| Location | Wexford |
| Age | 24 years |
| Date of Birth | 4/1983 |
| Date of Death | 11/2007 |
| Visitors | 2,285 since 01/07/2008 |
| Creator |
Occupation: Secondary School teacher with a degree in English and Music.
From: Wexford, Ireland.
If there was such a thing as an angel on earth Tracie certainly fitted the description. A caring,
beautiful girl who lived life laughing. Tracie suffered from a disease called Cystic Fibrosis and
while studying for her masters in UCC she sadly lost her battle with this awful disease. Tracie in
her short life showed so many people that when they say you "can't" you can. It was
to her about loving everyday of life, meeting people, making friends and achieving her goals. She
traveled as far as China, to New York and Spain.
Tracie has thought me valuable life long lessons unknown to me at the time as I wrecked her head
with my stories and told her of my dreams, she was there to keep me on the right track, to kick me
to get up and go for it, to listen, to understand and most of all to help. She was 5'5"
yet she was rock solid and wise beyond her years. Everyone else's problem's were hers as
well. Always, she could see the good in the rotten apple. She took the "dis" out of
disability and then made any one realize that they had more abilities than disabilities. She sang
with Phil Coulter and chatted with the consulate general. Her energy, life and smile lit up rooms
and the saddest of people.
To Tracie teaching was her love. She thought piano to local children as well as teaching in a
secondary school. Bad kids she said "There are no bad kids, only kids who need help, attention
and to be told they can be something. They need help in learning not just from text but in life.
They need to learn that they matter." In teaching she found her calling. She could show them
"look if I can then who says you can't?"
Tracie died after three weeks in hospital long before her time. To this day I learn from my sister
on how to treat people and the belief that in the bleakest of situations there is always light,
never give up, always keep up the fight!
Slán big sister and my best friend....
She will be missed dearly by her Mam (Philomena), Dad (Ian), big brother (Brian) and Little brother
(Jos).
Rest in peace.....
- Our Loss is heaven's gain -
A hero is someone great,
Admired by one or more,
Held in high esteem by those they've
helped,
Their deeds unrewarded,
The real Hero's are seen and gone,
With little thanks for all they've done,
Even faith conspires against those
Whose selfless acts make them great,
A thought, a touch, a smile,
An act of saving grace,
This person is a cut above the rest,
Man, woman or child,
The living are a hero's race,
To each our own hero we'll choose,
But mine is my sister Tracie.
loving you always "big sis",
your little "bro" Jos.
I thought of you today
I thought of you yesterday
And will tomorrow too
I think of you in silence
And make no outward show
For what it meant to lose you
Only those who love you know
Remembering you is easy
I do it everyday
Its the heartache of losing you
That will never go away
Rest in peace Trac, love always, Collette x
Lay down my child
Close your eyes one more time
Let the night take you softly into sleep
Sure as the moon shining on your sweet face
Be rest assured you will be safe
In this place
The sweetest gift
God has given me
Graced with the tiniest beauty
These eyes have seen
Soft as the song of a winter wind
Sheltered by love
A love that will never end
Life so often a mystery
And each of us seeking a clue
To an answer I never thought I’d find
When I lost you
But in your time with me
Somehow you taught me to see
Just as in life
Even in death
You always will be here with me
So lay down my child
Close your eyes one more time
Let the night take you softly into sleep
And on to your maker you will fly
Low as the angels sing you a lullaby
I stood by your bed last night;
I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.
I spoke to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
'It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here.'
I was close to you at breakfast,
I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I flew with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently landed on you; I smiled and said, 'it's me.'
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, 'I never went away.'
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say 'good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning.'
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll fly across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you,
there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...
then come home to be with me.
I am so so sorry I really am...
Tracie you are atrest with my little Boy now..R.I.P xx
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Reall Inspiration
RIP Trac u really inspired us and every1 in roscrea who was lucky enough to meet u...
xxxx
My Beautiful Daughter
I will always love you forever and a day.
You were the meaning in my life and precious you will stay
My heart is broken .
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God looked around his Garden and found an empty place.
He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face.
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest.
His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering, he knew you were in pain.
And knew that you would never get well on earth again.
He saw your path was difficult, he closed you tired eyes,
He whispered to you 'Peace be Thine' and gave you wings to fly.
When we saw you sleeping so calm and free of pain,
We would not wish you back to earth to suffer once again.
You've left us precious memories, your love will be our guide,
You live on through your family, you're always by our side.
It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone.
For part of us went with you on the day God called you home
RIP Little Lady
It was such a sudden parting to lose a friend like you a girl with such a heart there was only a few...
You came from such a family who can not bare the pain but trust in god to meet again....
You were well known everywhere from Wexford to Roscrea and your life will be remembered each and everyday.....
You had friends all over from New York back to Cork and they were all here when you left this earth....
If you still dont no who this girl is im going to tell you now her name is Tracie Lawlor and were going to be lost with out her....
RIP Chicen
Lots of Love
Maria
xXxXx
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