Audrey & Glen's Story
Glen sadly passed away in November 2010 at the age of 44 after a Brain Stem Haemorrhage.
“When Glen died it was such a shock because it was so unexpected. He died so suddenly and at such a young age, I knew that I needed to donate to brain research in his name, to try and prevent this from happening to others.”
“The undertaker at Glen’s funeral told me about Brain Research Trust and your wonderful work into brain research. I later went onto your website and came across Muchloved. At first I wasn’t sure whether I wanted to do it because my memories of Glen were personal to me. It wasn’t until I read the books of condolences at our workplace that I realised how these little stories and memories from others helped me a little – and could help others with their grief too.”
“I see Glen’s Muchloved page as an extension of those books. Although the extended family stretches throughout the country we can share all our thoughts through his page.”
Audrey has put several pictures of her and Glen onto Glen’s tribute page, including one from just before he died.
She has also shared a poem on Glen’s page that was read out at his funeral.
“Glen gave me a book of poems by WH Auden and we both loved them. At his funeral a dear friend read out Funeral Blues and I’ve added that to his page. At his funeral no one could really take in the words, but it’s wonderful that people can now read it and think of Glen. I hope that more people will visit Glen’s page and post their thoughts now and at anniversaries or whenever they like – and also make donations in his name to support the work of Brain Research Trust.”
“Glen’s page is not the only thing we’ve created to remember him. Glen's colleagues and work friends are planning to hike the West Highland Way in October 2011. Glen had always wanted to walk the 96-mile route from Glasgow to Fort William but didn’t fulfil his dream. We will now do it to raise money in his memory.”
To send Audrey a message or contribute to Glen’s tribute, visit glen.oldham.muchloved.com
To find out more about the West Highland Way sponsored walk and donate remember-glen.co.uk
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