| Location | Greater Manchester |
| Age | 18 years |
| Cause of Death | Shot |
| Date of Death | 23/12/2008 |
| Visitors | 3,855 since 24/12/2008 |
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Rachel Davies, an 18 year old from Greater Manchester has died in hospital two weeks after being
shot in the eye with an air gun.
Greater Manchester Police said her condition had deteriorated in recent days after she was shot in
Oram Street, Bury, just before midday on 7 December 2008.
Her parents Ricky and Angela described their daughter as a "beautiful and caring fun-loving
teenager" who had been tragically taken away from them. They added "Losing such a vibrant, beautiful
and spirited daughter in this way is a tragedy without compare for us. Her beautiful smile and sense
of fun will be greatly missed by us all.
"She had been considering whether to pursue a career in hairdressing or teaching and we were
prepared to help and support her in whatever way she chose.
"We are full of a profound grief knowing that the whole world of opportunity that was laid out
before our young lady is now beyond her."
The teenager leaves a sister aged 14 and a 10-year-old brother.
The family said a funeral service for Rachel would be held at St Bernadette's Church in Whitefield.
Her ashes will then be scattered with her late grandmother in Darlington, County Durham, where
Rachel was born.
Rachel's parents added: "The family would also like to pay tribute to the police and ambulance
services and the staff at both Fairfield and Hope Hospitals for their professional and compassionate
treatment of both Rachel and her relatives during this truly awful time."
For just a moment
I'm sure I saw
a flicker of light ahead.
Perhaps it was your smile.
Though past now, remembered,
in my heart
like the small sound of
a butterfly passing by.
No night
is so dark
that can not be brightened
with memories of you
Raindrops carry along
your blessings from heaven
to wash away my tears
and bring me hope anew.
by Brenda Penepent
God bless Rachel
My thoughts are with you all at this very sad time such a beautiful young girl .All my love Anne xx
Do you make them laugh in Heaven,
does your smile bring them good cheer?
Do you make the sun shine brighter,
like you did when you were here?
The very mention of your name,
the memories of your smile,
The little things that you did,
are with us all the while.
You meant so very much to us,
there’s nothing left to say,
Except that without you here
there is no perfect day.
For no-one knows the heartache,
that lies behind our smiles,
no-one knows how many times
we have broken down & cried.
we want to tell you something
so there wont be any doubt,
you're so wonderful to think of,
but so hard to be without...
We hold you close within our hearts,
and there you shall remain.
To walk with us throughout our lives,
until we meet again xXxXxXxXx
i know what its like to lose a beautiful daughter i lost my own 19 months ago my heart goes out to you and your family god bless.xxxxx
so sorry for your loss, a beautiful young angel gone way too soon, god bless sleep tight rest safely in the arms of jesus Rachel
xx
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Im writing this from heaven
Where i dwell with God above
Where theres no more tears or sadness
Just Gods eternal love
Please do not be unhappy
Becouse i am out of sight
Remember that im with you
Every morning noon and night
And i will stay beside you
Every day week and year
And when your sad i,ll still be there
To wipe away your tears
So when your going down the street
And youve got me on yout mind
Im walking in your foot steps
And only half a step behind
and if you feel a gentle breeze
or wind up on your face
Remember its only me
with a loving and soft embrace
My heart goes out to all your family and friends my niece lost her son Lee aged 19 in November
this year so i know the pain you are all going through
Gob bless you all
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