| 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 | 4,978 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.
WITH LOVE AT EASTER
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═╔══╝══╚══╗FOR A SPECIAL ANGEL X
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Memories of Easter past
Keep them in your heart
Know that I am at my best
With wings that never part
Standing right beside you
With wings that span so wide
Covering you with so much love
You're beauty at my side
Every prayer you whisper
Comes with special glow
Know that I am with you
Everywhere you go
Especially now at Easter
With special golden wings
I'm smiling down on loved ones
My soul forever sings
I'll send a special Halo
To shine above you all
With peace and love my memory
Covers you with shawl.
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~~ Guardian Angels ~~
When angels sense you need them
and angels always do.....
they come unseen from everywhere
to help and comfort you
they hover close beside you
till all your cares are gone
till they can see you're ready
once again to carry on
Then some of them may fly away
and take their gentle touch
to other hearts that need
the love of angels very much
but one at least stays with you
as your constant friend and guide
for guardian angels never leave
they're always at your side
~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~ ~xXx~
jessica
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The wings of an angel come from God above,
and opened wide are wings of love.
The wings of an angel to help us cope,
bring peace, love, faith and hope.
The wings of an angel to comfort thee,
but God's sweet love is what we see.
The wings of an angel I'll pray for you,
that the wings of love will see you through...
Thinking of You xXx
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♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~ ♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~♥
We miss you in so many ways
We miss the things you used to say
And when old times we do recall
It’s then we miss you most of all.
♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~ ♥~♥~♥~♥~♥~
Love Tracy xXx
When were on our own
And the tears start to flow.
We think of how unfair it is
That you had to go.
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Your in our thoughts all day
And in our dreams too,
Trying to turn the clock back
To the day that we had you.
♥
If we could have a miracle
And go back to that day.
We would hold onto you tightly
And never let you go away.
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FOOTPRINTS IN THE SAND( I Love this song)
You walked with me,
Footprints in the sand,
And helped me understand,
Where I'm going,
You walked with me,
When I was all alone,
With so much unknown,
Along the way,
Then I heard you say,
I promise you,
I'm always there,
When your heart is filled with sorrow,
And despair, I'll carry you
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand.
I see my life flash across the sky,
So many times have I been so afraid.
And just when I, have thought I lost my way,
You gave me strength to carry on,
It's then I heard you say,
I promise you
I'm always there
When your heart is filled
With sorrow and despair
And, I'll carry you
When you need a friend
You'll find my footprints in the sand.
When I'm with you,
Well I know you've been there,
And I can feel you when you say,
I promise you (you)
I'm always there
When your heart is filled (when your heart)
With sadness and despair (and despair)
I'll carry you when you need a friend (need a friend)
You'll find my footprints in the sand. (I promise you)
Ohh. (I'm always there)
When your heart is full of
Sadness and despair, (and despair)
I'll carry you when you need a friend. (I'll carry you)
You'll find my footprints in the sand.
By Leona Lewis
**** Hello From Heaven ****
It's me again from Heaven
With a message from above
Feel my spirit all around you
As I sprinkle you with love...
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I have watched you, as your tears flow
I have heard your silent screams
I know you sleep with visions
Of me visiting your dreams...
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I have come and sat beside you
Placed my hands upon your face
Wiped away the many teardrops
I so wish I could erase...
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I have watched you every day now
Seen such pain within your eyes
I just wish that there were some way
I could help you realise...
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I am happy up in Heaven
In this peaceful loving place
Where I will be here waiting
To welcome you with my embrace...
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You will join me here in Heaven
When your time comes you’ll see
Leave your Earthly cares behind you
Travel on to where you’re free...
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I have heard you ask to go now
But there is more for you to do
I promise I'll be waiting
When your time on earth is through ...
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JESSICA
ANOTHER DAY CLOSER
SWEET DREAMS MY BABY SHINE SO BRIGHT
JUST LIKE YOU DO EVERY SINGLE NIGHT
FOR I LOOK TO THE HEAVEN AND I SEE
YOU TWINKLING BRIGHT FOR ME
YOU ARE MY DIAMOND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
I WANT TO SEE YOUR SMILE AND FEEL YOUR TOUCH
EACH DAY BRINGS ME ONE STEP CLOSER TO YOU
THAT WILL BE THE DAY THAT I AM IN HEAVEN TOO
SO WAIT FOR ME FOR A LITTLE WHILE
THEN I WILL SEE YOUR BEAUTIFUL SMILE
I WILL BE WITH MY ANGELS AT LONG LAST
AND PAIN ALSO MY SADDNESS WILL BE A THING OF THE PAST......
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