| Location | Swindon, Wiltshire |
| Age | 21 years |
| Date of Birth | 28/02/1988 |
| Date of Death | 07/08/2009 |
| Visitors | 3,327 since 18/08/2009 |
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A father-to-be died at a maternity unit hours before his fiancee gave birth to his first child, it emerged today.
Dave Robertson, 21, visited hospital on the morning his partner Sharon was about to go into labour.
But the call centre worker, from Swindon, Wiltshire, suddenly collapsed on the maternity unit ward at the town's Great Western Hospital, and despite attempts to resuscitate him he died later that day.
Just 10 hours after Mr Robertson's death, Sharon gave birth to his son Sam, weighing just over 9lb.
A post-mortem examination was completed after his death on August 7, but a cause of death is yet to be established.
A tribute page on the social networking website Facebook, entitled "RIP Dave Robertson", has amassed more than 200 members.
On the site, Sharon wrote: "I miss you so much, can't believe how much Sam looks like you, I love you so much."
She added: "Let's hope our boy touches as many lives as you have, it's not fair, God only takes the best."
His mother, Joanne Robertson, also paid tribute to Mr Robertson on the site.
She said: "You will never be forgotten, you are my last thought at night before I sleep and my first thought in the morning when I wake. I can't imagine life without you around, I will miss your text messages and seeing you at the weekend.
"You always filled my heart with joy and now there is a piece missing. But I will always cherish our time together and never forget your smile."
Mr Robertson's father, Ken, told the Swindon Advertiser his son was "immensely excited" about becoming a father.
He said: "He was a big lad, known as 'Big Dave', and had no health problems. He was very much a gentle giant.
"He was immensely excited about becoming a new dad, as was I at becoming a grandfather for the first time."
RIP Dave....
Keep ur big arms around Sharon and ur precious boys and look down from where u r and keep them safe. Ur boys will always know their Daddy is there watching over them as they grow x
RIP DUDE :(
I didn't know you but I heard your sad tragic story...
You'll be missed and always remembered.
RIP
WHY
I FEEL SO DOWN
AND EMPTY INSIDE,
MY PAIN CONTINUALLY
HARD TO HIDE.
I FEEL SO SAD
AND LONELY TO,
LIVING THIS LIFE
IT'S HARD.. WITHOUT YOU.
I FEEL SO ANGRY
THAT LIFE TOOK YOU,
IT DOES'NT MAKE SENCE
I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO.
EACH DAY SEEM'S PIONTLESS
LIKE LIVING A LIE,
I LONG FOR MY END
UNTIL THEN, I ASK "WHY".
copyright© Anne Ellender
THOUGHT'S
SO MANY THOUGHT'S
IN MY HEAD
SO MANY WORD'S
NOW UNSAID,
LIFE IS CRUEL,
SO UNFAIR
WHAT TOMORROW BRING'S
I NOW DON'T CARE.
IF IN THIS WORLD
WE CANNOT SHARE,
THEN REALY SON
I WOULD RATHER BE THERE
THE LAUGHTER GONE
FROM YOUR ROOM,
SURROUNDED NOW
BY DOOM AND GLOOM.
WHAT'S THE PIONT
OF ANOTHER DAY,
WHEN YOUR NOT THERE
ALONG THE WAY.
NOTHING I CAN DO,
OR EVER SAY
WILL EVER BRING BACK
YESTERDAY.
Copyrite: Anne Ellender
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.
rip
dave, rest in peace!
dont know what else to tell, words wont bring u back.
now, i wish all the best to ur wife and child, and u can take care of them from heaven!
mario, croatia
rip
dave, rest in peace!
dont know what else to tell, words wont bring u back.
now, i wish all the best to ur wife and child, and u can take care of them from heaven!
mario, croatia
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