| Location | Glasgow |
| Age | 19 years |
| Date of Birth | 5/1988 |
| Date of Death | 6/2007 |
| Visitors | 2,711 since 03/07/2007 |
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John McGroarty, born 9th May 1988 was only 19 years old when he died on the 3rd June 2007.
John lived in Baillieston in Glasgow with his mum and dad Margo and Tam and his younger brothers Stephen 15, Jack 7 and Jordan 4. He also has a big sister Tracy 20 and a nephew called Liam who is only 1 and was just about to become an uncle again. John has many aunts and uncles who also cared for him dearly and loved him as much as us.
John was epileptic since he was a baby but this never held him back from enjoying his life. John went to Barlanark Primary but was then moved to Richmond Park as they were able to offer John more support. He then moved on to Ashcraig High School where he enjoyed his time and was a gold star pupil but decided to leave in fourth year. John was unable to work due to his illness so spent his days out with friends if he was not following his mum like a shadow.
John was a great boy with such a caring heart and never saw bad in anybody he believed everyone was a friend no matter who they were.He worshipped his mum more than anyone at all and we know he would do anything for her bad or good. He adored his younger brothers and his nephew and would do a good deed for anyone. He did however, like a good drink with friends and family and there was never a dull moment when he was around.
On the 1st June John was taken to hospital as he was taking quite a lot of seizures and we had to try and calm them (this wasn't unusual). The docs decided to put him into intensive care where they said he would be fine and it was only to give his body a rest as he had no energy and would be woken back up on the Monday. Two days later, on the Sunday my family were called up to the hospital and gave the worst news that any family should ever hear, especially as there was no reason to why this happened. Finally, the doctor told our family it was pneumonia and to this day and forever we will always believe that John would be here if the docs didn't put john into a coma.
We know that John will be looked after by his grandparents and will settle in well as he was an angel here on earth with a heart of gold.
We all love you more than you will ever know john boy and not a day on earth will go by when we don't think about you.
love you forever wee man keep your head up because we will see you again one day. Goodnight babe, you were too good for this place and will fit in fine xxxxx
look for toomi
hi john son hope your uncle toomi has found you as sadly he passed away on the 8th of july .i know he will find you and look after you until i get there and then we will all be together again, i love and miss you two so much it hurts love and miss you john boy xxxxxx mum xxxxx thinking of you everyday still cant believe you have been taken from me now they have took toomi to its hard son the only thing that keeps me going is that i will see yous again one day love and miss you very very much xxxmum xx
love you
hi john son just to let you know how much you are missed and loved .you were taken from me 3 years ago today but it only seems like yesterday.i just want you to know son i will never stop loving or missing you till the day we are together again i miss you more and more everyday love you forever xxmumxxx
xxx love you xxx
hey john,
just wanting to send u my love
Liam n Tami are getting big as are Jack and Jordan all of them are monsters just kidding x
maybe no long n we will get an answer as to why you were taken away from us we all miss you terribly. wee things happen and you just pop right to the front of our mind x
we will never forget you john
Liam looks at the photo in the house n talks about you and him in it if only we could have had alot more together x
love you hunni sleep tight n we will meet again xx
Love you from pamela kerr xx
hiya babz sitting havin a drink thinking of you miss you so much xxx
my 21st soon you would have been at the top my list
thinking of you every day will never forget you xxx
You might been gawn out of sight but not my heart xxx
love from pamela kerr
hey john missing yoo soo much wish yoo wer here to enjoy all our days with us love you lots from rachel williamson xxx
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If We Could Bring You Back Again
If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.
If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.
By Joanna Fuchs
with love xxx
happy 21st john
hi john son i wish you could be here to celebrate your birthday with us we would be getting prepared just now for your big night i know you will be getting a party started yourself but its not the same without you i wish i could be at yours as you cant be here.avery happy 21st son go and enjoy yourself love you forever john all my love mum xxxxxx
happy 21st birthday
wishing u a happy birthday john because i know you will be celebrating it.
thats you a man now lol
just wish you were here with us it would be a great day because you would have wanted a big party
but you know me i will drink enough for both of us lol
and i know you will be here in spirit.
another hurdle for us get over, it is just hard knowing that i cant see your face one more time to give you a card and present.
happy 21st birthday wee bro lots of love Tracy David Liam n tami
miss u hunners xxxxxxxxx
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Those we love remain with us
for love itself lives on
and cherished memories never fade
because a loved ones gone
those we love can never be
more than a thought apart
for as long as there is memory
they'll live on in the heart.
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There is a special place in our hearts
for those we have loved
for those who have loved us
without question, without a word or promise
there is a special place
where there is no pain or fear
where love flows freely
there is a special place to rest
in our hearts forever.
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I know how much I miss you
I feel an emptiness inside
It shows in everything I do
It's something I can't hide
I simply miss you being there
Life seems dull and flat
Without you nothings quite the same
I can't say more than that
But one day we will meet again
I know that this is true
But everyday until then
I know i'll just be missing you.
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Love always Catriona xXx
missing you
john i am sorry i did not talk to you at christmas or new year.i am just finding it so hard without you here.i am trying to put a brave face on for everyone and inside i am ripped apart.the only thing that keeps me going is the weans and knowing that i will see you again one day.i miss you so so much all my love and kissees xxxx mum xxxxx
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