Photo taken 2006

In memory of Julian (Jools) who was born in Southmead, Bristol, England. 

You will live forever in our memories and hearts

Jools was laid to rest March 7th, 2008 at St. Katharine's Church, Savernake Forest, Wiltshire, next to his father, David William Allen, who passed from this life on January 20th, 2001.

Angel Wings At the ending of the day when I'm weary After a waterfall of tears have all been cried And I'm feeling like the skies will always be dreary Nothing's there to fill the emptiness inside. I lay my head upon my favorite pillow Just close my eyes to block all the sorrow wonderin' where I'll ever find the strength inside- to do it all again- tomorrow. And then I feel it- inside me. I feel it- around me. Like a gentle hand just wiped away the tears- and held me close to wash away my fears. It's you, my angel, watching over me. And I know no matter what tomorrow brings, You'll be here to wrap me in your angel wings- your lovin' angel wings. The sun comes up, it's time to face the day and I think that things are going to be all right- But as the day wears on my nerves begin to fray- I feel the hollowness that creeps in every night. And like clockwork all the tears begin to fall As I look at my reflection in the glass- the eyes looking back at me make me feel small- and I ask, my God, how long's this going to last? And then I feel it- inside me. I feel it- around me. Like a gentle hand just wiped away the tears- and held me close to wash away my fears. It's you, my angel watching over me. And I know no matter what tomorrow brings, You'll be here to wrap me in your angel wings- your lovin' angel wings.  Thank God for your angel wings Beautiful Poetry © 2002 ~ Ellen M. DuBois

 

To Where You Are

Who can say for certain
Maybe you're still here
I feel you all around me
Your memory's so clear

Deep in the stillness
I can hear you speak
You're still an inspiration
Can it be (?)
That you are mine
Forever love
And you are watching over me from up above

Fly me up to where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile to know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

Are you gently sleeping
Here inside my dream
And isn't faith believing
All power can't be seen

As my heart holds you
Just one beat away
I cherish all you gave me everyday
'Cause you are my
Forever love
Watching me from up above

And I believe
That angels breathe
And that love will live on and never leave

Fly me up
To where you are
Beyond the distant star
I wish upon tonight
To see you smile
If only for awhile
To know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

I know you're there
A breath away's not far
To where you are

Notice placed in local paper for Jools' 41st birthday - 9 days after his funeral.

Flower is from the arrangement covering his casket.  

Gravestone laid May 15th, 2009

Julian

Christopher

Allen

1967 -2008

Chasing Rainbows