| Location | Hitchin |
| Age | 13 years |
| Date of Birth | 5/1989 |
| Date of Death | 10/2002 |
| Visitors | 917 since 05/05/2007 |
| Creator |
Dean Allum died on 11th October 2002 at 2am he was 13 years old. Dean lived with his mum and a
younger brother called Ben. Dean was diagnosed with Osteo-sarcoma (bone cancer ) when he was 9 yrs
old. This started as a lump on the side of knee after a biopsy he was given a blast of chemo-therapy
but this didn't work so he had no choice but to amputate his left leg and was given a 10 month
course of chemo. He then had a year all clear where he started secondary school. In March of 2002 a
scan revealed that the cancer had returned in his left lung and several ribs. Deans dad and I were
given a choice of Dean having an operation which would give him 6 months to live or he would only
have 2 months- we chose the operation which was done at Harley Street. Dean only made 4 months and
died peacefully at Keach Cottage in Luton.
A Child Loaned
"I'll lend you for a little time
A child of Mine," He said,
"For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief."
"I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.
I've looked this wide world over,
In my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Not think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call
And take him back again?"
I fancied that I heard them say,
"Dear Lord, Thy will be done,
For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand."
cant belive that you would be 19 now
time seems to have gone so quick
but you've never been forgotten
and you never will be forgotten
you were so brave
and missed so much
guess god needed an angel
found a photo of the class in year 3 think it is & your sitting in the front row with a big smile just how we always remember you
r.i.p dean
x
HAPPY 19TH BIRTHDAY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAN
Missing you so much- life just isn't the same without you. You would have loved Leah just like you was with Ben as a baby the over-protected big brother. He is like you in so many ways.
Your memorial site at the Priory is going strong and although i don't know or see your school friends apart from Bobby i know they will remember you x coz anyone who met you, will remember.
So Happy Birthday my brave boy- MY ANGEL IN HEAVEN XXX
You-my brother
I wanted you to know who i am as i know who you are, due to the family photographs that are around the house. People talk about you espially mum and Ben and although it will be a while till i get to meet you, i still feel really close to you. We don't have much space at the grave so we have made a special garden at home with lots of candles, lights and flowers. Mum used the 'EA' from your name and put it in mine which im really proud about. Wish you was here so i could talk to you but i know thats not going to happen so all i can ask that you continue to be that ANGEL watching over us in the day and the BRIGHT STAR at night. You will never be forgotten and are sadly missed LOVE AND KISSES- YOUR LITTLE SIS LEAH XXXXX
I still remember x
I remember sitting in Mrs. Appletons form and being told about Deans death.
Nearly 5 years on and i'd like you all to know he's still in my memory.
The staff and students were devastated by the news but we were relieved he wouldn't be in anymore pain.
A very brave lad!
xxx R.I.P Dean xxx
2008
dean, missing you another year without you, was talking about you last night wondering what you would have been doing now if you was still here. still supporting man utd coz that would have never of changed. you are still missed by so many people cant beleive its been so long since you died but i still think about you and so does many other people. i always admired you and always will i remember you from primary school and then being 7nb and 8nb at school the nickleback song was played on the radio the one you liked you know this is how you remind me and i just thought of you iam glad that i got to know you more at primary school compared to secondary school but still we was in the same class since like year 4 came up and saw you not long ago and something was left that said only sleeping and it brought tears 2 my eyes.you were so young and didnt deserve what you went through and yet you was so strong throughout it all. i admire your family so much, and i want them to know that dean will never be forgotten
1989 - 2002 R.I.P Dean Allum missing you. sweet dreams angel x-x-x
In Memory Of Those Who Have Died Of Cancer
Rest in peace, you are now an angel in heaven free out of pain. Please visit the site i created in memory of all those who have died of cancer, as i know it needs awareness. You can leave a photo of your loved one who has past away from cancer, or light a candle in memory of them. You can also come together with other people and discuss with others who feel your pain.
To find the site, just type in 'In Memory' in the search box and it is the first site that comes up - titled 'In Memory Of Those Who Have Died Of Cancer' Thank you. x
missing u xx
dean, five years have passed since you were called home, you are still missed, god needed an angel and picked you, the one who's smile shone through the illness that you had.
il always remember you at primary school playing football, you were always the goalie and people use to play with your crutches while you played, and i'l always remember you walking into our form room at priory in your man u hat :)
your the shining star at night that sparkles so brightly in the sky, spreading your love and showing your family and friends that your still around.
hope your doing alright up there in heaven with the other angels. you were so brave.
sweet dreams.
missing u so much dean, not a day goes by when your not in my mind, cant believe its nearly 5 years since you have passed away, will come up and see you and leave some flowers, and will def be up on the 11th october, will never forget being told that you had died, then mr barnes told us in form on monday and everyone was devasted you truly was and will always be admired. il always remember you walking into form with your man u hat on, you always was smiling and was always up for a laugh, a true inspiration to all. rest in peace, hope you are looking down on your family and friends, much love to your family. god truly has picked a angel sweet dreams x-x-x
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