My son Paul died in Mombasa, Kenya, on 18th February, aged 24. He was taking a break from some work in Uganda, where he was conducting research into local psychiatric health projects. Since his death we still know very little about what happened to him. We were not able to hold his funeral until five days ago, and the inquests in Kenya and Britain are still being prepared.
Paul would have been a final year medical student if he had survived to come home this autumn. He was brilliant, capable and compassionate, and would have been a great doctor, no doubt settling in Uganda or Kenya, where his heart lay.
This post is to honour his memory: my beautiful boy, mischievous party animal, happy can-do spirit, generous friend, my son who still makes me proud every day and full of love with every thought of him. I miss you Paul xxxx
My son - Paul Monk
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Re: My son - Paul Monk
by Michael C. Page » 08 Apr 2009, 20:49
Thoughts and prayers for you, your family and your son.
"If a man does not keep pace with his companions,
perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer.
Let him step to the music he hears,
however measured or far away." - Thoreau
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Re: My son - Paul Monk
by D'Arzhur » 08 Apr 2009, 23:19
for Paul, for you and your family...D'Arzhur
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Re: My son - Paul Monk
by Dryadia2 » 09 Apr 2009, 02:34
For Paul
For you Skylark
For you Skylark
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Re: My son - Paul Monk
by wyeuro » 09 Apr 2009, 03:28
wyverne /|\
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Re: My son - Paul Monk
by Willow_Whisper » 17 Apr 2009, 12:45
My thoughts are with the family who's loss is great and for your brave son.
May your son's light ever be strong in your hearts and in those he has touched on this Earth.
May your son's light ever be strong in your hearts and in those he has touched on this Earth.
For the music is the life, listen well to her song.
Peace and Awen.
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Re: My son - Paul Monk
by HinduDruid » 17 Apr 2009, 18:20
Skylark,
My utmost sympathies.
Brightest Blessings
My utmost sympathies.
Brightest Blessings
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Re: My son - Paul Monk
by Skylark » 18 Apr 2009, 12:52
Many thanks to you all for your kind messages and support xx
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Re: My son - Paul Monk
by Twig » 19 Apr 2009, 01:28
What can possibly be said? 
To honor your bright and shining boy
To comfort you & your family
To light the darkness & help everyone on their journey
To honor your bright and shining boy To comfort you & your family To light the darkness & help everyone on their journey"...some part of me is tree." -- Stephanie Kaza (Buddhist author)
"It takes courage to live ordinary lives." -- Connie Schultz (newspaper columnist)
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"It takes courage to live ordinary lives." -- Connie Schultz (newspaper columnist)
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Re: My son - Paul Monk
by DogFriend » 19 Apr 2009, 20:29
my sypathies.May the light he left with those he touched continue to shine and inspire
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... a little wisdom:Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
Ghandi
Beware of him who hates the laugh of a child.
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Re: My son - Paul Monk
by Ra3vyn » 25 Oct 2009, 16:49
Skylark,
I am so sorry..
Very belated empathy and blessings.
I am so sorry..
Very belated empathy and blessings.
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Re: My son - Paul Monk
by Skylark » 28 Oct 2009, 14:52
Many thanks again to all of you for your blessings and sympathy. We still don't know what happened to Paul, as the investigations are moving with astonishing slowness... but your love and prayers are felt and appreciated. xxx
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