| Location | Bognor & Tower Hamlets, London |
| Age | 60 years |
| Date of Birth | 11/12/1925 |
| Date of Death | 31/01/1986 |
| Visitors | 270 since 06/10/2007 |
| Creator |
Thomas Joseph Lloyd
aka Little Tommy for he was just under 5 feet tall.
Born 11th December 1925 - died 31st January 1986.
Originally from Chiswick London then moved down south to sussex where he met & married my mum Violet
in 1961.
They had 4 children, 2 boys then 2 girls.
Sadly the marriage didn't work out & he moved back to London when i was just a toddler.
I never saw him again!
Last year i decided to trace my family tree & searched for my dad...sadly i was 20 years too late.
He died from a stroke aged 60 in a Hostel where he worked as a caretaker.
What i have learned from the manager of the Hostel is that my dad loved Country music & had a large
collection of albums.
For this reason i chose the song playing & hope it was one of his favourites!
I also have learned that dad was a likeable chap & had many friends.
Sadly due to such a huge gap the manager is unable to recall much else.
I never knew my daddy...it's hard sometimes not knowing who you really are.
As i never got the chance to say Goodbye...i'm using this site.
R.I.P Daddy aka little Tommy. x x x
A LETTER FROM HEAVEN...
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, 'I welcome you.'
'It's good to have you back again, you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, They'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly, you are part of my plan.
There is so much that we can do, to help our mortal man.'
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you.... in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years.
Because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
If I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is over.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who is in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night....'My day was not in vain.
And now I am contented... that my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way I made somebody smile.'
So if you meet somebody who is sad and low;
Just lend a hand to pick them up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go....
from that body to be free.
Remember you're not going....
you're coming here to be with me Xxxxxx
A Poem i found.
Dad
by Judy Burnette
Dad...so many images come to mind
whenever I speak your name;
It seems without you in my life
things have never been the same.
What happened to those lazy days
when I was just a child;
When my life was consumed in you
in your love, and in your smile.
What happened to all those times
when I always looked to you;
No matter what happened in my life
you could make my gray skies blue.
Dad, some days I hear your voice
and turn to see your face;
Yet in my turning...it seems
the sound has been erased.
Dad, who will I turn to for answers
when life does not make sense;
Who will be there to hold me close
when the pieces just don't fit.
Oh, Dad, if I could turn back time
and once more hear your voice;
I'd tell you that out of all the dads
you would still be my choice.
Please always know I love you
and no one can take your place;
Years may come and go
but your memory will never be erased.
Today, Jesus, as You are listening
in your home above;
Would you go and find my dad
and give him all my love.
Dad....
Why did you leave me? Why did you go?
Why did you never contact us again?
Did you ever think of me? Love me so?
I know the seperation caused a strain.
But surely with your children there was a bond?
Did your heart not break every single day?
Where do i come from? where do i belong?
I wish you'd kept in contact & came to play.
Questions ,questions so many to ask.
Those answers i crave have now been left in the past.
I shall never know my dad,
all i feel is very very sad.
R.I.P. Daddy...i'll meet you one day, hold your hand in mine & hold you tight...then i'll never let you go ever again! xxxxx
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