| Location | Ardrossan Ayrshire |
| Age | 13 years |
| Date of Birth | 7/1993 |
| Date of Death | 9/2006 |
| Visitors | 4,083 since 01/10/2006 |
| Creator |
Daniel was born on the 13th July 1993 and passed away on the 9th September 2006 aged just thirteen. He lived in a town on the west coast of Scotland named Ardrossan where he was just ready to start his second year at Ardrossan Academy before he fell ill . Daniel was the youngest of the family, he has two older sisters and an older brother (myself) Amanda and Elaine. He stayed at home with his Mother and Father Helen and John and Big sister Elaine.
Daniel had just finished his first term at secondary school and was looking forward to spending time with his friends. He became ill the first week in June. We were told he had tonsilitis and he was given a course of antibiotics. Four weeks later he collapsed and was finally admitted to hospital on the 17th July where he spent the next three weeks before being sent to another hospital where he spent the next five weeks.
On the 10th of August they suspected he had a rare complication of Epstein Barr Virus called Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis. (HLH). ..Eight days later on the 18th August this was confirmed by a bone marrow biopsy..
We were very much unaware of this disease.No one explained to us what it was about and we were led to believe Daniels main concern was the Epstein Barr Virus and not the Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis..
We now know different....
This disease affects the immune system and requires immediate aggressive treatment. It is advised that the treatment be given even if the disease is suspected...
This in Daniels case was delayed despite the doctors knowing he had HLH.. They said he would not be able to tolerate the treatment. He was admitted to intensive care on Saturday 26th August. The following Monday it was decided that he should have treatment, which he was able to tolerate. Every day we were told he was slowly getting better until Friday 8th September when we were told he had contracted Septicemia.. He sadly passed away the following morning at 10.30 am..
We will love and miss him forever. Our lives will never be the same.
I (Paul) have created this site to hold the memory of my dear brother and best friend whom we shall love and miss forever.
Best Brother Award
You were the one friend I could always rely on. You were unafraid to go along with any of my wild ideas and ready to help me with any problem. You would find somethimg funny in everything, but always knew when I was getting too wacky. You are the best brother in the world.
You're worth more than your weight in gold wee bro.
Miss n' Love ya kid, fae Big Bro paul.xxx.
Brothers United
I can't imagine what life's going to be like
Without my wee brother now that he is out of sight
Each day that passes since he was taken
Its a constant heartbreak its a continuous aching
My mind cannot rest and my words can't explain
This time in my life that's been striken with pain
I miss his smile and the times that we've shared
Running with fun and jumping for joy
A time in our live's when we were just boys
Shouting and screaming from the top of our voices
What games to play next we had so many choices
From football to gamecube, playstation or tig and swordfights with sticks
BROTHERS UNITED "BECAUSE THATS WHAT WE DID"!!!!!!!!!!
Our wee man's been stolen and our hearts are left swollen
He was always courageous in what life flung his way
Always a brave boy day after day
I feel so much anger I just want to explode
A showdown of emotions that I have to keep stored
Letting them out would be completely insane
I'm holding it together for the sake of my family
They know how it feels their in the same game
It doesnt make sense and sure dont feel true
One thing I do know, Dan we wont stop loving you
I prayed everyday for you to be fine
My prayers did'nt work they are no longer mine
I wish you were still here and we could share a drink
A stella for me and a can of coke for you
Or you could do your usual and change to irn-bru
We miss you so much we dont know what to do
Our live's have been shattered it's hard without you
Wherever you are and whatever you do
Go there with class and do it in style
I'm not saying goodbye Bro cause i'll see you in a while
Stay strong Danny and watch us each day
I love you so much mate this is all I can say.
Rest well wee bro love from paul.xx.
LOVE TO EVERYONE SANDRA XXXXX
When tomorrow starts without me, and I'm not there to see,
The sun will rise and find your eyes all filled with tears for me,
I wish so much you wouldn't cry the way you did today,
While thinking of the many things, we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me, as much as I love you,
And each time that you think of me, I know you'll miss me too,
Life at times will catch you unawares but please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name, and took me by the hand.
He said my place was ready, in heaven way up above,
And that I'd have to leave behind all those I dearly loved.
As I turned to walk away, the tears fell from my eyes,
For all my life I'd always thought I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for, so much left yet to do,
It seemed so very cruel to me that I was leaving you.
Thoughts of all our yesterdays, the good ones and the bad,
Are remembered for all the love we shared especially the fun we had.
If I could relive just yesterday, even for a short while,
I'd say my goodbyes and kiss you, and hopefully see you smile.
As the days pass into weeks, don't think we're far apart,
For every time you think of me, I'll be there in your heart
SAD ARE THE HEARTS THAT LOVE YOU,
SILENT THE TEARS THAT FALL,
LIVING OUR LIVES WITHOUT YOU,
IS THE HARDEST PART OF ALL,
MISSING YOU IS THE HEARTACHE,
THAT WILL NEVER GO AWAY,
NOT ONLY NOW AT CHRISTMAS,
BUT EVERY SINGLE DAY,
MISS YOU ALWAYS,
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THINKING OF YOU AND YOUR ANGEL
AT THIS TIME WITH LOVE AND AFFECTION
ALL MY LOVE ALWAYS
SANDRA AND MY ANGEL DANIEL
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Hello my angels and there lovely families
as some of you may know that i have cancer
of the womb,2moro i go in for my operation
so there will be no candles for a while ! please
keep my lovely boys site going until i get back.
your angels will be in my thoughts love sandra
xxxxxx daniel kemps mum xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another Year Down
Its another year down with you gone,
how have we managed without you this long?
Another year that was the same as the last,
feels like ages but it's gone so fast!
You've sent such strength and just enough power, to make us see past the most darkest of hours
I awake in the morning and I think of us,
our funny ways in the car or on the bus
Just a memory to see me through my day,
to make me smile as I do on my way
My memories of us when we would always laugh,
there never going to fade they will never pass!
Its another year down with you gone,
its the thought of you we've all made it this long.
Danny i miss you so much, we all do, there isnt 1 day i havent and wont think about you. Life is really tuff because we no the truth!!! Justice for you will happen, we will never give that up, EVER!!! We do it for you. i LOVE you :/ forever brothers forever best friends.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx.
Hey Daniel :D
I don't know if you remember me, but ages ago we had an MSN conversation about CHEESE of all things. That was the only time we talked, for about 5 minutes, but for that short time it was clear to me that you are SUPER AWESOME :D
Although I didn't have the honour of meeting you back then, I'm in your house quite a lot these days and I must say, your family is rather cool! But I cannot help but notice a sense of sorrow in the air, a certain tangible pain in the house, something missing. And that would be you. So I'm so sorry that you're gone.
Your mum is working very hard on the fund raising and such, and I sponsored your sister for her run thingy! And I also sneaked a few pounds into the tin at the shop for your mum to collect. But don't tell her - she might give me it back! ^^. I will continue to donate here and there, just to do my bit, you know? To help raise awareness :-)
It's great that this site is here to post comments on. You are on the minds of everyone who knows you, and it's nice for people to have a way of writing their thoughts down. Although you never knew me, I can say that you are on my mind quite regularly now, so I thought I'd leave a little comment, but sorry I'm not as poetic as Paul :(
I see your sister practically every day now and I'm doing my best to make sure she's happy, so don't worry, I'm taking care of her! :) And although Elaine finds it really difficult to post on this site, she is thinking of you constantly, as are your family and friends.
Well, I hope the angels are taking care of you :)
Til next time...
Peace & God Bless :)
Gavin
I know ive said before danny that i would be on everyday, blah blah blah your saying to me now!! but it is realy hard and you no just how hard it is, i dont like too cry about what happend and everytime im on here i do...LOOK im doing it now because it reminds me of that day you passed away. It chokes me up inside to think of it Danny it hurts real bad. I think about the things and close people i have lost in my life all the time DAN:) but you are the one who i think about the most. Everyday and night. I LOVE YOU.xxxxxxxxxxxxx.
:)
Happy birthday wee yin. :)
I dont really know what to write here, cause its hard enough to think of something for one website nevermind two. But I shouldnt be having to think of anything for either bacause you should still be here for me to be spouting all my rubbish to.
I miss you & I love you. :)
Many days have passed now
Since I left your world behind
From so far away I watch you
As you hold me dear inside.
I know how much you miss me
Because I miss you in return
Although you know I’m happy
In your eyes the tears still burn.
I try to give you comfort
From heaven when I pray
The only wish I have
Is that I could take your pain away.
Please know how much I love you
That I am always by your side
You see, I have a purpose here
So open your heart wide.
I want to watch the good things
That will happen in your life
I can’t stand to see you sit there
And repeatedly ask why….
There is nothing that you did wrong
And there is nothing you didn’t say
I know your thoughts and worries
As I walk with you each day.
If you listen really closely
You can hear the words I say to you
You see, I still share my secrets
I tell you everything I do.
I stay strong because I love you
And because I know the day will come
When we’re allowed to be together,
We’ll walk hand in hand into the sun….
Grief is not forever - but love is.
Love never ends.
;\\
Hey little guy.
I love you more than anything in the world. & I miss you so much, its just not the same without you. Id give anything for you to be here right now. I need you more than anything.
I love you.
Hi kid.x. I know i aint been writing much in a while but i have been on everyday possible, i just cant think of what to say because you already know how much i love you and how much we all miss you!!!.xxx. Wherever you are has to be better than here. Was in Ireland working a few weeks back and decided to go back, just for the weekend as such!! Met up with one of the boys who was still over there working (Baz) went out on the town of Dungannon and had a great laugh!! Few people asked about my tattoo on my arm and if i had anymore, showed them the one on my leg and they were all happily obliged to listen. The hotel i was staying does work for charity and were open to suggestions, i put the HR Trust forward and their considering it for next April, so fingers crossed wee man!!
Im going for a munch and a little drink so, as usual your in my thoughts and dreams always and i'll be on again soon bro. Love you always miss you forever.xxx.
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