| Location | Andover/chester |
| Age | 20 years |
| Date of Birth | 17/06/1985 |
| Date of Death | 09/03/2006 |
| Visitors | 7,139 since 23/03/2007 |
| Creator |
Leon Michael Gayle 17th June 1985-09th March 2006 age 20 Chester Mum Dad Kieran and Latoya.Died after a 5 year battle of Adrenoleukodystrophy.
You were the most beautiful person i have ever seen, from the day you were born to the day you died, not just on the outside but the inside too. You touched every heart of every person you met. you were bright, funny, never had a bad word to say about anyone. You loved life and all it had to give. You were a fantastic footballer and people used to ask if you were Paul Ince's Son. We would laugh so much about that cause he was your idol and in a way you looked a bit like him. I remember every moment of every day i had with you, like it was yesterday. You even made the old people's day at the hospital when you would sing to them. They all booked their next appointment when you had yours.
Your our Legend Leon, especially Latoya's. She misses you so much. She said it's like a piece of her is missing, and it is, a piece of us all is missing.
Your funeral was beautiful. I kept my promise. We took you home to Andover, the place you were born and you called home. We even had you taken through Lichfield, another place you loved so much. Nannies was the first house you came into and the last house you left. It had to be that way. There were so many people, the church was packed and if i managed to get hold of all your friends, i dont think they would fit in the church. Grandma sang your favorite song and Latoya read a piece about you. We played music you loved so much and that was you. " I've had the time of my life", you loved that, singing it and dancing with Jimmie when you were little. You loved "Dirty Dancing"."Every breath i take" by P Diddy was so suited. "Bad" by michael Jackson cause you did a show at school and everyone loved it."California Love" by TPac. He was your Legend and "Everbody Hurts" REM which you use to sing out loud.On your way out of the church we had the Buglers from dad's regiment. They played for you. You loved to hear them play and one of them was Steve. You were close you two and he wanted to give you the send of you deserved. That was his moment to you Leon. We travelled to the crematorium where we released 4 white doves. A beautiful day for a beautiful boy. People still comment on how beautiful it was.
Not everyone could make it to your funeral so on your 21st birthday, we held a service here in Chester. Again it was packed. We celebrated your special day with you and all the people who loved you
Its been a year and 2 weeks since you died and there isn't a day that goes by that i dont wish that you were still here. You are not suppose to bury your child before yourself. But i get by, saying you were too good for this world and you were needed to be an Angel and to look after others. I hope you are looking out for Kieran and keeping him well. I hope you have met up with my dad (died aged 37), uncle Dave ( died aged 31), Uncle Jimmie (died aged 14) and nanny, and all the others i have loved and lost. You loved TPac so now i hope you have met up with him too. I could go on forever but i will need more space to write. I still write to you in my secret book, and now i am writing to you here. I will never forget you my beautiful bubbles and i am so sorry. Please dont ever forget me as i hope that one day we will be united again and you have to know who i am. I love you so very much Leon and always will.Daddy, key and toy love you so much too. xxx
I still write poetry. Remember this one that i wrote for Martin and Anthony. It's called "Angels" and now i write it for you.
If you could believe in Angels
I know there'd be a select few
And one thing i know for sure Leon
One of them is you
You were sent from god for a short time
To fill our hearts with joy
To touch the hearts of many
Because you're a special little boy
You always taught us how to laugh
When everything around seemed sad
Even when times were really tough
You made them seem not that bad
You took the chance for a better life
But sadly that wasn't to be
Me, dad, Key and Toy tried so hard
"Special people" as anyone can see
Now all we have left are your memories
As God has called you on
Back to that special place
Back where you once came from
It wont stop the pain and missing
A special boy like you
But it will give us consolation
That Jimmy is with you too
We know that you'll be looked after
As Dave and others are also ther
For the people thats left behind
All our love and sorrow we'll share
So goodnight my little sweetheart
Take care from up above
Look down on the ones you've left behind
And fill our hearts with love.
Happy christmas
Hello my angel....well its nearly that time again....wish you was here son....but i know whereever you are....you will be having a lovely time...happy christmas son...look after Debbie up there...xxxx
i am so upset
Hello son....i have just got back from the most amazing weekend with daddy to find out one of my truest friends Debbie Baptiste has died...Yes Leon....you heard me right....look after her please....and make sure Paul and Suzanne are ok...i am devestated,totally....i am struggling son...love you forever......mummy...xxxxxx
Hey my beautiful boy...things aint that good Leon.....life is so hard....Kei is getting worse and some days he is just too much....he now has so much wrong with him....i dont know whats right.....he accidently set himself alight by leaning on the cooker.....he is so bad he doesnt even see dangers....i miss you Leon....i wish more than anything in the world i could have you back....its just not fair....sometimes i think you are here....and Marley sees you too....i have to go now....love you son....take care....Mummy...xxxxx
I would give anything to hold you in my arms again...to smell your scent and to breath your breath....to look at that smile upon your face and kiss you on your cheek....i miss you so very much....i look at your pictures and long for you.....i love you my son....with ever breath a mother breathes....cant wait till we are together once more...i love you son....and miss you more than you could know...xxxxxxx
Hello my angel
Ye uts that time again....Its Your Birthday....we have been for a meal and had a sambuca shot totoast your special day....Wish you was here Leon...I miss you so much.
The day has been beautiful....full of so many happy memories of you...but there is still this emptiness...this sadness in my heart that aches for you....I hope you are having a ball up there Mr Gayle.....26 today...my first born child.
Have a fab birthday Son....i will love and miss you forever
All my Love
Mummy, Daddy,Kieran and Latoya...xxxxxxxx
Sorry baby
My message yesterday was useless. I just couldn't write baby. The pain i feel hasnt got any easier, i still miss you so bad. I hope you are having a lovely time up there for you have Bruno...your lovely doggy. I miss him so much and i hope he has settled well with you...No laying on him and squashin him though...lol...Love and miss you bubbles and today is a sad day as i have found out my friend has died today. Look after him and welcome him home on Sunday ok babe. He needs someone right now....just wish i would of know so i could of helped him....Take care my lovely little boy. I love you...forever and always...xxxxxxx
5th Anniversary
Dont really know what to put....will try again later babe...all i know is i miss you so much...cant believe where the time has gone....xxxx love you bubbles....xxx
Happy christmas
Well my beautiful boy......its christmas and i am missing you more than ever....its so not the same without you but we have still managed to have a fantastic day...Tyron is here and they all have loved their pressies and filled their faces with food....I do so hope your christmas has been a wonderful one up there and you havent been too busy working your socks off......
Give my love to Michael...David...Jimmie....Sean.....Dad....Jason...Bob....and all...Tellthem i love and miss them so much...xxxx
Have a lovely christmas Son.....i miss you with all my heart and long for the day when we meet again......i love you truely....all my love forever.......Mummy...xxxxxxxxx
Hello Mr hope you are ok up there up high in them clouds, came to see you a few weeks ago but you was not there shame really cause i could have done with you making me laugh again like you always use too
I miss you buddy its a shame u left so soon you could have came out and enjoyed a lovely meal with us all.
I see you left a lil somethin behind though to remember us of you, Toya is your double... when i seen her i wraped my arms around her and held her so tight i didnt wanna let go i wanted to cry i was so happy you left that lil somethin behind... it was like seeing you for the fist time in years.
Mum took me into her lil quiet room too see you i really felt u there with me at that moment in time and u still put that smile on my face like you always use too.
Key aint changed one bit still the usual gobby bugga that wont shut up but still love him to bits. Mum and Dad are still as welcoming as always no change there although ya dad needs a medal for putting up with ya mom and her F***in swearing and that sill laugh.
They came over today to see me we went out for a lovely meal to the fox ya mom couldnt decide what to have from the menu cause she was half pissed laughing and swearing, Dad's dinner didn't touch the sides.... hardly suprising, think he ordered from the kids menu other than that we had a great evening.
Hope your ears were burning cause we was talking about u, one thing i wanted to ask ya mate...... WANT CONDITIONER, HAHAHA. only you could do a good impression when it came to wanting it ay mate??? Anyways cant stay here all night eyes are getting sleepy.
Be good up there, long time yet mate but one day we will meet again
Thats a promise
Love you lots my friend and miss you all the more x x x x
Hey my baby boy....i guess you have now met up with your beloved Bruno.....i miss him....our doggie for 16 years...look after him Leon and make sure he gets lots of walkies.....No squashing him like you use to ok...lol...it seems these days that i have more up there with you than i have down here with me....its so not right..i miss you son....much much more than you could ever know....i thought it was meant to get easier.....instead ...i feel like it is getting harder....i wish i could have one wish...you so know what that would be....sleep tight my beautiful boy....mummy loves you so much...sweet dreams to you and Bruno...xxxxxxxx
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