| 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 | 5,022 since 24/10/2008 |
| Creator |
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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THERE IS A PLACE IN MY HEART FOR TOO
ALTHOUGH I KNOW THAT GOD LOOKS AFTER YOU
HE TOOK YOU BY THE HAND WHEN HE SAW YOUR PAIN
ALTHOUGH WE KNOW WE WILL SEE YOU ONCE AGAIN
THAT DOES NOT STOP THE HURT IN OUR HEART
OR GIVE ME THE REASON WE HAD TO PART
LOVE FOR LINGERS FOREVER MORE
UNTIL I JOIN YOU AT HEAVENS DOOR
SO ANGEL PLEASE TRY AND REST FOR A WHILE
WHILE I THINK OF YOU WITH LOVE AND A SMILE
WE CANNOT HELP WE STILL WANT YOU HOME
HAS THE TIME GOES BY MY SADDNESS AS GROWN...
copyright© Rosalind Roberts 2009
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HAVE A LOVELY BIRTHDAY PARTY IN HEAVEN JESSICA WITH ALL YOUR ANGEL FRIENDS,GOD BLESS YOU SWEETHEART.xxx
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~~~~ Most Days I Wonder ~~~~
Most days I wonder why
Inocent children have to die
Children with their lives to live
Who have so much joy still to give
Why give us children then take them away?
I wonder why most everyday
From their birthdate was it planned?
I wonder but know, I will never understand!
Copyright© Ingrid Aspey 18/8/09
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Happy birthday Jessica. Thinking of you with love today and alway Love Ingrid xxxx
GOD BLESS YOU ANGEL ** ~~ ** ~~ **
♥ I am the wind in your hair, with you everywhere
I am the stars in the sky and the sun up high ♥
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♥ I am the waves in the ocean, with your every emotion
I am the snow on the ground, I am all around ♥
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♥ I am the flowers in the meadow, wherever you go
I am the moon at night, please know I'm alright ♥
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♥ I am the bird's sweet song, I am not gone
I am the blossom on a tree, you'll never forget me ♥
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♥ I am the rain on your face, a rainbow's embrace
I am the leaves on the ground, I'll always be around ♥
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♥ I am the fluffy white clouds, innocent and pure
Look all around you, you'll feel me I'm sure ♥
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♥ I am that warm loving feeling, deep in your heart
My memories live on, we'll never be apart ♥
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♥ I am all around you, in all that you see, hear and do
Just reach right out now, I am always here with you ♥
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FOREVER LOVED XXXX
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SWEET DREAMS
missing an angel
my dearest sweet angel baby jessica, i hope where ever you are you are safe angel i have a baby who is 1 now i cant imagine her ever been hurt it would really brake my heart how can someone be so evil i really wish i could change your life princess. life is so cruel and i wish i could of stopped your cruel life, you will always be in my heart and when my time has come i will come and find you and show what a good mummy is sleep tight darling love you for ever xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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
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.
~~~~~~~~~~~ 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
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