| Location | Long Sutton, Spalding, Lincolnshire |
| Age | 17 years |
| Cause of Death | Road Traffic Collision |
| Date of Birth | 03/11/1989 |
| Date of Death | 23/10/2007 |
| Visitors | 8,616 since 26/10/2007 |
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Kerrie-Ann Powell passed away on October 23rd 2007 aged just 17, following a tragic car accident just one day after passing her driving test, something which she has worked towards for so long. Kerrie was a hairdresser, a passion she had had from a young age. She leaves behind many people who loved her and miss her so much. I am one of those people. I knew Kerrie from when I was in year 8 at school, she was in year 7, and before long we'd sit together on the school bus, and I soon came to learn what a special, beautiful person she was, and I came to trust her more than anyone. I confided in her and she knew how to make everything seem better instantly, whether it was with a hug, a smile or just letting me know she was there. Now she is gone, and my hearts been destroyed. My life has changed so dramatically I can't even explain, and every day I wish it was me and not her. She had so much to give, and that has been taken from us all, and it's not fair. And every day I live with the guilt that in her last few months we only spoke a few times as I was preparing to head to university by working all the hours I could. I love you Kerrie-Ann, and I would give my everything to have you here today.
I found this poem on GTS some time ago, and unfortunately didn't note the author, but if anyone could tell me who it was I will add it immediately. I want to put it here as it sums up all that I feel, but I could not write those feelings myself because my thoughts are just too jumbled:
My world will never be the same, yer there's nothing I can do,
I just try to recall the happy times, the one's I spent with you.
I try to hide my feelings, but sometimes they're clear to see,
Grief is not an illness, it's something that lives with me.
It isn't something I can explain to others, I wouldn't even try,
I sit alone and think of you, and my tears just never run dry.
We are supposed to learn to live with grief, but it isn't easy to do,
When the only person who can stop this pain just happens to be you.
You never thought this would happen, and neither did I,
You're the last person in the world I thought would ever die.
It goes without saying that I love you every day, and miss you so much more,
You were part of my life for so very long, and I part that I adored
xXx
If roses grow in heaven, Lord, then pick a bunch for me. Place them in her arms and tell her they're from me. Tell her that i love and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for a while
LOVE YOU KERRIE-ANN
Forever in my heart
xXx
I'm sorry ... ♥
Hi baby girl, I'm so sorry that this is the first time I have been on here in 2 months, the site kind of changed for me and I just started to find it not comforting to talk to you on here, talking out loud seemed more real so that's what I've been doing. But just had to come on here tonight cos I'm so upset babes and I just want you to come home and cuddle you and never let go, nothing else will make me feel better. I need you, we all do. My life is so dark without you lighting it up. And today has just been the darkest for a couple of months. There's so much I need to talk to you about, stuff that I can't tell anyone else. I'm tired of doing everything I can to help people and noone ever appreciating it, in fact turning it round on me and upsetting me. And work colleagues who I went out of my way to be nice to and listen too when they was having bad days suddenly being so mean to me for no reason. Think you know who I'm talking about. It's just such a horrible world Kerrie, everyones out for themselves and I hate it. I know you wouldn't put up with me being made to feel like this, but I'm not strong enough without you huni. I'd give everything to have you back. The silliest things have been upsetting me today, like seeing the toaster bags advertised on TV, making me remember you getting on the bus bright and early all chirpy with your toast for breakfast. Looking at holidays in the brochure and wishing that we had got our arses in gear and gone to Spain for my 18th like planned, we was so looking forward to it but the others let us down. You was the only one who wanted to help make my 18th special. And then you was taken before you made yours. That's so unfair Kez, you should've been here. I don't want to be here without you anymore, the pain isn't getting any better Kerrie-Ann, it's as deep as ever, and nothing is going to make it go away. I just wish that I could go round yours and lay there and know you're there, I know that sounds weird but I'd really love to be at yours again. Ah I can't say what I want to say, I can't find the words, I just MISS YOU and nothing is the same without you. I LOVE YOU sweetie, and even though I haven't been down to your grave in a long time you know that's only because of all the money issues I've had at uni this year, but only here until May and then I will be earning and will be down every week with the most beautiful flowers I can find, I promise Kezzie.
Why did you have to go? Why? Why? WHY??
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Life is eternal, and love is immortal,
and death is only a horizon;
and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight .
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If I Knew
If I knew it would be the last time
That I'd see you fall asleep,
I would tuck you in more tightly
And pray the Lord, your soul to keep.
If I knew it would be the last time
That I see you walk out the door,
I would give you a hug and kiss
And call you back for one more.
If I knew it would be the last time
I'd hear your voice lifted up in praise,
I would video tape each action and word,
So I could play them back day after day.
If I knew it would be the last time,
I could spare an extra minute
To stop and say "I love you,"
Instead of assuming you would KNOW I do.
If I knew it would be the last time
I would be there to share your day,
Well I'm sure you'll have so many more,
So I can let just this one slip away.
For surely there's always tomorrow
To make up for an oversight,
And we always get a second chance
To make everything just right.
There will always be another day
To say "I love you,"
And certainly there's another chance
To say our "Anything I can do?"
But just in case I might be wrong,
And today is all I get,
I'd like to say how much I love you
And I hope we never forget.
Tomorrow is not promised to anyone,
Young or old alike,
And today may be the last chance
You get to hold your loved one tight.
So if you're waiting for tomorrow,
Why not do it today?
For if tomorrow never comes,
You'll surely regret the day,
That you didn't take that extra time
For a smile, a hug, or a kiss
And you were too busy to grant someone,
What turned out to be their one last wish.
So hold your loved ones close today,
And whisper in their ear,
Tell them how much you love them
And that you'll always hold them dear
Take time to say "I'm sorry,"
"Please forgive me," "Thank you," or "It's okay."
And if tomorrow never comes,
You'll have no regrets about today.
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...........Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
.....….Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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Just Because ~ ............... xxx
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.
Just because.... x.
Sitting under the mistletoe
(Pale-green, fairy mistletoe),
One last candle burning low,
All the sleepy dancers gone,
Just one candle burning on,
Shadows lurking everywhere:
Some one came, and kissed me there.
Tired I was; my head would go
Nodding under the mistletoe
(Pale-green, fairy mistletoe),
No footsteps came, no voice, but only,
Just as I sat there, sleepy, lonely,
Stooped in the still and shadowy air
Lips unseen - and kissed me there.
Thank You for all your support throughout the year and I wish you & your family a Merry Christmas ~ Love Sheena & Angel Lewis x
The BIG 21 beautiful
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO KERRIE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YO YOU
Really wish I could sing that to you on the phone like I always used to, especially as we both know how beautiful my singing is hehe!! Bet you are having so so much fun up there with all your angel friends aren't you missy, but please go steady cos you've got to be looking and feeling your best for your 21st birthday ball on Saturday! I know you'll be there with us and looking beautiful as ever. I'm really nervous about wearing that dress, may have to have a few glasses of the champers before everyone starts to arrive lol!! Hope we make you really proud huni, though I'm sure after all the hard work it will be perfect for you in every way, and I know you'll love that we're making lots of money for such an amazing charity. You are the star of 'Pretty in Pink' though huni, it's your night, and you're going to be the person on all of our minds. So wish that we was having a good old knees up with you here though Kez, this is where you should be, not up there watching over all of us. You used to get so so excited about birthdays, and as this one is extra special I can imagine you would have been a massive bouncing bundle of excitedness for weeks lol. I miss that so much. It's so hard not having you here, I'd give anything for a cuddle, to hear your voice, your laugh and see that smile of yours. Oh Kerrie, life is so unfair. I had best shut up cos I want to be happy on your special day, and I'm going to do my best to stay strong for you on Saturday night too, I know you wouldn't want tears but it's going to be so tough.
I love you so much Kerrie-Ann, and miss you so much more.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY MY DARLING ANGEK
All my love
xXxXxXx
Hey babes,
Thought I'd come on here for a bit of a rant really cos I'm a bit peed off to be honest. I love Kimma to bits and I know you did too, but feel like she has been a bit rude today really. I told her about all the raffle prizes I have got from businesses for the ball, and I'm quite proud of them really, and all she has done is moan that I can't get them home til the Thursday before the ball as she needs them before to group them and ticket them etc. But I've told her exactly what I've got so surely she could just put pieces of paper or something to replace them in whatever groups they're in and then just swap the tickets over on 4th. I know it sounds petty huni but I've tried really hard to help and just doesn't feel like it's appreciated really. Actually upset me quite a bit. I just feel like she should be greatful that all the prizes I've got together mean there's more prizes on offer so hopefully means more ticket sales. Argh. Guess I'm just being over sensitive. Hope you're getting excited about the ball though babes, it is your night and I'm not going to let anyone or anything spoil it for you xxxxxxxx love you
That time of year again continued...
I've gotta stop talking like that babes cos hurting too bad. I have something to ask you, please will you look after Gilly today, cos it's your special day but it's his birthday too and he is heartbroken too huni, and I know you'd want him to celebrate, wouldn't miss a party for the world would you. And of course stay close to mumi P and Steph and Craig and your daddy and whole extended family. You'd be so so proud of them.
Listening to your songs, they make me so upset but I like them as they mean that every second my thoughts are with you:
Eva Cassidy - Songbird
For you there'll be no crying
For you the sun will be shining
Cause I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright, I know it's right
And the songbirds keep singing
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before
To you, I would give the world
To you, I'd never be cold
Cause I feel that when I'm with you
It's alright, I know it's right
And the songbirds keep singing
Like they know the score
And I love you, I love you, I love you
Like never before
Think I had better go for a little while sunshine, I will be back to write more later
LOVE YOU MORE THAN LIFE ITSELF
xxxxxxxxxx
That time of year again...
Well huni, I've had to have a few months away from here to get myself better, have been naughty and come on a few times but as of today I am going to be back every day if I can my sweet. Hopefully I will just be able to control it more now.
October 23rd hey babe, I dread this day all year. It's so so hard babes, have been in tears so much as you know. Three years have gone by but everyday is just as painful as the previous one. It never gets easier despite what everyone says, it really doesn't. I know as they say life goes on, for a long time I didn't think it had to, I didn't want it too, but it's a completely different life Kerrie, a life that has a massive void, and that void is you. Knowing you are not going to come back is heartbreaking baby girl, it really is. I miss you so much, I really can't describe it. It's like with every breath I take I feel guilty that you're not taking one too. You should be here Kerrie, this is where you belong. You belong with your friends and family. I know you was always too much of an angel for this world but we needed you, we still do. PLEASE COME HOME. Everything is so much harder without you, and although we all try and have fun, it's always hard knowing that you're not here with us. I'm sure that you're watching over us and giggling along sweetie, but we should be able to hear it. Oh what I'd give to hear that laugh. I'd give my life hun, I really would. I try to be strong and put up a front but noone understands how much I'm hurting everyday. I look at your photo and it kills me, I read the words of your hymns and it kills me, listen to your songs and it kills me. I should be excited about your birthday ball but instead it's breaking my heart cos I know just how hard it's going to be that we are having a party for you but you're not there. Babes come home. If you wanted to I'm sure you could. Let me know you're here. Please, I'm begging. I really want to speak to your mum but I know I can't. And more than anything I want to come and visit you in your garden, but I can't get there sweetie, if there's any way I possibly could, you know I would. I feel so guilty that I can't be there. You was there for me whenever I needed, and the fact I can't do that for you today is like torture. I swear though Kerrie, I'm going to be down to see you on the 4th before I've even been home, and I'm going to stay for quite a bit if I can. Will get some money for flowers somehow. God I will stand on a street corner if I have to. Would do anything for you.
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