Belinda Emmett

To Rove, Emmett and McManus family.
My deepest sympathy goes to and anyone involved in Belinda’s life. It’s very hard to know what to say when someone has just lost a loved one. I only hope that you take on board the beautiful memories you have both shared in the little time that was given to you. I’m sure with Belinda’s illness you both probably appreciated life much more than others. I pray you get passed this heartache. Belinda will always be in your heart and your memories. Take your time to get past this. This has allowed me to tell my beautiful young children how much I love them even more. Thank you Belinda for your kindered spirit and your fight for life. I hope I instill your encouragement to my children.
Lisa

Dear Rove and also Belinda’s family,
We were truly saddened to hear of Belinda’s passing. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.

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.
- Elizabeth Kubler-Ross

The Kidd Family, Bendigo

The whole of Australia has been affected by Belinda's passing, I think we all expected her to create a miracle, she seemed a person that could create a miracle. She was an angel. Her amazing spirit and sincerity was felt by so many people, whether they be young, old, male female, rich or poor, Belinda was an inspiration and I feel such a heavy heart that her life was ended at such a young age. I can not express in words the sympathy I would like to relay to Rove and her family. May she rest in peace, I have no doubt that Belinda and Rove will meet again some day. They were truly meant to be.

Dear Rove & family
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very very sad time. Belinda was a beautiful soul who graced this world with her presence. Hoping that the wonderful happy memories you shared with each other will see you through this extremely difficult time. A beautiful lady who will be greatly missed.
Lisa - Eltham

To Rove and families,
I send my deepest sympathy to you all. I know the pain you are feeling, I lost my mum 30th June 2005 to breast cancer, after a 16 year battle with the devil, not one day went past that she didn’t fight back with all her strength and courage to hold on, as did Belinda. My mum was devastated when we first heard Belinda had been diagnosed, knowing how cruel this disease is. I can see that there is one good thing to come out of this very horrible time, Belinda was so loved by the us {the public} that maybe more women {and men} will be more aware, more awareness means more involvement to finding a cure. Belinda may no longer be in our sight but will be forever in our hearts and in the inner strength she has passed on to those who knew her personally and also those who didn’t.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family,
Cherie Hogan, Geelong

Dear Rove,
You are a truly remarkable man. The pain both you and Belinda felt must have been unbearable, unseen by the public eye, behind your bravery, courage, humour and determination. Your selflessness and pure, unconditional love for your wife allowed her the one thing in life we all pray for - to leave this world with pride and dignity, with those she loved the most by her side. Take comfort in your family and friends, they are there for you and ready to share your burden of pain.

“....her soul will never leave you, she will be the noise that wakes you in the night, the smell of rain in the air, the birds chirping in the trees....all these will be sweet reminders of the love you share, now and always.....”

Our thoughts, go out to you, your family and the Emmett family.
The Baker family, SA

Rove I cant begin to understand your pain at loosing some one so special to you, however I can offer you my deepest sympathy in this your darkest time. Please accept my condolences and take comfort Knowing that you found and shared a life with your soul mate. Take care everyone is thinking about you and your families

Dearest Rove
Thank you for letting us experience the joy and beauty that was Belinda . Her time on t.v was brief but wonderful and I as well as others grew up watching her, she was funny, smart, beautiful but most of all caring, she never minded people seeing her on her lows with her illness so long as it made them understand. For this my family and I thank you, for sharing her, her beauty and her life. Our sympathy, respect and love to you and your family, Loretta Westcott and Family.

Deepest sympathies to Rove, the Emmett family and McManus family and friends. Truely saddened to hear of the loss of your beautiful Belinda.
Louise and family, Tasmania.

What to say?? No words will make the pain for Rove or Belle's family any less.

It's all been said in previous messages but Rove, please know that you are such a wonderful man to have supported your beautiful wife the way you did. You made her battle that bit easier by being by her side and supporting her in every way. You were the light of her life. Nothing will make this horrid, horrid time any easier but just go with every emotion that you feel. Grieve, grieve, grieve and take as much time as you need. We would love to see you back on our screens sometime, but only when you are ready and not a minute sooner.

May all your family and friends unite at this time and look back on the life of the most amazing woman to walk this earth with love, laughter and happiness.

When someone you love is touched by cancer, you begin to wonder how you are going to go on when they leave. I know that for me, what makes me go on is knowing that their pain and suffering is over. They don't have to be tired anymore. They don't have to wonder 'where is it going to be next?'. And for us left behind, it is over too. Although, a new pain starts...but one that hopefully eases with time.
God Bless you Rove and all of Belinda's family.
Sheridan (Mt Colah, NSW)

Dear Rove and all the Emmett and McManus families,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Love her always and remember her often
Jodie WA

Dear Rove & all Friends & Family of Belinda,
I wish to send on my sincerest sympathy for the loss of such a beautiful and special woman. Belinda was so a brave and gracious throughout her battle and it deeply saddened myself and my family when the news came through yesterday. Rest in Peace dear Belinda xoxoxox
Kate, NSW

Dearest Rove and your combined family,
I know the pain you are feeling, because I lost my father to cancer only four months to the day that you lost your beautiful Belinda. A friend sent me this poem, which in turn, I now send to you. Know she was loved Australia wide, but not as deeply loved as she was loved by you. My sincerest sympathy.
Kerri Clifford. Melbourne, Victoria.

When to Say Goodbye…

When is it time to say goodbye,
To all the love I've known,
When is it time to end your pain,
And leave me all alone?

I've watched you on your good days when
I feel your strength renewed;
But shortly after little ups,
The down days then ensue.

We ride this roller-coaster of
Emotions as we try,
to make it through another day,
And yet, I can't deny ...

That as I look into your face
On days that have been bad,
I see a look that beckons me
It's tired, and hurt, and it’s sad.

The little spark I used to see
Behind those loving eyes,
Is growing ever clouded
By life's passing time.

Letting go is harder for
The person left behind;
It means that if I let you go,
I cannot turn back time.

Back to the days I long for now,
When you were full of life;
And every day held promise,
And our futures, clear and bright.

But now the lights are darkening ...
We take it daily now;
I cannot see our futures clear
Or think beyond this cloud.

I think the hardest part in this
Is never knowing why,
I have to be courageous
And I have to say goodbye.

You've given such unselfish love
For all our time in life,
But if I hold too tightly,
You'll not move toward the light ...

So today I found the courage to say
this last farewell,
I'll hold with me, the memories
that in my heart remain,
and pray one day, down the road...
they'll lesson my own pain.
-unknown

To Belinda's Families
Was so sad to hear of Belinda’s death, she was a beautiful person with a beautiful soul. Rove you can find relief that you gave her so much love, strength and dignity in her final years. You were a beautiful couple and I always admired how you were such a normal couple, shunned the limelight for you to just be together and have a normal relationship. Belinda’s Family you raised a wonderful human being that I will always look up to for direction when I am searching for strength. I am sure you know have a very special Angel looking after you all.

Mrs McManus (Roves Mum), I saw a photo of Belinda and yourself together what a lovely wonderful Mother in law you appeared to be. God bless you all. My heartfelt sympathy.
Maree & Tyler

TO ROVE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF BELINDA
HOW PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WISH YOU AT THIS TIME SHE SHOWED PEOPLE HOW TO BE STRONG SHE SHALL BE THE SHINY STAR YOU SEE AT NIGHT
JEANIE HOLLAND OF BELLAMBI

Something i'd like to say, but first of all
To let you know, that i arrived here ok
I'm writing this from Heaven, where i dwell with God above
Where there's no more tears of sadness there's just Eternal Love,
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight,
Remember i'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day i had to leave you, when my life on Earth was through,
God picked me up and hugest me, and He said i welcome you.
It's good to have you back again, you were missed much while you were gone
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here so badly, as part of My Big Plan
There's so much we have to do, to help our mortal man.
Then God gave me a list of things He wished for me to do
And foremost on that list of mine, is to watch and care for you.
And i will be beside you, every day and week and year
And when you're sad, I'm standing there to wipe away the tear.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight
God and i are closest to you in the middle of the night
When you think of my life on Earth and those loving years
Because you're only human, they are bound to bring some tears.
But do not be afraid to cry, it does relieve the pain
Remember, there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that i could tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one this is for certain, though my life on Earth is through
I am closer to you, than i ever was before
And to my very many friends, trust God knows what's best
I'm still not far from you, I'm just beyond the crest.
There are rocky roads ahead of you, and many hills to climb
But together we can do it, taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy that you give unto the World
So the world will give to you.
When you are walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind
I'm walking in your footsteps, only half a step behind.
And when you feel the gentle breeze or wind upon your face
That's me giving you a great big hug, or just a soft embrace.
And when it's time for you to go, from that body to be free
Remember you're not going, you are coming here to me.
And i will always love you from this way up above
I will be in touch again. P.S. GOD SENDS HIS LOVE.

May this poem bring you inner peace and help you with your grieving. You and Belinda were truly the most beautiful couple. She was an inspiration to us all!! Deepest sympathies,
Suzi from Brisbane..

Dear Rove, and Belinda’s family.
Belinda was an inspiration to all women, strong, in love with her man, and she fought to the end. She showed great dignity and courage and was a wonderful actress and always portrayed herself as a lovely and gracious person. Rove must be very proud of his wife. She was a very strong and dignified lady. Although I did not know her personally, I too am an Australian woman whose family has been struck by cancer, with the death of the formidable and strong two aunties in our family. My auntie Margaret, and my auntie Maria also succumbed. We still love, admire respect and mourn these great ladies. My heart goes out to all whom loved Belinda, whom I’m positive, will continue to be loved, admired and respected as a great aussie, girl, wife, actress and a wonderfully dignified lady.
Regards and sympathy.
Sharon Dodds.

Dear rove, and both families, all very sorry to hear of Belinda’s passing, she was a beautiful young woman who did not deserve this to happen to her. Try to stay strong,
Melissa and family, Central Coast nsw. xoxoxo

Rove and Emmett family
our thoughts are with you at this time. A Beautiful Gutsy Lady
the Reid and Melhuish family

To Rove,
Sorry.What more can I say.
Lean on as many friends as you can.Belinda has lost her battle with cancer and an angel
of the Lord has now taken her by the hand and taken her to heaven where you Rove will be reunited with her one day.
My Love, Rachel Quarrell

My heart goes out to Rove, and the Emmett and McManus Familes.
Please know that Australia is grieving with you. Nothing that anyone will say will ever take away the pain of losing beautiful Belinda………………
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Love Ali (Canberra)

To Rove and the Emmett family
Please except our deepest sympathy with your loss of Belinda our prayers are with you and the family during this sad time
from Dean Jenny and kids

Rove and Family,
So very sorry for your loss.

ohh i am so sad to hear that such a beautiful inspiring aussie girl has departed to the next world!! what a fighter...what a courageous battler... what an inspiration to live life to the most every second of every day.... she is gone from sight but not from mind!! may you now be happy and at peace and pain free.. thankyou for your years of entertainment and a glimpse into your special life Emma n.s.w

Belinda was like a breath of fresh air. Always smiling when she must have been scared for what lie ahead. She was truly beautiful and lived life with the fullness we should all live it. Thoughts and prayers sent to Rove and families, we share your sadness and are thinking of you.
Dayna, Paul and Kristian Zimmermann XO

Dear Rove and Family
Belinda was such an inspiration to all Australians because of her determination and positive spirit. Our thought and prayers are with her family at this time in particular Rove. The love that you shared shone so brightly through you both and will continue to shine down on all of us from the beautiful angel in heaven. Deepest sympathies to you all at this time
Love Paula & Luke, SA

To Rove & family and friends,
A special person that spread such happy endomorphins when speaking or when seen. She really touched so many lives. A long battle now over.We will never have answers, so Don't ask why - rather thank God she lived....
Z & M - Geelong, Victoria

BELINDA EMMETT - AN ANGEL THAT WILL BE TRULY MISSED, AND WILL ALWAYS BE THOUGHT OF, AS SHE REPRESENTS ALL WOMEN, AND MEN, WHO HAVE LOST THE FIGHT WITH CANCER. SHE ALSO REPRESENTS THE POSITIVITY OF A PERSON NOT WILLING TO GIVE UP, REGARDLESS OF WHAT CHALLENGES SHE IS FACED WITH. MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO ROVE AND FAMILY, AS THEY HAVE LOST THE ONLY REAL ANGEL THEY WILL EVER KNOW. SADLY MISSED, BUT FOREVER CHERISHED.
KIND REGARDS,
KRISTI TOMLINSON