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| JUNE 24th 1990 |
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Dean Graham Henderson, born in Dryburn hospital, Durham,United Kingdom on June 24, 1990 at 12.06. Weighing 7lb 13oz Dean was a breech baby, with beautiful blue eyes and light brown hair, an absolute treasure. The nurses thought he was a girl when he was wrapped up in his cot, they said he was too gorgeous to be a boy! Ah! |
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| 28th Oct 1990 |
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Dean was baptised at St Cuthberts Church, Gateshead by Revd Stephen T Robson.
Here he is with his Godmother, Joanne. |
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| 10th Feb 1991 |
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Dean cut his first tooth at the age of 7 mths. He went on to cut the rest very quickly & soon realised how yummy his mams chocolate cake tastes!!
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| 12th Aug 1991 |
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Dean took his first steps on this day.
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| 7th Sept 1994 |
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Dean started Fellside Primary School, Whickham. He stayed there right up until the end of Yr 6 & he made many good friends there. He always enjoyed school. |
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| Sometime in Fellside Primary School |
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A poem wote by Dean & Elaine : Friends
Dean & Elaine were very close friends in Primary School. |
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| Friends cont |
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Dean & Elaines poem cont
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| 20th April 1998 |
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Marvin, Deans dog was born.
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| 3rd MARCH 2001 |
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| September 2001 |
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Dean started Whickham Comprehensive School. Here he made more great friends. He would walk to school with David & Lisa. I would collect him afterwards & Lara would always be walking with him.
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| 08 Oct 2003 |
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Dean becomes an Uncle.... Joshua Lee Dixon is born!!!!
Dean was ever so proud to be an Uncle. He absolutely loved Josh and I know he will still be watching over him forever.
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| Sometime in 2004 |
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An article Dean done at school on himself.
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| 9th June 2004 |
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Dean gave his mam away at her wedding and was so proud. We all had a very wonderful, memorable day & I am so pleased to of been able to have that with my son, Dean.
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| WEDNESDAY AUGUST 3RD 2005 |
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| August 10th 2005 |
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We held Deans funeral at the Chapel in Saltwell Park, Gateshead. Dean joins his Great Grandad, Great Nana & cousin Simon.
It was absolutely full of family & friends. The service was beautiful. We played 2 of Deans favourite songs, I'll be There for you and Rhythm of the Night. Ive never seen so many flowers in my life and they are most appreciated.
Afterwards we went to The Chopwell Hotel in Chopwell where a disco was held to celebrate Deans life as that is what he wished for. We had balloons, music, buffet and a chocolate fountain which of course we all know how Dean loved chocolate!
It was a memorable day, extremely sad but in a strange way lovely too( Im sure all those who attended will understand what I mean by that ).
Dean is still very much loved, talked about and in the front of our minds at all times. WE love you with all our hearts forever and ever. Sweet dreams son, group hug xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
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| 19th December 2005 |
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Today Deans school friends had a memorial service where a plaque was unveiled. 1 friend played the violin and another sang the song, "Hero" which was wonderful and of course Dean is a hero to us all and such a special person. Some more friends spoke about fond memories they have of Dean and a large book was given to his family which is full of peoples memories, tributes and poems etc. It is great. Dean made such a fantastic impact on everyone who met him and this is obvious when you read all the messages etc in the book. We then went and had coffee and his friends had cooked sweet mince pies and choc shortbread. Music was played which again had been compiled by his friends.The cookery class have also had a collection and bought a Trophy which is called "Dean Henderson Memorial Trophy" and is to be awarded to a student each year and their name will be engraved on the trophy. The whole service from beginning to end was lovely and so much thought and effort had been put into it by his school friends. I know how much Dean is missed not just by his family but all his friends. We will never ever forget Dean and will love him eternally. One day we will be together in a nicer world where Dean is now and he can now be free from his heart condition and live it up big style then show us all around when its our turn to join him.
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| CHRISTMAS 2005 |
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| JANUARY 1st 2006 |
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HAPPY NEW YEAR DEAN
We move into a New Year and know Dean is moving with us and he will still be constantly in our hearts and thoughts, loved and missed ever so much. xxxxx
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| Febrary 14th 2006 |
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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY DEAN .....
 
Thinking of you, missing you & loving you ever so much Dean. We are always with you as you are with us too. We have got loads of hugging & kissing to catch up on when I join you for eternity as well as all the chatting!xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx love you son, your proud Mam.
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| April 3rd 2006 |
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| April 7th 2006 |
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| April 27th 2006 |
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| 24th June 2006 |
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16 YEARS OF AGE
Happy 16th Birthday Dean son. Today we brought you a Homer made with flowers & I hope you like it. Me, David,Grandma, Nichola, Natalia, Naomi, Josh, Layla & Aunty Kristine all came to the cemetery & lit candles, Josh blew them out. We brought you lovely flowers & balloons. When we got home we put a "16" candle on the cake which was made for you at the prom & Josh blew the candles out(with a little help fom me!) & we all had a slice of cake. Then we all went outside and let 16 balloons go up in the air & a huge red heart balloon for you. We all miss you tremendously & wish so hard that we were celebrating your 16th birthday at home with you & the sound of your laughter & huge smiles. We know that you were with us in your own special way & know that nana,granda,grandma & all rest of our family that are with you in your beautiful new home will be celebrating big style & you will have great fun with them all. Stay close to us son & keep watching out for me as I will be joining you one day when my time comes & I will need the biggest hug off you ever ok. I love you ever so much & remember that Im always here for you, your proud Mam. All my love, hugs & xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Group Hug
Happy 16th Birthday Dean son... To have the kind of son every parent wishes for,
Is something very PRECIOUS & no one could ask for more...
Youre just so kind & thoughtful in everything you do,
Youre always fun to be around & your love of life shines through...
You are CHERISHED & adored far more than words can say,
And so this greetings filled with love because its your special day.
With all our love on your 16th Birthday Dean Son, Mam & David
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NEPHEW -
Youve won the hearts of many with your loving, caring touch,
And so your friends & family all love you very much,
I really want to tell you youre a cut above the rest,
A very special NEPHEW who deserves the very best,
Without any words of flattery,
Those who know you have always found,
Life has an extra sparkle
whenever youre around,
Thats why the warmest wishes are already on their way,
And each & everyone is meant
for you on your special day,
So have a wonderful 16th birthday,
Love you loads, Auntie Kristine.
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| 3rd August 2006 |
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Dean we decided to have a Scooby Doo made in flowers for your 1st yr in Heaven. Youve always loved Scooby so Im sur you will of thought this was great. We let off a balloon & I made your fav choc cake & cookies which we had in your memory & to celebrate the wonderful 15 yrs you gave us. We love you eternally, you are always in our hearts & our conversations. Huge group hug xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
One Year
Remembering our son Dean
Remembering the fun
Remembering the laughs
Remembering the kindness
Remembering your bravery
Remembering your love
Remembering your beautiful smile,
your gorgeous face
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We will NEVER forget you
You are in our hearts
Always by our side
We miss and love you every day
Huge group hug
Sweet dreams son
One year has passed & we are one year closer
to being with you.
All our love, hugs & kisses
Mam & David
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One Year
A year ago we lost you,
Why did you have to go?
‘Why?’ is always on my lips,
And yet I still don’t know.
You were a special person,
Loving, caring, true.
But God wanted you beside Him,
He must have needed you.
You’re in my mind each moment,
Morning, and night.
To have you back beside me,
I pray with all my might.
I want to hold you in my arms,
Just like I used to do,
But more than that, much more than that,
I need a hug from you.
I want to feel you hold me,
Feel your hair upon my face,
I want to smell your aroma,
To feel my heartbeat race….
As you walk in through the back door,
Throw your keys upon the side,
And shout, ‘Hello, it’s only me’,
With your arms out open wide.
But that will never happen,
In this world, anyway,
But we will hug each other,
Somehow, somewhere, some day.
And so, until that moment,
There is one thing you can do,
To make our lives more bearable,
In this world without you.
At night when we are lying
In bed, dreaming dreams of you,
Climb in and lie between us,
Hug me and your Step Dad too.
All our love, hugs & xxxxx
Mam & David
We love & miss you ever so much Dean son. Our lives are so empty without you here with us. We miss the laughter & the fun we always had. The house is so quiet and I miss the sound of your voice always chattering on. We still had so many plans & so much to show you in this world & we just cannot understand why you had to leave this world at the young age of 15. You too had so much you wanted to do & you were always so HAPPY & CHEERFUL. I know you would of achieved great GCSE results as you were working so hard towards them. I wish I could work miracles and bring you here with us but I know that is not possible. I have to wait until its my time to leave this world & join you in yours. That is a moment I am looking forward to but dont worry Dean I am trying so hard to be a strong person like you & I am trying to do lots in my life that I know you would of liked to of done too. I am so proud of you & I hope I can make you proud of me.
We are 1 year nearer to being together now son, so keep smiling & keep helping me to keep smiling. I love you millions & miss you desperately.
All my love, hugs & xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Mam
Dean we think about you always & love you so much. Today Im trying to be as brave as you. I hope you like your Scooby flowers!!Ive made your favourite choc cake & some cookies. Nik, Layla & Josh are here so when we get home we are goin to have some cake & celebrate your wonderful life, remembering all the brilliant times we shared, the laughter, smiles & love. No doubt ul be partyin in heaven cos its ur birthday in Heaven aint it. Nana, Granda, Granma & everyone will make sure you have great fun, Im sure of that.
I wrote this poem just for you Son, I love you with all my heart & soul & miss you so desperately xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
MY WORLD
You are my world, my life, my courageous Son,
Its been 1 year now since my nightmare begun,
I wanted to leave everything, everyone and run,
But where would I go, what would I do?
No matter how far I ran it wouldn’t get me to you!
But of course you’ll always be so close and near,
I realise that now, my minds becoming more clear,
We will always be together Dean, have no fear,
Our love and memories we share help make me strong,
And I know we will be reunited before too long.
My heart will always ache until you reach out your hand,
Then it will stop and I will at last understand,
We will make new memories together and travel the land,
Remember, Im always here son, your proud mam forever,
We always have each other, I will leave you never.
So keep smiling my special loving son,
The hearts and love of us all you won,
With your caring ways, laughter and fun,
I miss and love you ever so much Dean,
My adorable, sensitive, one in a million teen.
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| 6th October 2006 |
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Today Deans memorial stone was placed at the cemetery. Dean shares his stone with his cousin Simon who he never actually met in this world. I am certain that Dean & Simon will have met in their New world & will have plenty to chat about.
I am extremely pleased with the stone, it is exactly how I imagined it & I know that Scotts Memorials worked really hard with the inscribing of the words as I had set them a bit of a challange with all the wording on the stone. However they managed to get it all perfect, so many thanks to them.
Now everyone who visits will be able to view the stone and the lovely photos on it.
We love Dean so so much and miss him immensely.
Keep smiling Dean son, all my everlasting love,hugs & xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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| December 25th 2006 |
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| January 1st 2007 |
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 HAPPY NEW YEAR DEAN
AND TO ALL OF YOUR loved ones,friends & visitors.
Happy New Year Dean son. I hope you will continue to laugh & smile all throughout 2007. We move into a New Year & know that we are another whole year nearer to being with you once again. We do not know ourselves when that time will be but in the meantime Dean we continue to think of you, talk about you, care for you & love you ever so dearly. Enjoy your new world & the freedom you now have free from your heart condition which restricted you from joining in on some of the fun things your friends could enjoy, like riding a rollercoaster, playing football or any sport. I bet youve done all those things & much more by now.
I love you with all my heart Dean, keep visiting me in my dreams, they mean so much Son, all my everlasting love, hugs & xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx your devoted Mam
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| HAPPY VALENTINES DAY DEAN 14/02/2007 |
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| JUNE 24th 2007 |
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| 9th July 2007 |
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Congratulations to Naomi (Deans sis) & Lee on the birth of Lewis Dean, A gorgeous brother for Joshua Lee.
Lewis Dean arrived on 9th July weighing 7lb 4 1/2 oz.
Dean you have got your hands full now watching over your nephews & niece but I know that you will do it with enormous pride, always smiling & sending so much love to them all. They will all grow up knowing what a caring, loving Uncle they have.
 
Josh always talks about you Dean & kisses the photo of you holding him. He will continue to talk about you to his cousin, Layla & new brother, Lewis. You are alive in all our hearts & minds.
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| August 3rd 2007 |
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| 25th December 2007 |
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| JANUARY 1st 2008 |
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| February 14th 2008 |
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Happy Valentines Day Dean
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And A Happy Valentines Day to all family, friends & visitors to Deans site.
I can imagine you are getting lots of attention Dean on Valentines day in your beautiful world.
Love you so much my handsome son
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| 24th June 2008 ~ Happy 18th Birthday Dean xxx |
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Dean I cant buy you a drink for your 18th so I made you a bottle of Smirnoff Ice with flowers, (Aunty Eileen helped too)
Im sure you will love it & prob had a good laugh at us making it. 
 Happy 18th Birthday Son, we are celebrating with you. We love you truly forever, enjoy your 18th xxx
Heres a bottle of champagne for your 1st legal drink Dean!
Happy 18th Birthday lots of love & licks from Marvin xxx
~Thankyou so much Sarah Porter (Mum to Laura) for making this cake & below the pic gallery, they are fabulous.~
~Also many thanks to Sarah (Mum to Joshua Blakeway) for these 2 beautiful pics.~
Happy 18th Birthday my handsome young man,
Go easy with the partyin in your world son, though I know there are plenty of angels to watch over you & party with you on your very special birthday.
We are celebrating with you Dean which of course you know. I know we cant get you a pres but your flowers off us all are gorgeous & your birthday party raised the grand final total of £1000 which will be donated to CRY how good is that.
Im so proud of you, youre the best son ever for sure.
Keep smiling, I love you, Mam
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| December 2008 |
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Dean
Merry Christmas to
all...
& thankyou all so much for
lighting candles & leaving tributes, you
have helped us with your kind words.
...Saw this & knew you would like it
Dean, Merry Christmas Son xxx
...And this one, ha ha
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| January 2009 |
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~ Happy New Year Dean ~
~ and wishing family,
friends, & visitors a Happy
New Year ~
Hope 2009 brings peace &
happiness to all.
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| February 14th 2009 |
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~Happy Valentines Dean~
Sending you all our love today & every day
~Love you so much Son~
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| 24th June 2009... Happy 19th Birthday Dean |
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~ 24th June 2009 ~
~ Happy 19th Birthday Dean ~
~ A very happy birthday from Marvin he misses you too xxx ~
Have a fab 19th Birthday Dean in your new world with all your family & new friends.
We miss you dearly Son & love you ever so much our hearts ache to be with you.
Keep smiling handsome we will be celebrating your birthday with you.
All our love massive group hug & loadsa kisses
From Mam & David
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MERRY CHRISTMAS DEAN
Think you will like this pic Dean, with all my love, Mam xxxxx 
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