| Location | Brighton |
| Age | 9 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 21/12/1976 |
| Date of Death | 09/10/1986 |
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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
Sweet Dreams x
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☆SLEEP TIGHT ☆ ANGEL ☆ KEEP SHINING BRIGHT ☆
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A butterfly is floating by
i thought i knew it's face
it landed on my shoulder and spread
it's wings of lace. I looked
and saw it smiling.
as it winked and flew away
im sure i heard it whisper
we;ll meet again some day
love as always Alison
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21st September 2009
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♥.Our thoughts are ever with you.♥
♥.Though you have passed away.♥
♥.And those who love you dearly.♥
♥.Are thinking of you today.♥
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Love Always,Ann...xXxXx
Candles in the Night
Candles flame in darkness,
Flicker, steadily glow,
Bringing light from shadows
And help to soothe me so.
My daughter, like the candles,
Gave my life true light,
I use the candle's beacon
To connect us in the night.
As I light the candles,
My wish and my request
Is that she'll see my signal
And know my love's expressed.
As her light joins my lights,
Our worlds touch and flame.
As I snuff out the candles,
I softly say her name.
Tears in Heaven
Would you know my name
if I saw you in heaven
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong and carry on
'Cos I know I don't belong
Here in heaven
Time can bring you down
Time can bend your knees
Time can break your heart
Have you begging please
Begging please
Beyond the door
There's a peace I'm sure
And I know
There'll be no more
Tears in heaven
Would you know my name
If I saw you in heaven
Would it be the same
If I saw you in heaven
I must be strong and carry on
'Cos I know I don't belong
Here in heaven.
Eric Clapton
LOVE AS ALWAYS ALISON ♥
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The Pit of Grief
The day my child died, I fell into the pit of grief. My friends watched me struggle through daily life; waiting for the person I once was to arise from the pit, not realizing 'she' is gone forever.
The pit is full of darkness, heartache and despair; it paralyzes your thoughts, movements and ability to ration. The pit leaves you forever changed, unable to surface the person you once were.
Some of my pre-grief friends gather around the top of the pit, waiting for the old me to appear before their eyes, not understanding what’s taking me so long to emerge. After all, in their eyes, I’ve been in the pit for quite sometime. Yet in my eyes, it seems as if I fell in only yesterday.
Not all of my pre-grief friends are gathered around the top of the pit. Some are helping me with the climb out of the darkness. They climb side by side with me from time to time, but mostly they climb ahead of me, waiting patiently at each plateau. Even with these friends I sometimes wonder if they are also waiting for the pre-grief me to magically appear before their eyes.
Then there are the casual acquaintances, you know the ones who say 'Hi, how are you?' when they really don't care or really want to know. These are the people who sigh in relief, that is my child who died and not theirs. You know ... the 'better them, than me' attitude.
My post-grief friends are the ones who climb with me, side by side, inch by inch, out of the pit of grief. They have no way of comparing the pit climbed to the pre-grief person I once was. You see, they started at the bottom of the pit with me. They are able to reassure me when I need reassurance, rest when I need resting, and encourage me to move forward when I don't have the strength. They have no expectations, no memories and no recollection of how I 'should' be. They want me to get better, to smile more often and find joy in life, but they also accepted the person I’ve become. The 'person' who is emerging from the pit.
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MY BEAUTIFUL KAS
I ONCE HAD SOMEONE SPECIAL
THAT MONEY COULD NOT BUY
I HAD A BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER
BUT I HAD TO SAY GOODBYE.
IF I WAS ASKED ONE QUESTION
WHY I THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOU
I COULD HAVE A MILLION ANSWERS
AND EACH ONE WOULD BE TRUE.
THE HEARTACHE AND THE SADNESS
MAY NOT ALWAYS SHOW
PEOPLE SAY IT LESSENS WITH TIME
BUT HOW LITTLE DO THEY KNOW.
MEET ME IN MY DREAMS 'KAS'
AND TALK TO ME ONCE MORE
PLEASE EASE THE EVERLASTING PAIN
THAT MAKES MY HEART SO SORE
THE ROAD WITHOUT YOU IS SO LONG
IVE SHED A TEAR FOR EVERY MILE
BUT I KNOW ONE DAY WE'LL MEET AGAIN
AND UR BE WAITING WITH A SMILE.
MEMORIES ARE KEEPSAKES
I TREASURE ALL LIFE THROUGH
BUT MINE ARE VERY SPECIAL
BECAUSE THEY ARE OF YOU.
MISSING U SO VERY MUCH MY BEAUTIFUL KAS
BUT LOVING U EVEN MORE.
GODNIGHT AND GOD BLESS YOU.
UR EVERLOVING MUM XXXXXXX
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MY BEAAUTIFUL KAS
I ONCE HAD SOMEONE SPECIAL
THAT MONEY COULD NOT BUY
I HAD A BEAUTIFUL DAUGHTER
BUT I HAD TO SAY GOODBYE.
IF I WAS ASKED ONE QUESTION
WHY I THOUGHT THE WORLD OF YOU
I COULD HAVE A MILLION ANSWERS
AND EACH ONE WOULD BE TRUE.
THE HEARTACHE AND THE SADNESS
MAY NOT ALWAYS SHOW
PEOPLE SAY IT LESSENS WITH TIME
BUT HOW LITTLE DO THEY KNOW.
MEET ME IN MY DREAMS 'KAS'
AND TALK TO ME ONCE MORE
PLEASE EASE THE EVERLASTING PAIN
THAT MAKES MY HEART SO SORE
THE ROAD WITHOUT YOU IS SO LONG
IVE SHED A TEAR FOR EVERY MILE
BUT I KNOW ONE DAY WE'LL MEET AGAIN
AND UR BE WAITING WITH A SMILE.
MEMORIES ARE KEEPSAKES
I TREASURE ALL LIFE THROUGH
BUT MINE ARE VERY SPECIAL
BECAUSE THEY ARE OF YOU.
MISSING U SO VERY MUCH MY BEAUTIFUL KAS
BUT LOVING U EVEN MORE.
GODNIGHT AND GOD BLESS YOU.
UR EVERLOVING MUM XXXXXXX
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♥ TURNING BACK THE HANDS OF TIME ; IS;NT AN OPTION ♥
SO ALL WE HAVE LEFT ARE MEMORIES ♥
AND MEMORIES WE KEEP FOR ETERNITY ♥
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OUR LOVED ONES WILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER ♥
LOVE AS ALWAYS ALISON ♥
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Thinking of you.XXX
The Four Candles
The four candles burned slowly
Their ambiance was so soft you
Could hear them speak.......
The first candle said “I am peace, but these days, no one wants to keep me lit.”
Then peace’s flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
The second candle said “I am Faith, but these days, I am no longer indispensable.”
Then Faith’s flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
Sadly the third candle spoke “I am Love and I haven’t the strength to stay lit any longer.” “People put me aside and don’t understand my importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them.”
And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.
Suddenly........
A child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer burning.
The child begins to cry, “Why are you not burning? You are supposed to stay lit until the end.”
Then the fourth candle spoke gently to the little boy, “Don’t be afraid, for I am Hope, and while I still burn, we can re-light the other candles.”
With shining eyes the child took the candle of Hope and lit the other three candles.
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