Neil James Mills

Neil Mills aka. Ninny!

Well Nin…where do we start or what can we say?...Or what CANT we say is usually the case with you! haha! You, our gorgeous, clever, caring lil joker, are sorely missed and dearly loved by ALL! All of your family, close friends and people you only ever met once or twice have been deeply affected by your sudden departure… You and your best m8 Crozzy(Anthony Crosby 15), where taken from us and robbed of your young lives on 7th Dec 2006(a day I…and many others will NEVER be able to forget). Sat out side a takeaway in Blackley, Manchester at 10.50pm, eating your tea…and some selfish idiot, decided he wanted to drive a car without insurance…and later crashed it into the back of the(fully legal!!!)parked car you’s where sat in. The car you’s where in belonged to another one of your best m8’s, Kevin Cosgrove(18). He was also injured in the collision and was left fighting for the lives you all deserved to have, critically ill in hospital. Kev luckily, later regained consciousness, to find out you’s where gone…another heart broken!

We all wish you’s were still here with us, and everyday we expect to see you both walk into a room and literally ‘light’ it up! So full of life and laughter, you could make the most miserable of us laugh or crack a smile every once in a while! The two biggest mad heads I knew and probably ever will know...specially after a brandy or 2 eh lads?! Make sure you keep the Wkend sessions alive always Nin, 'the party must go on' as you n lil Ant would always say!haha! I can remember the first time I ever met you... you n Ant where more or less sat on the pavement, in town, forcing a 'rough look'(hehe)! Ya's more or less looked like tramps lol! An then when me n Kat asked if ya's were alright(cos we thought you was fit:-)and she gave you a piece of chewing gum taking the mickey and saying brush your teeth, you started rolling around pretending to choke!!! Kat was mortified!!! Lol it was hilarious...you rolling round on the floor makin proper exaggerated noises while bby Ant's leaning over you n then lookin at Kat dead serious saying...LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE! I clocked on eventually you's were blaggin, but by the time Kat had you's were splittin your sides :-) and from then I knew I'd always get along with you..you made everyone laugh so much when you's were together! It only seems like yesterday!

You and Crozzy meant so much too so many people Nin, and always will. Both of your mam’s, who we all know love you both loads and miss you so, so much, have been put through some of their worst life experiences ever…NO mother should have to bury there child! Justice hasn’t been done for you boys yet, two people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The next court date is 23rd August 07 where we all pray the b*****d’s responsible for the loss of your lives and our hurt and suffering, will finally pay! Though it wont bring you’s back, it’s the least two such gr8 lads deserve, you and us, were robbed of your young lives and too many people have been hurt. They couldn’t of taken two better lads, m8’s, cousins, nephews, uncles, grandsons or sons than you two!..So we know those sayings 'only the good die young' and 'he only takes the best' really are true now lads...its GOT to be if he's taken you two...

Deepest love and thoughts are sent to both families from all who knew and loved you both. Especially Nins mum and dad Maxine and Neil, he’s brothers who all miss him loads, in particular the younger ones who Nin thought the world of and always told us he ‘would do anything for’! Neil’s mam and dad paid tribute to their ‘loveable’ son, saying ‘Neil was the best son any mother and father and best brother anyone could wish for. He was loveable, kind and honest and very close and respectful to his parents’. His mam Maxine said ‘I don’t know how I’m going to get on without him’. Neil was the fourth of six brothers and was training to be a mechanic, He loved his job! Neil who was originally from Haphurphey and went to school in Blackley was living in Failsworth with his family and returned to Haphurphey to see his m8’s most days and weekends. Neil really was one of the best friends we’ve all ever had and one of the most genuine lads you could wish to cross paths with! A true friend!

*** LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING ***
We're going to tell you something
We hope you'll never have to know.
We'll tell you how a heart can break
and tears can constantly flow.
We lost our favourite boy you see,
an angel in our eyes.
God chose to take his hand one day,
and led him to the skys.
But please do not forget our boy,
he'll never go undue,
And forever he will live...
inside of me and you.
So please dont ever tell us,
that time will heal my pain.
Because not even time,
can bring him back again!
Just tell us that he's happy,
in that land way up above
all snuggled up in angels wings
and wrapped in all of our love.

Nin, writing this, once again makes things seem so final:-(...but we wont say goodbye, not now, tomorrow or ever! You n Ant will live on in our hearts and heads forever and a day, as the best two m8's I've ever had and the same for everyone else. Stay close to us baby boy and look out for all of us that love and miss you loads and loads, specially your Mam, Dad and Brothers. You really were one of a kind Nin and we'll all give a thought for you everyday m8. I Luv ya m8 and wish so bad you's were still here, last but not least for now THANK YOU NIN for always bein YOU...Resting Easy On The Wings Of Angels m8, Flyin High 4eva, UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

x R.I.P Now n Always Ninny n Crozzy x
x Two of the Best ;-) x

Please light a candle as you pass for Neil(Nin) or feel free to leave a picture or leave a tribute to a Gr8 lad who has definitley Gone Too Soon x Also please light a candle for his best m8 and another life Gone Far Too Soon, Anthony Crosby(Crozzy) x

To let all Ninnys friends and luvd ones at home and here on GTS, who don't already know the out come of court, the guy that was driving, DAVIES, appeared in court on 23rd August(bout time!)...we were all told that he intended on pleading NOT GUILTY to death by dangerous driving, on both counts(huh...CHEEKY GET!) Ne way... we got the plea we desperately wished for... and he went GUILTY on both counts!(...Justice here we come lads!) The judge adjourned the hearing, for sentencing at Crown Court, until 20th September. DAVIES's solicitor made a request for bail to be granted until the hearing(HUH...CHEEK AGAIN!). Thankfully the judge refused his application and he is now being remanded until his sentencing...when hopefully, if nothing else the families and friends that have been so devastatingly hurt by this tragedy, will be able to seek a little solace and comfort knowing that WE WILL AND HAVE SORT JUSTICE 4 THESE 2 AMAZING LADS THAT MEAN EVERYTHING TO SOOO MANY PEOPLE! (Either that or we can spit on him..?! lol know its what I'd like t do but either way he'll never sleep at night without seeing your 2 faces first...hehehe =] I'm POSITIVE you two will make sure of that [= We really will luv you always Neil and your best m8 Crozzy...One Sweet Day eh Nin ;-) x