| WELCOME to Margarets Pages My Memorial to my son, Timothy. born February 1973 Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea died 20 December 2000 on the Gregory Highway, south of Emerald, Queensland, Australia (tragic road accident far from home) |
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| Do not stand at my grave and weep I am not there, I do not sleep, I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow, I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn's rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, Of quiet birds on circled light, I am the soft stars that shine at night, Do not stand at my grave and cry, I am not there, I did not die. |
| 1st birthday |
| starting school 6 yrs |
| the teenager age 18 |
| the daddy 24 & 25 yrs |
| The man, with his son and his dog - things most precious 1999 |
| We left Papua New Guinea, when Tim was 5 1/2, and he was brought up on the land, in Queensland, Australia -- his interests were cars, plants, nature, animals, his friends and he always had a pet dog. Tim was married under a Jacaranda tree, on our farm, and he worked in Landscaping and Paving down in the city. The marriage didnt survive, and Tim returned to the country and worked in the Horticulture industry. When outside, he most often wore a cap. |
| Tim's dog "Girl" was a purebred English Staffordshire Terrier. She lived here on the farm, but at times also lived at various abodes with her master. Very protective of Tim's little son. Tim's funeral was the 23rd December, 2000 and that evening, "Girl" was also killed by a car. She is buried in our rainforest, with her favourite things, but most importantly now, the dog and master are together. "Girl" was 6 years of age, and is greatly missed. (1994-2000) Girl you were a wonderful companion to our family. |
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| One of the last photos of Tim taken in September 2000, not long before he went to Emerald to work. (left) From Police reports we know, that Tim was not speeding, had not been drinking, was not overtaking, the road was dry and straight. Something momentarily caused him to sway to wrong side of the road at 4.10 pm. He had been driving for only 10 minutes. Tim died about 25 minutes later still in the car, from the result of multiple injuries and blood loss. Tim - you are sadly missed. We love you. |
| The music playing here is "The River" by Garth Brooks and we played this song as the coffin left the Church. Words most appropriate. (see memory page 3) |
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| schoolboy 13 yrs |
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| Debutante partner July 1992 - 19 yrs |
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| the bride groom 23 yrs |
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| Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free! I'm following the path God laid for me. I took His hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all. I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love to work or play. Tasks left undone, must stay that way, I found peace at close of day. If my parting has left avoid, Then fill it with remembered joy! A love shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes! these things I too will miss. Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow. My life's been fill, I've savoured much Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, he set me free. ~ author unknown ~ |
| We last saw Timothy in person on the weekend of 23/25 th November, when he had a few days at home before heading back up north to his work. His plan was to be home again for Christmas and New Year. He rang the day before his death to say he planned on leaving the work property about 4pm 20th December, 2000 for the 8 hour drive and would be home after mid-night. |
| In Memoriam Timothy William Curtain 1973 - 20/12/2000 It's not what we write, It's not what we say, It's how we remember you in our own special way. A tender thought that brings a tear A silent wish that you were here. |
| Tim's headstone , in the local town cemetery, has been made from sandstone rock found on our farm - in time it will weather into beautiful shades of beiges and pinks. The inscription is carved into black granite which sits on the stone. A Flowering Red Gum has been planted in our rainforest area on our property in Tim's memory. |
| Pages made 28 Dec 2000 . Updated 11 May 2009 |
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| Memoriam for 2003 "Every day, in some small way, Memories of you come our way. Though absent, you are ever near, Still missed, still loved, and every dear". |
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| Memoriam for 2004 Remembering you is easy We do it every day But there is an ache Within our hearts That will never go away |
| Memoriam for 2005 I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry Like a bird upon the wind, these waters are my sky. I'll never reach my destination if I never try So I will sail my vessel 'til the river runs dry. |
| Memoriam for 2006 Memories are treasures, No one can steal; Death brings heartache, No one can heal; Some may forget you, Now you are gone. But we will remember, For our love lingers on. |