| Location | Wigan, Lancashire |
| Age | 17 years |
| Cause of Death | Overdose |
| Date of Birth | 09/02/1989 |
| Date of Death | 01/07/2006 |
| Visitors | 5,007 since 30/05/2007 |
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Michael was a typical 17 year old, full of life and energy. He lived for his music. He was a great MC, loved his rap, dance music and cars. Michael had so much to live for but sadly it wasnt to be.
On 1st July 2006 at 5.30 pm a policeman called to our home to inform me of the death of my 17 year old son Michael.
He told me that Michael had died peacefully in his sleep while staying over at a friends house.
I was told Michael had died from a drug overdose.
I know that my son was not a drug addict. Toxicology results from his post mortem proved as much.
He lost his life because he experimented with a drug he knew little about and most probably believed he was invincible.
There is still a stigma attached to drug use and addicts, families still feel shame when they have a child or family member who uses drugs, we have nothing to feel ashamed about, we need to stop brushing this issue under the carpet and start facing the hard facts that drug use is happening within our own families, we need to help those who are using and we need to educate our young people of the concequences of drug use.
Michael was an ordinary every day teenager, I am an ordinary every day Mum, I never thought I would lose a child to drugs, when I was informed of Michaels death I automatically thought he had been in an accident!
If this can happen to us, it could happen to anyone else.
As a parent I always sat back and hoped my children would never use drugs, I knew nothing about drug issues, I just wish I would have been more responsible and educated myself to what kids get upto these days!
Michael was a very loving person, kind, soft hearted, if you needed help he was the first one there to offer his help. He would do anything for anyone,
he never asked for or expected anything in return.
He was a very popular young man, he had many friends, both male and female, he was a very good graffiti artist, and loved to MC.
Michael broke so many hearts when he left us.
He leaves behind so many memories and a family that miss him beyond words.
Following his death, I vowed that I would do all I could to stop the heartache caused by drugs. I have now compiled a dvd including photographs and footage of Michael.
My aim is to demonstrate that Michael was a normal and happy teenager - not unlike those teenagers I hope to reach out to by visiting schools, colleges and other organisations.
I want to make clear that any one of them could befall the same fate should they choose to take the wrong path.
As a mother who has lost a son, a son who was not much older than the pupils at the schools etc that I speak at, I know that I have more chance of making a lasting impression than any televised appeal by a gangster rapper or film star.
I might not be an expert on drugs but I do know that they can kill and I know what that can do to a family. It breaks my heart to think that others may have to suffer like we have.
I already know that some of Michael’s friends have stopped smoking cannabis and using other drugs as a result of his death. But even if I manage to prevent just one more young life being lost through telling Michael’s story, then I know my efforts will have been worth it.
Often as parents we dont know which way to turn when we discover one of our children are using drugs. Where to go to for help and advice, schools can not stop there pupils taking drugs or drinking alcohol but schools can educate there pupils and in some cases the parents aswell.
As a responsible parent I wish I had of gone out into the world and educated myself about drugs and alcohol as they are such a big part of society today, maybe then I could have prevented my sons death but I may be able to prevent another young persons death through my own experience.
Michael was and still is a very special young man, he always supported the underdog, always there to help people who needed it, he never judged anyone, his attitude was I will take you as I find you and make up my own mind.
Michael has given me the will to go out there and help others and I will continue to do that until my dying day. Yes it is hard for me to do this at times, I just think of Michael and hear him whispering -Come on Mum, you can do this-, I think of my other children and Grandaughter, that is all I need to keep me going.
What an amazing legacy he leaves behind!
FROM A MUM TO HER CHILD ...
I gave you life, but cannot live it for you.
I can give you directions, but I cannot be there to lead you.
I can buy you beautiful clothes, but I cannot make you beautiful inside.
I can give you love, but I cannot force it upon you.
I can teach you to share, but I cannot make you unselfish.
I can teach you respect, but I cannot force you to show honor.
I can advise you about friends, but cannot choose them for you.
I can advise you about sex, but I cannot keep you pure.
I can tell you about alcohol & drugs, but I cannot say "no" for you.
I can tell you about lofty goals, but I cannot achieve them for you.
I can teach you about kindness, but I cannot force you to be gracious.
I can pray for you, but I cannot make you walk with God.
I can tell you how to live, but I cannot give you eternal life.
I can love you with unconditional love all of my life ... and I will. With every breath I take son.....I WILL. XXX
When a child loses a parent, they are called an orphan.
When a husband or wife loses a spouse they are called a widow or widower.
But there is no word for a parent that loses a child for there are no words to describe the pain, grief and agony that they feel for the rest of their lives.
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You Are So Loved
Sweet Darling,
You Are Missed
More Then I Could
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Always Thinking of You,
Jazzmyns momღ
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Good Night Precious Angel, Sleep Well
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Thinking of You Always, Sweet Dreams
♥ڿڰۣಌ ♥ڿڰۣಌ ♥ڿڰۣಌ ♥ڿڰۣಌ ♥ڿڰۣಌ ♥ڿڰۣಌ
Forever and a day - -Jazzmyn’s momღ
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Always Thinking of You,
Love To You Always,
Jazzmyns momღ
ANGEL GUIDE.........
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I WAS NOT SURE IF I WAS DREAMING WHEN I SAW A WONDERFUL SIGHT
AN ANGEL STOOD BEFORE ME SURROUND BY A GLOWING LIGHT
A BEAUTIFUL VOICE WHIPERED SO QUITLEY IN MY EAR
I HAVE COME TO VISIT YOU MY LOVED ONE FOR I AM ALWAYS NEAR
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DO NOT BE AFRAID I WAS WATCHING ALL THE TEARS THAT YOU CRY
I AM JUST IN ANOTHER WORLD THERE IS NO REASON TO SAY GOODBYE
I WILL ALWAYS BE HERE JUST WAITING FOR WHEN YOUR TIME ON EARTH IS THROUGH
I SHALL BE THE ONE WHO TAKES YOU BY THE HAND AND SHOWS YOU WHAT TO DO
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I KNOW YOU THINK THAT YOU ARE DREAMING BUT I HEARD YOU PRAY FOR ME
YOU ASKED FOR ME TO GUIDE YOU TO STOP YOUR TEARS AND SET YOU FREE
FROM ALL THE PAIN AND HEARTBREAK SO MANY TEARS THAT YOU HAVE CRIED
I HAVE NEVER REALLY LEFT YOU INSTEAD I BECAME YOUR ANGEL GUIDE........
copyright� Rosalind Roberts 27/3/2011
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Always Thinking of You Sweet Angel❤ღ
Love Always, Jazzmynsღ mom♥ღ
For My Son
Many a heart was broke that day
In July four years ago.
Could this really be happening?
Had our ears deceived us so?
A life so young and beautiful
Ends in such a way?
Leaving all in shock and tears
Be wrong dear Lord we pray!
Reality now must play it's part
Oh, my God, it's true
Gone forever son and friend
And funny brother too.
Not one hour passes any day
My sweet and loving son
I'm thinking of the times you gave
So many filled with fun.
Since you were taken from our lives
Each hour is endless pain
Days and nights just seem on hold
But Mike, we'll meet again.
You know I loved you all your life
My son, I do in death
Unerring love until I take
My last and dying breath!
I love and miss you so very much Michael.
Always your Mum. xxxxx
An Angel Walks Beside Me
An angel walks beside me,
I feel him everyday,
he helps me through lives ups and downs,
and whatever comes my way.
He guides me down the road of life,
and lights the darkest roads,
he picks me up and carries me,
when I can not bear the load.
He helps to ease the pain I feel,
he mends my spirit, too,
he holds my hand, and shelters me,
and gives me courage and strength, too.
He speaks to me with words of love,
and he listens to my pleas,
he was sent here from the lord above,
to guide and comfort me.
I know he's always watching,
though his form I can not see,
its a peace I feel deep in my heart,
that leads me to believe.
An angel walks beside me,
I feel blessed everyday,
that the presence of this angel,
will never go away.
Miss you so much. xxx
Nothing can prepare you for that knock on the door, that numbing silence, the mouths moving but the only words heard are, there's no easy way to say this, your son is dead, then more silence.
The sickly stiring in your stomach, then the scream that comes from deep within.
The disbelief, then the unanswered question, Why.
I remember it like it was two seconds ago.........
I still can't believe your gone from this earth son.........
Love and Miss you so much....... thinking of you always. XXXX
to my brill brother
michael.. your my oldest brother. and ii think you were the nicest,, funniest person to get along with:L. always made me laugh,, and made fun of me & scott & dean when you stayed at dads with us cos we had to go to school and you didnt:L it was greatt having you around,, and you still are around in everything your family & friends do.x
i remember the day i found out and dad was cryin in his bedroom cos i stayed at my aunties the night before,, and scott & dean weren't in,, tbh mike i've never seen so much hurt in dads eyes,, and when i asked him what was wrong i never thought for one minute that you could have been gone:'(.. it just didn't seem right,, you were too full of energy and so lovely, your one of a kind mike,, x rest in peace:).. i love you
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