| Location | Providence |
| Age | 52 years |
| Cause of Death | Other Disease |
| Date of Birth | 02/04/1956 |
| Date of Death | 05/11/2008 |
| Visitors | 629 since 11/05/2009 |
| Creator |
Alan Gilchrist was born in Glasgow, Scotland in the Spring of 1956. He was the son Of the late Robert Gilchrist and Flora Stevenson Young. He was also the older Brother of Mark Gilchrist, and the uncle of two nieces Paula Gilchrist and Brittany Gilchrist. Alan was the cousin of many living on both sides of the ocean.
Alan spent all of his young life growing up in Houselwood and in Brigton,Glasgow. His passion was football (soccer), he participated in the sport throughout his life. He was a avid supporter of the Glasgow Rangers :-). In the early seventies he spent a good part of his teenage years living in Rhode Island and Maine. He would often visit his family the Chaces, especially the Late Mary Chace.While in the U.S he graduated Smithfield High School in the spring of 1974, Alan decided to continue his education so he spent time at Barrington College.
We all know Alan loved to travel so on one of his visits to R.I he met the love of his life Laurie, they soon set off and got married and had two daughters,Meghann Laurie Gilchrist and Heather Elixabeth Gilchrist. In the late eighties the Gilchrist Family returned to Scotland to live life. Alan worked in many industries, he worked in chemical engineering industry and the Metals Recycling Industry. Alan had many interests he enjoyed reading material on WWII and studying aviation;he also was interested in sports.
At the beginning of the new millennium the Gilchrist's moved back to Rhode Island. Everything ran smoothly for a few years. In 2003 Alan experienced strange medical symptoms. In the beginning they seemed small and insignificant, but as time went on they became alarming. Eventually, the symptoms were Identified as a Motor Neurone Disease. Alan fought MND for five long years and didn't let up for a minute,he was and always will be a fighter.
He passed away peacefully at Philip Hulitar Center, Providence,in Rhode Island, Alan was and will continue to be an amazing man. He changed everyone's lives, and his scottish brouge will live on forever.
WHEN ANGELS CAME FROM HEAVEN
When angels came from heaven
And flew away with you
We were left heartbroken
Not knowing what to do
There was no warning signs
Just a pair of pure white wings
And now we miss you very much
And all the joy you used to bring
We feel an empty space inside
Its a place you used to be
And no one can replace you ever
Even though now your free
We keep asking the same question
Why did it have to be you
But theres never any answers
So what more can we do
We just hold on to your memorys
And keep that space open for you
And when we meet again some day
Our skys shall all turn blue
We miss you more each day that passes
As absence makes the heart grow stronger
And we shall love you forever more
No matter where you wander.
FLY HIGH ANGEL FOR NOW YOU ARE FREE
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Letter from Heaven
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
Unknown
Love Mary xxxxx
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