Jessica Jade Randall
| Location | Kettering/northampton |
| Age | 1 month, 24 days |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 29/09/2005 |
| Date of Death | 22/11/2005 |
| Visitors | 4,149 since 24/10/2008 |
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Jessica was born on the 29 September 2005. She lived for only 54 days until she
died on the 22 November 2005. Her tiny life was filled with suffering at the
hands of her biological father who is now serving a whole life term prison
sentence.
Attached are links to childrens, welfare and charity organisation on signs of
child abuse and how we can all make our contribution to the safety and
protection of children.
One can only imagine what Jessica was going through. It is a sickening and
appalling account of child suffering and abuse, amidst a busy town surrounded by
neighbours and families, under the watchful eye of the social care system
intended to protect her.
Yet surrounded by so many that could have ended her torment, with all the
physical signs of abuse in her home environment and medical evidence on her tiny
frail body, she was repeatedly allowed to return home to the hands of her
father. People closed their eyes or chose to do nothing to help this defenceless
and completely dependant baby.
Jessica’s suffering is now at an end. She paid the ultimate price for the
failure of so many to watch over her. To listen when she cried, to look when she
could not speak and act when we knew she was in such desperate need.
Jessica is now at rest in a peaceful cemetery in the south of England. Sadly
this is the only picture I have of Jessica. Her grave is very humble, a simple
wooden cross stating her full name and date she died. I could find very little
in the way of tokens of affection or memorials of her life. A sad, tragic and
heartbreaking reflection of her treatment in this world.
I want to allow people the opportunity to think about Jessica. Show Jessica how
much she is loved and how important and significant her life was to us all. To
think about the most precious gift of all, a tiny child with so much to live,
and to make a pledge never to allow another child to follow the same fate. For
then we would have all truly failed Jessica.
Jessica sweet angel, although I was never blessed with the privilege of holding
you, cuddling you or kissing your salty tears away you have touched my own life
in so many ways.
Your memory and your spirit is alive in the hearts and minds of every single
person who cares.
You are now free in a far better place where you can no longer be hurt. We are
now left with only the legacy of your neglect and betrayal in our arms. The
world is a much, much sadder place without you.
Dream in peace sweat heart, free from fear, free from pain.
You will be loved eternally.
http://www.nspcc.org.uk/default.html
http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/signs.cfm
http://www.safechild.co.uk/SAFE/index.html
If we do not remember the victims of child abuse we will change nothing. It is
the responsibility of every caring parent, every decent human being to never
turn away from a child in need. Jessica Randall’s memorial stands for that
determination to end child suffering.
The signs of child abuse are always there and we must all be aware of those
signs and choose to respond to them. We must all do whatever we have to do,
whenever we have to do it to protect the most sacred, the most silent and most
vulnerable in society.
There were many opportunities to save little Jessica, but tragically no-one
did.
There is no justice that will ever bring a dead child back and no sentence that
will ever reflect the suffering of an abused or neglected child.
For there can be only one acceptable outcome for a child at risk and that is
prevention. There can be no complacency when it to the protection of children
and there is no second chance to save a child’s life.
We must all be prepared and have the courage to intervene, to do the right
thing, get involved and not leave it to someone else to protect our children.
One day we may all have this ethical choice at our doorstep should we even
suspect a child is at risk- please let us all remember Jessica.
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Precious Child
by Karen Taylor Good
In my dreams, you are alive and well
Precious child, precious child
In my mind, I see you clear as a bell
Precious child, precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart, there is hope
'Cause you are with me still
In my heart, you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart
In my plans, I was the first to leave
Precious child, precious child
But in this world, I was left here to grieve
Precious child, my precious child
In my soul, there is a hole
That can never be filled
But in my heart there is hope
And you are with me still
In my heart you live on
Always there, never gone
Precious child, you left too soon,
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart
God knows I want to hold you,
See you, touch you
And maybe there's a heaven
And someday I will again
Please know you are not forgotten until then
In my heart you live on
Always there never gone
Precious child, you left too soon
Tho' it may be true that we're apart
You will live forever... in my heart
Mary Webb (GTS Friend)3 weeks ago
An Angel came and took your hand and held it for a while
Then the Lord sat by your side and offered you a smile,
'It's time for you to come' he said, your life on earth is through,
Take my hand don't be afraid i'll take a walk with you,
We'll climb the stairs to heaven to a life thats free from pain,
And when friends and loved ones are ready,
That's when we'll meet again.
Mary Webb (GTS Friend)May 30, 2009
~~~~~~~~~~~ Someday ~~~~~~~~~~~
Someday once more we'll meet you,
No one knows just when,
We'll meet in a lovely place
Never to part again.
Someday once more we'll meet you
And feel your tender touch
And tell you again what you've always known
That we love you very much
copyright� Ingrid Aspey April 2009
Tracy Dockerty May 24, 2009
with love
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Julie Dockerty May 18, 2009
BABY ALTHOUGH YOUR FAR AWAY
I WANTED YOU TO KNOW
THAT YOU WHERE WANTED VERY MUCH
I WANTED TO WATCH YOU GROW
I WANT TO HOLD YOU IN MY ARMS
AS I DO YOUR BEAR
I WANT TO LOOK INTO YOUR EYES
AND STROKE YOUR BEAUTIFUL HAIR
I WANT TO CATCH YOU WHEN YOU FALL
AND HOLD YOU WHILE YOU CRY
I DIDNT WANT TO LOOSE YOU
I DIDNT WANT YOU TO DIE
BUT NONE OF THESE ILL GET TO DO
BECAUSE BABY YOU HAD TO LEAVE
NOW ALL ALONE I FACE THIS WORLD
ON MY OWN I GRIEVE
I HOPE ONE DAY ILL SEE YOU7
ONE DAY I WILL UNDERSTAND
WHY GOD TOOK YOU AWAY FROM ME
AND TOGETHER WE WILL WALK HIS LAND
written by becky tuffs 2009
Julie Dockerty May 6, 2009
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Thinking of You xXx
Tracy Dockerty May 3, 2009
God makes little children
He makes them every day
And though He loves them dearly
He gives them all away.
He gives each to an angel
And says take baby down
To such and such a mother
In such and such a town.
Or such and such a cottage
In such and such a place.
He gives the angel with it
A big soul full of grace.
God does so love those children
It's all that He can do
To let the Angel take them
But he loves the mother's too.
And so he says I'll lend you
This little one of mine
The angel folds it's love
About the special gift divine.
The angel watches over
The child both day and night
So glad to see that lovely soul
All shining in God's light
God makes so many children
And every now and then
He seems to want one specially
We don't know why or when
He whispers to its Angel
Bring the child back to me
The angel sees a lovely sight
That someday we may see
It sees the souls of mothers
And fathers in God's light
Offering him tiny children
Whose souls are shining bright
God does so love those children
Whos souls are never dim
And how he loves those parents
Who give them back to him.
Julie Dockerty April 26, 2009
LOVE GROWS STRONGER.........
JUST TO FEEL YOU CLOSE AND FEEL YOU STRONG
FOR IN YOUR ARMS I WILL ALWAYS BELONG
SAFE KNOWING THAT YOU ALWAYS LOVE ME TOO
ALWAYS KNOWING HOW MUCH I MISS AND LOVE YOU
FOR YOU ARE PART OF ME THAT WILL LIVE ON IN ME
I JUST BEGIN TO WONDER AS TIME GOES BY NOW YOU SEE
AS EACH DAY PASSES I MISS YOU EVEN MORE THAN THE DAY BEFOR
EVERY SINGLE DAY I LOVE MORE YOU ARE THE ONE I WILL ALWAYS ADORE
ALTHOUGH PART OF ME IS MISSING FOR YOU ARE NOT WITH ME
OTHERS CAN THINK AND SAY WHAT THEY LIKE THEY CANNOT SEE
THAT MY LOVE IS SO DEEP ALSO STRONGER THEN EVER NOW
I JUST HOPE WITH ALL MY HEART WE WILL BE TOGETHER SOME DAY SOME HOW
Julie Dockerty April 22, 2009
Over the clouds and far away theres a land that we all go
Pass the moon and pass the stars to a place that we all know.
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Theres a golden gate and coloured stairs for all of us to climb.
Its there we find our resting place where were free all the time.
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There a pair of wings that belong to us our names writen on each one
Like all the wings our angels get when god takes them and their gone.
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Its there that is the resting place of each and every one
A garden made thats full of love to help us all move on.
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Julie Dockerty April 19, 2009
Along the paths of life
Ive followed all my dreams
But now that you are gone
I am bursting at the seams
I cant go on without you
Live a life without you here
All i have is memories now
As i struggle through the year
Julie Dockerty April 18, 2009
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Emma Collins lit a candle on Jul 3, 2009, 10:06 pm
love to you Jessica
xxx
Mary Read lit a candle on Jul 1, 2009, 11:12 pmNight, night,
Sweetheart, sweet
dreams xx