Alan Higgins
23/03/1985 - 13/10/2002

Guestbook

Peter hynes liverpool 14/03/2006 22:00:00 very tragic what happened to young alan always in my thoughts
George O Neill Coolock 31/08/2006 08:40:00 Very sad about the event, my thoughts are with the family
Paddy Trehy Dublin 07/09/2006 15:20:00 When we look back over old photos and come across Alan, it always brings back happier memories. Such a tragic and senseless loss of a young life.
kevin flynn whitehall,dublin 9 08/09/2006 13:35:00 yes i remember adding something here before saying something like i was sorry to read or maybe hear of the way alan s life ended and whatever i entered before i say the same now.. a sad end to what seem s a lovely young guy s life. so much to live for. may he always rest in peace. kevin..
Maggie Sydney Australia (ex Dublin) 09/09/2006 03:09:00 Guest Book or no guest book.. Alan will never leave my mind nor will his family. Thank you for keeping the loop open. Love to all involved and so nice to know we have a special angel to protect us in these tragic places we live. Maggie
Fabio Dublin 09/09/2006 17:35:00 For the short time that I had gotten to know you it was a real pleasure. Now almost 4 years have passed with plenty of ups and downs and I have gotten to know so much more about you from your mam and sister. You are sadly missed by all. It was a pleasure and an honor to set up this site for you. It was not done out of fear that you would be forgotten but for people to learn more about you and the great person you had become.
John Kelly Bro 10/09/2006 21:54:00 Hi Big Man,where has the time gone ? Anyway I dont need to write as you know all I have been up to as you be my side everyday.Thanks for giving us Caoimhe safely your little girlie cousin from your world to ours and also keeping Sharon and the boys safe.Special thanks for my renewed interest and form in the golf.It was sad not having you on the bag in the Leinster Amateur Champ but I aint finished yet.Every time I win something its always in memory of you.And one day I will win that big one !!! watch this space...... (PS my putting is crap have a word with Ben Hogan up there will you)
Seamus Brosnan NJ, USA (ex Kerry) 20/09/2006 02:55:00 Alan is an inspiration to us all and a reminder of the impact that we can have if we live a life like him. I still remember the big smile on his face when he was a young boy as I gave him a few quid for a present in Auntie Kathleen s house many years ago. It was special.
Tom Murray Dublin 20/09/2006 14:59:00 To the Higgins family. Once again to express my sorrow with the tragic loss of Alan. Regards, T Murray.
Tanya 28/09/2006 14:40:00 Alan, its been almost 4 years, but still every time i close my eyes i see your smiling face. we only had a short time together, but as we both know it was the best time. there have been sad days, and there have been happy days but each day i think about you and see your beautiful eyes and your cheeky grin.i love you more as each day goes on, and you will always be in a special place in my heart. I love you always xXx
Joanne Fearon Raheny 02/10/2006 20:52:00 As Grainne s friend my thoughts are with all the family, After meeting alan just the once he will never be forgotten
caitriona dublin 03/10/2006 12:43:00 hi my special bro! well it s been nearly 4 years but it seems like yesterday that my heart was torn in two and my world came crashing down. I miss u so much. I miss not being able to talk to u and tell u all the exciting things that are happening in my life. By now u probably would have had a car, cruising around with your best bud, jamie and keyla in the car seat in the back! I m sure u can see everything that s happening around us all, your friends and family. sure u probably saw what caoimhe looked like before we did!! Anyway I hope wherever u are that u know u are dearly missed by alot of people. love u and forever in my heart. your sis caitriona xxx p.s Take care of nanny for me!
Sharon Kelly Dublin 04/10/2006 22:13:00 Just back from Portaventura and must have passed by the dragon kahn at least a dozen times and always thought of you! So very many thanks for having a special word with the man up there and sending us a beautiful little girl. Caoimhe is a very special gift for us and is named after two very special people. Hope you and Labhaoise are behaving yourselves! Never to be forgotten x
nanny 08/10/2006 23:17:00 Alan, I love and miss you everyday. I always remember the quality time we had together. Love always Nanny xxx
Danielle Dubin 09/10/2006 20:25:00 Well al it only feels like yesterday that I saw ya, i wish it was though. Every day i think of what it would be like just to talk to ya or send ya a text but i will never forget you. you always made me laugh in school now those memories bring both happiness and sadness when i think back on them. You ll always be my loof :-). oh yeah i hope ya didn t go to mad up there when europe won the ryder cup. my thoughts are with your family and friends, take care big guy
Henry Page Dublin 13/10/2006 01:52:00 Our thoughts are with you, particularly at this time - the Page family.
Jen Mc Donnycarney 13/10/2006 21:55:00 wel al!cant believe it 4 yrs now..weres d time goin...u left us wit so many meomeries...meomeries i treasure and make me smile wen im down!!(Eg kickin ur ass in pool!!)i often wonder how things wud b now..wud we stil keep in touch!il even let ya win a game of pool!!anyway i hope ur keepin wel up dere!!stil thinkin of ya every day...luk 4ward 2 seeing dat cheeky smile of urs again!
Sandra Lynch Swords 26/10/2006 15:52:00 Although I left a message before, I often think about Alan and his family. I never met Alan, but for some reason, his face often comes into my thoughts. I have no idea why he touched my heart but he did. What a fine young man he was and I am sure, had he been here today, he would have made his family very proud. What a tragic waste and my heart goes out to his family. I will always remember him.
Coolock 08/11/2006 01:21:00 You were goin up and down them stairs like a yo yo!
frances caffrey coolock 18/11/2006 18:10:00 i will always remember the first time i saw u in the plex, standing in the video arcade...who new we would become close friends. it was my greatest pleasure to introduce u 2 tanya as use got on so well. i try not tink of that horrible nite but when i do it breaks my heart all over again. u hadnt a bad bone in ur body and u made everyone laugh. ill never 4get u alan, never. i have the pictures u drew me up on my bedroom wall and im glad i have them to remind me of u. always in my heart.xxx
angelica dimurro dublin 21/11/2006 23:32:00 iv never knew you ,but to my cousin you were very speical ..so many good people lost you that didnt deserve to either son, boyfriend, brother, friend you are speical to some! no1 can say you not missed because u defo are all the people who love you their hearts r broke but just tink of it one day youll be wit them all until then * R.I.P ALAN* love angelica xxxxxx
sam smith wales 17/01/2007 19:56:00 thinking of you allways
mam 23/03/2007 20:22:00 today should have been your 22nd birthday. miss you so much
your sis 26/03/2007 23:14:00 happy 22nd birthday bro. miss you so so so much!! thinking of you always
Sandra Lynch Swords 30/03/2007 09:29:00 My family and I still think of you often. Its hard not to when you share the same birthday as my brother, this being your 22nd Birthday had you been here today. Always in our thoughts.
kevin flynn dublin 27/06/2007 00:11:00 havent been on this site for ages. its an amazing site and a great idea.
jenny donaghmede 03/07/2007 23:47:00 its almost 5 years now but your always in my thoughts will always miss your warm smile
Richard Buggy St Annes Golf Club 24/07/2007 06:54:00 Cant believe its been 5 years. Everyone who knew you in St Annes will always be thinking of you. Your bench on the 3rd tee box still stands as a fitting tribute
Anonymous Dublin 15/09/2008 17:50:00 You guestbook is now working again for you! Your never forgotten no matter what.
Ciara Andrews Ashbourne 15/09/2008 19:52:00 Alan, you were a brother to me and I will never forget you, my heart couldn t if it tried. You made me laugh and smile and I will always keep those memories close. Anytime I see a rollercoaster or hear about disneyland I remember the day you and I ran about Disneyland Paris going on as many rollercoasters as possible! It had been so long since I spoke to you, I just hope and pray that you know how much you meant to me.
Mike Andrews Ashbourne 20/09/2008 17:00:00 Alan,In my eyes you an idol,i looked up to you hoping one day i could be just like you.To me,I didn t think anyone could be more genorous or nicer than you.You were so kind and loving.there will never be a day that you will leave my toughts and prayers,Love you Alan,Mike.
jennifer mc grath donaghmede 20/12/2008 23:47:00 Im so sorry no body can forget wat happened to alan,so sad.i hope heaven is treating u alri alan.the nice people up there in heaven,think of it like this al there is no mean taughtless people in heaven god only takes the good,look after my brother liamo for me(please) sadly missed.so sad the world is like this its such a shame look after ur self al xxxxxxx
Dee Raheny 10/01/2009 13:45:00 Alan, Now that my mam lives facing you i feel like were old friends by now sure dont I keep you up to date with all the goings on. Watch over all your good friends and family and maybe you might throw an eye on mine too.I didnt know you in Life but your memory will live forever in Dublin. I look at my son (17) now who s only starting to go out and I can t breath properly until he comes home. Rest In Peace
Tanya Coolock 23/01/2009 23:14:00 Missing you more and more even after all of this time!xXx
John 24/03/2009 09:07:00 Al,6 years man since we last celebrated your birthday.Happy bday ,see you see buddy
Anonymous 15/05/2009 12:53:00 Today I just thought to myself, remember how fearless and determined you were,nothing was out of reach for you. Its taken me six and a half years to write on this site, but not a day goes by that I dont think about you, you know that, miss you man
terri ( ur lil sis ) higgins dublin 07/06/2009 04:43:00 heya, i will always miss u everyday i think of u. dad is doing just fine .. he has the habit of kissing his hand and bangin ur calander everytime he leaves the house . 7 years dis year i miss you. love ur lil sis terri xxxx
Anonymous 10/08/2009 00:23:00 Just spent the last few hours going through all of the newspaper clippings...not the best idea. Your still always in my heart. Love you always xXx
Anonymous 13/10/2009 16:36:00 thinking of you xxxx
Anonymous 13/10/2009 19:51:00 Never forgotten!
Anonymous 05/03/2010 16:25:00 Al, really could do with ya looking out for me during this crappy time.xXx
alan higgins alexandria va 10/03/2010 14:44:00 sorry 4 your lost just was checking people with my name
Anonymous 14/03/2010 01:52:00 still miss u everyday..so many things remind me of u..i will never forget u alan x
xXx 23/03/2010 15:40:00 Happy Birthday Al. Can t help but wonder what you d be doing today if you were still here. Have a good one up there. Always in my heart. xXx
conor Ireland 10/07/2010 08:06:00 came across alans memorial by accident. i too lost a loved one to leukaemia. rip alan, you obviously brought a lot of happiness and joy to your short life and are sorely missed.
Anonymous Coolock 24/07/2010 10:16:00 Il write it again, n i say it every time i think of you or a yo yo, which believe it or not is very often! You were goin up and down them stairs like a yo yo! x
Caitriona 03/10/2010 17:14:00 Miss you bro...
Anonymous Coolock 13/10/2010 20:41:00 Can t believe it s been 8 years! You are still always in my thoughts! xXx
Anonymous 13/10/2011 23:12:00 9 years.... Still forever in my thoughts. Love you always. xXx
Anonymous 13/10/2011 23:24:00 You will never be forgotten Alan.
ciara baldoyle 07/01/2012 23:32:00 The brain of our class you could of gone so far! Just found photos of us in mr hackets class . The days when things were simple and we thought we were so cool . Always in my thoughts x
Anonymous 14/06/2012 13:22:00 I Love you. x
Chris Sheffield 05/10/2012 09:33:00 I never met you Alan. But from what I have heard about you - and reading the kind words that people have said about you on this website, I feel almost like I knew you. I can see how much you were loved and how you are so sadly missed - and it has been a pleasure working on this new website... I hope it does you the credit that you deserve.
lidia franciosa dublin 13/10/2012 02:22:00 Alan ten years ago you were taken from us...It shaped the rest of our lives in a way we couldn t understand back then...from me a huge thank you because I know you have looked after my baby sis since then....never forgotten always in our hearts for ever and ever...Lidia xxx
Tanya 13/10/2012 09:05:00 Alan, 10yrs ago you were taken from us.... My heart shattered and my whole world fell apart. But I was blessed to get to spend that little time with you and you will always be my first true love..... At the time I didn t know how I was going to get through each day.... But 10yrs on and I know you helped me every step of the way. Every night when I look up at the shining stars I know I have a very special angel watching over me. You hold a very special place in my heart and I will always love you. xXx
Enda Dwyer Dublin 13/10/2012 21:50:00 Thinking of Alan s family and friends, today especially.
Anonymous Scotland 24/12/2012 22:15:00 "Alan, May you rest in peace. Forever in my thoughts, keep watching over your family. Sleep easy wee man."
Anonymous 05/02/2013 22:03:00 x
Amanda walsh Ratoath 25/05/2013 19:38:00 Been thinking of you all day Alan,I didn t know you personally but I grew up in ayrefield not far from where you live,I just want to say every time I m passing that area whether it would be to shop in Clarehall or just driving down the malahide road you are always in my mind and your beautiful family you left behind who miss you so very very much,I hope you are happy up there with all the angels,rip pet.xxx
Ger McCabe Dublin 24/02/2014 21:32:00 Just watched Alan s story on tv tonight. I remember it from 12 years ago and it s such a sad story of wrong place , wrong time... But he seems like such a great kid, everyone must be proud to be part of his life. Best wishes.
Gemma dublin 24/02/2014 21:56:00 Watching Tv3 programme on Alans untimely and unjust death. I am truly saddened. RIP Alan such a beautiful and inspiring young person.
Alan Dublin 24/02/2014 21:58:00 I too watched the programme on TV tonight.You were a very special young man,loved by all who knew you.Give strength to those who need help to live their lives without you in it,especially your family and Tanya and close friends.RIP,
Vic 24/02/2014 22:03:00 So sad way to young I m sure u couldn t of making any of your loved anymore proud of you lovely messages people write about you. R.I.P Alan
Paula C Drumcondra 24/02/2014 22:26:00 "I have just watched the programme about Alan on TV3. He seemed like such a lovely genuine and honest person. I remember this in the news back in 2002. I know this is a memorial page for Alan, but just to say I wish life meant life, and I hope it does for the creatures that committed this crime. My thoughts are with you as watching this tonight brought you back to this like it was yesterday. .x.x.x."
Martina Galway 24/02/2014 23:40:00 Just watched TV 3 programme . So sad for you Alan and your family. Rest in peace x.
DERMOT GANNON LAOIS 20/04/2016 11:34:00 I TAUGHT ALAN FOR A FEW YEARS WHILE IN DE LA SALLE, OF HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS THAT PASSED THROUGH HE ALWAYS STOOD OUT FROM THE OTHERS IN CLASS WITH HIS BRILLIANT ATTITUDE AND PRESENCE. I WAS DEVASTATED TO HEAR OF HIS STORY YEARS LATER. MY SYMPATHIES TO YOU ALL.RIP
Jennifer Uk 25/04/2016 00:01:00 Sad story. Rip Alan , you are in people s thoughts. God bless your family x
Alan Dublin 25/04/2016 12:28:00 RIP Alan.A tragic loss .I seen the reconstruction TV 3 program lasthat night .(I possibly did some carpentry work for your Mom pre 2002).I m sure you are in a good place now .
Anonymous Kildare 21/06/2016 22:54:00 So sorry to hear what happened to you. Rest in peace x
Ronan Limerick 21/06/2016 22:54:00 Rest in peace Alan, feel so sorry for you and your family..
James Cork 21/06/2016 23:45:00 I just wanted to say how much sorrow I have felt for many years for Alan s wonderful family following his passing Your son made such a wonderful, loving and positive impression on anyone he came in contact with. You should be very proud to have had such a wonderful, beautiful, creative, artistic and earnest son. His grace and strength will continue to inspire all good people, and his spirit will continue to inspire decent people long after the momentary infamy of the Neanderthals who did him harm fades into insignificance My thoughts and prayers are with you always. xx
28/06/2016 23:45:00 I think of you every single time I drive by the UCI. I can only imagine the pain that s been left behind after you were taken. I never knew you but we are the same age and from the same area. I always wonder how your mam and sister are coping without you. They should take great comfort knowing how many lives you ve impacted and that you haven t been forgotten. When we die, I m a firm believer we meet our loved ones who have passed before us. Your family should try to live their lives to the fullest and enjoy every minute of it knowing that when it comes to their final day you ll be there to meet them. RIP Alan
Licious Ireland 03/08/2016 23:26:00 Alan, just watch d reconstruction of ur story tonite,as a mother, i was in tears.......u were such a promising young fellow with a bright future ahead of you. Your life was cut short by those low life animals, so sad. But you know what, justice has been done . You will never be forgotten & be assured, the whole world loves you. Keep watching over your loved ones. Most especially ur mum & sister. Heaven gained another angel. Sleep tight dearest . Xxx
Codrin Romania 03/12/2016 00:25:00 RIP alan.I saw the story on CBS Reality and...well i-m so sorrry for familly and for this child.

Peter hynes
liverpool
14/03/2006 22:00:00

very tragic what happened to young alan always in my thoughts

George O Neill
Coolock
31/08/2006 08:40:00

Very sad about the event, my thoughts are with the family

Paddy Trehy
Dublin
07/09/2006 15:20:00

When we look back over old photos and come across Alan, it always brings back happier memories. Such a tragic and senseless loss of a young life.

kevin flynn
whitehall,dublin 9
08/09/2006 13:35:00

yes i remember adding something here before saying something like i was sorry to read or maybe hear of the way alan s life ended and whatever i entered before i say the same now.. a sad end to what seem s a lovely young guy s life. so much to live for. may he always rest in peace. kevin..

Maggie
Sydney Australia (ex Dublin)
09/09/2006 03:09:00

Guest Book or no guest book.. Alan will never leave my mind nor will his family. Thank you for keeping the loop open. Love to all involved and so nice to know we have a special angel to protect us in these tragic places we live. Maggie

Fabio
Dublin
09/09/2006 17:35:00

For the short time that I had gotten to know you it was a real pleasure. Now almost 4 years have passed with plenty of ups and downs and I have gotten to know so much more about you from your mam and sister. You are sadly missed by all. It was a pleasure and an honor to set up this site for you. It was not done out of fear that you would be forgotten but for people to learn more about you and the great person you had become.

John Kelly
Bro
10/09/2006 21:54:00

Hi Big Man,where has the time gone ? Anyway I dont need to write as you know all I have been up to as you be my side everyday.Thanks for giving us Caoimhe safely your little girlie cousin from your world to ours and also keeping Sharon and the boys safe.Special thanks for my renewed interest and form in the golf.It was sad not having you on the bag in the Leinster Amateur Champ but I aint finished yet.Every time I win something its always in memory of you.And one day I will win that big one !!! watch this space...... (PS my putting is crap have a word with Ben Hogan up there will you)

Seamus Brosnan
NJ, USA (ex Kerry)
20/09/2006 02:55:00

Alan is an inspiration to us all and a reminder of the impact that we can have if we live a life like him. I still remember the big smile on his face when he was a young boy as I gave him a few quid for a present in Auntie Kathleen s house many years ago. It was special.

Tom Murray
Dublin
20/09/2006 14:59:00

To the Higgins family. Once again to express my sorrow with the tragic loss of Alan. Regards, T Murray.

Tanya

28/09/2006 14:40:00

Alan, its been almost 4 years, but still every time i close my eyes i see your smiling face. we only had a short time together, but as we both know it was the best time. there have been sad days, and there have been happy days but each day i think about you and see your beautiful eyes and your cheeky grin.i love you more as each day goes on, and you will always be in a special place in my heart. I love you always xXx

Joanne Fearon
Raheny
02/10/2006 20:52:00

As Grainne s friend my thoughts are with all the family, After meeting alan just the once he will never be forgotten

caitriona
dublin
03/10/2006 12:43:00

hi my special bro! well it s been nearly 4 years but it seems like yesterday that my heart was torn in two and my world came crashing down. I miss u so much. I miss not being able to talk to u and tell u all the exciting things that are happening in my life. By now u probably would have had a car, cruising around with your best bud, jamie and keyla in the car seat in the back! I m sure u can see everything that s happening around us all, your friends and family. sure u probably saw what caoimhe looked like before we did!! Anyway I hope wherever u are that u know u are dearly missed by alot of people. love u and forever in my heart. your sis caitriona xxx p.s Take care of nanny for me!

Sharon Kelly
Dublin
04/10/2006 22:13:00

Just back from Portaventura and must have passed by the dragon kahn at least a dozen times and always thought of you! So very many thanks for having a special word with the man up there and sending us a beautiful little girl. Caoimhe is a very special gift for us and is named after two very special people. Hope you and Labhaoise are behaving yourselves! Never to be forgotten x

nanny

08/10/2006 23:17:00

Alan, I love and miss you everyday. I always remember the quality time we had together. Love always Nanny xxx

Danielle
Dubin
09/10/2006 20:25:00

Well al it only feels like yesterday that I saw ya, i wish it was though. Every day i think of what it would be like just to talk to ya or send ya a text but i will never forget you. you always made me laugh in school now those memories bring both happiness and sadness when i think back on them. You ll always be my loof :-). oh yeah i hope ya didn t go to mad up there when europe won the ryder cup. my thoughts are with your family and friends, take care big guy

Henry Page
Dublin
13/10/2006 01:52:00

Our thoughts are with you, particularly at this time - the Page family.

Jen Mc
Donnycarney
13/10/2006 21:55:00

wel al!cant believe it 4 yrs now..weres d time goin...u left us wit so many meomeries...meomeries i treasure and make me smile wen im down!!(Eg kickin ur ass in pool!!)i often wonder how things wud b now..wud we stil keep in touch!il even let ya win a game of pool!!anyway i hope ur keepin wel up dere!!stil thinkin of ya every day...luk 4ward 2 seeing dat cheeky smile of urs again!

Sandra Lynch
Swords
26/10/2006 15:52:00

Although I left a message before, I often think about Alan and his family. I never met Alan, but for some reason, his face often comes into my thoughts. I have no idea why he touched my heart but he did. What a fine young man he was and I am sure, had he been here today, he would have made his family very proud. What a tragic waste and my heart goes out to his family. I will always remember him.

Coolock
08/11/2006 01:21:00

You were goin up and down them stairs like a yo yo!

frances caffrey
coolock
18/11/2006 18:10:00

i will always remember the first time i saw u in the plex, standing in the video arcade...who new we would become close friends. it was my greatest pleasure to introduce u 2 tanya as use got on so well. i try not tink of that horrible nite but when i do it breaks my heart all over again. u hadnt a bad bone in ur body and u made everyone laugh. ill never 4get u alan, never. i have the pictures u drew me up on my bedroom wall and im glad i have them to remind me of u. always in my heart.xxx

angelica dimurro
dublin
21/11/2006 23:32:00

iv never knew you ,but to my cousin you were very speical ..so many good people lost you that didnt deserve to either son, boyfriend, brother, friend you are speical to some! no1 can say you not missed because u defo are all the people who love you their hearts r broke but just tink of it one day youll be wit them all until then *** R.I.P ALAN*** love angelica xxxxxx

sam smith
wales
17/01/2007 19:56:00

thinking of you allways

mam

23/03/2007 20:22:00

today should have been your 22nd birthday. miss you so much

your sis

26/03/2007 23:14:00

happy 22nd birthday bro. miss you so so so much!! thinking of you always

Sandra Lynch
Swords
30/03/2007 09:29:00

My family and I still think of you often. Its hard not to when you share the same birthday as my brother, this being your 22nd Birthday had you been here today. Always in our thoughts.

kevin flynn
dublin
27/06/2007 00:11:00

havent been on this site for ages. its an amazing site and a great idea.

jenny
donaghmede
03/07/2007 23:47:00

its almost 5 years now but your always in my thoughts will always miss your warm smile

Richard Buggy
St Annes Golf Club
24/07/2007 06:54:00

Cant believe its been 5 years. Everyone who knew you in St Annes will always be thinking of you. Your bench on the 3rd tee box still stands as a fitting tribute

Anonymous
Dublin
15/09/2008 17:50:00

You guestbook is now working again for you! Your never forgotten no matter what.

Ciara Andrews
Ashbourne
15/09/2008 19:52:00

Alan, you were a brother to me and I will never forget you, my heart couldn t if it tried. You made me laugh and smile and I will always keep those memories close. Anytime I see a rollercoaster or hear about disneyland I remember the day you and I ran about Disneyland Paris going on as many rollercoasters as possible! It had been so long since I spoke to you, I just hope and pray that you know how much you meant to me.

Mike Andrews
Ashbourne
20/09/2008 17:00:00

Alan,In my eyes you an idol,i looked up to you hoping one day i could be just like you.To me,I didn t think anyone could be more genorous or nicer than you.You were so kind and loving.there will never be a day that you will leave my toughts and prayers,Love you Alan,Mike.

jennifer mc grath
donaghmede
20/12/2008 23:47:00

Im so sorry no body can forget wat happened to alan,so sad.i hope heaven is treating u alri alan.the nice people up there in heaven,think of it like this al there is no mean taughtless people in heaven god only takes the good,look after my brother liamo for me(please) sadly missed.so sad the world is like this its such a shame look after ur self al xxxxxxx

Dee
Raheny
10/01/2009 13:45:00

Alan, Now that my mam lives facing you i feel like were old friends by now sure dont I keep you up to date with all the goings on. Watch over all your good friends and family and maybe you might throw an eye on mine too.I didnt know you in Life but your memory will live forever in Dublin. I look at my son (17) now who s only starting to go out and I can t breath properly until he comes home. Rest In Peace

Tanya
Coolock
23/01/2009 23:14:00

Missing you more and more even after all of this time!xXx

John

24/03/2009 09:07:00

Al,6 years man since we last celebrated your birthday.Happy bday ,see you see buddy

Anonymous

15/05/2009 12:53:00

Today I just thought to myself, remember how fearless and determined you were,nothing was out of reach for you. Its taken me six and a half years to write on this site, but not a day goes by that I dont think about you, you know that, miss you man

terri ( ur lil sis ) higgins
dublin
07/06/2009 04:43:00

heya, i will always miss u everyday i think of u. dad is doing just fine .. he has the habit of kissing his hand and bangin ur calander everytime he leaves the house . 7 years dis year i miss you. love ur lil sis terri xxxx

Anonymous

10/08/2009 00:23:00

Just spent the last few hours going through all of the newspaper clippings...not the best idea. Your still always in my heart. Love you always xXx

Anonymous

13/10/2009 16:36:00

thinking of you xxxx

Anonymous

13/10/2009 19:51:00

Never forgotten!

Anonymous

05/03/2010 16:25:00

Al, really could do with ya looking out for me during this crappy time.xXx

alan higgins
alexandria va
10/03/2010 14:44:00

sorry 4 your lost just was checking people with my name

Anonymous

14/03/2010 01:52:00

still miss u everyday..so many things remind me of u..i will never forget u alan x

xXx

23/03/2010 15:40:00

Happy Birthday Al. Can t help but wonder what you d be doing today if you were still here. Have a good one up there. Always in my heart. xXx

conor
Ireland
10/07/2010 08:06:00

came across alans memorial by accident. i too lost a loved one to leukaemia. rip alan, you obviously brought a lot of happiness and joy to your short life and are sorely missed.

Anonymous
Coolock
24/07/2010 10:16:00

Il write it again, n i say it every time i think of you or a yo yo, which believe it or not is very often! You were goin up and down them stairs like a yo yo! x

Caitriona

03/10/2010 17:14:00

Miss you bro...

Anonymous
Coolock
13/10/2010 20:41:00

Can t believe it s been 8 years! You are still always in my thoughts! xXx

Anonymous

13/10/2011 23:12:00

9 years.... Still forever in my thoughts. Love you always. xXx

Anonymous

13/10/2011 23:24:00

You will never be forgotten Alan.

ciara
baldoyle
07/01/2012 23:32:00

The brain of our class you could of gone so far! Just found photos of us in mr hackets class . The days when things were simple and we thought we were so cool . Always in my thoughts x

Anonymous

14/06/2012 13:22:00

I Love you. x

Chris
Sheffield
05/10/2012 09:33:00

I never met you Alan. But from what I have heard about you - and reading the kind words that people have said about you on this website, I feel almost like I knew you. I can see how much you were loved and how you are so sadly missed - and it has been a pleasure working on this new website... I hope it does you the credit that you deserve.

lidia franciosa
dublin
13/10/2012 02:22:00

Alan ten years ago you were taken from us...It shaped the rest of our lives in a way we couldn t understand back then...from me a huge thank you because I know you have looked after my baby sis since then....never forgotten always in our hearts for ever and ever...Lidia xxx

Tanya

13/10/2012 09:05:00

Alan, 10yrs ago you were taken from us.... My heart shattered and my whole world fell apart. But I was blessed to get to spend that little time with you and you will always be my first true love..... At the time I didn t know how I was going to get through each day.... But 10yrs on and I know you helped me every step of the way. Every night when I look up at the shining stars I know I have a very special angel watching over me. You hold a very special place in my heart and I will always love you. xXx

Enda Dwyer
Dublin
13/10/2012 21:50:00

Thinking of Alan s family and friends, today especially.

Anonymous
Scotland
24/12/2012 22:15:00

"Alan, May you rest in peace. Forever in my thoughts, keep watching over your family. Sleep easy wee man."

Anonymous

05/02/2013 22:03:00

x

Amanda walsh
Ratoath
25/05/2013 19:38:00

Been thinking of you all day Alan,I didn t know you personally but I grew up in ayrefield not far from where you live,I just want to say every time I m passing that area whether it would be to shop in Clarehall or just driving down the malahide road you are always in my mind and your beautiful family you left behind who miss you so very very much,I hope you are happy up there with all the angels,rip pet.xxx

Ger McCabe
Dublin
24/02/2014 21:32:00

Just watched Alan s story on tv tonight. I remember it from 12 years ago and it s such a sad story of wrong place , wrong time... But he seems like such a great kid, everyone must be proud to be part of his life. Best wishes.

Gemma
dublin
24/02/2014 21:56:00

Watching Tv3 programme on Alans untimely and unjust death. I am truly saddened. RIP Alan such a beautiful and inspiring young person.

Alan
Dublin
24/02/2014 21:58:00

I too watched the programme on TV tonight.You were a very special young man,loved by all who knew you.Give strength to those who need help to live their lives without you in it,especially your family and Tanya and close friends.RIP,

Vic

24/02/2014 22:03:00

So sad way to young I m sure u couldn t of making any of your loved anymore proud of you lovely messages people write about you. R.I.P Alan

Paula C
Drumcondra
24/02/2014 22:26:00

"I have just watched the programme about Alan on TV3. He seemed like such a lovely genuine and honest person. I remember this in the news back in 2002. I know this is a memorial page for Alan, but just to say I wish life meant life, and I hope it does for the creatures that committed this crime. My thoughts are with you as watching this tonight brought you back to this like it was yesterday. .x.x.x."

Martina
Galway
24/02/2014 23:40:00

Just watched TV 3 programme . So sad for you Alan and your family. Rest in peace x.

DERMOT GANNON
LAOIS
20/04/2016 11:34:00

I TAUGHT ALAN FOR A FEW YEARS WHILE IN DE LA SALLE, OF HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS THAT PASSED THROUGH HE ALWAYS STOOD OUT FROM THE OTHERS IN CLASS WITH HIS BRILLIANT ATTITUDE AND PRESENCE. I WAS DEVASTATED TO HEAR OF HIS STORY YEARS LATER. MY SYMPATHIES TO YOU ALL.RIP

Jennifer
Uk
25/04/2016 00:01:00

Sad story. Rip Alan , you are in people s thoughts. God bless your family x

Alan
Dublin
25/04/2016 12:28:00

RIP Alan.A tragic loss .I seen the reconstruction TV 3 program lasthat night .(I possibly did some carpentry work for your Mom pre 2002).I m sure you are in a good place now .

Anonymous
Kildare
21/06/2016 22:54:00

So sorry to hear what happened to you. Rest in peace x

Ronan
Limerick
21/06/2016 22:54:00

Rest in peace Alan, feel so sorry for you and your family..

James
Cork
21/06/2016 23:45:00

I just wanted to say how much sorrow I have felt for many years for Alan s wonderful family following his passing Your son made such a wonderful, loving and positive impression on anyone he came in contact with. You should be very proud to have had such a wonderful, beautiful, creative, artistic and earnest son. His grace and strength will continue to inspire all good people, and his spirit will continue to inspire decent people long after the momentary infamy of the Neanderthals who did him harm fades into insignificance My thoughts and prayers are with you always. xx

28/06/2016 23:45:00

I think of you every single time I drive by the UCI. I can only imagine the pain that s been left behind after you were taken. I never knew you but we are the same age and from the same area. I always wonder how your mam and sister are coping without you. They should take great comfort knowing how many lives you ve impacted and that you haven t been forgotten. When we die, I m a firm believer we meet our loved ones who have passed before us. Your family should try to live their lives to the fullest and enjoy every minute of it knowing that when it comes to their final day you ll be there to meet them. RIP Alan

Licious
Ireland
03/08/2016 23:26:00

Alan, just watch d reconstruction of ur story tonite,as a mother, i was in tears.......u were such a promising young fellow with a bright future ahead of you. Your life was cut short by those low life animals, so sad. But you know what, justice has been done . You will never be forgotten & be assured, the whole world loves you. Keep watching over your loved ones. Most especially ur mum & sister. Heaven gained another angel. Sleep tight dearest . Xxx

Codrin
Romania
03/12/2016 00:25:00

RIP alan.I saw the story on CBS Reality and...well i-m so sorrry for familly and for this child.