Robert Bratton

my big pal

robert keep all youre luvly family safe, youre in the driving seat.

Brian Galloway (Friend) August 16, 2007

The Gift of Memory

One gift, above all others
God gives to us to treasure
One that knows no time, no place
And one gold cannot measure

The precious, poignant tender gift
Of Memory...that will keep
Of dear ones ever in our hearts
Although God gives them sleep

It brings back long remembered things
A song, a word, a smile
And the world's a better place
...because
We had them for awhile!

Tricia Donaldson Kierans Mum (GTS Friend) August 11, 2007

Thinking of you.XXX

I am wearing a pair of shoes.
They are ugly shoes.
Uncomfortable shoes.
I hate my shoes.
Each day I wear them, and each day I wish I had another pair.
Some days my shoes hurt so bad that I do not think I can take another step.
Yet, I continue to wear them.
I get funny looks wearing these shoes.
They are looks of sympathy.
I can tell in other's eyes that they are glad they are my shoes and not
theirs.
They never talk about my shoes.
To learn how awful my shoes are might make them uncomfortable.
To truly understand these shoes you must walk in them.
But, once you put them on, you can never take them off.
I now realize that I am not the only one who wears these shoes.
There are many pairs in this world.
Some women are like me and ache daily as they try to walk in them.
Some have learned how to walk in them so that they don't hurt quite so
much.
Some have worn the shoes so long that days will go by before they think
about how much they hurt.
No woman deserves to wear these shoes.
Yet, because of these shoes I am a stronger woman.
These shoes have given me the strength to face anything.
They have made me who I am.
I will forever walk in the shoes of a woman who has lost a child.

Tricia Donaldson Kierans Mum (GTS Friend) August 2, 2007

Sophs Birthday

Hi Robert,I never visited yesterday because u know how i feel bout u and Sophs birthday.All day i was waiting on a sign from u....then just as we were heading home there was a busker at central St.with a guitar playing wish u where here.....we stood and listend to him....he was pretty crap tho...was it a sign??xxxx

Al Bratton (Sister) July 25, 2007

I have just visited Robert's site, he was obviously such a lovely and special person, my love to Robert and his family

Patricia (A Mum whose daughter died) July 11, 2007

Hi Robert,Sorry iv not been here for a couple of days been ill in hospital.Im home now on the mend at last.And last night u where definately there with the rest of my family werent u?Thanx for coming I love u so much.xxx

Al (Sister) July 4, 2007

They say that life is fleeting
I know that this is true
I left this world so quickly
With no goodbye to you.
I know how much you miss me
Your tears fall ever light
The pillow where you lay your head
Is wet with them at night.
I know your heart is hurting
The words we left, unsaid
I love you's left unspoken
Are spinning in your head.
The strength that I have carried
That served to make you whole
Remains to make you stronger
Within your grieving soul.
For you see, while you were weeping
On the day I passed away
At the gravesite near the flowers
Where my loved ones knelt to pray.
An angel came to see me
She took me by the hand
She led me to a kingdom
In a very distant land.
As I look down from the heaven
And see you standing there
Your heart so ever burdened
With more weight than it can bear.
I long to bring you comfort
I long to give you peace
I long to hold you closely
Cause all your tears to cease.
The joy I've found in heaven
Goes far beyond compare
The love that's so elusive
Can be found here everywhere.
The light is softly shining
There's no storm clouds here or rain
There's no teardrops found in heaven
There's no suffering, there's no pain.
You needn't be so troubled
Stay close to God and pray
That someday we'll be together
One bright and glorious day.
So my love, you shouldn't question
My dear you need not cry
I've gone to be with Jesus
I really didn't die

Tricia Donaldson Kierans Mum (GTS Friend) June 11, 2007

Wish i had known him

Your mum told me about you,and i wish i had the pleasure of knowing you.
It is with great sadness that i found out about your life,through your early passing.
God rest your sweet soul,and my deepest condolences go out to your whole family,and close friends.
I just know you are in a good place,and at peace with yourself,GOD BLESS YOU,AND YOUR FAMILY.
Bye bye,From Colin.

Colin Simpson (Friend) April 30, 2007

My big Brother.

I stare at ur photos with tears running down my face,i breathe in hopeing to smell u,i reach out hopeing to touch u.Robert please come back to me i need u like iv never needed u before.I just want u back.WISH U WHERE HERE.XXX

Al Bratton (Sister) March 8, 2007

u

my thoughts of you i mainly keep to myself but this i shall share with you robert, so proud of you Robert,if i shut my eyes i can almost feel you standing next to me,can almost hear your voice, can almost hear ur mad laugh,almost isnae good enough Robert...

Lorraine (Sister) February 13, 2007