Dear Daniel's mother,

I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beautiful son Daniel, no amount of words can truly describe how sorry I am about your son. I accidently came accross this website and I read about Daniel and I couldn't stop crying for two hours. The poems, memorials and pictures of Daniel and his family are beautiful and very touching. I cannot imagine how hard it would be to lose a child. Daniel was a beautiful boy. I actually read his diary on the white writh site which linked me to this webpage. He was a very talented writer and his diary gives an excellent insight into the world of those who suffer so so much froom this devastating mental illness schizphernia. I hope that you are seeing a psychologist or a psychiatrist as I can see that you are in alot of pain right now. If you ever need someone to talk to please do not hesitate to email me, I am here and ready to listen. If you can't see my email address post a response and I will put it up for you.

Samar

Remembering you sweet Daniel on your angel day.
Holding you in my heart and prayers, Marcelle.
God bless you.
Love,
Judy~Jamie-leigh's mom

xxxx

Poem
Written By Melissa



From the outside, we could not see
What to you was as plain & as real, as could be.
We saw, a normal troubled teen
You saw darkness & despair; so cruel so mean.
It wasn’t always so dark, back when innocence played,
There was laughter & happiness, occasionally going astray.
Mischief, twinkling in your eyes, charm in your voice; so sure so wise.
Ready, willing & able for life & all its wonder & surprise.
Your first step, your first day at school
Your good looks that made the girls drool
We’re all proud moments, memories treasured,
Dan you touched ALL our lives beyond measure!!!
It didn’t start to get dark for you, until you were in your mid teens
And then, it wasn’t all black, just greyish green
You tried to seek help, but to no avail
You just sank further down a darkened trail.
We all could see, you had reached a all-time low
Then by miracle, it seemed you got to get, life to flow.
For a moment, we saw the essence of YOU surface again
You had a job, future prospects, was even socialising with friends.
You knew your family all had been worried sick
But you didn’t want us to worry, so you pulled the ultimate trick
Finally we all thought, you had found some inner peace,
But little did we all really know, the darkness had increased.
When you took your own life, you took a part of us too,
A piece of each of our own hearts broke, & left a void so true.
But at least we know now, you are finally free,
From the demons that daily tormented thee.
Twelve months have now passed, since that fateful day,
It still hurts, that you’re gone & left us this way.
Each Memory of you is a treasured gift
Used often in times when grief takes hold and we need a lift
You still make us smile Dan, even though you are not here
Checking in on us , from high up above
Even through death, NO-ONE can break love!