| Location | Stockton On Tees |
| Age | 29 years |
| Date of Birth | 8/1977 |
| Date of Death | 11/2006 |
| Visitors | 5,285 since 25/01/2007 |
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Riku died on november 15th 2006 he comitted suicide by jumping in the river tees. He was 29 years
old. Riku was a wonderful gentle person who was loved so much by everyone who ever met him. He
meant the world to me and our 3 children Daniel aged 15 Kane aged 11 and Bradley aged 7 at the time
of his death our boys were aged 14, 10 and 6. From 15th november when Riku died mine and our kids
lives have been turned upside down. Riku was such a quiet guy who wouldn't say no to anyone
that was his nature always kind and would bend over backwards to help anyone if only he had spoke to
me and let me know his problems then maybe he would be here with me n the boys today. Riku was born
in leicester and moved to london when he was 5 yrs old. In December 2002 when riku was 24 yrs old he
moved to stockton on tees to be with us permanently. Riku only lived in stockton for 5 years but he
touched so many people's hearts over 200 people attended his funeral traffic was stopped to let
the hearse and limousines through there was so many cars all full of people paying their last
respect to him. Out of that 200 people maybe a dozen were from london. Riku's best friend
Justin Ali came from london to attend his funeral he was best man at our wedding which was one of
the best days in my life and he is one of very few of Riku's friends who stay in touch to see
how were doing. As u can see by the picture my husband was asian and i am white. I thought i was
accepted by his family cos we visited his family and stayed with them from time to time but when my
darling husband passed away his family shunned me only two members of his family turned up for his
funeral his uncle and his brother. I don't know how his mother sleeps at night not knowing
where her son is buried.Since my husband passed away his family have not been in contact with me
which is disgusting cos riku chose to share his life with me and our children. Even though we only
lived together for 5 yrs and married for almost 4 yrs, i will treasure those years forever. His
family have showed him no respect in his death what so ever but we were his family and riku knew
that he called my mam, mam my dad, dad and my brother , bro. He was such a wonderful and loving
husband, much loved dad and son in law and brother. Riku loved nothing more than being with us he
didnt go out with mates down the pub his life was me and the kids which makes how he ended his life
even harder to deal with because he never showed that he was depressed or that he wanted to end his
life. That morning on 15th november 2006 when C.I.D knocked on my door at approx 5:50AM to tell me
they had pulled my babe(thats what we called each other) out of the river was the worst day of my
life the pain i felt and am still feeling is unreal and my poor boys they heard the tragic details
as when the police came the knockin at the door woke them our youngest bradley who is just 7 yrs old
ran to the bathroom and vomitted violently. We will never know why he did this to us.He was a real
quiet man but me and the kids were his life. He loved to do the homework with the boys every nite
that was one thing he insisted he do and im sure he will be laughing at me trying to help them now.
Our children adored him we are all finding this so hard its like a big piece has gone from our
lives. We will love you forever and never ever forget you, you were one in a million babe sleep tite
love you xx
im so so sorry babe
Baby, i know you must b lookin down and hating me im so so sorry, wel i know deep down your not hating me cos you could never ever hate any1 it aint in yr blood, i have been so stupid. I started a new relationship babe as u wil know cos i know u wil always watch over us but he couldn't accept you as part of our lives, but you always will be, i feel like i have betrayed you i feel so bad, you are my one and only love and always wil be and i don't think i wil ever find any1 like you babe, if only you were here now i wudn't be goin thru all this cos i wud stil be happy with you, i guess im trying to be with men trying to get that companionship that love bak i had with you, but i know im never gonna find it babe cos you were my only true love. From now on babe i swear 2 you it's me and my boys i wil b strong for them for me for them and for you, baby i love you so so much and so wish you was here with us now and we was still a happy family xxxxxxxx sweet dreams xx
Just be strong keep your chin up be strong for the boys cant imagine wot youre going through i just broke down when i read your beautiful piece. you dont need his family all you need my friend is your memories and your boys my thoughts are with you from vicky xxxx
For Riku, Debbie and boys xxxxx
Good Morning Riku, I hope you are looking down on Debbie and your boys and guiding them safely. I'm so sorry i was not here to light a candle on your angel anniversary but you're often in my thoughts as is Debbie and your boys. Although i didn't know any of you personally, Debbie was the first on GTS to offer me support after losing my Dad so suddenly and for that i'm grateful.
Sleep tight Riku xx
Hello Debbie, sorry not visited in a while. Thinking of you. Please forgive me for being late in lighting Riku's candle and missing his anniversary xx Take care xx
Two years ago today i had to part,
With a husband i loved with all my heart.
You left us quietly your thoughts unknown,
But you left us memories
I am proud to own
loved and remembered everyday xx
OUR HERO
Your eyes we see no more
But our hearts hold your smile
We hear the angels wings fluttered wings
And we know your here with us for a while
Our arms cannot touch you
But our reach is sent above
On your journey dad, were sending
Along a son's love
We had to say goodbye to you
And that was so sad
For you were not only our dad, you were the best friend we ever had
We'll see you in our dreams
That way we will never let you go
And the tears that fall onto our pillows
Are because we want you to know
"DAD DID YOU EVER KNOW THAT YOU ARE OUR HERO?"
LOVE AND MISS YOU SO MUCH DAD LOVE AS ALWAYS YOUR 3 BOYS Daniel, Kane and Bradley xxxxxxxxx C u 2moro wen we cum n visit yr resting place xxxxx
It broke my heart to lose you
But you did not go alone
Part of me went with you
The day god called you home
A million times i've needed you
A million times i've cried
If love alone could have saved you
You never would have died.
Forgive me lord, i'll always weep
For the husband i love but could not keep.
sweet dreams babe hope you have found peace now i will never ever forget you and will always always love you no matter what xxxxxxxxxxx
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LOVE LINDA STEPHEN DAVIES MUM.XXX
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thinking of you dear Debbie love sheila
The Four Candles
Author Unknown
Sep 6 2008
The Four Candles burned slowly. Their Ambiance was so soft you could
hear them speak...
The first candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to
keep me lit."
Then Peace's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
The second candle says, " I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer
indispensable. "
Then Faith's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
Sadly the third candle spoke, "I Am Love and I haven't the strength to
stay lit any longer." "People put me aside and don't understand my
importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them."
And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.
Suddenly...
A child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer burning.
The child begins to cry, "Why are you not burning? You are supposed to
stay lit until the end."
Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy, "Don't be
afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn, we can re-light the
other candles."
With Shining eyes the child took the Candle of Hope and lit the other
three candles.
Never let the Flame of Hope go out of your life.
With Hope, no matter how bad things look and are...Peace, Faith and
Love can Shine Brightly in our lives.
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