Remembering Thomas Walsh

Tom was born 21 years ago on the afternoon of the 6th October 2000

This site was created to honour Tom’s 21st birthday. He would have been 24 on the 6th October 2024. Happy birthday Tom. So many special memories of time spent with you. We love you and miss you dearly, and always will. Mum, Nick and Dad xxx

Tom was with us for 18 years and 10 days. In that time he made an impression on all who knew him. Physically strong, yet gentle in nature, Tom had an incredibly deep sense of justice. He possessed an inquiring mind, and developed an encyclopedic knowledge of any topic that caught his interest. An avid reader and movie lover Tom also studied hard and enjoyed music and sports.

Thomas may not be with us physically, but he will be in our hearts and minds forever. The times that we shared with him have provided warm happy memories for a life time and beyond. He experienced much of life in a short life.

Such a special person who chose to leave the world before he could make the ongoing positive impact we know he would have.

To our dearest Tom, all our love xxx

The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong at the broken places. But those that will not break it kills. It kills the very good and the very gentle and the very brave impartially. If you are none of these you can be sure it will kill you too but there will be no special hurry.

Ernest Hemingway – A Farewell to Arms

9 thoughts on “Remembering Thomas Walsh”

  2. Thank you for sharing this beautiful tribute to Tom, a place to continue celebrating his life and wonderful memories.
    Where to start is the challenge, Tom will be remembered for his many talents – truly a high achiever, Aaron said many times “that boy will be Prime Minister one day!”.
    For me, Tom’s character and behaviour was always respectful, honest, personable, so mature with darn good manners!
    I have wonderful memories of Tom and Nick knocking at our front door on warm weekend mornings, towel and togs in hand for a few hours in the pool with Josh – lots of competitive 10m races, Nick being cheeky and Tom taking charge to ensure optimal time in the pool was not jeopardised.
    It was a pleasure to see Tom and Nick grow over those years as they spent time with us, majority of it in that pool! Alex, Graeme – you must be proud to have raised these lovely boys (or should I now say men?!) X

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  4. Remembering Tom

    I spent a reasonable amount of time with Tom associated with sport & camping trips up until about the end of primary school. What really stood out to me was the level of conversation and depth of knowledge he had with discussions with his mates. Being mostly the driver of the car, fully loaded with the boys, I would quite often listen silently to the various conversations and was always surprised as to what was being brought up & discussed by Tom. (The other boys would eventually catch up in about 3 years time!!)

    On the camping trips, Tom was always full of fun & adventure, once disappearing on his own for an extended period. The search party was sent out, eventually finding him totally unconcerned and enjoying his little adventure. In that time however, the tide had come in and the route back was now cut off! I’m sure resourceful Tom would have worked out an alternative.

    As already mentioned, Tom did have that caring nature even though he was a big, strapping lad. I often witnessed him holding back, checking that a mate was OK, before he joined in again with the gang charging forward. Not an easy task for a boy of that that age to do.

    Thinking of Graeme, Alex and Nick on this special day. Tom was one hell of a boy.

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  5. I was driving on Pennant Hills Rd, Jess and Will in the back seat, (perhaps 1997-8), heavy traffic…

    “Mum, I know what sex is!”, says 6yo Will. “How do you know that?”, I innocently reply. Jess looked horrified – she was 10.

    “Well, Tom told me.” Stupid me asked what Tom had said and In full peak hour traffic I had an anatomically correct explanation of sex provided to me…. Tom – thank you, I didn’t have to have that conversation with him.

    Still makes me smile, Jess probably still cringes. But that is okay!! Probably still makes you giggle!!

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  6. My most vivid memory of Tom came over a few occasions. We used to catch the 625 home from school in the afternoon. During that time we would chat for the entire of the trip. My perception of Tom was shaped during those various trips. We spoke of what we wanted to do in the future and he mentioned he wanted to direct movies. A few months later I saw him with a philosophy book and he said he was interested in that. The bible one week, the Quran the next. Tom was interested in everything and could have done anything and excelled. I miss you bud and I am glad I got to spend as much time as I did with you.

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  7. I got to know Tom through Janish at Kings. What a handsome, sporty, caring and intelligent boy. I’ll always remember him coming to my house with Nick and had rotti and butter chicken. He loved my butter chicken curry. Always pleasant and smiling. Will always remember him. Very special boy. ❤️

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  8. Caitlyn and Lachie grew up spending their happy Primary school days with Tom and Nick with many special moments experienced together. My fondest moments were taking Tom and Lachie to cricket and the much chat and laughter after the game . Not to mention the day Tom forgot his hector and the coach well what can I say !!! Tom was a kind and gentle soul much wiser than his years . We will always cherish those Christmas parties at your place with all the kids playing footy and BB especially with those competitive dads. It was always a highlight of the afternoon and no kids wanted to go home . Tom will always be in our hearts and yours . X❤️

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