| Location | Tadley |
| Age | 29 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 06/09/1969 |
| Date of Death | 03/09/1999 |
| Visitors | 1,245 since 23/03/2007 |
| Creator |
Colin Allanson died on the 3 September 1999. He took his own life in a remote part of Watership Down. I like to think that he chose the spot he died in, not only because of it's beauty, but also for the memories it held for him. He spent many years as a child flying his kite on the Downs, and as an adult flying what i can only describe as the biggest and scarest looking contraption i had ever seen!
He was born in Reading on the 6th September 1969. He lived most of of his life in Tadley Hampshire. He enjoyed traveling, going to Fiji, Australia and many other places. One of his wishes was to help the poor in Fiji, a place he very much felt at home. Most of all he will be rememebered as a good friend, a good listener, but in many ways a very private man. Someone who was always there for others, rarely burdening others with his own worries. The amount of people who came to his funeral (over 130 people!)showed how loved Colin was, and i know it was a great comfort to myself and my family to know this.
hit me hard
i moved away from the area and lost touch with so many and then when i moved back into the area one of the first things i was told about was the un-timely death of a good friend ( colin ) . The older i get the more i think about the people that are no longer with us and it does leave a lump in my throat.
R.I.P Colin and we will all meet up again one day
----HAPPY NEW YEAR
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When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you.
And each time that you think of me
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.
If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.
If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.
Our memories build a special bridge
When loved ones have to part.
To help us feel we're with them still
And soothe a grieving heart.
Our memories span the years we shared,
Preserving ties that bind.
They build a special bridge of love
And bring us peace of mind.
As New Year approaches
It seems harder this time of year
We miss you so much more
The only thing that gets us through
Are the memories of before
So here's a card just for you
To show how much we care
I know your waiting with the angels
One day I'll see you there.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
I would like to thank everyone for all the candles, tributes gifts and kind words they have left on Christopher’s website I appreciate every single one.
I would also like to wish you all A Happy New Year & my best wishes for 2009.
Angela X
Friday 2nd January
'Twas the Night Before Christmas'
~ For Bereaved Parents ~
'Twas the night before Christmas and I dreaded the days,
That I knew I was facing - the holiday craze.
The stores were all filled with holiday lights,
In hopes of drawing customers by day and by night.
As others were making their holiday plans,
My heart was breaking - I couldn't understand.
I had lost my dear child a few years before,
And I knew what my holiday had in store.
When out of nowhere, there arose such a sound,
I sprang to my feet and was looking around,
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash
The sight that I saw took my breath away,
And my tears turned to smiles in the light of the day.
When what to my wondering eyes should appear,
But a cluster of butterflies fluttering near.
With beauty and grace they performed a dance,
I knew in a moment this wasn't by chance.
The hope that they gave me was a sign from above,
That my child was still near me and that I was loved.
The message they brought was my holiday gift,
And I cried when I saw them in spite of myself.
As I knelt closer to get a better view,
One allowed me to pet it - as if it knew -
That I needed the touch of its fragile wings,
To help me get through the holiday scene.
In the days that followed I carried the thought,
Of the message the butterflies left in my heart -
That no matter what happens or what days lie ahead,
Our children are with us - they're not really dead.
Yes, the message of the butterflies still rings in my ears,
A message of hope - a message so dear.
And I imagined they sang as they flew out of sight,
'To all bereaved parents - We love you tonight!'
-By Faye McCord -
I have a precious Son
who means the world to me,
He's living with the Angels
And is as special as can be.
And even though he's up there
High up in the clouds,
He's still my precious Son
And I am still so very proud.
His picture Still takes pride of place
Upon my living room wall,
Ready to be admired
By all who come to call.
I know I can not see him
Or hold him close to me,
But I only have to close my eyes
And he's here right next to me.
I never will stop missing him
And wishing he were here,
But sometimes I feel
Indeed I know that he is very near.
So be happy my precious Son
you will never be forgot,
I love you so, And always will
Though I miss you such a lot .
Memory is a lovely lane,
Where hearts are ever true,
A lane your loved ones so often travel down,
Because it leads to you.
God bless you Colin xx
So sorry
I had heard about Colin, and have just stumbled across this site. I did not know him really but knew him to say hello. My only real memories of Colin are of a nice guy, easy going and quiet. This is so sad but I am glad he has found peace.
I am so sorry for your loss - all of you.
reflection
Reflection
Another day for you to wonder, another day for you to mourn
It wasn't my intention to go before the coming dawn
My pain was deep within my heart and troubled head
It wasn't my intention to go without words said.
My frame of mind seemed normal, or so I heard them say
It wasn't my intention not to see another day
I did not mean to make you suffer or cause you so much pain
It wasn't my intention to never see you again.
Despair and confusion left my aching mind unsure
It wasn't my intention to suddenly close life's door
If only I could give you reasons and brush the tears away
It wasn't my intention to leave you and not stay.
I did not mean for you to grieve, now left alone to cry
It wasn't my intention to leave you, forever asking why
As the burdens of life's worries slowly ebb from my heart
it wasn't my intention to tear your soul apart
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