| Location | Manchester |
| Age | 76 years |
| Cause of Death | Undisclosed |
| Date of Birth | 03/10/1930 |
| Date of Death | 15/06/2007 |
| Visitors | 2,869 since 26/11/2007 |
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WALTER HESKETH 15TH JUNE 2007, MANCHESTER
WALTER HESKETH IS ONE OF THE NICEST MEN YOU COULD HOPE TO MEET. HE WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY HIS
FAMILY AND FRIENDS. HE WAS A GENTLEMAN, A KIND THOUGHTFUL PERSON. HE HAD A WONDERFUL SENSE OF HUMOUR
AND A GREAT LAUGH. I COULD ALWAYS DEPEND ON HIM AND HE NEVER LET ME DOWN. WHEN I WAS A CHILD HE SAID
THAT TO ME, THAT I COULD ALWAYS RELY ON HIM AND HE WAS TRUE TO HIS WORD. HE WAS MARRIED TO MARGARET
AND HAD THREE CHILDREN, CAROL,CHRIS AND MARK. HE ALSO HAD NINE GRAND CHILDREN AND TWO GREAT GRAND
CHILDREN. HE WAS ADORED BY US ALL. HE ALSO HAD A BROTHER AND SISTER.
MY DAD IS THE BEST DAD IN THE WORLD AND WE ALL LOVE AND MISS HIM SO VERY MUCH. HE IS IN OUR THOUGHTS
AND HEARTS CONSTANTLY AND ALWAYS WILL BE.
HOW DO YOU THANK SOMEONE FOR LOVE BEYOND WORDS? FOR LOVING US? FOR SUPPORTING US AND FOR ALWAYS
BEING THERE WHEN WE NEEDED HIM? THAT IS MY DAD. HE ALWAYS LOVED US VERY MUCH AND WE LOVED HIM IN
RETURN.I ADORE HIM AND WILL ALWAYS BE A DADDY'S GIRL.
WALTER HESKETH WAS AN EXTREMELY POPULAR AND ACCOMPLISHED ATHLETE WHO ACHIEVED GREAT SUCCESS IN THE
1950'S,BECOMING THE BRITISH RECORD HOLDER FOR 6 MILES, THE FIRST MAN TO WIN THE NATIONAL CROSS
COUNTRY TITLE AT EVERY AGE GROUP AND TO REPRESENT THE GREAT BRITISH ATHLETICS TEAM ON NUMEROUS
OCCASIONS.
HE WAS PREVIOUSLY A MEMBER OF MANCHESTER HARRIERS AND LATER GOT INVOLVED WITH COACHING AT STOCKPORT
HARRIERS,WHERE HE SUCCESSFULLY NURTURED A NUMBER OF ATHLETES WHO WENT ON TO ACHIEVE NATIONAL
RECOGNITION.
MY DAD BEGAN RUNNING AT THE AGE OF FOURTEEN AND REGULARLY BEAT RUNNERS WHO WERE OLDER THAN HIM. HE
WAS A LONG DISTANCE AND CROSS COUNTRY RUNNER. HE BEAT THE FIVE MILE RECORD THAT HAD STOOD FOR FORTY
YEARS. HE WON MANY RACES, AND WAS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE FINEST RUNNERS OF HIS GENERATION.
HE USED TO RUN WITH GORDON PIRIE AND ROGER BANNISTER, FRANK SANDO, GEOFF SAUNDERS AMONG MANY
OTHERS.HE WON MANY TROPHIES AND WE HAVE FILES OF NEWSPAPER CUTTINGS OF HIS RUNNING CAREER.HE IS
MENTIONED IN ROGER BANNISTER'S BOOK, THE FOUR MINUTE MILE AND ALSO IN MANY OTHERS.HIS NAME IS IN THE
HISTORY BOOKS FOREVER, AS ONE OF THIS COUNTRY'S GREATEST RUNNERS OF THE LATE 1940'S AND 1950'S.
HE WAS KIND TO ANIMALS. ANIMAL WELFARE WAS A PASSION OF MY DAD'S AND THE NEIGHBOURS ALWAYS BROUGHT
STRAYS OR INJURED ANIMALS TO MY DAD, WHO LOOKED AFTER THEM. WE HAD MANY PETS OVER THE
YEARS,INCLUDING DOGS, LASSIE AND BESS AND A CAT CALLED MOGGY. HE HAD ONE DOG IN PARTICULAR CALLED
ROSSIE THAT HE LOVED VERY MUCH AND I HOPE THEY ARE TOGETHER IN HEAVEN.
I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A DADDY'S GIRL AND THAT WILL NEVER CHANGE. HE IS THE BEST FATHER ANYONE COULD
EVER HAVE AND I AM SO VERY LUCKY TO HAVE HIM AS MY DAD. I WANT TO THANK YOU DAD FOR LOVING ME,FOR
BEING THE FANTASTIC CARING MAN THAT YOU ARE. I KNOW YOU HAVE NOT LEFT ME. YOU ARE CLOSE BY, JUST OUT
OF SIGHT AND ONE DAY WE WILL BE REUNITED.
HE WAS ALWAYS A STAR IN HIS LIFE AND I AM SURE HE IS A STAR NOW IN HEAVEN. THE BRIGHTEST STAR,
SHINING IN THE SKY.
I LOVE YOU DAD, SO VERY MUCH. YOU HAVE ALWAYS BEEN THE MOST LOVED PERSON IN MY LIFE.
Hi Dad
Frank Sando just rang Derek, Geoff Saunders must have given him the number. He wants to speak to me about your old running days and he knows another runner who knows you. It is such a shame that you all did not get in touch before, but I will tell you everything I find out. That's nice isn't it. Some more memories and photo's of you from a different viewpoint. But the main thing is, they all think you are wonderful which we already know don't we?
Much love Dad, hugs and cuddles, Carol xxxxxxx
Hi the best Dad in the world,
I love you and think about you every day. Always with thoughts filled with love and happiness. You are so lovely and funny and kind and precious. I am blessed to have you as my Dad.
Love you always and forever and ever, Carol xxxx
Hi Dad
I miss you so,so much. Please give me a sign that you are near me. I hope you are safe and happy and loved. You are loved by all of us. It doesn't seem right that you are not here with us now. My whole world has gone forever because you were it. I love you Dad,always my King, Carol xxxxx
I am walking in your footsteps and am only half a step behind.And if you feel a gentle breeze or wind upon your face. Remember ,it's only me with a loving and soft embrace.
Always in my heart and thoughts dad. love you very much. All my love, always, Carol xxxxxx
I miss you Dad
Hi Dad
It's Georgina's birthday today, she is 32, can you believe it? It doesn't seem that long since she was born. Life isn't the same anymore because I can't see you and talk to you. I miss your laugh and sense of humour. I miss you, the best Dad a girl could have. Please come and see me Dad, even if it's just for a minute. I would give everything to have one more minute with you. I love you Dad,always have and always will. All the love in the world, big cuddles and hugs from Carol xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Dad
we went to the crematorium today but I am not going to get a vase for you there. They are not looked after enough and I only want the best for you. I will look at other tributes. I love you Dad and miss you every day. Much love always, Carol xxxxxxxx
I love you Dad
Dad
I miss you so much. I cannot believe you are not coming back to us,to me. Please come and see me Dad.
We all love you. I was talking to Sarah about you today. How fantastic and kind and funny you are.
You are always on my mind. You are always in my heart and head. You are my lovely King.
All my love always and always, Carol xxxxxxxx
NEXT TO YOU
HI Dad
I booked the meal today just like you asked last year. You said you would be there, standing next to me,even though I might not be able to see you.I hope you are, please come. I love you Dad and miss you every day.
YOU CANNOT SEE OR TOUCH ME,
BUT I AM STANDING NEXT TO YOU,
YOUR TEARS CAN ONLY HURT ME,
YOUR SADNESS MAKES ME BLUE.
BE BRAVE AND WEAR A SMILING FACE,
LET NOT YOUR GRIEF SHOW THROUGH.
I LOVE YOU FROM A DIFFERENT PLACE,
YET I AM STANDING NEXT TO YOU.
I hope you are always with me Dad, I am always with you in my head and heart,thoughts and soul.
All my love Carol xxxxxxxx
Hi Dad
Ben and I went to Man U last night to watch the match. I saw the control tower for the ploice that we saw on our tour of the ground when we took Ben. Do you remember the pigeon you rescued there?I love you Dad and miss you every day. All my love always, Carol xxxxxxx
Always
Never forgotten,not even for one minute. Your spirit is alive in all of us. Please come and see me Dad. I really miss you. I have got some new photo's of you today when you were racing in Belgium when you were 21. You look so young and happy and so like me and Emma!.We all think and talk about you every day. I still cannot believe you are not here with me. I love you and always will. Carol xxxxxxxxxxx
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