| Location | Manchester |
| Age | 18 years |
| Cause of Death | Road Traffic Collision |
| Date of Birth | 05/10/1989 |
| Date of Death | 26/03/2008 |
| Visitors | 16,484 since 27/03/2008 |
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My pregnancy with Chris was a much longed for but very tricky one. At 26 weeks i was rushed into
hospital with a low placenta and Mum said her prayers to get us though. All was well in the end
when, in October 1989, the birth of Christopher Patrick Dennis Higgins, my beautiful baby boy at
8lbs 12oz, made us proud parents for the fourth time.
You see, that turned out to be Chris's way - he'd choose the most mischievous path, the one laden
with mishaps and pranks, but he'd reach the end every time with that smile on his face and ready for
the next adventure.
He was a troublesome little devil at times, an artful dodger who pushed the boundaries and lived
life to the full. And it was those eyes, that cheeky, infectious smile and that naughty laugh which
made it all forgivable. We wouldn't have changed Chris for the world, then or now.
Anyone who knew Chris, even for just a short time, would be impressed for the amazing zest for life.
As one of our five childrenhe carved out his own unique personality and he grew into a charming,
good looking, sweet-talking and fun to be around young man.
But there was much more to Chris than the fearless "Jack the Lad" image that so many of us saw. He
was kind, caring and compassionate, often beyond his years and he was honest about his actions. He
looked after me and his grandad Paddy through some tough times. We'd giggle for five minutes before
he helped me up off the floor if I'd fallen - he was thinking of me and he made light of the
situation for my sake. People didn't think Chris took life too seriously but he looked out for his
family and his friends.
The things i have heard said about my son since he passed away have almost made me burst with pride.
The way one young man, my son, managed to touch so many lives in such a short space of time is
unbelievable. It's that enormous sense of pride, taken from the hundreds of people praising my son,
that has been the one comfort to me and our family.
The day of Chris's funeral, while being one of the hardest days of our lives was also one of the
proudest. Seeing a church so full of people, whose lives Chris had touched in some way, was
overwhelming. that praise is the greatest tribute I can ask for my son. We've found it's not just
family and friends that saw him as a great listener and good company. He was remembered by people he
had only met once. Chris was kind thoughtful and funny. His Dad and I light up when we hear people
talk about him.
He had a sense of humour and a knack for storytelling that those who were privileged to know him
personally will never forget. Chris had matured into a great person. A great son. A great brother.
And a great friend. Whether it was watching the match, at rugby, DJ-ing or listening to one of his
stories, every one of us, every member of his family and his friends has those moments with Chris
that they will treasure.
Chris's family are, and always will be, immensely proud of everything Chris was - a very special
young man, full of life, love, passion and fun. Chris had a sense of caring that not everyone saw,
but those who did were blessed.
Our cheeky monkey, our ray of sunshine is so wonderful to think of but so hard to be without. We
were blessed with 18 years of treasured memories with our five. We miss the stories, the laughs, but
most of all just having Chris here, at his best and full of beans.
Through all the heartache we will treasure the time we had. He is missed more than words could ever
express but the memories we have of Chris will keep us strong. Chris loved life and lived it to the
fullest. We can take comfort in that if nothing else now. He is unspeakably and profoundly missed by
those whose lives he touched. A son and a brother to remember with love and most all PRIDE.
All Our Love,
Mum, Dad, Billy jnr, Colette, Tom, Lucy
xxxxxx
our Chris
Chris when I speak to Tom & Billy , they don't realise they say the same things about you ,how you had matured into a great person to be with & when Billy would want to watch a match or just nip for one in the pub ,who did he call you Chris .Tom whenever he wanted company who did he call you Chris reliable & fun to be with he got you to come down to rugby you alway's snapped his injury's more than his try's thats just you CHRIS .
Lucy & holly were chatting about you yesterday you had the best weekend ever the week before you passed away Ratchel Lucy Holly & you a memory Lucy will tresure forever.xxxxxxxxxmum
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Angela (Christopher-John Rowe) Mum
our Chris
Our Chris was a good looking, sweet talking,
fun to be around young man,whenever Chris entered the room he had a presence about him the room stopped when Chris came in, always with a story sometimes funny sometimes serious depending how he felt sometimes true often made up just to have conversation, and entertain you . Chris also became a good listener, a great son brother & friend to be had. Our family have so many memories of Chris,in his young life he showed a lot of compasion for his elderly grandparents he also helped during my illnes Chris will always be remembered with fond love & a smile love mumxxxx
margo (alex todd mum)
TO CHRIS,Were sending aDOVE to heaven
With a parcel on it's wings.
Becareful when you open it,
It's full of lovely things.
Inside are a million kisses,
Wrapped up in a million hugs.
To say how much you mean to us
And send you all our love always.MARGO XXXX
For Anne with love & Thanks for chrisi' gift xxx
This morning when I wakened
And saw the sun above,
I Softly said, “Good Morning Lord,
...Bless everyone I love!”
Right away I thought of you
And said a loving prayer
That He would bless you specially
And keep you free from care!
I thought of all the happiness
A day could hold in store;
I wished it all for you because
No one deserves it more!
I felt so warm and good inside
My heart was all aglow---
I know God heard my prayer for you
---He hears them all you know!
love Charlotte xxx
WITH LOVE AND THANKS.
THANK YOU JUST ISN'T ENOUGH.
A love thats sent to all my friends and all their Angels to.
A message filled with lots a thanks for all they do each day.
Each day they send a message filled with love and support.
Without them in my life it would be so hard to face the day.
Each of them are hurting for their loved ones in many differnt ways.
I am not sure if they realise just what they mean to me.
You are so very special with a place in my heart words can not expess just how they make me feel.
Thank you for all you love and support you will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thankyou from the bottom of my heart.
Love Jude.x
To our chris love from mum xxx
Chris Gone is the face we loved so dear silent is the voice we loved to hear Too far away for sight or speech But not too far for thought to reach xxx
margo (alex todd mum)
In the beginning you think you’re the only one
You don't see how you'll ever be able to carry on
Family and friends they just don't understand,
For they still hold their child's hand.
Sadly they can only relate,
If they have stood were you now stand.
Help and support is what you'll need,
To help you get up from bended knees
My angels had a plan
They asked their angel friends
If they could send their mummys
To hold my hand and help me to understand
Why things are not the way I'd planned
Never ending support is what I receive
From these wonderful angel mummys
Who mean so much to me
I don't know where I'd be if those sweet angel mummys
Had not reached out to comfort me
Thank you for helping me walk
The heartbreaking journey called grief.LOVE MARGO XXXXXX
This day will be a celebration
of the short time you were here.
You will always be remembered
with great love and many tears.
But to only feel pain and sorrow
would not be fair to you.
Your life meant so much more to us,
more than words could say.
You were here so briefly,
I wonder if you knew
all the ways you’ve touched
our world and our hearts
and everyone who knew you
since the day God called you home.
Now my child, you’re an angel
with your heavenly Father above,
we see not only what we’ve lost
but our capacity of love.
There will always be a big void
in our life and a hole in our
hearts that will never heal.
Our souls will grieve forever.
Will we forget or stop loving you?
No! Not now…not ever.
As this day is upon us,
oh, how our hearts still hurt.
But even as I mourn your death,
we will always celebrate your birth.
It was the happiest day of our lives.
This Message comes from One Mum To Another Mum!!
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ODE TO MY CHILD
I miss you Christopher, and I always will as long as my heart does beat,
I long to see that familiar smile, those eyes twinkle, oh so sweet!
It only seems like yesterday that you were here by my side,
But the days and months come so very slow, my tears are never dried.
If I'd known you were leaving us, what would I have liked to say?
What could we have done, where could we have gone before that fateful day?
There are so many things that seem left undone, so much that I have to bear,
I wish that you could come home for a day, to hug you on earth right here.
My child you know how I miss you so, how much my heart does ache,
They say God gives us just so much pain, enough that we can take.
Did God really know when He took you home my life went with you too?
I'm just a shell of my former self, life isn't the same without you.
God promises I'll see you again, my faith is all I have left.
I love you my child, my sweet precious child, but I'm feeling so low and bereft.
Please send me a sign that you're happy up there, a sign that you want to be free,
Then maybe, just maybe I can carry on, and wait until you come call me!
Goodnight and God Bless.
Love Jude.x
DANIEL SWADDLES MAM.
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