This is a really brave sufferer
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A proud cancer sufferer died in a limousine just a few hours after the Queen awarded him an MBE.
Chris Guile clung to life until he had received his award for charity work, his proud mother Pearl said.
As the 48-year-old travelled home from Buckingham Palace he passed away, surrounded by family members.
Pearl, who lived with her son in Tilbury, Essex, said: 'I think he held on especially to meet the Queen. We had an amazing day together.
'After we left the palace we went to a hotel for afternoon tea. Chris was laughing and joking, having a good time.'
Brave Chris spent nine years as a volunteer helper at the Greenview Day Centre in South Ockendon, caring for people with physical and learning disabilities.
He also organised fundraising events for the cancer ward at Basildon Hospital, after being so impressed by the care he received while being treated for lung cancer.
The tireless charity worker even continued to organise fundraising events from his hospital bed to buy specialist equipment for the cancer ward.
His mum added: 'He was a terrific person who always put others before himself. He was really selfless.'
Mr Guile suffered breathing difficulties as he returned home. Paramedics were called to the roadside but could not save him.
Kim Perry, manager of Orsett Ward at Basildon Hospital said: 'Chris was fantastic. Not only did he fundraise for us to make improvements to the ward for other patients, he was a good friend to every member of staff here.
'He will be greatly missed. Occasionally we treat a patient who can only be described as truly special. That was Chris.'
After his meeting with the Queen Mr Guile had said: 'Being made an MBE has touched my heart.'
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24-02-2009, 03:35 PM
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BRAVE Cancer Sufferer Hung On To Meet Queen
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