| Location | Leicester, England. |
| Age | 46 years |
| Cause of Death | Undisclosed |
| Date of Birth | 09/10/1960 |
| Date of Death | 25/07/2007 |
| Visitors | 26,937 since 09/12/2007 |
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********************To all my GTS friends, Thank you to you all for the support i have recieved over
the past 12 months since i set up Martins site. It has helped me to cope a little bit better without
the love of my life being around anymore.. Love sent to you all as always. ********************
Martin Andrew Brooks was born on 9th October 1960. He was taken from us on 25th July 2007 at the
age of 46. He left behind his wife Tracey, children Andrew, Joanne, Daniel, Michelle and Simon and
his little dog Jack. He has three grandchildren Mya (daughter of Jo) Marshall and Chelsea-Leigh
(children of Dan) His mum Ruth lives in Australia as does his sister Alison and her daughter Els.
His dad Mick lives in Maidstone with his wife Hazel. His brother Vincent lives in Stockport with his
wife Gail and two daughters Samantha and Nichola.
Martin was diagnosed in March 2007 with Glioblastoma multiforme. This is a grade four brain tumor
which is agressive. I thought Martin was invincible and would live til he was at least in his
nineties. He was never ill and never took time off work. So this was a complete shock to all of us.
Especially when I looked up what he had on the Internet and all the sites say life expectancy
without treatment is 3 months and with treatment early enough most live for six to twelve months and
a rare few will live up to 2 years. Nobody has lived for more than 2 years with this type of Brain
Tumor. We knew that by the time they had decided what sort of tumor he had got there was little
chance of him living for six months. He was already without movement to the right side of his body.
The tumor had paralised him quite quickly
Martin was given palliative radio therapy and died 5 months after his first symptom appeared.
Martin was 6ft 2 tall with blue/grey eyes and was very much the gentle giant. His hobbies were his
computers and his motorbikes and his landrovers. He was a HGV driver and worked for lots of
different companies. The last one of which was Pepsico driving Walkers Crisp lorries. He drove their
lorries for the past five years. When I first started seeing Martin he was a Taxi driver for Jetline
taxis. He always liked to drive and moving up to lorries seemed the natural thing for him. He was a
jack of all trades who would fix anything for anyone. Most of his mates had called on him at least
once to help them fix something or other. He loved his motorbikes and his Suzuki Bandit was his
favourite. He rode his motorbikes in all weathers and use to laugh at some of his mates who put
their bikes away for the winter. He would call them 'the fair weather bikers'. He enjoyed his
biking hols to Spain with other biker buds. He loved playing in the mud on the weekend in his landy
along with other landy owners and would always say the muddier the better.
Martin loved camping and aswell as his trips to Spain with friends on their motorbikes (most of them
were camping trips), he would take the family on camping trips to anywhere that took his fancy.
Cornwall was a popular one as well as Hunstanton. We as a family have decided to do one family
camping trip a year in honour of Martin.
We had so many plans for the future and was going to do lots of travelling around the world to see
all the things we dreamt of once our youngest had turned 18. Sadly Martin died when Simon was 17 and
a half. I will do some of the travelling we dreamt of. Maybe Simon will join me on some of them.
Martin is very much loved and missed by all his family and his friends.
I wrote this for you Martin, hope you like it.
I have a husband who I love so dear
I wish with all my heart that he was still here
I take him fresh flowers to the place where he lay
and tell him I love him more each and every day
He is the father of 5 kids who we love
he is watching them from his new home above
his grandkids look up and blow him a kiss
he is now an angel who we all love and miss
He is up in heaven a peaceful place
my husband the angel with a smiling face
waiting for me to knock on heavens door
there i will be with my angel for ever more
Please light a candle or leave a tribute if you are passing by.
Anybody wishing to add pictures to Martins gallery is more than welcome.
------♥♥------Put This
----♥♥-♥♥--- -On Your
---♥♥---♥♥-- -Loved ones
---♥♥---♥♥-- -Page if
---♥♥---♥♥-- -They
----♥♥-♥♥--- -Died
-----♥♥♥------Of
----♥♥-♥♥--- -Cancer
---♥♥---♥♥-- -To show them
- ♥♥------♥♥--Your love.
4th November 2009
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✝ • ♥ • ✞ Just Like a rainbow, ✝ • ♥ • ✞
Fading in the twinkling of an eye………
✝ • ♥ • ✞ Gone Too Soon . ✝ • ♥ • ✞
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Tributes For Week Starting 2nd November
FOR MONDAY
There's a special kind of feeling,
That's meant for you alone,
A special place within our hearts,
That only you can own.
FOR TUESDAY
If only prayers were answered,
& wishes did come true,
Our only wishes with all our hearts,
Would be to still have you
FOR WEDNESDAY
We send this special message
To the heavens up above
Please take care of our precious angels
And give them all our love
FOR THURSDAY
I lit a candle for you today
May it's light reflect my love your way
Now I must go until next time
I will forever keep you, gently on my mind
FOR FRIDAY
Angels
When you were born, an angel smiled,
As you became a child, an angel sat on your shoulder
When you became an adult, an angel held your hand
As you grew old, an angel walked down the road with you,
And, when you died, another angel got their wings.
FOR SATURDAY
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'm 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 badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to 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.
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 me.
FOR SUNDAY
Reply to "Letter from Heaven"
My Dearest Loved one:
I received your Letter from Heaven,
It made the teardrops fall.
But knowing you’re with God above,
Sweet memories, I will recall.
I know that you are with me,
For I feel your presence near.
And if I listen closely,
Your voice I then can hear.
I know you’re watching o’er me,
As you promised you would do.
And when I feel so saddened,
It’s your letter that sees me through.
When I lay in bed at night,
The day’s chores put to flight,
I truly feel your presence,
Like a warm and glowing light.
The rocky roads you mentioned,
And the hills that I must climb;
I’ve done exactly what you said,
By taking one day at a time.
I’ve tried to help others,
Who are in sorrow and in pain.
And now I am contented,
My day was not in vain.
I’ll lend a hand, as you have said
When someone is feeling low.
I’ll pray for them and be here,
‘Till on their way they go.
And when it’s time for me to go,
To join you in heaven high.
My wings I shall spread wide,
To my home up in the sky.
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher's Very Proud Mum
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☆31ST OCTOBER 2009☆
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LOVE JUDE. XX
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30th October 2009
♥ To The Special Angel In My Heart ♥
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♥ You are the Angel who I cherish ♥
♥ So dearly in this heart of mine ♥
♥ The one who makes my day brighter ♥
♥ By making my whole world shine ♥
♥ During all the darkest moments ♥
♥ When my skies turn cloudy and grey ♥
♥ You're the one who touches my heart ♥
♥ And makes everything seem okay. ♥
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29th October 2009
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~~ 28TH OCTOBER 2009. ~~
GOOD AFTERNOON SWEET ANGEL .........
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Thibutes For Week Starting 26th October
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FOR MONDAY
In our hearts your memory lingers,
Sweetly tender, fond and true,
There is not a day, dear Loved One
That we do not think of you.
FOR TUESDAY
Nothing can ever take away
The love a heart holds dear.
Fond memories linger every day
Remembrance keeps them near.
FOR WEDNESDAY
Looking back with memories,
Upon the path you trod,
We bless the hours we had with you,
And leave the rest with God.
FOR THURSDAY
Those we love we never lose,
For always they will be,
Loved, remembered, treasured,
Always in our memory.
FOR FRIDAY
Memories Of Me
I’d like the memory of me
To be a happy one,
I’d like to leave an afterglow
Of smiles when life is done..
I’d like to leave an echo
Whispering softly down the ways,
Of happy times and laughing times
And bright and sunny days.
I’d like the tears of those who grieve,
To dry before the sun,
Of happy memories that I leave behind
When life is done.
FOR SATURDAY
Separated For Now
Although death has separated us physically,
Faith and love have bound us eternally.
Though we cannot see you,
We know you are here.
Though we cannot touch you,
We feel the warmth of your smile,
As we begin a new chapter in our lives.
Today we pause to reflect upon
Those who have shaped our character,
Molded our spirits and touched our hearts.
May the lighting of this candle be a
Reminder of the memories we have shared,
A representation of the everlasting
Impact you have made upon our lives.
FOR SUNDAY
A Special Gift
You were a gift sent straight from Heaven.
Given to us from God above.
We didn't know how much you would teach us
About the meaning of true love...
For true love sometimes means letting go
Of someone precious and dear.
That is what we were forced to do...
Although we wanted to keep you here!!!
However, this is quite a selfish wish.
One we know we should ignore...
But, sweet Angel, we truly do believe
That God must have needed you more...
Perhaps to be an Angel now,
Full of wisdom and love...
Watching over those of us who love you
From the shining stars above.
We miss you more than you can know.
You will never be replaced...
In our hearts and memories forever,
Will be your sweet and innocent sleeping face.
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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23rd 0ctober 2009
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GOD BLESS, LOVE JUDE. X X
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TRIBUTES FOR THE NEXT EIGHT DAYS
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MEMORIES BLOSSOM FOREVER
IN THE GARDEN OF HEARTS
NOT JUST TODAY,BUT EVERYDAY
BECAUSE YOU'RE A VERY SPECIAL
PART OF MY HAPPIEST MEMORIES
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ.. TRIBUTE FOR THURSDAY.
WISHING YOU ETERNAL PEACE
IN HEAVENS CASTLE,FLY HIGH
AND FREE ANGEL,LET YOUR
HEAVENLY GLOW BRING PEACE
TO THOSE WHO LOVE AND MISS YOU.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ.. TRIBUTE FOR FRIDAY.
ONE BY ONE EARTH'S TIES ARE BROKEN,
ONE BY ONE THEY LINK ABOVE,
ONE DAY THERE WILL BE A SWEET REUNION
ONCE AGAIN WITH THOSE WE LOVE.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ..
TRIBUTE FOR SATURDAY
SUNFLOWER SMILES DRIFTING DOWN.
TOUCH MY CHEEKS WITH HAPPY SOUNDS.
SUNFLOWER RAIN TO HEAL THE TEARS.
YOU SEND THEM ALL TO CALM MY FEARS
SUNFLOWERS ONLY AN ANGEL CAN GIVE.
TELLING ME IT IS OKAY TO LIVE.
SUNFLOWER TASSELS TIED TO A KITE.
WAVING TO BID ME A RESTFUL NIGHT.
SUNFLOWER KISSES ALL OVER MY FACE
GIVING ME PROMISES OF A BETTER PLACE.
SUNFLOWER, COME AND STAY AWHILE.
LET ME ENJOY YOUR ANGEL SMILE.
SUNFLOWER ANGEL, I KNOW YOUR NAME.
YOU TOUCHED MY LIFE AND I WILL
NEVER BE THE SAME.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ.. TRIBUTE FOR SUNDAY
THE WINDS OF TIME CANNOT BLOW
MY LOVE AWAY...
DEEP IN MY SOUL, THIS LOVE WAS BORN.
AND WILL LAST TILL MY DYING DAY,
SANDS IN THE HOURGLASS SLOWLY FALL,
AND TIME QUICKLY RUNS ON BY...
A SIGH ESCAPES... THIS LONGING FOR YOU,
IS AS VAST AS THE EARTH AND SKY...
TILL WE MEET AGAIN, GOD GO WITH YOU,
AND GUIDE YOUR WAYWARD GAIT...
BUT KNOW IN MY HEART,MY UNDYING LOVE
SILENTY, LONGINLY,WAITS.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ.. TRIBUTE FOR MONDAY.
WE ARE ALWAYS TOGETHER
EVEN THOUGH WE ARE APART
THOUGH DISTANCE MAY BE BETWEEN
WE ARE NEVER SEPARATE IN HEART.
FOR WHEN WE ARE TOGETHER
WE MAKE BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES
SO WE ARE ALWAYS CLOSE
EVEN THROUGH MOUNTAINS,VALES,OR SEA.
THROUGH THE GENTLE WISPER OF BREEZE
OR STARS ON A MOONLIGHT NIGHT
OUR LOVE TALKS TO OUR HEART
WITH WORDS MADE JUST RIGHT.
OUR HEARTS ARE ALWAYS ONE
THOUGH THEY MAY BE TWO
YOU ARE ALWAYS HERE WITH ME
AS I AM ALWAYS THERE WITH YOU.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ.. TRIBUTE FOR TUESDAY.
IN TIMES OF DARKINESS, LOVE SEES
IN TIMES OF SILENCES,LOVE HEARS
IN TIMES OF DOUBT, LOVE HOPES
IN TIMES OF SORROW, LOVE HEALS
AND IN ALL TIMES, LOVE REMEMBERS.
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ.. TRIBUTE FOR WEDENSDAY.
SUNSHINE.
DRY UP MY TEARS WITH YOUR GENTLE WINDS,
FOR YOUR WORDS CEASE MY TEARS.
BLOW AWAY MY DARK CLOUDS,
FOR YOUR STRONG WINDS BLOW THEM AWAY.
BRING ME HAPPINESS WITH YOUR SUN BEAMS,
FOR YOUR SUNSHINE WARMS MY SOUL.
WHISPER ME A DEEP SECRET WITH YOUR BREEZE.
FOR YOUR WORDS BRING ME A WARM FEELING.
PUT OUT MY RAGING FIRE,
FOR YOUR RAIN SIZZLES IT DOWN.
EVERYTHING YOU DO IS MY EVERYTHING,
AND I'LL NEVER FORGET THAT YOU'RE MY SUNSHINE.
WISHING YOU ALL LOVELY WEEKEND,GOD BLESS AND TAKECARE
WITH LOVE AS ALWAYS LINDA.XXX
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