Sometime ago I expressed the wish and intention of setting up a memorial of some kind that would allow members of the public to post their thoughts, feelings and messages to the spirit of little Peter Connolly who died so tragically, and before he ever got the chance to grow and discover that there was more to life than pain and tears.
He lived, he laughed (we hope), he suffered and he died, but most of all he mattered. This page, unfortunately, will expand because from this point on I will record the names of all those children who will, in time, follow in little Peters wake – that is the ultimate tragedy – and will remain so until our governments start looking after our most vulnerable children…and until every single parent realises the irreplacable value of our precious children. This little ‘garden’, named in honour of Peter, is for all of them.
Please feel free to express your feelings here – and please – keep it nice…children are listening.
Peter Connolly – Born: 1st March 2006, London UK – Died: 3 August 2007, London UK. Cause: Prolonged Abuse/Murder (mother and two males)
Dean Shillingsworth – 25 Feb 2005 Blacktown, NSW, Australia – 11 Oct 2007 Ambarvale, NSW, Australia. Cause: Murder (mother)
John Erik Ashfield – 1987 – 5th August 1993, Nowra NSW, Australia, Cause: Prolonged assault/Murder (mother and boyfriend)
Millie Martin – 5 September 2008 – 11 Dec 2009 Enniskillen Northern Ireland,UK. Cause: Assault/Murder (mother’s boyfriend)
Violet Mullen – 2008 – 12th January 2010, Huddersfield Rd Oldham, England UK. Aged 15 months. Cause: Murder (mother and boyfriend)
What a lovely tribute to this beautiful little boy. He does matter and he is so special. I dont understand it myself….the overwhelming emotion and feelings that this child and his tragic life bring about. We have all heard these awful stories before. There is something about Peter…his sweet little face, his wispy blonde hair, the look in his blue eyes,angelic….so contradictory to the dark and savage way in which he was treated. Not to mention the cavalier manner in which his case was handled.
I believe that little Peter is special and that his life had meaning. I would do anything to go back and save him, comfort, hold and love him. Unfortunatley, it is too late for that. I can only refuse to forget him and do my best to further the cause of other children like him. We owe it to Peter to fight for these innocent children. Through our words our actions and our votes.
Rest in sweet peace angel. You are loved.
Beautiful words for a beautiful angel.
The sweetest baby Peter, I love you, I wish I could have saved you, rest in peace and when my time comes I will find you in Heaven and give you lots of kisses and cuddles
Merry Christmas baby Peter. You are in my prayers today. I am making a donation to Smile Train in your memory
Merry Chistmas MY SPECIAL BOY!!!! I love you dearly and will never forget you!!! You have a special place in my heart forever!!!! You are with God our Father now but I miss you like mad!!!! Love you!!
Merry Xmas to all you little angels – have fun up there!
Happy Birthday beautiful boy.
Happy Birthday angel .