A slightly different Proud Mummy Moment!

That must have been comforting for you phoenix, he must have been a really great lad to have remained in their memories, and for them to continue to keep his memory alive.
((Hugs)) x

That is definitely a proud mummy moment phoenix and I bet you shed a tear or two! (((hugs)))

Niice to read about thoughtful, caring young people, Phoenix. That must be very comforting, knowing how fondly others remember your dear son, too

You have every entitlement to feel proud that you raised a son who is still remembered with affection and respect by the young people who knew him and valued him years after his sad death.

I'm glad that what must be a very difficult and poignant anniversary was maybe made a little easier for you phoenix. You are a very brave lady.

Huuuuge {hug} Phoenix, birthdays are especially hard, but how lovely to know that he has been such an important person to all his friends and still features in their lives. The young can have a wonderful way of expressing their emotions, can't they, making you laugh and cry at the same time.
and to you.

I have always believed that how we are remembered after we are gone depends in how much we were loved (or even just liked) while we are alive. A good,loving person will leave good memories and he or she will always be remembered. Bad people just go away, that's it.

I am sure your DS will be remembered by everyone who knew him and loved him, for many more years to come Phoenix which is testament to how he was loved when he was alive.

Wishing you many Happy Memories at this sad time.

Pheonix [hug], you obviously have every reason to be proud of your son. That so many of his friends remembered him on that day goes to show what a great lad he was, and one to be proud of for ever. I wish I had known him.

That's a lovely tribute to your son Phoenix. I hope you were able to draw a little comfort from knowing that he was so loved by his friends.

Thanks for your life affirming post phoenix. We hear a lot of moaning about young people, but your experience mirrors that of close friends whose boys died tragically young. The friendship group continue to commemorate their losses and we're 10 years on x

Oh phoenix, great big hugs to you. So glad that your boy's friends have been able to bring you some comfort.

Thanks for your post PhoenixA lad to be proud of obviously but a bitter sweet time for you.

Sounds like you are justifiably proud of you dear son. phoenix

How lovely to know that he must have had such a positive effect on people who knew him. No wonder you are proud.

phoenix I'm so glad this thoughtful act of his friends brought you comfort.

sent to you with love phoenix

Sleeping quietly safe and warm,
Warmed by the love he left behind x

How lovely that you can visit his page when you're feeling low, and get comfort from the affectionate remarks of your son's friends.

thank you for posting that Phoenix.

How very heartening, both because of the evidence of the affection in which your son was held, and also to see young people (who will have moved on in their lives from teenagers to young men - and maybe fathers) still taking the trouble to make their feelings known. Your son must have been very special indeed. Be proud.

Phoenix

Obviously I feel the same way as all other posters and sending you hugs too.

I couldn't help but notice the time you posted your OP and I hope you managed to eventually get some restful sleep , albeit with bitter sweet memories and personal thoughts.

What a lovely OP.

Special people never die in our memories.

phoenix, A proud mummy is something you will always be.

Three cheers for your son's lovely friends.