fight and determination Kevin showed through all aspects of his illness and treatment.
R I P Kevin xx
missing u will never end.....
6 years ago u left, and today i still struggle 2 understand why, miss u so much cuz, always til i c again....xxxx
ps i hope you're showing my 2 friends their way around up there and drinking a nice cold bud with them!! xxxxxxxx
Been a while since i was on here Kev, doesn't mean i still don't think about you. Been brave and been up to your house!! Felt very surreal driving there, glad i did. You are always in my thoughts, miss you so much.. Wish i could hear you laugh again, eat your chinese and just talk to me on the phone. Can't wait for the day we meet again. No-one has or will take your place!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Kev
A million times i've needed you,
A million times i've cried,
If love alone could've saved you
You never would've died
If the world was mine to give,
I'd grant us one more day,
To hold you close & hear your voice,
Thats all i wish today,
To see your smile i would walk miles,
Then sit and talk with you for a while,
To be with you the same old way
Would be my greatest wish today,
A heart of gold stopped beating,
Two beautiful eyes laid to rest,
God broke my heart to prove to me
He only takes the best
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Kev
A million times i've needed you,
A million times i've cried,
If love alone could've saved you
You never would've died
If the world was mine to give,
I'd grant us one more day,
To hold you close & hear your voice,
Thats all i wish today,
To see your smile i would walk miles,
Then sit and talk with you for a while,
To be with you the same old way
Would be my greatest wish today,
A heart of gold stopped beating,
Two beautiful eyes laid to rest,
God broke my heart to prove to me
He only takes the best
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
u are missed by all that new and loved u
u touched the hearts of thousands that didnt with yr courage and determination
u showed us the true meaning of fighting spirit
life is full of reasons not to smile it gives us many reasons to cry
but yr smile alone gave many others a reason to smile
rip kev x
much luv to yr mom,gary & claire who miss u so much there are no words to describe
sue xxxx
Kevins Legacy
Why me Kev? why did you choose me to walk your very last journey with you? Every day God sends, I repeat the same question to myself and to others, some of whom have never met you! Your legacy lives on through me, my son and daughter and so many other people. MANY CHANGES have occured since your transition without you by my side, all of which we discussed constantly during your many hospital visits (passed driving test, brought new house and Cruise holiday). Those are the materialistic changes but more importantly are the changes re tolerance, strength, integrity and determination. Also, Claudius has settled in school since you encouraged him to study hard when he came to visit you in hospital and has decided to follow in your footsteps into the auto mobile industry - he's even spent a day at your old work place, ////// Alpine Electronics, with your Director Dave and Manager Keith and not forgeting Darren and the rest of 'your 3 kings'. Keith also took Claudius out for a spin in an Astin Martin DB9 and he got the chance to try out the Astin Martin DBS. All that for his 10th birthday. The rest of your colleagues at work were a little tearful on our arrival - your loss still so vividly felt as your office remains empty.
Despite the fact that the first 6 months of 2006 were the last 6 months of your life - you gave me the most enjoyable times of my life. The talks we had as we waited in the Outpatient departments - I now know, provided you with the courage to listen, analyse and accept the inevitable. Throughout all of that, you never once shed a tear. Because of you, I NOW understand my purpose and role in life.
Tomorrow is Valentines Day and Im writing this message not just for me but for the very person who also watched over you throughout your journey - your girlfriend Claire. I feel the loss on a daily basis but do not understand why! - if I feel that way how must Claire be feeling? She dedicated herself to you as she always has done - Kev please, please, please watch over her - she remains the unsung hero throughout all of this.
I encouraged your best friends to say goodbye to you - they hesitated to hold your hand but when i lifted your hand to join theirs I knew at that point I had done all in my power to assist you in your final moments with us. Thanks Kevin, for the wonderful opportunity - one in which I will never forget and always cherish and respect - WHOLE HEARTEDLY.
To all Kevins family, friends and work colleagues - my heart felt thanks goes out to all of you for the role you played in his life - it surely made my job much easier. Last but not least a special thank you goes out to the hundreds of people who turned out to all the Bone Marrow Registration drives (Courtesy of The African-Caribbean Leukaemia Trust) to donate blood on Kevins behalf - I recorded the whole process and he managed to watch and listen to 'all' your messages of support as he lay in his hospital bed - he was so grateful and extremely humbled.
Kev, the 10th June 2008 will mark your 2nd anniversary - but none of us need anniversary's to remember you, as you are remembered on a daily basis.
Thinking of you always, as you did for me by passing away the day after my son's 9th birthday.
Lots of love always from Lorna (or Sis to you), Olivia & Claudius xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
sad loss
I remember the laughter and the fun we had whilst working together at the Dome II nightclub. Kevin will be truly missed by all, my condolences go out to his family and friends.
RIP Kevin.
To Kevins family and close friends
I am so so sorry to hear about what happened to Kevin. I worked with him for years at the Dome and I have only just found out about his sad story.
I'm feel sick that something so sad has happend to someone so lovely. I'm sure Kevin is smiling down on us all.
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To Kevin's Mum, Gary, Claire and all who knew him.
On the first anniversary of Kevin's death im thinking of you all. Kevin gave it his all to stay with you, but the big man up above didn't want to see him suffer any more so sent the angels to take him to his new home, Heaven.
Please take comfort knowing he is in a safe and much better place. My nephew Mark joined him up there on Feb 4th 2007 at the tender age of 17 and the only way i can get through it is to remember all the good times you shared together and that he is watching over you always.
Its only natural to be sad and cry, because that proves how much you all loved him.
I ask you all to raise a glass for Kevin and be there for each other. We only live once in this lifetime so live life as if today were your last, because before you know it we will all be up there reunited with all the special people we loved and lost.
I've got to go now because my mascara is running!!!
You all take care. Tara xxx
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