| Location | Manchester |
| Age | 16 years |
| Cause of Death | Accident |
| Date of Birth | 21/09/1991 |
| Date of Death | 13/10/2007 |
| Visitors | 34,621 since 15/10/2007 |
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Nathan Mark Owen was born on the 21st Sept 1991 the beautiful son of Mark and Pamela and adored brother of young James.
He was killed tragically on the 13th October 2007 on the M60 motorway in Ashton Under Lyne.
Why such a level headed intelligent boy would attempt to cross a motorway eats us up everyday.
We were truely blessed to have a such a wonderful boy who was destined for great things.
Nathan had a heart of gold and time for everyone, he was a true friend with a million dollar smile.
We love and miss him desperately
Please read below what we think is an accurate account of that terrible day which destroyed our family, as published by the Tameside Reporter.
ICY BLAST AFTER TRAGEDY
CRITICISMS were levelled at the police, security guards and friends of teenager Nathan Owen at the conclusion of a week-long investigation into his tragic motorway death.
Tameside coroner John Pollard recorded the talented 16-year-old’s death as an accident at the end of a four-day inquest.
But Mr Pollard had scathing words for the authority figures that chased the boys that night and the mates who ran over the motorway with him but claimed they saw nothing.
He said there had been an “over-reaction” by security guards and police to Nathan and pals being a nuisance at Hollywood Bowl on Ashton Moss.
The failure of police officers to link the chaos they saw on the motorway minutes later with the teens having just fled into the darkness was “impossible to believe”.
Mr Pollard was also “disappointed” in Nathan’s childhood friends Liam Warner and Ryan Knott and said he refused to believe they did not see or hear anything as they made it safely across the motorway.
Mr Pollard said: “Their behaviour amounted to messing about and being a nuisance but nothing more than that.
“There was an over reaction by security staff. One used the town centre link radio system to convey the message ‘it’s kicking off’.
“A PCSO picks it up and all four (officers in the police van) proceed to this incident.
“It almost seems as if they were looking for something to do.
“The boys did not want to be detained so they ran, chased by senior security men, police and PCSOs.
“Very quickly that chase is abandoned, but by then it is too late – whatever the reality, in the minds of the boys they have got people chasing them.”
The pursuit ceased quickly as the PCSO giving chase fell over and dropped his radio.
But Nathan, Liam and Ryan continued running, fleeing across the clockwise carriageway of the M60 near junction 23.
Liam and Ryan also cleared the anticlockwise section on October 13, last year, but Nathan was fatally struck by several cars.
“I do not believe the two boys with Nathan were unaware of what happened,” added Mr Pollard. “The noise must have been immense.
“I find it disappointing that very close friends of Nathan are not prepared to stand up and be counted and say what happened.”
Police noticed the accident on the motorway and reported it to traffic officers but did not associate it with the chase moments earlier.
Mr Pollard said: “I’m pretty amazed that they didn’t put two and two together.”
Liam and Ryan gave evidence during proceedings and the court also heard from police, PCSOs, drivers on both carriageways of the motorway and experts.
Accident investigator PC David Poole presented a report to the court on Thursday and corroborated the evidence of witnesses at the scene.
Nathan left the central reservation, was struck by at least three vehicles and died instantly.
The officer confirmed that the motorists did nothing wrong and had been driving properly and legally.
Det Insp Debbie Barlow, from the Professional Standards Branch, reported to the coroner on her investigations into police conduct.
Mr Pollard asked about the appropriateness of responding to information about a disturbance received from the council CCTV operators via the Town Link radio system.
Det Insp Barlow explained officers could also have come under fire had they not gone to investigate reports.
She said: “They were open to criticism either way.”
The inspector said the officers, not knowing the extent of the disturbance, were right to chase the running boys to try and find out what was going on.
She concluded: “None of the GMP officers had done anything which justifies any action.”
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Let me tell you about our Nay.
First of all he was his Dads best mate, a bond so strong it wll never be broken, unlike our hearts which are shattered into a million pieces. He was our firstborn child and grandchild and we all adored him. Nathan could walk into a room and light it up, sometimes I would catch myself staring at him because I couldn't actually believe he was mine.
This would of been Nathan's final school year where he was a prefect and he was taking 10 GCSE'S.
Nathan had a natural abilty for sport he had completed his first coaching badge with Fifa and had just started to coach the under 9's football team for Medlock Rangers whom his younger brother James plays for.
Nathan wanted to get his A levels and then hopefully go on to York University to do a Sports Science Degree.
His Dad and I were so so proud of him.
In some ways he was a typical teenager. However saying that, he never answered us back, raised is vioce he had the upmost respect for his elders and his friends.
His friends and Football were his world. He was from being 5 years old Paul Scholes's No 1 fan.
I see him everywhere, his head on his pillow his seat at the table on Medlock playing fields.
The only comfort I get from this absolute tragedy is that Nathan left a lasting Legacy about human kindness and that we are all equal in this world and it's whats inside that really counts and I'm proud to say that our son only saw the good in people.
To all our family and friends and ofcourse Nathan's true friends. Thankyou from the bottom of our hearts, thankyou for getting us through our first 6 months without Nathan.
And finally to our beautiful son Nathan. Thankyou for the most wonderful 16 years of my life. We will treasure them, because Nathan darling.everyday that passes is a day closer to seeing that wonderful beaming smile that we all miss more than anything else in this world
We will be with you very soon xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
When a child loses a parent, they are called an orphan.
When a husband or wife loses a spouse they are called a widow or widower.
But there is no word for a parent that loses a child for there are no words to describe the pain, grief and agony that they feel for the rest of their lives.
ON YOUR ANGEL DAY
⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ MEMORIES ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰
LIVING EACH DAY
WITH MEMORIES OF THE PAST,
FOR THESE TIMES
FOREVER WILL LAST,
REMEMBERING HAPPIER TIMES WE SPENT,
ALTHOUGH NOW WE KNOW
THEY WERE TIMES ONLY LENT.
MEMORIES GETTING US THROUGH EACH DAY
FOR THIS NOW, ALL WE HAVE
FOREVER LONGING TO WALK IN YOUR PATH,
AND TO PUT THE SADNESS IN THE PAST.
MEMORIES LINGER IN ALL WE SEE,
BUT STILL WE LONG FOR WHAT SHOULD BE,
ANOTHER DAY.... ANOTHE YEAR.....
FOREVER WISHING, YOU WERE HERE.
Copyrite. Anne Ellender
⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰ ⊱♥⊰
Thinking of you today Nathan and sending love to you in heaven above, and to you lovely Mum i send a warm and comforting hug. xxxxxxxxx
Remembering Our Son - by Mariane Holbrook
We'll only remember the good things
Like the day when our baby was born.
How he filled all our lives with such pleasure,
Never knowing that now we would mourn.
We'll only remember the good days,
Like the day when he ran to our arms
And he flashed his big smile so endearing
And displayed his unique baby charms.
We'll only remember the good things
Like the presents he wrapped with his love
And presented his heart to his parents
Like a gift straight from heaven above.
We'll only remember the fun times
When our family would gather as one,
And our laughter would fill all our household
At the antics of him, our dear Son.
So today though we mourn at his passing
And we wipe sorrow's tears from our eyes,
We'll remember this Son whom God gave us
And brought so much joy to our lives.
Copyright � 2006 Mariane Holbrook
Thinking of you
Lots of love today on your 20th Birthday. Where have the years gone! if only the clock could be turned back. What if's are all that's left. People may appear to have gotten on with their lives but it isnt the same for them Nay and it never will be. Your friends will never be the same without you and there will always be that piece missing and you will never be forgotten. Sometimes things happen for no good reason and that is the hardest thing to come to terms with. Such an incredible waste for NO reason! But what will not be wasted were the 16 years of memories that family and friends have. I believe in heaven and I believe you are sat up there or where-ever 'there' is, urging people not to be upset because little do they know heaven isnt all that bad after all. Life is so unfair for your family and there lives will never be the same and when i try to imagine how it would feel living in their shoes i can only go so far with that imagination because it is too painful to comprehend.
Lots of love Nay...although i may not visit your grave often or openly show it, you are in my mind and my families mind daily, your card off your mum and dad, your memorial trophy on the fireplace and a picture of you and ben firmly on show in our home. you will NEVER slip from our minds and hearts.
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looking at your picture
i have the most beautiful picture in my home of yoy nathan.... Not a day goes by where i dont look at your face and try to imagin an older version of you, It stands pride and place where everyone can see, and when they ask who is it, well you should here me waffle away. I cant even find the words to explain what really happened and how you was cheated of your life. But i assure you i find the kindest words i can ever think of, please belive when i say you will never ever be forgotten, owen is always speaking about you and always ask's why!. I do try but sumtimes i cant tell him how it is, he is so innocent and wont catch on to reality. But one thing i can say is that he will never forget you.
much love an thoughts....
karen paul and kids xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
my child
My pain is always with me, it's hard to carry on in my isolated life. Everyonre has movd forward except me, I don't want to I want my pain. If others can't handle it, then tough I really don't care, all of my heart is yours forever and ever. Miss you love you and long for you xxxxx
Your mum always xxxx
Just want you back Nay... X
If tears could build a stairway, and memories build a lane I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you back again...
Love you to the moon and back again 1000times. Miss you...
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乂♥♥♥乂 TEARS 乂♥♥♥乂
乂♥♥♥乂 乂♥♥♥乂 乂♥♥♥乂 乂♥♥♥乂 乂♥♥♥乂 乂♥♥♥乂
Tears falling down my face,
Burning lines of Love
Never to be erased,
You cant see them
Bit I feel their pain
I wipe them away,
Tomorrow they will come again.
Tears that come from within my heart
For it is there, the unseen scar.
I am not ashamed to cry for you
Although these tears, I hide from view.
Tears of sorrow, Tears of joy
Memories of you, from baby to just a boy,
The tears of Love from a bleeding heart
Pouring free, since we've been apart.
It is not blood that runs through my veins,
But Tears that bleed unseen stains.
Tears this heart can never mend
Forever they will fall
For they are Love a broken heart sends,
I wipe them away
Tomorrow they will come again.
copyright. Anne Ellender, Valentines Day 2011
❊♥❊ Oh The Winter. ❊♥❊
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Oh the Winter is coming
you can see the chill outside
But my Angel walks beside me
So I�m warm inside.
See the frost upon the grass
The flowers I place, they do not last
But my love for you still warms my heart.
The sky has turned grey
And the birds have now flown away
Reminding me I long for other days.
To hold your hand, walk again in the sand
Oh yes, The Winter is coming
But my memories keep me warm
My Angel walks beside me
Come Sun, Wind or Storm.
Copyrite. Anne Ellender
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Tonight is the night
When dead leaves fly
Like witches on switches
Across the sky,
When elf and sprite
Flit through the night
On a moony sheen.
Tonight is the night
When leaves make a sound
Like a gnome in his home
Under the ground,
When spooks and trolls
Creep out of holes
Mossy and green.
Tonight is the night
When pumpkins stare
Through sheaves and leaves
Everywhere,
When ghouls and ghost
And goblin host
Dance round their queen.
It's Halloween.
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Thinking Of You Nay xXx
♥Thinking of You with Love.♥
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♥ Just a thought of sweet remembrance ♥
♥ Just a memory sad and true ♥
♥ Just the love and sweet devotion ♥
♥ Of the ones who think of you. ♥
♥ All our Love as always Kath, Kyle and Chloe xxxxx
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