| Location | London |
| Age | 6 years |
| Date of Birth | 08/04/2002 |
| Date of Death | 25/02/2009 |
| Visitors | 3,057 since 25/02/2009 |
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(LOVING SON OF DAVID AND SAMANTHA LOVING BROTHER OF NANCY AND ARTHUR)(Tory Leader David Cameron's
Son Has Died)Condolences have been paid to Tory leader David Cameron following the death of his
six-year-old disabled son Ivan.
Ivan, who suffered from cerebral palsy and severe epilepsy, was taken ill overnight and died at St
Mary's Hospital, Paddington, early this morning, a Tory party spokesman announced.
Ivan, who featured in a family Christmas card sent by the Camerons last year, was their first child
and was in and out of hospitals all of his life.
He was born at Queen Charlotte's Hospital in London on April 8, 2002. On learning of his son's
illness, Mr Cameron has said in the past: "It hits you like a freight train because all the
expectations you have for your child change immediately.Mr Cameron and his wife Samantha have two
other children, Nancy, five, and Arthur, three.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown led condolences following the death, saying the loss of a child was
something "no parent should have to bear".
The Queen has sent a private message of sympathy to the Camerons, and in the House of Commons, the
Prime Minister, whose own baby daughter died in 2002, expressed his condolences.
ow that the whole House will want to express our sorrow at the sad death this morning of Ivan
Cameron, at the age of just six years old and our condolences go out to David Cameron, to Samantha
and to the Cameron family," he said.
"I know that in his all-too-brief young life, he brought joy to all those around him, and I know
also that for all the days of his life, he was surrounded by his family's love.
"Every child is precious and irreplaceable.
"And the death of a child is an unbearable sorrow that no parent should ever have to endure.
"Politics can sometimes divide us, but there is a common human bond that unites us in sympathy and
compassion in times of trial, and in support for each other, at times of grief."
The Prime Minister has also written to the Camerons.
William Hague, shadow foreign secretary, said: "I want to thank the Prime Minister on, behalf of
David and his family, for his very generous and, I know, heartfelt words and for his private
condolences that he has passed on this morning.
"The Prime Minister will understand the dimensions of this loss, something which no parent, as he
has said, should have to endure.
"The six years of Ivan Cameron's life were not easy, his parents lived with the knowledge that he
could die young, but this has made their loss no less heartbreaking.
"They also wanted me to say once again how hugely grateful they are to the many many NHS and care
workers who not only did their utmost for their son this morning, but have helped him, every day,
from the moment he was born."
Acting Lib Dem leader Vince Cable said to MPs: "On behalf of my party leader, my parliamentary
colleagues and my party, we would like to extend our deepest sympathies to the David Cameron family.
"I think that everyone in the house has experienced bereavement, but there is something especially
sad and shocking about the loss of a child and we recognise, I think, that this is something that is
especially difficult to cope with."
Mr Cameron will take up to a fortnight off work. Mr Hague will stand in for him as Tory leader.
Professor Stephen Smith from St Mary's Hospital confirmed Ivan died at 6:30am.
"He suffered from a severe, complex neurological disability and was taken in overnight," he said.
"He has been a patient at this hospital for some time, and is well known to members of staff.
"Our deepest sympathies are with David, Samantha and their family at the saddest of times."
Sky's political correspondent Joey Jones said: "It has been well known that Ivan has been extremely
ill for most of his life but this will come as a devastating shock for David Cameron and his
family.
"I think that everyone across the political spectrum will share in the sadness of this news."
Sky's health correspondent Thomas Moore said: "Cerebral palsy in itself is not a degenerative
condition, you do not die of cerebral palsy.
"There may have been other factors like epilepsy that may have caused his death."
Mr Cameron is a vice president at the National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy (NCYPE).
NCYPE chief executive David Ford said: "We are very saddened to hear this news.
"We express our deepest sympathy to David and Samantha Cameron and their family."
Ivan was the Camerons' first child, born at Queen Charlotte's Hospital in London on April 8, 2002.
He suffered his first seizure within weeks and was in and out of hospitals all of his life.
On learning of his son's illness, Mr Cameron has said in the past: "It hits you like a freight train
because all the expectations you have for your child change immediately."
They have two other children, Nancy, five, and Arthur, three.
Friends have previously attributed Mr Cameron's "modernising" leadership of the Conservatives to the
NHS care Ivan received.
"I know that in his all-too-brief young life, he brought joy to all those around him, and I know
also that for all the days of his life, he was surrounded by his family's love.
"Every child is precious and irreplaceable.
"And the death of a child is an unbearable sorrow that no parent should ever have to endure.
GOD BLESS IVAN RIP LITTLE MAN XXX
L*O*V*E* Y*O*U*!
Today is love u day. Send to everyone you love. Whether it s real love or friend love. Ur spoiled if you get 4 back.
Did Anyone Ever Tell You
How Important You Make Others Feel
Somebody out here is Smiling
About Love that is so Real
Did Anyone Ever Tell You that
Many Times When They were Sad
Your E-mail (and chats) made Them Smile a bit
In Fact It made Them Glad
For the Time You Spend Sending Things
And Sharing whatever You Find
There are No Words to Thank You
But Somebody, Thinks You re Fine
Did Anyone Ever Tell You
Just How Much They Love You
Well, My Dearest Friend
Today I am Telling You
I HOPE I GET THIS BACK
I believe that without a special
friend you are missing out on a lot.
love always from ivan,s mum
Hello my beautiful angel.
I've been feeling so low today,
So I came on GTS for I have so much I want to say.
I feel so sad and I don't know what I can do,
I miss you so much as I sit by my computer as I cry for you.
So I switched on my computer,
To send you all my love,
And light a candle or two..
For you my angel up above.
I log into my garden,
Type my password in with love,
I know that one day I will be with you in heaven,
My angel up above.
copyright� Jackie Thomas 10/06/09.
~♥~♥~♥~LOVE LIVES ON~♥~♥~♥~
Those we love
are never really lost to us -
we feel them
in so many special ways-
through friends
they always cared about
and dreams they left behind,
in beauty that they added to our days...
in words of wisdom we still carry with us
and memories that never will be gone...
Those we love are never really lost to us -
For everywhere their special love lives on.
(Amanda Bradley)xxxxxxxx from christine xxxxxx
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ALWAYS REMEMBRED ANGEL XXXXXXX
Nite God blessxxx
Please send the candle of love
to someone who has touched your life,
and keep the flame of love burning bright.
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~ღ~When tomorrow starts without me Don't think we're far apart... For every time you think of me I'm right here in your heart~ღ~
All My Love Anne xx
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applies to something,
that is admired and precious
which can never be replaced.
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is the word that best describes You!
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The rose represents beauty
The stem represents strength
The petals are soft like skin
The fragrance pure and sweet
The leaves represent arms outstretched
Always loving Always giving
Each time you look at this Rose
Remember
God made you special Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
All My Love Anne xx
memories
when memories seem too painful
sit down and think a while
of good times spent together
and remember ivan.s smile
if you feel a little anxious
one way to keep you calm
is put a smile upon your face
and remember ivan,s charm
then when you sit and wonder
some answers you try to seek
recall all of the good times
and remember ivan,s cheek
if life seems hard to cope with
and you need a clearer path
share jokes togerther
and remember ivan,s laugh
spare a littl time for memories
find a quite, peaceful place
rejoice in all the special times
and remember ivan,s face
together you should celebrate
though shortened and concise
his strength and personality
and remember ivan,s life
if life seems hard to cope with
GOODNIGHT
♥ღ☆ Tiny star, Shining Bright, It's Time for Me to say Goodnight. ♥ღ☆ so close your Eyes & Snuggle up Tight, I'm wishing you Sweet Dreams Tonight ♥ღ☆
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YOUR PRECIOUS SON
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God, I know you gave your precious Son
To give us life with You.
But I didn’t want my son to leave,
Cause he was precious too.
We all are precious in your eyes
And all to you return.
I know my son will not come back,
And I still have much to learn.
Our time on earth is for learning,
And when our lessons are through,
Our spirit chooses the time we leave,
And we come back to you.
My precious son is with you,
And there will be a day,
That I too will leave this earthly place,
And you will light my way.
I know your arms will be open,
And I will have a smile,
To see my God and precious son,
I will then become Your child.
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All My Love Anne xx
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