Kyle Matthew McManus

Kyle Matthew McManus
24/3/1991 TO 16/04/2007
Died Aged 16
Student
Hartlepool

This page is dedicated to the memory of my wonderful and amazing son Kyle, who loved the life he had and has left many memories for us to cherish. Please take the time to read peoples comments and reflect on the life of a child who was loved by many many people the world over.

The songs you can hear were sung at his funeral. The version of 'Bring him home' on the site is the original sung by Colm Wilkinson. Colm recently played his final concert in Dublin, where he dedicated the song to Kyle and his best friend Lewis, who sang it at his funeral. It will now be forever Kyle's.
The second song is a medley from RENT sung by the Manor College of Technology Senior Chamber Choir which both Kyle and I (mum) are a part of.

We have now set up a fund named Red Dreams in memory of Kyle and we will be funding a youth theatre group and a number of creative and artistic teenagers in Hartlepool; website details are:
www.reddreams.org.uk

PLease check us out xxx


Kyle also has a star named after him (KMAC07) in the constellation Perseus which means 'Hero'.

Here are a few extracts from newspapers published at the time of his passing...

Kyle McManus was just 16 when he tragically died just minutes after collapsing with a suspected brain haemorrhage while out with friends on April 16.

Kyle, from Owton Manor, Hartlepool, was due to leave the town’s Manor College of Technology later this year and was expected to gain 16 A*-C grades.

This is what Kyle had to say on his myspace:

''Hey, I'm Kyle.
Or Kyle McManus, to be exact.
Or Kyle Matthew McManus, to be exactly exact.
I'm some 16 year old lad from Hartlepool. But you know that.
I am going out with Regan

You know, you say things like "It won't work, a year from now etc etc."
But then, what's the point in anything?
Life is just our way of amusing ourselves before death, like those Flash games where it has another little game you can play while it loads.
It's a series of moments, clichéd as it sounds.
A moment doesn't last forever, it lasts for, well..a moment.
Each moment is different, be it good or bad.
And sometimes you have a load of good moments and then a decimating, mind-numbingly bad moment.
But that's all it is. A moment.
The next moment could be good, the next moment could be great, the next moment, your family could all die.
But don't give in to that moment. Don't take that moment as basis for your whole life.
Live in the moment, not for it.
Kx''



What lies behind us and what lies before us are
small matters compared to what lies within us.
If you're going through hell, keep going.
Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that,
but the really great ones make you feel that you too, can become great.

Boy with so much to live for

FAMILY have spoken of their grief over the sudden death of their son.
And today, 16-year-old Kyle McManus' headteacher paid tribute to the "talented, handsome and exceptionally well-mannered" pupil who died just minutes after falling ill.

Today, Alan White, head teacher of Manor College of Technology where Kyle was a pupil, described him as an "iconic" member of his school.

He said the youngster was a prefect, a creative artist, a talented guitarist, a member of the school's senior chamber choir, with whom he travelled to New York and Paris to perform, and was an excellent theatrical performer.

Mr White said: "The boy was outstanding: he was tall, very handsome, had beautiful manners and had piles and piles of friends.
"He was popular with girls and boys and had no enemies.
"He was a tremendous and awesome ambassador for the school, and a role model for all the other children.
"He was an iconic figure and an absolute credit to the school. He had a very bright future ahead of him, but had already achieved immensely.
"Our thoughts are with his parents at this time – everybody is thinking about them."
Mr White said he held an assembly yesterday morning to tell Kyle's class mates and year group about what had happened.
He said the emotional wounds will take a long time to heal, and is so concerned about the effect of Kyle's death that he wants to recruit counsellors to help the most affected pupils.
"There were 200 Year 11 pupils breaking their hearts in assembly," said the devastated headteacher.
Mr White said, as well as his educational and artistic talents, Kyle was a "lovely person".
It was only recently that he helped his girlfriend through the loss of her step-father, and was by her side as she read a eulogy at his funeral.
"He was such a lovely person," said Mr White. "He was a great friend to so many people. It will be a hard time for his girlfriend as well, losing her father and boyfriend within weeks of each other.
"It will take everybody a long time to get over this."

Church is packed for fond farewell

HUNDREDS of mourners gathered to pay their respects to a popular and talented teenager who died suddenly last week.
Kyle McManus (inset, left), of Lennox Walk, Hartlepool, died of a suspected brain haemorrhage after complaining that he felt dizzy while out playing with friends. More than 250 people packed into the Roman Catholic Church of St Patrick, Hartlepool, to celebrate the 16-year-old’s life during a special thanksgiving service. Kyle’s headteacher, Alan White, from Manor College of Technology, said: “Children simply reflect their mum and dad’s values, and as the headteacher of Manor College I’d like to thank Dawn and Ian for producing and mentoring a wonderful young man, and for making it possible for all of us to share his company.” Mr White described Kyle as a first-class ambassador for his school, before drawing the congregation’s attention to his photograph on the front of the service sheet. “He almost looks like one of those romantic poets from the 19th century,” said Mr White. “That image is frozen in time for us to cherish. “Kyle won’t grow old, infirm, tired or worn out. He will, in the immortal words of Bob Dylan, remain forever young.” The chamber choir, of which Kyle had been a member, sang a series of songs, while pictures and video footage of Kyle were projected onto two large screens. His English teacher Graeme Aston recalled some happy memories he had of Kyle including a trip to New York when the choir sang for Lauren Bacall. “He was a cheeky monkey,” said Mr Aston. “But he did it with such style and such wit that he could get away with it.” Tributes were also made by his girlfriend, Regan English, and his best friend, Lewis Laking, who sang a solo of Bring Him Home from Les Miserables. Father Adrian Tuckwell told the congregation: “We find ourselves in a place we would rather not be – doing something we would rather not be doing. “But at the same time you are privileged to be here – privileged because you knew Kyle, you knew his goodness, his wisdom, his humour and his wind-ups. And here he is, in a place he loved the most – centre stage.” After the service, members of the school’s chamber choir released balloons into the air before applauding the hearse as it drove away.

Some original tributes from Hartlepool Mail


Always in my heart
Always in my heart. For ever on my mind. McMANUS Kyle Love you, your Regan. xxx

From your girlfriend Regan


McMANUS Kyle Special and beloved nephew of Lorraine and David, and a loving cousin of Vickie. - Good night, God bless.

From your Auntie, Uncle & Cousin

McMANUS Kyle Our beautiful grandson, The light of our lives, Now you're our bright star, That shines in the skies. Love nana and grandad.

From your Nana and Grandad


"I’M so scared of falling," I said to you one sad day. "Don’t worry, I’ll catch you," was your reply.
I love you Kyle so much, I wish there was a way that I could talk to you, a way that I could hug you just one last time.
And it hurts to know that there is not. No-one will ever replace you.
Rock On My Dearest. Yours always. Regan. XXX.

From your girlfriend Regan



"One song, he had the world at his feet; Glory,in the eyes of a young girl."

Kyle Matthew McManus.
24/3/1991 - 16/4/2007.


I can honestly say, that he was one of the most amazing people I have ever met. In the time I knew him, we never argued once, and that's what makes the friendship we had so special. I could talk to him about anything, and he would give his honest opinion, yeah it hurt sometimes, but it needed saying. We would stay up til 6 in the morning talking usually about absolutely nothing at all. We would have webcam conversations and add in the mics so he could sing and play guitar to me - which of course were always songs from Rent. New York was so amazing with him, because when we had trouble, he was the one there, to wait for me when my bag split, to walk with me in the rain, and to sit in my room with me when everyone else went to get pizza. His imagination was truly unique. Kyle as a person was totally unique. I just hope somehow, he realises how much he's gonner be missed, by everyone. KYLE MCMANUS, I LOVE YOU!!! xxxxxxx

From Lizzie

No day but today.
Words can not explain what you meant to all of us.
Your humour, witt, sarcasm, unique laugh and huge smile is something that will stay with me forever.
They say the good die young.
This was definately the case.
I hate the thought of you not being here but really you are.
I know your still with us.
You'll look down on us and do that cheeky grin you used to do.
Keep your chin up mad head and tell me what its like up there.
Save me a place eh?!
Forever in my heart Kyle.
:'(
♥

People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within.
♥

From Emma

To the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world. - Bill Wilson -

He could make a room better just by being in it. he could light up anywhere with his smile... in my heart always kyle, i will never forget you, or the time you chinned me haha i will get you back one day just wait for me yeah? missing you already ... xx
No day but today...

From Ashleigh

MY biggest hero has got to be my LITTLE FELLA (Kyle) it killing me to say this but he passed away and i want to say that i love him with all my heart and that he was like a brother to me i want him back so desparratly and neva want to have to say goodbye to you you were to young to have your life took from you so suddenly and i wish i could replace you your my tallented little boy and i love you so so much you are always there as a friend when i need some one to talk to and now i need you more than ever please please help me your big cuz vickie xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

From Vickie (Kyle's cousin)

Charity night for fund in Kyle's memory

A DANCE concert is being held in memory of a talented teenager who died of a brain haemorrhage.

The Val Armstrong School of Performing Arts in Hartlepool will perform That's What Friends Are For, in aid of the Kyle McManus memorial fund.
Kyle, 16, of Lennox Walk, Hartlepool, died last month after complaining that he felt dizzy while out playing with friends.
More than 250 people packed into The Roman Church of St Patrick for his funeral, and now his friends are helping to organise a night of entertainment in his memory.
Principal Val Armstrong said: "My son Zachary was a good friend of Kyle and they quite often played the lead parts in plays at Manor College.
"The drama teacher Ellie Hopwood came up with the idea for a Kyle McManus memorial fund.
"And Zachary and his friends suggested that we do this performance and all the money can go to the fund."
Students from the school of performing arts are now busy rehearsing for the show, which will include a range of songs from the West End shows.
Val said: "When they asked me about it and we liaised with the school, I said it's only giving me four weeks to put something together, but everyone's been working really hard.
"We've even had students from other schools wanting to come and see it. Kyle knew a lot of people. A couple of his friends are even helping me backstage with the sound and lighting."
The show will take place at Kyle's school, Manor College of Technology, on Tuesday, May 15, and Thursday, May 17.
The concerts start at 7pm and tickets cost £4. They are available from Val Armstrong School of Performing Arts in Whitby Street South.
For more information, contact Val on (01429) 870318.

Kyle's concert raises £1,600

A CONCERT in memory of a popular student who died suddenly of a brain haemorrhage has raised over £1,600 for his memorial fund.
Hartlepool teenager Kyle McManus passed away in April within minutes of complaining of dizziness, a headache and pain behind his right eye, as reported by the Mail at the time.
And in a bid to keep the 16-year-old's memory alive his school pals Zachary Healey, Lewis Laking, and Stephanie Low, all also 16-years-old, helped to organise the variety show.
The entertainment included performances with instruments, and West End Musical songs.
The show took place at Kyle's school - Manor College of Technology in Hartlepool - and after the final performance those involved received a standing ovation.
Children from the Val Armstrong School of Performing Arts were also involved.
Val, who is Zachary's mum, said: "It was a lovely night and it was great to raise so much money in memory of Kyle."