Known affectionately
as Tim, he was taken from us so suddenly, and is now laid to rest
with his mum Kate.
Tim was a very active
person who lived life 24/7. He worked hard and played hard and was a
fanatical football player, who was a dedicated
Chelsea
fan.
His life revolved
around football and his girlfriend Natalie, with whom he spent so
much of his time.
Tim’s sudden death
occurred on
Saturday 17th May 2008.
He left home with Natalie at 9.45am to play in an end of season
6-a-side match and barbeque.
I received a call at
1.45pm from one of his brothers, Jonny, to say he had collapsed -
with that I rushed to the football club. When I arrived, Tim was on
the changing room floor with paramedics trying to save him. He was
later taken to
Northampton General
Hospital
and despite all their efforts Tim was pronounced dead.
Tim’s death was due
to a heart defect and this is why we are dealing with CRY to raise
funds, hoping that his death will not be in vain and something good
will come out of this.
Each day I visit
Tim’s bedroom and look at his football trophies and certificates -
as a young man he achieved so much good in his life. Myself, Simon
and Jonathan (Tim’s brothers) are having a very difficult time
coming to terms with this.
