| 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 | 5,256 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.
Tribute For This Weekend
Candles will be lit as usual on Sunday for Monday
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for all the candles, tributes and photographs they have taken the time to leave on Christopher’s Website they are very much appreciated I read every single one.
I Love And Miss Him So Much.
Thanks again Angela X
Love is like a butterfly;
It goes where it pleases
And pleases wherever it goes.
The best and most beautiful
Things in the world cannot
Be seen or even touched.
They must be felt with the heart
The Watcher
You always leaned to watch for us
Anxious if we were late,
In winter by the window,
In summer by the gate.
And though we mocked you tenderly
Who had such foolish care,
The long way home would seem more safe,
Because you waited there.
Your thoughts were all so full of us,
You never could forget,
And so I think that where you are
You must be watching yet.
Waiting ‘til we come home to you
Anxious if we are late
Watching from Heaven’s window
Leaning from Heaven’s gate.
To Those Whom I Love and Those Who Love Me
When I am gone, release me, let me go
I have so many things to see and do
You must not tie yourself to me with tears
Be happy that I have had so many years
I gave you my love, you can only guess
How much you gave me in happiness
I think you for the love each have shown
But now it is time I traveled on alone
So grieve a while for me, if grieve you must
Then let your grief be comforted by trust
It is only for a while that we must part
So bless the memories in your heart
I will not be far away, for life goes on
So if you need me, call and I will come
Though you can not see or touch me,
I will be near and if you listen with your heart,
You will hear all of my love around you
Soft and clear then, when you must come this way alone I will greet you with a smile and a
"Welcome Home"
Friends Are Like Angels,
Who brighten our days.
In all kinds of wonderful,
Magical ways.
Their thoughtfulness comes,
As a gift from above.
And we feel we're surrounded,
By warm, caring love.
Like upside-down rainbows,
Their smiles bring the sun.
And they fill ho-hum moments,
With laughter and fun.
Friends are like angels,
Without any wings.
Blessing our lives,
With the most precious thing
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
Have you ever lost someone you loved who was very dear to you?
One who you loved so much and miss them like I do,
Have you ever had a headache too painful to bear?
And shed those bitter tears that fall like the rain,
If you never had that feeling,
I'll pray you never do,
For when God takes the ones you love,
He takes a part of you.
to jackie summerford
YOU ARE NOT, NEVER WERE AND NEVER WILL BE JESSICAS GODMOTHER! HOW DARE YOU BE SO RUDE AND PRESUMPTIOUS. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE IT IF A COMPLETE STRANGER TOLD YOU THEY WERE GODMOTHER TO YOUR CHILDREN. YOU ARE SICK AND NEED SERIOUS PROFESSIONAL HELP. LEAVE MY LITTLE GIRL ALONE YOU SAD PATHETIC B****.
x angel baby x
There is a place in every heart,
They call it Memory Lane,
Where thoughts of loved ones lost
Forever will remain.
God made this special place
When He first created man,
For He knew it would be needed,
As part of our life's plan.
He knew when loved ones left us,
We'd need some time to heal,
To come to terms with sorrow
And the loneliness we'd feel.
So when you lose a loved one
And your life is filled with pain,
The comfort of their presence
Will be found in Memory Lane xx
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They say there is no reason
they say time will heal
but neither time nor reason
will change the way we feel...
For no-one knows the heartache
that lies behind our smiles
no-one knows how many times
we have broken down and cried...
We want to tell you something
so there won't be any doubt,
you're so wonderful to think of
but so hard to be without...♥
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Just because I no longer
stand in front of your eyes
doesn't mean you can't see me.
Close them,
I am there.
Just because I no longer
answer when you call my name
doesn't mean you can't hear me.
Speak softly, listen carefully,
there is my voice.
Just because I can no longer
touch your hands
doesn't mean you can't feel me.
Hold on to another,
my arms are there.
Just because I am no longer there
to show you I love you
doesn't mean my love is gone.
Place your hand on your heart,
feel its beat.
I am there.
Know that I am with God.
Know that God is with you.
And in that we are still with each other.
think of you so often
And I think of you with love
I think about you watching me
From heaven up above
I think of you so often
But sometimes it’s with tears
As I recall the loving times
We had throughout the years
I think of you so often
And long to you see your face
Laughing eyes and sense of fun
No one can take your place
I think of you so often
It breaks my heart to know
That you are in another place
Where I am not ready to go
I think of you so often
But know that one sweet day
We will be together again
And I will get to say
‘I love you x
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SENT WITH LOVE XXXX
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