| Location | Brighton |
| Age | 9 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 21/12/1976 |
| Date of Death | 09/10/1986 |
| Visitors | 13,428 since 20/06/2007 |
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Karen Jane Michelle Hadaway, died on the 9th of October 1986.
She was taken away from us at just nine years old "MURDERED".
She lived on the moulscoombe estate in Brighton with her parents, including her older brother Darren
and younger sister Lyndsey.
She was my first daughter, and came into the world on the 21st December 1976, weighing 4lb 2ounces.
She was a lovely contented baby, always happy and smiling, she was no trouble at all.
Being my first daughter, I was over the moon.
Everyone commented on her beauty, although she was tiny she walked and talked at an early age.
She was always interested in what was going on around her, and she always asked lots of questions
and came out with funny things, she was so comical.
Her little face when i used to ask her how much she loved me, she would open her arms really wide
and say "i love u this much mummy".
Karen was my pride and joy and my love for her was unconditional. There's never been a day gone by
when she's left my heart, and she never will.
My beautiful daughter Kas.
I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL MY GTS FRIENDS FOR THE CANDLES, PICS AND TRIBUTES YOU PUT ON MY BEAUTIFUL
DAUGHTER KAS'S SITE. IT MEANS SO MUCH TO ME AND MY FAMILY MORE THAN YOU WILL EVER KNOW. I KNOW THERE
HAVE BEEN TIMES RECENTLY THAT I HAVENT BEEN ON MUCH TO LIGHT CANDLES FOR YOUR ANGELS BUT I WANT TO
ASSURE YOU ALL THAT THEY ARE ALWAYS IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS,
ALSO IF U CAN SPARE A FEW MINUTES TO LIGHT A CANDLE FOR MY HUSBAND LEE HADAWAY, MY MUM MAISIE
JOHNSON AND KAS'S LITTLE FRIEND NICOLA FELLOWS WHO ALL HAVE A SITE ON HERE AS WELL.
MY CHILD KAREN.
On the day god took you
I thought that i would die
I wondered where the time went
I asked alot of whys ???
With people all around me
I felt alone inside
From all their words of comfort
I couldn't seem to hide
I thought I might be dreaming
that i'd wake and find you here
I thought "this cant be happening"
As I wiped another tear.
On the day that you were laid to rest
My heart broke yet again
I wondered if the pain would end
but mostly i wondered when ?
It's hard to be without you Kas
At times the days seem long
Sometimes I just sit crying
When there's really nothing wrong
I wish we'd had more time Kas
Before your life was done
I hope your resting peacefully
My Kas my precious one.
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KAS.
I asked god for a flower
he gave me a bouquet,
I asked god for a minute
he gave me a day,
I asked god for true love
he gave me that too,
I asked god for an angel
and he gave me you.
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So these seven words
I pray and hold true
forever and always
I will love you ! ! !
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WE MAY MEASURE OUR ROAD TO WISDOM
BY THE SORROWS WE HAVE UNDERGONE ! ! !
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OUR SISTER KAREN.
Our sister Karen was a very beautiful child, she meant the world to all her family and friends.
All our hearts broke the day Karen and our friend Nicola was taken from us "MURDERED" by an evil
monster.
He was later found not guilty of killing not just one child but two children, "lack of evidence they
called it" but we all know in our hearts and souls they died at that monsters hands.
That was 21 years ago now, and still no justice for our innocent angels. They will never be at rest
just like us, untill this poor excuse of a man is brought to justice.
We will never give up the fight untill this monster is punished for his Crimes.
I couldn't stand the thought of ever breathing the same air as that monster if he was released from
prison, it makes me feel sick to my stomach.
I feel that the verdict the jury gave of Not Guilty was totally wrong, because he has been locked up
now for 17 yrs, for trying to take the life of another innocent child, after being found not guilty
of killing Karen and Nikki, but thank god she survived his evil attack, to identify him as the evil
monster who tried to take her life.
Her evidence later got him convicted for his sick crime.
If he had been put away the first time, that poor child would not of had to go through what she did
but that's "BRITISH JUSTICE" for you.
My dad heard about the death of his daughter over the radio, as he was in Manchester at the time,
what a shock to his system.
The next day he had to go and identify his daughter, at the mortuary.
He went in there the man we loved and knew, and came out a stranger.
He was never the same again.
My dad died 9 years ago he was a broken man with a broken heart.
My poor mum who was 7 months pregnant at the time, was in the park when the girls were found dead,
she was brought home and had to be heavily sedated.
Our families world fell apart that day, never to be the same again.
I miss u both so very much and always will, untill i take my last breath. The thing that keeps me
strong, is knowing we will see each other again one day, untill then my angels sleep tight with dad
(Lee) and nanny Maisie.
Remembering u always, forgetting u never.
With luv from your sisters and brothers
Lyndsey, Kimberley, Darren & Rikki.
God Bless.xxxx
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S - is for special
I - is for irriplacable
S - is for sweet
T - is for terrific
E - is for elfin
R - is for rare
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GOD GRANT ME THE SERENITY
TO ACCEPT THE THINGS I CANNOT CHANGE
COURAGE TO CHANGE THE THINGS I CAN
AND THE WISDOM TO KNOW THE DIFFERENCE.
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THE SADDEST WORD THAT MANKIND KNOWS
WILL ALWAYS BE GOODBYE.
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LIFE IS NOT MEASURED BY THE NUMBER OF BREATHS WE
TAKE.......BUT BY THE MOMENTS THAT TAKE OUR BREATH AWAY.
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IT DOES'NT TAKE MUCH ...TO SHOW SOMEONE YOU CARE ........
TO GIVE THEM THE LOVE ......GOD GAVE US TO SHARE.
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I WOULD JUST LIKE TO THANK EVERY ONE FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART FOR THEIR SUPPORT AND FOR
CONSTANTLY LIGHTING CANDLES FOR MY BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER KAS WHILE I HAVE BEEN AWAY. I HAVE NOT BEEN
THAT WELL LATELY AND I HAD TO GO AWAY FOR A COMPLETE REST, BUT IM BACK NOW AND WILL BE BACK LIGHTING
MY CANDLES FOR ALL MY ANGEL FRIENDS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE,ONCE AGAIN THANK U ALL FOR KEEPING MY KAS'S
MEMORY ALIVE MICHELLE XXXXXX
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I WOULD LIKE TO WISH ALL MY FRIENDS ON GONE TOO SOON A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR, AND I WANT YOU TO KNOW
THAT ALL MY ANGELS FRIENDS ARE VERY MUCH IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. I KNOW I HAVENT BEEN ON FOR A
FEW WEEKS BUT I HAVENT BEEN VERY WELL, I AM PLEASED TO SAY THAT I AM FEELING MUCH BETTER AND WILL BE
BACK SOON TO LIGHT MY ANGELS CANDLES, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONSTANT SUPPORT AND YOUR KIND AND
CARING WAYS FOR ALWAYS LIGHTING CANDLES FOR MY BEAUTIFUL KAS, MY MUM MAISIE AND MY HUSBAND LEE AND
NICKY KAS'S FRIEND YOUR KIND WORDS TRIBUTES AND PHOTOS HAVE HELPED ME A GREAT DEAL ON MY ROAD TO
RECOVERY, SO FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART I WANT TO SAY TO YOU ALL A VERY HUMBLE .... THANK
YOU....... MICHELLE XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
a candle lit with love ♥♥♥
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thinking of you today and every day ;;;
love Alison
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Lay down my child
Close your eyes one more time
Let the night take you softly into sleep
Sure as the moon shining on your sweet face
Be rest assured you will be safe
In this place
The sweetest gift
God has given me
Graced with the tiniest beauty
These eyes have seen
Soft as the song of a winter wind
Sheltered by love
A love that will never end
Life so often a mystery
And each of us seeking a clue
To an answer I never thought I’d find
When I lost you
But in your time with me
Somehow you taught me to see
Just as in life
Even in death
You always will be here with me
So lay down my child
Close your eyes one more time
Let the night take you softly into sleep
And on to your maker you will fly
Low as the angels sing you a lullaby
BEAUTIFUL KAREN
Beautiful KAREN as we begin the 24th year without u sweetheart, our lives are still surrounded by pain and the heart ache of losing u. As i stood at ur graveside yesterday in the pouring rain staring at the beautiful resting place u and beautiful NICKY are resting in, i recalled all the happy times we once had, all the happy smiles of 2 little sweet and innocent children who lit up any room that they entered.i can still see u two standing before me like time has stood still, like it was only yesterday that we had u here to enjoy all the happiness that u brought to our lives, and make no mistake sweet angel u brought us so much happiness, with ur cheeky grins and ur own little funny ways that u had,how u use to luv dressing up and singing ur favourite pop songs, how u use to argue with each other one min over silly things and be friends the next, all normal things that children do, but these things were slolen from our lives, along with our very much loved, and precious children u and nicky, how yesterday when i stood at ur resting place amongst the beautiful flowers and cards which had been placed there by different people how i wished we were all back to those very very happy and special times that we once all shared, but these are the memories of our lives together before u were cruelly taken, memories which are special and above all priceless, i didnt want to be there yesterday like i havent wanted to be there for the last 23 years,but each and every one of us that were there yesterday had a beautiful memory of 2 very special little girls who brought love laughter and happiness in to our lives. ur memory dear nicky and kas, we will always treasure, we will love and miss u always... but forget u sweet angels ....... never.
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I PICKED A STAR TO WISH UPON,
FROM ALL THE STARS ABOVE
AND CLOSED MY EYES AND MADE A WISH
TO SEND YOU ALL MY LOVE.
SO LOOK IN THE SKIES TONIGHT
AND FIND THAT SPECIAL STAR,
THE ONE THAT HOLDS MY WISH FOR YOU
NO MATTER WHERE YOU ARE.
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OUR MEMORIES OF YOU ARE ALWAYS NEAR,
THE HAPPY AND THE SAD
GOD GAVE YOU LIFE, THEN CALLED YOU BACK
SO HARD TO UNDERSTAND.
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WE KEEP A MEMORY IN OUR HEARTS,
A PLACE THATS YOURS ALONE,
WHERE MEMORIES LAST FOREVER
OF HAPPY TIMES WE'VE KNOWN
ALONG THE PATH OF MEMORIES
WE'LL WALK WITH YOU EACH DAY,
JUST HOW MUCH WE MISS YOU
NO WORDS CAN EVER SAY.
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A RAY OF SUNSHINE CAME AND WENT,
A BEAUTIFUL TREASURE ONLY LENT
A PRAYER, A TEAR A MEMORY SO DEAR,
EACH DAY OF MY LIFE
I WISH YOU WERE HERE.
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YOU ALWAYS WERE AN ANGEL
AND OUR THOUGHTS NOW AS WE CRY
ARE THOUGHTS OF YOUR ETERNAL LIFE
BECAUSE ANGELS NEVER DIE.
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MISSING YOU AND LOVING YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER MY BEAUTIFUL KAS UR LOVING MUM XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Angel Day Poems
♥ღ♥ A Last Goodbye ♥ღ♥
Though happily each year began
I had to die whilst very young
It is so long since our last touch
And I miss your presence there so much
Of many things I needed to learn
So to this place God made me turn
Yet with so many things to do
I have taken this moment to speak to you
The life that was, was not to be mine
Yet within this world it has worked out fine
Where I am now I have found new friends
In a place called Heaven where the spirit ascends
Straight to this world few pass it by
And no one here can really die
Although this child you cannot see
I know you'd be so proud of me
I look forward to when I'll see you Mum
So until it is your time to come
Enjoy your life
And please don't cry;
I came to say a last goodbye.
Steve Franklin Palmer
♥ ♥ HEAVEN ♥ ♥
Heaven would not be Heaven without the children there,
Playing hide and seek in pearly mists free from every pain and care.
Heaven would not be Heaven without their carefree rapture,
Scrambling through the fluffy clouds each happy moment to capture
♥ ♥
Heaven would not be Heaven without their shouts and laughter
Echoing across Elysian fields as starbursts they chase after
Heaven would not be Heaven without their joyful choir
Ringing through celestial realms sweet voices rising ever higher
♥ ♥
Heaven would not be Heaven without their radiant light,
Undimmed by earths murky shades their robes shining bright.
Heaven would not be Heaven without their smiles of pleasure,
Bearing sheaves of rainbow flowers; Children are Heaven's treasure.
♥ ♥
I Shall Remember You
I shall remember you for as long
as there are fields of snow
And there are flowers in the ground
with strength to grow.
As long as there are stars above
and moonbeams on the sea,
And just as long as there are songs
of love and memory.
I shall remember you today
and dream of you tonight,
And look for you tomorrow when
the sun begins to light.
Whatever season, month or year
this much will be the same,
The special sound of joy will be
the mention of your name.
I shall remember you for as long
as there are earth and sky.
And all eternity
may it take me to say goodbye.
GOD BLESS ANGEL ; THINKING OF YOU ; YOUR MUM AND FAMILY TODAY ♥
LOVE AS ALWAYS ALISON
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on ur 23rd angel anniversary
MY BEAUTIFUL KAS, 23 YRS AGO TODAY U WERE CRUELLY TAKEN AWAY FROM US.
I HAVE A BOOK OF MEMORIES,
THAT IS'NT ON A
SHELF,
ITS DEEP WITHIN MY HEART,
AND I HOLD THE KEY MYSELF.
WE SHARED SO MUCH TOGETHER,
LAUGHTER JOY AND TEARS,
AND US WHO LOVED U DEARLY,
KNOW THEY WERE THE HAPPIEST YEARS.
AS WE LOOK UPON UR PICTURE,
SWEET MEMORIESWE RECALL,
OF A FACE SO FULL OF SUNSHINE
OF A FACE I WON'TFORGET
LUVING U ALWAYS AND FOREVER KAS UR LOVIN MUM XXXXXXX
On the Day You Died
The world got colder on the day you died
Everything around was drab and dull
You brought such warmth to the world around
Your soul was kind and rare and beautiful.
My world just stopped on the day you died
I can't fathom life without you here
Why is it fate can bring bonds so deep,
And then fate can make life disappear?
I'll always remember the day you died
And that raw aching hole- you were gone
Time dulled the pain and I longed for it back
It seemed a betrayal to move on.
I wasn't prepared for the day you died
Your life slipped away much too soon
And even as time lets me laugh once again
A piece of my heart went with you.
AUTHOR:UNKNOWN
Read at Kierans Funeral
Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me,
I want no tears in a gloom-filled room,
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little – But not for long
And not with your head bowed low,
Remember the love that we once shared,
Miss me – But let me go.
For this is a journey we all must take,
And each must go alone,
It’s all a part of the Master’s plan
A step on the road to home.
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to your friends that we know,
And bury your sorrows in doing good works,
Miss me – But let me go.
Perhaps if we could see the splendour of the land
To which our loved ones are called from you and me,
We’d understand
Perhaps if we could hear the welcome they receive
From old familiar voices all so dear
We would not grieve.
Perhaps if we could know the reason why they went
We’d smile and wipe away the tears that flow
We’d wait content
Miss me – But let me go
Sweet Dreams x
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