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Parents' moving tributes to Eleanor
12:30pm Friday 13th March 2009 in
THE PARENTS of Eleanor McGrath have paid tribute to a "wonderful daughter" who lit up the lives of all who knew her.
John and Gillian McGrath spoke of the void that would be left in their lives after their 14-year-old daughter was struck by a car in Tyrone Road, Shoebury.
They said: "Eleanor loved life and was a wonderful daughter. She would often laugh so much that she cried tears and had a kind and loving nature.
"She had a good sense of humour and was a great impersonator. She really was a much loved sister, daughter, grand-daughter and friend.
"She lit up the lives of all who knew her and this tragic incident has left a void that will never be filled.
Eleanor lived at her home in Bishopsteignton, Shoebury, with her 46-year-old parents, brother Richard, 17, and family dog Dexter.
She was head girl at Thorpedene Infant and Junior Schools before going on to Southend High School for Girls.
Friends leave sea of flowers for Eleanor
FRIENDS have left a sea of flowers at the scene of a crash which claimed the live of a "lovely, beautiful" teenager.
Eleanor McGrath, 14, had been on life support since Friday night, after a Citroen C1 ploughed into her and 13 others who were celebrating a pal’s birthday in Tyrone Road, Thorpe Bay.
Youngsters from Southend High School for Girls and Southend High School for Boys made a pilgrimage to the site to pay their final respects yesterday.
Robyn Althasen, of Parkanaur Avenue, Thorpe Bay, was one of many who left flowers at the site in Tyrone Road.
The 18-year-old said her sister Erika, 14, was one of Eleanor’s friends at school.
Robyn said: “She was a lovely, beautiful girl. She was always round my house. I never thought this would happen to someone I know. My sister has made a collage last night with a picture of them together. They were part of a big group of friends. Everybody is devastated.”
Yesterday afternoon a large group of teenagers took chairs down to the site and sat and wept as they remembered their friend.
Families living near the scene of the crash also spoke of their sadness and paid tribute to how well the teenagers responded to the accident.
Dr Bilquis Agha, 69, lives on the road and was one of the first people at the scene.
She said: “I was in the kitchen when my granddaughter, who lives next door, came running in and said what had happened.
“There were teenagers everywhere. There was a girl on my driveway. I came out with blankets.
“People were screaming. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since it happened. I checked the girl and made sure she could breathe, and I did the same for the others.
“She was a beautiful girl. I am so shocked this has happened.”
l A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving in connection with the crash and has been released on police bail until May 7, pending further inquiries.
Schools in shock
A SCHOOL community is shrouded in shock and sadness following the death of Eleanor McGrath.
The 14-year-old was a pupil at Southend High School for Girls and pupils, teachers and other staff are struggling to come to terms with the news.
Counsellors have been working in the school since pupils returned on Monday.
A short assembly was held yesterday and headteacher Alison Clewlow paid tribute to Eleanor describing her as “bright, beautiful and helpful”.
Mrs Clewlow said: “Staff, pupils and friends feel Eleanor’s loss deeply. She was a bright, lively, cheerful, beautiful and good-natured pupil.
“In her form, her hand was always first to go up with an offer of help and she was very supportive of her fellow pupils.
“Eleanor had just come back from the school ski trip where she was merry company and had a brilliant time.
“She loved to be in the limelight and contributed wholeheartedly to the life of the school.
“We will miss her. Our thoughts are with her family and friends.”
Earlier the school had praised its caring pupils and said they will work hard to take care of each other.
Parents have also paid tribute to the strength shown by Eleanor’s family who even contacted them to tell them the devastating news that she had died.
Elizabeth Mower, whose daughter Lyndsey was best friends with Eleanor, said: “Her parents have been so very strong.
“They text some of us parents at 1am to tell us she had died.
“They said in their message they did not want the children to hear it the next day on the news. They are being so brave and were trying to protect the other children.”
She said she had to break the news to her daughter the next morning, adding: “The children are all absolutely devastated. I don’t know how my daughter will cope.
“They have all been staying together and seeking comfort and support together.
“Lyndsey and her friends had bought get well cards and presents to take to Eleanor in hospital. They’re still sat in my house. They’ll never be delivered.”
Dr Haroon Siddique, who lives nearby and rushed to help the victims on the night, said: “This is terrible news. We all hoped that all the children involved would have fought through this.
“The children were all remarkable on the night and will need a lot of support to get through this.”
The Echo has opened a new forum for people to pay tribute to Eleanor to offer comfort and support to her family and friends. Readers are asked to keep this for tributes only
Comments(256)
Michael Vincent
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8:10am Wed 11 Mar 09
Southedlocal99
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8:13am Wed 11 Mar 09
miketanousis
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8:22am Wed 11 Mar 09
All we can do is support the family friends and the children.
As for brave Eleanor God rst your soul
xxxxx
fletch12107
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8:27am Wed 11 Mar 09
Robb_B
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8:31am Wed 11 Mar 09
x
Winston Smith
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8:32am Wed 11 Mar 09
The Voice of Reason
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8:35am Wed 11 Mar 09
May you rest in peace.
TVoR
Bosniavet
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8:41am Wed 11 Mar 09
RIP
25JAS
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8:42am Wed 11 Mar 09
RIP
X
calpolmum
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8:44am Wed 11 Mar 09
rosered
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8:46am Wed 11 Mar 09
God Bless you and your family and friends
may they get through their lives treasuring the wonderful memories they have of you and learn to make sense of it all x
Southend Bod
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8:48am Wed 11 Mar 09
May they find some peace and solace in this terrible time.
God bless. ****
mumgc
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8:50am Wed 11 Mar 09
g.1993
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8:50am Wed 11 Mar 09
Els,you will be in our hearts forever, such a wonderful, beautiful girl will never be forgotten.
All my love and support to her family. She is with the angels now. Looking down. Thanking us for trying our hardest.
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LDonovan24
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8:52am Wed 11 Mar 09
tblady
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8:56am Wed 11 Mar 09
My thoughts also go out to all the children involved in this tragic event of whom some of you I know. You should never have had to witness such things and I know that you all have to find the strength and love to support one another through this dark time.
Be strong and I am so proud of you all.
Sleep well angelx
hvl12345
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8:56am Wed 11 Mar 09
tazzie
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8:58am Wed 11 Mar 09
Rest in Peace Eleanor
Grunt
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9:03am Wed 11 Mar 09
Kerry91
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9:10am Wed 11 Mar 09
Thinking of everyone that knew Eleanor and everyone else involved on Friday.
RIP Eleanor x
lindac
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9:19am Wed 11 Mar 09
katiebeebee
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9:21am Wed 11 Mar 09
I am so sorry for your loss. x
leighmum
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9:22am Wed 11 Mar 09
Soozie
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9:23am Wed 11 Mar 09
Deepest sympathies to the family
Percy333
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9:27am Wed 11 Mar 09
Rest in Peace Sweetheart.
x
dantom
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9:30am Wed 11 Mar 09
Rest in peace dear child
Mad Cow
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9:30am Wed 11 Mar 09
theirfriend603
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9:31am Wed 11 Mar 09
she is loved by so many
a person that no one could ever say a bad thing about, and i feel so grateful that i am friends with such a wonderful individual that will be missed by all
I like to say thankyou to eleanors family for taking the time to keep us informed and iv learned alot about how strong a family they are
i'v also learned how much i need my friends
eleanor is going to save alot of people, and in her life she made so many people happy, just being herself
she has reached a comma, not a full stop
i love you eleanor, with all my heart
i couldnt think of a more wonderful person
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bob7
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9:31am Wed 11 Mar 09
To the youngsters involved. You have shown how much you love and support each other so now is the time to hold each other up and be strong. You have all said how wonderful this young lady was so use her as your example and go and live a life that would make her proud.
My thoughts are with you, your families and those supporting you.
RIP.
bespoke
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9:33am Wed 11 Mar 09
scscsc
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9:44am Wed 11 Mar 09
In these times those of you must stick together and support one another with the help of friends, family and each other.
my thoughts are with you all
rip xxxxxxx
lbb09
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9:46am Wed 11 Mar 09
essexdancer
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9:48am Wed 11 Mar 09
May she rest in peace
xx
margrete
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9:49am Wed 11 Mar 09
There is nothing else that can usefully be said.
minime1uk
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9:53am Wed 11 Mar 09
p&b xx
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9:54am Wed 11 Mar 09
We both knew Eleanor from our bestfriend, who was her cousin.
Everytime we saw her walking past us, she would always smile or wave at us. She was such a nice girl, she really doesn't deserve what has happened to her.
Even though we were not that close to Eleanor, we still get touched by what has happened.
All our love goes out to her friends and especially to her family.
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Kaz157
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9:56am Wed 11 Mar 09
iamsam
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9:57am Wed 11 Mar 09
As an ex SHSG pupil I know everyone will stick together and support each other during sad and difficult times, as this is what the school is about.
Thinking of the family of Eleanor and everyone who was there on Friday.
Keep strong everyone.
RIPxxx
theresastar
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10:01am Wed 11 Mar 09
I'm sitting here with tears down my cheeks. Everyone will miss you, our lives wont be the same without you.
Your in a better place now, we've got to remember that, although we've got the els shaped reminder every day. We miss you.
Ti amo, forever in out hearts.
My prayers with the family, I know SHSG/B are devestated, we all are.
Rest in peace Els. xxx
JoeJohn
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10:03am Wed 11 Mar 09
I'm not ashamed to say, but I'm a grown man and I weep as I write this. I have a daughter the same age and although we fight, I cannot imagine a more horrible thing to go through.
I dont know you, and you dont know me, and we will probably never meet. But, my thoughts, and love are with you and I just feel for you.
A sad, sad day
bumper
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10:03am Wed 11 Mar 09
I.E.L.2000
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10:09am Wed 11 Mar 09
I Love You Forever Eleanor Grace, you really did Grace this world with your presense.
I Love You
I. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
notyourtypicalessexgirl
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10:11am Wed 11 Mar 09
my thoughts are with your family and friends at this time.
kerry72
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10:16am Wed 11 Mar 09
M99SS3
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10:18am Wed 11 Mar 09
At this difficult time our hearts and prayers go out to your family and friends, and to all the children and families that had the pleasure of knowing your kindness and good spirit.
RIP
Southend&Proud
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10:20am Wed 11 Mar 09
Just reading on here shows what a special person Eleanor was. I didn't know Eleanor but I will be saying a prayer for her family and friends. RIP Eleanor
jmgill
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10:24am Wed 11 Mar 09
Rest in Peace Eleanor
Kristina123
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10:24am Wed 11 Mar 09
RIP
mum.shsb
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10:26am Wed 11 Mar 09
jules27
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10:34am Wed 11 Mar 09
My thoughts and prayers are with Eleanors Family and Friends
God Bless x
ella72
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10:40am Wed 11 Mar 09
its not the same without you, we all loveyou so much
****
PMarsh
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10:44am Wed 11 Mar 09
A more caring and friendly family you could not wish to meet.
John, Gill we have our Princess and Eleanor was the best.
Cherish the memories as they will last forever.
We are just a call or walk round the block away any time and reason don't forget that.
The whole Ladies Cirlce and Round Table fraternities have been hoping, praying and wishing for better news but that simply wasn't going to happen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we just hope beyond all hope that you come through this tragedy in some way.
Yours always
P
samsieeee
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11:22am Wed 11 Mar 09
I live just down the road from where the accident took place and just walking past gives me shivers, it's such a tragedy!
My thoughts go out to all of Eleanors family and friends, RIP.
xxx
tbman1
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11:32am Wed 11 Mar 09
acadi
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11:32am Wed 11 Mar 09
Dids
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11:35am Wed 11 Mar 09
teacher SB
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11:37am Wed 11 Mar 09
May you sit among the angels and watch over your friends and at this time. Rest in peace.
As a mother I pass my deepest sympathies to your family on this very sad day. May they know that you were loved by so many. RIP x x
AJCSOS
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11:38am Wed 11 Mar 09
RIP ELEANOR
martharachel-x
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11:42am Wed 11 Mar 09
i know we lost contact since you left dancing, but you were an amazing friend to me, funny and caring
I looked back at some pictures of us in ready teddy go yesterday making things with play-dough and one of you me georgie and chelsie playing with the yellow pedal cars. And as for the ones of you me georgie and melissa in our shout costumes and our huge wigs, talk about embarassing!
you were so much fun, you never deserved this, forever in my thoughts and my heart,
xoxox
btregear8
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11:48am Wed 11 Mar 09
RIP ELEANOR.
We all love you, forver and always xxx
htownsendx
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11:50am Wed 11 Mar 09
i have been praying for you ever since i heard about this terrible accident, its such news, i was really hoping you would pull through because you never ever deserved this.
you really are such a lovely girl, ever since i was little i have always looked up to you and admired you as you have never EVER failed to make me smile or laugh, you just constantly cheer me up.
although we may not be as close as we were when we were both younger, i will never forget the memories we shared and the times we spent together growing up.
everyone at school is so upset about the news, you were in everyones prayers as everyone was really hoping that you would pull through this.
there will never be a day where you dont cross my mind, but your in a better place now, you must of just been to good for this world.
i have always followed in your footsteps, close birthdays, same part in the nativity, both head girl, little things like that where our mums would be like 'oh arent they so similar!' this whole event has really shaken everyone up and
thoughts really go to your family + friends, i cant imagine what their feeling right now.
your in a better place now, always in my heart + thoughts.
rip sweetie
xxxxx
becca29
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12:03pm Wed 11 Mar 09
i didn't know you as well as i would have liked to but i have heard that you were a nice, caring and thoughtful girl. There is not a bad thing to say about Els, she was so nice.
You were one of my best friend's cousins and if I saw you walking by, you would always smile. There was never a time when I saw you not smiling or laughing, you always managed to put a smile on my face.
All my love and more go out to my best friend and the family.
The angels are taking care of you now, to overlook everyone.
Everyone at SHSG and SHSB are thinking of you and what a lovely girl you were.
In our hearts, and always will be.
RIP Eleanor.
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southendgirl14
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12:08pm Wed 11 Mar 09
southend girls and southend boys have been devastated by what has happend and school is simply not the same. there is an extremely sad atmosphere and we miss els so much. i go to SHSG and we are all looking after each other and we are a strong school and we will get through this together no matter how hard it is. both SHSG and SHSB have been hoping and praying that everyone from the accident would get through it but els was just too good for this world.
now she is another star in the sky shining and watching over us all. i know that when i go to sleep tonight you will be watching over everyone and helping all your family and friends get through this horrible time. now els can watch over jack, poppy, ellen and everyone else who was injured and she will give them the strength to get through this.
we all loved you so much els,
RIP sweetie xxxxxx
Iron Mighty
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12:21pm Wed 11 Mar 09
SupaWoodsey110
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12:28pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Never should happen to anyone let alone such a nice young girl and a lovely family.
Hope all the others are starting to improve,
Sweet Dreams x
Lady Sarah
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12:30pm Wed 11 Mar 09
I hope that all of those lovely youngsters support each other and find some peace whilst keeping Eleanor's memory alive.
babyy95
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12:32pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Thankyou for all the chats that we've had, they really helped with things. You've been a great friend.
You didn't deserve any of this, you were such a lovely person.
Your friends love you so much, and are missing you incredibly.
Our hearts go out to your family, I cant imagine what they must be going through.
You were a stunning girl, and I cant believe this has happened to you. Your friends were behind you 100%. All the way.
R.I.P Eleanor - Grace.
Heaven's new angel.
You'll be the brightest star up there beautiful.
I Love You Loads, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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A Dad
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12:37pm Wed 11 Mar 09
This loss is so much harder to bear in that it was so pointless and avoidable.
We must now care for the ones left behind who will be hurting and whose grief will seem unbearable. Life will go on, and we must not dwell on what might have been, but rather think of the light she will have brought into the lives of those close to her during her short life, and be thankful for the gift of knowing her.
babyy95
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12:40pm Wed 11 Mar 09
You were such a lovely person and didnt deserve any of this.
Nobody could ever have a bad word to say about you as you were such a lovely girl.
I cant believe this has happened to you.
Me and you were getting close recently, so thankyou for all teh chats we've had, its really helped.
I cant imagine what your family must be going through right now. They loved you so much, more than you could imagine, and were very proud of you.
Your friends were behind you 100% and they love you very much, and are missing you incredibly right now.
R.I.P Eleanor-Grace.
Heavens new angel.
You'll be the brightest star up there beautiful.
Now you can take car of Jack, Poppy and Ellen.
I Love you always and forever, Millions xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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D+C
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12:43pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Everyone Loves You And Will Miss You Loads. You Really Were An Amazing Girl.
Its so sad to see such a lovely person leave the world, but everything happens for a reason.
You have given everyone so much strength in these hard times, and now its up to you to help Jack, Poppy, Ellen and everyone else thats hurt recover.
" The dead don't die. They look on and help "
I'll always remember that.
Love Always.
xxx
sarahparmenter
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12:51pm Wed 11 Mar 09
What a tragic loss of a life that was only just beginning.
Thoughts go out to all the friends and family of Elenor and those involved in the devestating events of that night.
southendreb
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12:53pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Please look after each other in the days to come.
margy
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12:58pm Wed 11 Mar 09
keithgammon
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1:12pm Wed 11 Mar 09
jade hayto
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1:20pm Wed 11 Mar 09
we will never forget you
xxxxx
Ellie-Lauren
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1:22pm Wed 11 Mar 09
I Didn't Know You That Well,
But i Knew You Well Enough To Know
Your an amazing girl,
Whenever I Saw You At School You Were Always Happy And Laughiing.
God Obviously needed another angel,
You'll Never Be Forgotten
Forever In Everyones Hearts
You Were Loved By So Many People.
SweetDreams Princess.
R.i.p
Loveyouu x
debi_stripe
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1:23pm Wed 11 Mar 09
RIP Eleanor McGrath...
ellz1987
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1:31pm Wed 11 Mar 09
My thoughts go out to Eleanors family and friends.
Rest In Peace Eleanor.
X
Radar Ears
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1:37pm Wed 11 Mar 09
I am so shocked to see the Eleanor has passed away.
I didn't know her at all, but I just hoped upon hope that they would all pull through, sadly it was not to be.
If I may, I would like to pay my respects to her family.
foxymain
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2:08pm Wed 11 Mar 09
my sincerest condolences to all the families involved in this incident.
It would be pleasing to keep this forum free from the pathetic arguments made in the main forum by a few individuals.
It is not constructive nor supportive to those who are suffering greatly at this time.
sosadmum
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3:02pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Britka Karate
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3:20pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Russell
CSI Paul
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3:21pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Softly, softly…
One never knows why…
It touches your cheek, then
Says, "Goodbye."
Fragile and sweet, like
Blooming flowers
Life's loves and trials last only
the hours
They touch your heart, then
Say "goodbye"
Life is like a butterfly
RIP Eleanor
S.Martin
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3:44pm Wed 11 Mar 09
My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved her, and especially to her family at this sad time, who we will all be there for.
Things like this just make you realise that it could happen to anyone, and how we must all come together, to help eachother, to show a spirit which can help every one of her friends and family to get through this, but it shouldn’t ever happen to the nicest of people.
It’s just too close to home!
But God only takes the best, he needed another angel, it breaks our heart to lose Els, But shes in a better place now,,
On behalf of everyone,
WE ALL Loveyou and miss you already els
Always in our hearts
RIP Eleanor
xo
babyy95
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3:46pm Wed 11 Mar 09
I Love you so much and miss you so much.
You'll never be forgotten, and your beautiful face will stay in everyones memory.
Never failed to smile at anyone, and your parents and sisters are extremely proud of you.
The 13 were behind you 110, and so was everyone else.
You have touched the whole school, even the ones who didnt know you.
Rest in peace darling.
Sweet dreams.
ilove you so much, always and forever.
Elzz
shoebs
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3:46pm Wed 11 Mar 09
SHSG Girls
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3:47pm Wed 11 Mar 09
J Southend
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3:48pm Wed 11 Mar 09
doyoufeel100
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3:54pm Wed 11 Mar 09
shoebury09
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3:54pm Wed 11 Mar 09
we all miss you so much els
love you always xxx
rip
donnaspooner
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4:01pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Hope the memories of Eleanor will help them through this tough time.
My prays are with the family and friends at this time. x
SHSGirl
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4:09pm Wed 11 Mar 09
will alwayys be in our thoughts
your in a better place .
You was so strong'pretty'intell
igant
Loveyou
see you soon babe .x
2112
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4:12pm Wed 11 Mar 09
"Suddenly --
You were gone
From all the lives
You left your mark upon
I remember --
How we talked and drank
Into the misty dawn
We ran by the water
On the wet summer lawn
I remember --
Tried to believe
But you know it's no good
This is something
That just can't be understood
I remember --
The shouts of joy
Skiing fast through the woods
I learned your love for life
I feel the way that you would
I remember --
I feel the way you would
This just can't be understood..."
barbara7
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4:13pm Wed 11 Mar 09
You were truly a shining star and may you rest peacefully with the angels. xxx
Free Speach
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4:16pm Wed 11 Mar 09
dazzaH
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4:22pm Wed 11 Mar 09
emiliekate
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4:29pm Wed 11 Mar 09
this should never have happened. from what i know of this group of people they are so lovely. all of them have been so brave. my thoughts are with all of u who were there on friday and the families involved. Eleanor will find happiness in heaven and im sure she wants everyone to be happy and appreciate what they have. heaven has another angel and i hope everybodies support help the family deal with these bad times. it will get easier i promise. she is a beautiful girl, i will never forget whats happened. you should be proud. try to let the good times, and the good memories get you through. she is fine now, and appreciating her family for loving her. im sure she made the most of life, from what i hurd she has had a happy one and had oppertunities other people dont have thanks to her family and friends, so again you should be proud
hinces1962
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4:32pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Rest in peace Eleanor xx
shocked123
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4:38pm Wed 11 Mar 09
may you rest in peace, you were such a lovely, beautiful girl. Everyone is behind you and we will remember you forever, whenever we met you were so nice, you would smile at me or wave and when i had a conversation with you, you would always listen in with the greatest interest.
R.I.P forever in our hearts
xxxxxx
L.Southend.
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4:43pm Wed 11 Mar 09
To her friends - do not think of what may have been, but think of what she brought to your life. Do not think of her with sorrow or guilt, for her life was beautiful, and it should be remembered for that. Treasure every memory, and know she is at peace.
To Eleanor - you were too good for this life, may you rest in peace forever more. RIP little angel xx
Tiny Angels rest your wings
sit with me for awhile.
How I long to hold your hand,
And see your tender smile.
Tiny Angel, look at me,
I want this image clear....
That I will forget your precious face
Is my biggest fear.
Tiny Angel can you tell me,
Why you have gone away?
You weren't here for very long....
Why is it, you couldn't stay?
Tiny Angel shook her head,
"These things I do not know....
But I do know that you love me,
And that I love you so"
seeviccol
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4:54pm Wed 11 Mar 09
mum.s/end
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4:55pm Wed 11 Mar 09
sue shoebury
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4:55pm Wed 11 Mar 09
My thoughts are with you all the way.
xox
ShsbPupil
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4:59pm Wed 11 Mar 09
R.I.P
x
Southendboy254
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5:01pm Wed 11 Mar 09
"I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believes in me will never die" (John 11:25-27)
May you rest in peace Eleanor
xxx
foxy1970
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5:09pm Wed 11 Mar 09
maxwell k
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5:10pm Wed 11 Mar 09
you were an amazing girl
everone been praying you would pull through and everyone knws you will never leave our heart
we all loved you so much
R.I.P
all our love me and family
****
hopefulgirl
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5:14pm Wed 11 Mar 09
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”
- David Harkins
sweet dreams eleanor.
i only hope youre looking down at us now to see how much we all miss and love you.
you will never be forgotten.
my most sincere condolences go with your family.
goodbye.x
hopefulgirl
says...
5:14pm Wed 11 Mar 09
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on.”
- David Harkins
sweet dreams eleanor.
i only hope youre looking down at us now to see how much we all miss and love you.
you will never be forgotten.
my most sincere condolences go with your family.
goodbye.x
ecm.
says...
5:18pm Wed 11 Mar 09
:(
says...
5:22pm Wed 11 Mar 09
R.I.P x
Dianec
says...
5:23pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Sam-Southend
says...
5:34pm Wed 11 Mar 09
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
PS~ My thoughts and prayers go out to the family
****
S.Martin
says...
5:35pm Wed 11 Mar 09
All you’ve heard this year is bad news and this just tops it off!?
Its well sad and soul destroying to lose such a lovely, warm hearted, down to earth girl, cant really believe its happened
My heart goes out to everyone who knew and loved her, and especially to her family at this sad time, who we will all be there for.
Things like this just make you realise that it could happen to anyone, and how we must all come together, to help eachother, to show a spirit which can help every one of her friends and family to get through this, but it shouldn’t ever happen to the nicest of people.
It’s just too close to home!
But God only takes the best, he needed another angel, it breaks our heart to lose Els, But shes in a better place now,,
On behalf of everyone,
WE ALL Loveyou and miss you already els
Always in our hearts
RIP Eleanor
xo
southend1994
says...
5:41pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Such a beautiful girl , i didnt even no you , yet i want to cry , knowing you were the same agee.
Your in a better place noww
You will be missed
R.I.P Eleanor ****
evilc
says...
5:45pm Wed 11 Mar 09
My thoughts are with the family in their time of grief.
I know I will get some grief for this but please spare a thought for the young driver who never meant this to happen and will now suffer for the rest of his life, as will his family.
There for the grace of god anyone could be either a victim or an aggrieved.
Young at Heart
says...
5:45pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Along with many others who did not know Eleanor, or any of those involved on Friday, you have been constantly in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly devaststed that Eleanor has passed away, and pray for her soul.
To her friends, I hope and pray that you find the strength to get through this. To her family - I can't even begin to express my deepest condolences to you. I am truly shocked and saddened by your loss.
You are all in our thoughts. Be brave, and stay strong.
reece212
says...
5:53pm Wed 11 Mar 09
but really am so sorry for her. Noone like her deserves to die, she looks so pretty and from what i have heard was a fantastic person. It is really upsetting to her that she didnt make it, it frightens me as i am only one year older and so many youngsters are getting killed.
i hope the driver gets what he deserves.
My respects go out to all of eleanors family and friends,
I really am sorry
Rest In Piece Eleanor
ly
Reece
reallifegirl
says...
5:56pm Wed 11 Mar 09
rest in peac
will never forget you and your smile
girl at SHSG
xxx
reallifegirl
says...
5:56pm Wed 11 Mar 09
rest in peace
will never forget you and your smile
girl at SHSG
xxx
livelyred
says...
5:58pm Wed 11 Mar 09
m_92
says...
5:58pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Rest in peace xxxxx
****
ac123x
says...
5:59pm Wed 11 Mar 09
everyone ive spoken to has said what a kind, cheerful girl you were and when i saw you around school you were always smiling and seen cheering everyone up around you.
its often the best people that devastating things like this happen to , and with so many people loving and caring for you you were probably one of the nicest girls around, you had so much going for you and i want you to remember how amazing and gorgeous you were and that you have made so many good memories and changes to your friends lives in the past, rest in peace huny, look after jack and ellen for us.
southend loves you and will never forget you x x x
sadness.
says...
6:03pm Wed 11 Mar 09
everyone loves you so much & you have made a big hole in our hearts now you have left.
people say your in a better place & that you would of wanted this & to be honest i believe this aswell...
rest in peace eleanor:(
****
SHSG Girls
says...
6:16pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Trapped in the glorious years
within the memory of belief, lost of all grief.
Take the reasons,
which once seemed so clear,
but never mind, you have nothing to fear.
For you my friend will be, forever young,
Forever in the heart of memories.
Lost in the glory of all time,
the wisdom was there within that smile,
You see you could have told us,
there within lies the mystery.
So shed a smile, and grin a tear,
For you my friend, will be,
Forever young, Forever young.
Forever in the heart of memory,
We see not through or misery.
Forever young, forever young.
There's a new angel tonight.
EmilyBaaby1
says...
6:17pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Rest in Peace Eleanor.
loveyou
****
sosgirl89
says...
6:21pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Thoughts go out to her family.
R.I.P eleanor xxx
Babiie
says...
6:30pm Wed 11 Mar 09
it's a horrable way to loss your daughter or friend although i didn't know her she sounded like a wonderful girl. I have tears running down my face reading the nice comments poeple have wrote about eleanor. i feel for her her parents losing a child that way.
May she rest in peace
xox
shoeburymum
says...
6:41pm Wed 11 Mar 09
I never knew you bt know the effect this tragedy has had on so many people.
God bless & sleep well
Condolances to the family
helmel
says...
6:44pm Wed 11 Mar 09
this is so sad. rest in peace eleanor.
trakz4
says...
6:48pm Wed 11 Mar 09
shsgnerd
says...
6:49pm Wed 11 Mar 09
You got along with all of us and even if u didn't know us, u were always friendly.
We will never forget u R.I.P
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
x
whsg93
says...
6:49pm Wed 11 Mar 09
but i knew of you,
but walking into school this morning,
everyone was silent,
eyes were wet with tears glistening for you,
no one knew what to say,
nothing could break the silence,
even to those who didn't know you,
this is still a tragic loss in our hearts,
we all love you so much eleanor,
r.i.p
x
shsg2009
says...
6:55pm Wed 11 Mar 09
but whenever i saw you around school you were smiling.
Such a tragic accident should have never take the life of anyone, especially not you.
rest in peace
x
SHSgirl99
says...
7:02pm Wed 11 Mar 09
The atmosphere at school today was unbearable. You could tell that EVERYONE was thinking about you and you had truely touched our hearts. I beleive i speak on behalf of everyone who knew you and people who didn't when i say that you were truely a brilliant, beautiful, caring girl who has touched so many hearts. You have let people notice how precious their friends and family are and will save lives in the future.
Rest In Peace Els. You didn't deserve to go, but wherever you are now, I'm sure everyone is wishing you the happiest time you will ever have because you ahev truely earnt it. Forever in all our hearts.
SHSG girl. xxx
P.s - To all her family, stay strong and be proud of what Els did acheive in the life she lived.
becca29
says...
7:03pm Wed 11 Mar 09
You are one of my Best friends cousin and even though I didn't personally know you, you would always smile if i walked by.
God has you now, because you were obviously too good for this world. But now you are the brightest star in the sky watching over everyone. The nicest Angel up there, helping the rest of the them better..
You were such a nice girl. There is not a bad thing to say about you. You were you and no one else, and that is what made you so special.
You are in my thoughts and Prayers.
My love is sent out to your family and friends
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xx
BrushLover
says...
7:15pm Wed 11 Mar 09
it warms my heart to hear such lovely messages, there is truly nobody who has a bad word to say and that is rare.you were clearly one of the good ones.
RIP
xx
shaan_xOx
says...
7:19pm Wed 11 Mar 09
you didnt deserve this at all,
whenever we saw you , you were smiling and always knew how to cheer everyone up, but as they say,
one by one the good die young,
you'll never be forgotten
xxxxxxxxxxx
C xx
says...
7:24pm Wed 11 Mar 09
god needed an another angel, to help him look after the rest of us xxx
my thoughts are with her family ****
we will me you greatly eleanor ****
Emilykline101
says...
7:25pm Wed 11 Mar 09
x.kelliiee.x
says...
7:27pm Wed 11 Mar 09
It was completely avoidable
unfortunately I never knew Eleanor but I really wish I had… my close friend did.
We wept for you all day at school
From what her friends have said she was an amazing girl.
God Obviously needed another angel,
He only takes the best….
This world wasn’t good enough for such a great heart
everyone who knew her obviously were the luckiest people alive
Her family must be so proud to have had such a wonderfull girl in their lives…
Eleanor never deserved this…
I pay my respects and pray for her family and friends may they find comfort in the happy times they had with her.
Forever in everyone’s hearts.
She will be greatly missed…..
R.i.p beautiful angel xxx
x…….Watch over jack and all the others. You will see all your loved ones again in paradise….. x
Guepo
says...
7:29pm Wed 11 Mar 09
faith.x
says...
7:34pm Wed 11 Mar 09
i cant beleiev this its almost unreal, ill miss our little laughs and ill miss your heart warming smile which makes everyone feel better,
the memories i have with you will never be forgotten always in my heart babe
your in a better place
everyone will miss you and noone will forget you or stop loveing you
lots of love faith xxx
yan and the blowup dinasour misses you too, theyll always love you and your blue barry m nail varnish xx
Imogen
says...
7:40pm Wed 11 Mar 09
May Eleanor's family and friends find comfort in knowing that she is now in the arms of the Lord and will be at peace forever.
Sleep peacefully dear Eleanor. xx
sarah_d
says...
7:40pm Wed 11 Mar 09
I didn't know Eleanor personally, but I have seen the reactions of the girls at school and she was obviously a very popular, fun loving girl.
I just want to say that everyone at SHSG is thinking of you and may you rest in peace xx
Shsg95
says...
7:42pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Your going to be missed so much Eleanor, even by those that didn't know you that well. Its clear from all these comments that you were such a beautiful kind girl.
Your safe now, and i bet your the most beautiful angel up there.
Rest in peace els
xxx
seeviccol
says...
7:48pm Wed 11 Mar 09
but i think this whole situation proves even more that there is a god.
god wants the best people as his angels. he looked down, saw els, and thought ' that beautiful, popular, loving girl is too good and perfect for the earth she is on now; she deserves the best.' this is with God.
its just, i know it sounds sellfish els, but we just weren't ready to say goodbye to you yet.
we are all going to miss you so much.
Loveyou forever and may you rest you in peace in the perfect place :)
xxxxxxx
jcolbs
says...
7:56pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Porsche.
says...
7:57pm Wed 11 Mar 09
she was such a young girl and had the rest of her life ahead of her.
i didnt personally know eleanor but she seemed a very popular girl.
shes gone to the angels now though
she will be looked after there.
R.I.P
x x x x x
Tweddledumtweedledee
says...
8:04pm Wed 11 Mar 09
and this tragic event has been a real reminder to me, to not take life so seriously and to enjoy everything i do, and to really and truey treat everyday as your last, because you really dont no when you innocent life will be taken !
eleanor was taken way before her time.
rest in peace sweetie x
shsg '03
says...
8:05pm Wed 11 Mar 09
shsggirl
says...
8:09pm Wed 11 Mar 09
if will power alone could have got you through this.
theres a huge gap in our school, in our hearts, for you. But, your beautiful smile will stay with us forever, your light will never fade.
you're resting with the angels now sweetheart.
sweet dreams eleanor, we will see you again soon
xxxxxx
calpolmum
says...
8:23pm Wed 11 Mar 09
sachita1410
says...
8:33pm Wed 11 Mar 09
darling rest in peace!!!
X
elizabethsam
says...
8:44pm Wed 11 Mar 09
My genuine thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends and others still in hospital.
Rest in peace Eleanor
You are an inspiration and will never be forgotten x
mumpetuk
says...
8:48pm Wed 11 Mar 09
May your family find comfort in knowing that you were so well liked and a lovely freind to all that knew you. You will be sorely missed...
Rest In Peace Angel
Melanie and Family
Brogan and Ossians Auntie x
Georgiaab
says...
8:49pm Wed 11 Mar 09
my thoughts are with you always and i will never forget you. i no we were never best friends but we alwayss used to speak to each other and you will be missed alot els, we had good memories from summer and just in general..x
RIP Eleanor.
Love you
xxxxxxxxx
mumpetuk
says...
9:08pm Wed 11 Mar 09
L.Southend. wrote:What a beautiful poem.....Rest In Peace Eleanor x
I am so, so sorry to hear this news. I did not know Eleanor personally, but my little brother is friends with many of the group that were there on Friday, and ever since I have been hoping and praying everyone would pull through. Despite never having the privilege to know her, after the events of the past days, I feel I do. I can tell you she is beautiful, I can tell you she is kind, I can tell you she is funny and always put a smile on people's faces. I can tell you she was a special person full of warmth and laughter. I only need to hear the words of others who knews her to realise what a special girl she was, and how she touched the lives of those around her; even mine. To her family, I am so sorry, and my thoughts are with you. There are no other words to say; I will not say I know how you feel, because I don't, and I won't say time will heal, because it won't. What I will say however, is time will make things better - and one day you will be able to think of Eleanor with a smile, and not with tears. My thoughts are with you. To her friends - do not think of what may have been, but think of what she brought to your life. Do not think of her with sorrow or guilt, for her life was beautiful, and it should be remembered for that. Treasure every memory, and know she is at peace. To Eleanor - you were too good for this life, may you rest in peace forever more. RIP little angel xx Tiny Angels rest your wings sit with me for awhile. How I long to hold your hand, And see your tender smile. Tiny Angel, look at me, I want this image clear.... That I will forget your precious face Is my biggest fear. Tiny Angel can you tell me, Why you have gone away? You weren't here for very long.... Why is it, you couldn't stay? Tiny Angel shook her head, "These things I do not know.... But I do know that you love me, And that I love you so"
Tasha-Marie
says...
9:09pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Were Gonna Miss You Babe.
Never Thought This Would Happen.
God Just Needed You Girlie,He Needed A Beautiful Angel & Thats What He's Got Now.
"Lord Jesus,Just Pray For Beutiful Eleanor Whos Now With You, Look After Her.Lord Jesus Pray For Eleanor's Family & Freinds Who Are Speechless & Shocked & Veryy Upset Over Her Death. Jesus Just Bless Her Family & Make Them Know That You're Here And You're Here To Guide Them Through This. In Your Name Amen x"
RIP ELEANOR :) Veryyy Dearly Missed. Not A Day Will Go Past Without Us Thinking & Praying For You.
Sleep Tight Angel ****
Love You Hun
xoxoxoxoxoxo
mckei
says...
9:19pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Eleanor - YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN BY A SINGLE SOUL :’(
May you rest in peace.
xxxxxx
mikey83
says...
9:22pm Wed 11 Mar 09
anniex
says...
9:23pm Wed 11 Mar 09
and i cant begin to describe how empty we all feel.
it's true that god will only take the best of angels. it was just so unfortunate that it had to be eleanor.
Many people love, and care deeply towards her and were devastated by this tragic event.
we all feel for her close friends and family and cant imagine what they face. We shall help them all the way.
our hearts go out to you.
x
Tasha-Marie
says...
9:24pm Wed 11 Mar 09
I have only slipped away into the next room.
Everything remains exactly as it was.
I am I, and you are you, and the old life that we lived so fondly together is untouched, unchanged.
Whatever we were to each other, that we are still.
Laugh as we always laughed at the little jokes that we enjoyed together.
Play, smile, think of me, pray for me.
Life means all that it ever meant.
I am but waiting for you, somewhere very near, just around the corner.
One brief moment and all will be as it was before.
How we shall laugh at the trouble of parting when we meet again!"
thatgirl.
says...
9:24pm Wed 11 Mar 09
you will bee greatly missed,
many at my school were in tears today'
you didnt deserve this:
ifeel so baad for heer family&close friends,
REST IN PEACE ELS.
xxxxx
thatgirl.
says...
9:24pm Wed 11 Mar 09
you will bee greatly missed,
many at my school were in tears today'
you didnt deserve this:
ifeel so baad for heer family&close friends,
REST IN PEACE ELS.
xxxxx
shocked123
says...
9:25pm Wed 11 Mar 09
God saw you getting tired, And a cure was not to be,
So he put his arms around you, And whispered "come with me."
With tearful eyes we watched you suffer, And saw you fade away.
Although we loved you dearly, We could not make you stay.
A golden heart stopped beating, Laying loving hands at rest,
God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best.
rest in peace beautiful x
jayxxxx69
says...
9:25pm Wed 11 Mar 09
shoebury girl
says...
9:28pm Wed 11 Mar 09
i didnt even know eleanor but
ive heard such amazing things about her i just wna pay my respects.
i feel sad as its hard to think she is just my age and in my year i just wna pass on my blessing.
and we will all know ur up there as you will be the brightest star..
xxx andrea xx
chaz123
says...
9:35pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Rest In Peace xxx
sjoram
says...
9:46pm Wed 11 Mar 09
I have been following this story ever since I first read about it, and, like so many, I am extremely saddened to hear of this tragic loss. I know how close knit the community is between these schools, and my thoughts go out to everyone who has been affected by this. It just, for me, brings home how precious life is, and how we must cherish every day. Sincere, heartfelt condolences to all. x
Time
says...
10:10pm Wed 11 Mar 09
The emergency services did such a great job that day and they deserve the praise, there quick actions gave all those involved a fighting chance, but some things are just meant to be, some things can be changed, some things cant. I sit here now, with tears in my eyes, my thoughts with the family wondering how they will cope, I'm thinking of how I would, and just cant.
Time
RIP Eleanor your with the ANGELS now.
southendboy64
says...
10:14pm Wed 11 Mar 09
you're such a special and cheerful girl and i miss you greatly.
I think i speak on behalf in saying that:
TO THE WORLD, YOU MAY JUST BE ONE PERSON .... BUT TO ONE PERSON, YOU MAY BE THE WORLD.
You can rest peacefully now els, i'll be thinking of you everyday
love you
xxx
nurse_neptune
says...
10:28pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Seeing her parents, family, friends and her boyfriend all there was very sad. Her boyfriend held her hand and you could see she was well loved.
All i can say is that i wish i never met her in these circumstances. My thoughts are with her family especially her grief stricken mother.
There are more children still injured and we need to pray for them and hope that heaven does not wish to claim another angel back
Sleep well Eleanor xxx
nave
says...
10:34pm Wed 11 Mar 09
R.I.P hunni
God bless
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxx
Haveaheart
says...
10:41pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Leighmum71
says...
10:48pm Wed 11 Mar 09
scjo
says...
10:53pm Wed 11 Mar 09
willwynnemorgan
says...
10:55pm Wed 11 Mar 09
i remember good old thorpedene times when you used to go around with georgie and giggle all the time.
you were always clever, and you always were an will be the most beautiful girl i have ever met.
althought you were only 7 or 8 at the time you were very pretty to me and im guessing everyone else as well. :)
I wish i had got to know you alot more, i heard so many good things about you, from mates and people.
no one seemed to hate you or dislike you in anyway.
you were like all round
and you did not definetly deserve this.
i miss you so very much els, you will stay in myheart forever and those thorpedene memories wont go anywhere either :)
unfortunately God only takes the best, and thats why he took you from us :(
i will see you soon, give a century or so and ill see you again :)
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ily
and we hardly spoke :S
,our dearest love.
the world
Tayali
says...
11:04pm Wed 11 Mar 09
God Bless, sleep tight ****
bronte
says...
11:22pm Wed 11 Mar 09
lexy.shsg
says...
11:37pm Wed 11 Mar 09
I miss you with my whole heart and i promise you that you will never be forgotten nomatter how many years go by...
I will always remember the good times with you and never the bad because to be honest elz i dont even remember any. Remember how in year 7 we all had a group we called the sexy 7 :) embarresing ino, yet we all thought we were soo coool:). ill never forget that :'(...
when i was standing over your flowers today and looking at all the love and care surrounding where you lay, my eyes streamed and i fell to the floor because i was so distraught. but when i got up i closed my eyes and remembered that beautiful smile and i smiled back.
I know you are still with us all, and i hope your family and closest friends pull through this tragic part of their lives soon.
Nobody will ever recover completely eleanor because the truth is, we all love you...
Rest in peace you amazing girl. Every night i will pray for you so shine bright angel..
Sweet dreams.x
Lexy xxx never forget me x
you really have touched my heart and engraved every part of me with that beautiful smile that shone upon everybody who met you.
soul man
says...
11:49pm Wed 11 Mar 09
Horace Wimpole
says...
12:01am Thu 12 Mar 09
JZ
says...
12:07am Thu 12 Mar 09
(from Death be not Proud)
Like many others in this forum I have found comfort in poetry. Whilst I never knew Eleanor, I do know she will rest in peace, chosen as one of the best. She will never die, not in our hearts nor from the memories of those who knew her. She rests now at peace-no pain will distrupt her dreams...
As a pupil of SHSB I have seen the pain many are going through, yet can only imagine the pain of her close friends and family. I wish them the best in these difficult times, but know that Eleanor's friends, parents and sisters will be looked upon and cared for by the latest addition to God's 'best'.
Eleanor-You will be missed by all here on Earth, but have been welcomed into God's Heaven. Rest in Eternal Peace...
Horace Wimpole
says...
12:37am Thu 12 Mar 09
mrsT
says...
1:04am Thu 12 Mar 09
How proud her parents must be to read these.
I pray that you will one day be able to celebrate the life of Eleanor and enjoy remembering the happy times you all had as a family.
May you feel privileged that Eleanor was given to your family as a gift for 14 years to nurture and look after and share great times together.
To all her friends: When you're feeling low and getting upset for the umpteenth time, remember the happy times and don't be afraid to let a smile come through.
May God Bless you all.
MrT(Pete)
says...
2:43am Thu 12 Mar 09
Much love
MrT/Pete
Maggie Parkinson
says...
3:48am Thu 12 Mar 09
Our hearts go out not only to Eleanor's parents and brother, and her grandparents, but also to the girls and staff at Southend High and to to everyone in Southend and district whose life has been touched by this tragedy.
- Maggie Parkinson, Giselle and Chantal
Friend2
says...
7:55am Thu 12 Mar 09
insanelad
says...
8:01am Thu 12 Mar 09
BASILBRUSH
says...
9:00am Thu 12 Mar 09
repunzel223
says...
9:06am Thu 12 Mar 09
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Techy - SOL
says...
9:09am Thu 12 Mar 09
RIP Eleanor.
wellbeing
says...
10:00am Thu 12 Mar 09
misshawkes
says...
10:27am Thu 12 Mar 09
Georgia-x
says...
10:39am Thu 12 Mar 09
Elz i didnt know you much but you were a lovely beautiful girl.
i couldnt believe what happened when i got told.
everyones finding it so hard to move on
but you will forever be in our hearts
sleep tight princess
so on behalf of st bernards girls that knew you;
RIP Eleanor-Grace McGrath
another special star in the sky
we all love you darl,so much
xxxxxx
little-me
says...
10:50am Thu 12 Mar 09
thorpebay
says...
10:53am Thu 12 Mar 09
To all the girls and boys from Thorpe Hall School, the Southend High schools, and any others involved, I just want to say again what a absolute credit you are to humankind. My own daughter was involved and witnessed the full trauma of events, and along with several others did all she could to help. You should all be so proud of yourselves - we all know you did the very best you possibly could, and just knowing they were being cared for by such loving, unselfish people must have helped the injured, even if it was on a subconscious level in some cases.
I think it's high time the true meanings of the phrases "Essex Boy" and "Essex Girl" were revised.
mumgc
says...
11:03am Thu 12 Mar 09
What a tragedy, there are no words to describe my feelings of sadness and emptiness on hearing the news of Eleanor's passing away. I didn't know her personally but my daughter described her as one of the nicest people you could meet. To all the girls and boys from Thorpe Hall School, the Southend High schools, and any others involved, I just want to say again what a absolute credit you are to humankind. My own daughter was involved and witnessed the full trauma of events, and along with several others did all she could to help. You should all be so proud of yourselves - we all know you did the very best you possibly could, and just knowing they were being cared for by such loving, unselfish people must have helped the injured, even if it was on a subconscious level in some cases. I think it's high time the true meanings of the phrases What a lovely message and I quite agree with your last paragraph. x
mumgc
says...
11:06am Thu 12 Mar 09
thorpebay wrote:What a lovely message and I quite agree with what you say in the last paragraph. x
What a tragedy, there are no words to describe my feelings of sadness and emptiness on hearing the news of Eleanor's passing away. I didn't know her personally but my daughter described her as one of the nicest people you could meet. To all the girls and boys from Thorpe Hall School, the Southend High schools, and any others involved, I just want to say again what a absolute credit you are to humankind. My own daughter was involved and witnessed the full trauma of events, and along with several others did all she could to help. You should all be so proud of yourselves - we all know you did the very best you possibly could, and just knowing they were being cared for by such loving, unselfish people must have helped the injured, even if it was on a subconscious level in some cases. I think it's high time the true meanings of the phrases "Essex Boy" and "Essex Girl" were revised.
babyy95
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11:20am Thu 12 Mar 09
You were one of the nicest, most friendly people I have ever met, and you didnt deserve this.
You always smiled around school, and the chats we've had will never be forgotten.
Everyones eyes are wet from crying, even people who didnt know you.
You have truly touched the whole school, and brought us much closer.
Your friends are distraught, and miss you and love you very much, and they always will.
Guess you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
We may cry over you, but we all still love you, and will continue to you love you forever.
No one could put words down to describe how upsett your family must be right now. But, our thoughts are with them all, and they have the support of everyone.
Your mum dad, and sisters are extremely proud of you Els.
So is everyone.
You gave so much to the school, and now its like a gap that can't be filled.
You have achieved so much in your life, and we must remember the memories we have of you.
You will never be forgotten by any of us here at SHSG, especially me and the 13.
We know you tried your best to pull through.
Now you can look down from above and help Jack, Poppy, Ellen and anyone else who was injured pull through.
We will all miss you incredibly.
Always in our hearts and thoughts.
Rest in peace my little angel.
Your life was taken so young, you meant so much to me.
Heaven's new angel.
R.I.P Eleanor Grace
Sweet dreams beautiful xxxxxxxxxxxxx
SHAZ72
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12:03pm Thu 12 Mar 09
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Src-x
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12:14pm Thu 12 Mar 09
no one can explain how much we are all hurting and how much we all miss you! you were such an amazing girl and the nicest person to have known. you will always be remembered, never forgotten. i dont think anyone can put to words how much we are going to miss you and want you back, you are such a loved girl!
so much love shannon X
sandrasingerassociates
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12:36pm Thu 12 Mar 09
All of the students have been broken hearted, and were taking it in turns to call Eleanor's family and other teenagers involved in this tragic accident throughout the day.
So my tutors, all the students, and myself were totally involved by the end of the day.
When something so terrible happens it really brings home how much people really care, and although some teenagers get bad press, I am very proud to know all of these loving, and caring teenagers who train with me. They are all trying to come to terms with this news. Just shows you how important friends and family are at a time like this, not only to support each other, but also the parents of all of the teenagers involved. Especially Eleanor's family.
I have a teenage daughter and just cannot imagine life without her. So the loss of a child has to be one of the worse things a parent ever has to endure.
I attended the performance of Chess last night at Southend High for Boys and sat in tears as the audience were informed that Eleanor had passed away, and the wonderful dedication to her at the start of the evening. Eleanor has touched everyone's heart.
On behalf of everyone at my school. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you that were involed in this shocking and tragic event. That has changed everyone's life in the last 7 days.
It makes you realise that life is so preciousand how easily it can be taken from us.
Sandra Singer
babyy95
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1:02pm Thu 12 Mar 09
I’ve already started crying before I’ve even written this.
Els, I can’t believe you have gone.
You were such a lovely, warm-hearted person, and you never failed to put a smile on someone's face.
I have gotten quite close to you recently at school and you were such an amazing girl, the laughs and jokes we've had together will never be forgotten.
You didn’t deserve this, no one does.
Guess you were just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Everyone was behind you 110%, and we all hoped and prayed that you would pull through. You were a fighter Els.
We know that you tried.
And everyone here at SHSG misses you incredibly, even the people that didn’t know you.
You have brought the school closer together, and everyone is caring for each other, and thinking of you.
Our faces are all wet from crying, but we must remember the good memories we had of you.
I can’t describe what your family must be feeling right now. Our thoughts are with them., and they have the support of everybody around them.
Your mum and dad have always said how proud they are of you to my parents, they loved you so much, and so did your sisters.
You have achieved so much in your life, and its such a shame that it was taken away from you like this.
Myself, and your friends are distraught to see you go so quickly. Erika, Georgia, Lyndsey, Brogan, Gabby, Sophie, and everybody else misses you so much. You were a great friend to everybody, and no-one could ever have a bad word to say about you. Everyone is deeply upset by the loss of you, and we will remember you as the happy, smiley, stunning girl that you were.
I’ll always remember you Els. Always and forever.
I’ve made a promise to myself, that when I am older, if I have a girl, she will be called Eleanor-Grace.
I came to see you in hospital and said a prayer for you.
I kissed the top of your head and hoped that you would pull through this.
I’ve never really appreciated how much you’ve done for me.
All the chats we’ve had together, and the laughs and jokes.
I’ll never, ever forget you sweetheart.
I still remember on holiday when we met and discovered we went to the same school, I knew we would be friends from then.
You always gave me the biggest hug when you saw me, and no matter how upset or down you were, always tried to cheer up someone else.
I guess god needed another angel up there to watch over everybody.
He is SO lucky to have you Els.
Take care of your family and friends, we all need you right now.
Especially Jack, Poppy and Ellen who are still in hospital..
We know that you would of wanted us to stay strong for them.
There will be one more star shining in the sky tonight.
The brightest one up there.
Looking down on us all, and smiling.
I wish I could see your beautiful face again, the memories I have of you are indescribable.
Heaven’s new angel.
Rest in peace, sweet dreams beautiful.
Untill we meet again.
Never forgotten, always in my heart.
Everytime I close my eyes, your smile is always there, and it always will be.
*R.I.P* My beautiful Eleanor – Grace.
Such an amazing girl, with an amazing personality to match.
I love you so much Els, xxxxxx
essexdad
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1:23pm Thu 12 Mar 09
notyourtypicalessexgirl
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1:39pm Thu 12 Mar 09
such a beautiful young girl,
she is with the angels now.
kitkat90
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1:49pm Thu 12 Mar 09
KevinR
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2:03pm Thu 12 Mar 09
If you find you need to talk to someone outside of events consider CRUSE Bereavement Care, a charity. Their number is in the phone book.
shsbdad
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3:01pm Thu 12 Mar 09
Finally I want to echo the sentiments of many others by paying tribute to the way in which our youngsters have conducted themselves. They are truly an inspiration and our future. RIP Eleanor ****
pum63
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3:35pm Thu 12 Mar 09
Having teenage children of my own and working in a local secondary school this really touches home.
Lets hope that this will have an effect on the present day laws surrounding the driving test, lower age and upper age needs to be reviewed.
RIP Eleanor
babyy95
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3:41pm Thu 12 Mar 09
Eleanor has achieved so much in her 14 years, and its devastating to see her go like this.
You have the support of SHSG, and everyone. Words cant describe how you must be feeling.
Eleanor I cant stop commenting this, I just love you so much and miss you loads.
All my love my little angel,
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babyy95
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3:41pm Thu 12 Mar 09
Eleanor has achieved so much in her 14 years, and its devastating to see her go like this.
You have the support of SHSG, and everyone. Words cant describe how you must be feeling.
Eleanor I cant stop commenting this, I just love you so much and miss you loads.
All my love my little angel,
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mishele
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4:01pm Thu 12 Mar 09
ShoebenzGal
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4:04pm Thu 12 Mar 09
And For All U Lot Arguin Bout Who's Fault It Is Just Think Bout Those Whob Are Heaqrtbroken And Those Who Are Hurt. My Love Goes To Eleanors Fam. Spesh Mum.
R.I.P Eleanor Always In My Heart Girl .x 4eva & Always .x
niknakxx
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4:04pm Thu 12 Mar 09
god bless you all and rip eleanorxx
1981
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4:22pm Thu 12 Mar 09
CelPenn
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5:02pm Thu 12 Mar 09
thanks for the happy memories you shared with katie
love always, Mama B.
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southend16
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5:10pm Thu 12 Mar 09
Rest in peace Beautiful... we will never forget you
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flowerpoppy06
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6:02pm Thu 12 Mar 09
tfcp
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6:12pm Thu 12 Mar 09
I never knew her. But I know a few others involved in the crash.
She looks to have been a pretty, friendly and intelligent girl.
For those who wish to continue to show their support for others, there is a facebook group
http://www.facebook.
com/group.php?gid=14
8931575256
We will never forget you. xx
liam sullivan
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7:00pm Thu 12 Mar 09
my thoughts go out to all her family and friends.
becca29
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7:11pm Thu 12 Mar 09
I will never forget your beatuiful face in school, the lovely smile you gave me.
You will be missed so much. God needed another Angel, and he picked you to be one..
I feel so much for your family and friends.
In our hearts, Forever, and Always.
xxxxxx
ella95
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8:20pm Thu 12 Mar 09
Eleanor.
i don't even know you and you have still brought me close to tears.
i know one of you close friends,brogan + i can't stop thinking of how her + the rest of your friends are feeling, let alone your family, its heartbreaking.
i have heard such wonderful things about you, and it just makes my heart ache to know that something so "precious" has been lost in such a tragic way.
warm wishes to your family and friends.
your safe now.
shining bright with the stars.
and will be kept in everyones heart forever and always.
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SUFC DAN
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8:26pm Thu 12 Mar 09
CB
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9:09pm Thu 12 Mar 09
Rest in Peace and sleep well.x
1995__.
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10:35pm Thu 12 Mar 09
I think about it and to me, it just feels like your on a holiday.
Me and you have become really close the past year or so, and you have been such a wonderful friend to me.
I have such indescribable memories of you, and I will never let them go...All the chats we've had around school and after school sometimes, have given me such wonderful and happy memories, and I will keep them safe forever.
I will remember you as the happy, smiley, warm-hearted person you were. No-one could ever have a bad word to say about you, you were truly one of the nicest people I knew.
You were a fighter Els, and we all know that you tried your best.
I prayed every night hoping that you would pull through this. Everyone at SHSG misses you incredibly, especially your close friends. They love you so much and will comtinue to love you, and remember the wonderful memories they have with you.
You have touched the hearts of those that didn't know you, and of those that were privileged to know you.
I have cried non-stop since hearing about the accident when I woke up on Saturday morning.
I don't think I have another tear left in my body.
Just hearing your name or seeing your picture makes my eyes well up.
I honestly can't understand why this had to happen to you, it just feels like an empty gap in my heart, and nothing can seem to fill it.
Anyone that knew you would always say what a lovely, smiley girl. Your smile was infectious. You were such a brave, beautiful girl.
My deepest thoughts and support go out to your family, they have the support of the whole community, and its times like these that we realise what matters most...caring for each other.
Everytime I close my eyes, your picture remains in my head and I see your beautiful face smiling back at me.
Take care of Jack, Poppy and Ellen, and everyone who affected by this horrific accident.
There's going to be one more star up in the sky, and it'll be the brightest one up there.
Your an angel now babe. A beautiful angel, god is so lucky to have you.
Thankyou for everything we've done together. My memories are safe with me now. The laughs, the chats, the jokes we've shared together are amazing.
Remember after school when you fell over and couldnt get up because you were laughing so much?
Or when we called ourselves the Twinny-Things.
I'll never forget you sweetheart.
Such an amazing and strong girl, just in the wrong place at the wrong time.
You didnt deserve this.
No-one deserves this.
My grandad will take care of you up there Els :)
Heaven has the most beautiful, caring, gorgeous angel ever.
When I look up to the sky I know your up there somewhere, looking down on us and smiling your gorgeous smile.
So babe...
Love does not die, only the body.
We are all but grains of sand on a windswept beach.
R.I.P Eleanor-Grace McGrath.
You'll always have that special place in my heart.
My 'Twinny Thing' forever.
All my love for ever and ever xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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MumOfCloseFriend
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10:41pm Thu 12 Mar 09
My daughter Ella has recently gotten quite close to Eleanor, and used to confide in her a lot, and had become good friends during the past 7 or 8 months.
Eleanor has been to our house a couple of times, and she was such a happy, smiley girl and deserved none of this.
Although I didn’t know Eleanor well, my daughter always spoke very highly of her, and is finding it very hard to accept Eleanor’s loss and can’t bring herself to pay respects at the crash site just yet.
Even though they weren’t best friends, she is still incredibly sad, but the pupils at SHSG are sticking together and looking after each other at this sad time.
No one deserves this much pain and heartache, and my family’s support goes out to Eleanor’s family and close friends.
R.I.P Eleanor.
Charlottee
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11:31pm Thu 12 Mar 09
i didnt even know you,
but ive sat here crying my eyes out,
no one deserves this,
my heart goes out to your friends+family at this awful time,
rip
xxxxxx
bernard iley
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12:21am Fri 13 Mar 09
Bernard Iley
yflower
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2:40am Fri 13 Mar 09
i also wish everyone else involved a speedy and safe recovery
rest in peace Eleanor xxx
mcnasty
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4:04am Fri 13 Mar 09
btregear8
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11:37am Fri 13 Mar 09
its still difficult for everyone to come to terms with the fact that you are gone. but your not, i know it you are still here with us watching over all of your family and friends keeping them safe and making sure that they are ok. its hard not to cry when people talk about the crash and seeing your face on pictures, but it will get easier knowng you are with us and that you were too good for this horrible place. i can now think of you with a smile and remember what a wonderful girl you were and how many hearts you touched.
you will honestly never be forgotten honey.
we all love you from now till forver.
rest in peace sweetie.
sweet dreams
xxxxxx
BS
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12:36pm Fri 13 Mar 09
My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends, particularly those still in hospital.
God Bless.
James2181
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1:05pm Fri 13 Mar 09
Rest In Peace Eleanor.
theresastar
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1:07pm Fri 13 Mar 09
You were a shining star, a little angel, and those who know you will always agree.
God knows you were way too good for this place, so your in peace now.
Rest in Peace Els, never forgotten x
shsgmum
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2:09pm Fri 13 Mar 09
The girls were off last Thursday and we saw Eleanor with her Mum down the Broadway. Both Eleanor and my daughter waving at each other like they hadnt seen each other for weeks rather than the day before at school. I remember thinking how lucky they were to have such care free happy lives....
I cant begin to imagine how her family must be feeling at their beautiful girl leaving her so young and happy life and our thoughts and prayers are with them.
Last night I read an entry in Adelas homework diary for June 09. Eleanor had made a diary note and kindly signed as the parent for the week on how she was going to be able to afford to buy a Chanel bag for her party as they are all doing work experience for two weeks which meant she would well be able to get one..
I hope that where ever she is now that someone up there can lay their hands on one for her...I dont think SHSG will ever be quite the same ....****
Annyetta
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2:21pm Fri 13 Mar 09
Lucy Clifford
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2:47pm Fri 13 Mar 09
and neice. We will never forget all the happy memories we have stored in our hearts of you. We all love you very very much and it broke our hearts the day god took you from us. You were so kind, loving, caring and funny. We loved the way you used to laugh until you cried. We always knew you were very special and always will be. Heaven has definitely gained an angel. You will never be forgotten our little princess. Love you always and forever, until we meet again. Auntie Aileen, Uncle Pete, Ashley, Lucy & Perry xxxxxxxxxx Nanny McGrath, Auntie Dianne and Uncle Mick, Uncle David and Sean. ****
cchappo
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3:14pm Fri 13 Mar 09
God bless sweetheart.
Lucy Clifford
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3:18pm Fri 13 Mar 09
and neice. We will never forget all the happy memories we have stored in our hearts of you. We all love you very very much and it broke our hearts the day god took you from us. You were so kind, loving, caring and funny. We loved the way you used to laugh until you cried. We always knew you were very special and always will be. Heaven has definitely gained an angel. You will never be forgotten our little princess. Love you always and forever, until we meet again. Auntie Aileen, Uncle Pete, Ashley & Lyn, Lucy & Perry xxxxxxxxxx Nanny McGrath, Auntie Dianne and Uncle Mick, Uncle David and Sean xxxxx
JGP
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4:01pm Fri 13 Mar 09
typhoon32
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4:05pm Fri 13 Mar 09
RIP
djfitzo
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5:21pm Fri 13 Mar 09
R.I.P. Eleanor
thorpe bay 2
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5:32pm Fri 13 Mar 09
lookatthatbigtree
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7:57pm Fri 13 Mar 09
Sending wishes of love and strength to all who knew Eleanor, especially her family and close friends at SHSG.
Mr Norman
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8:24pm Fri 13 Mar 09
They say if you can count the number of friends on one hand then you are a lucky person. I hope that wherever you are now, you know that you had more people who loved you than anyone could ever dream of. I don't think i've ever seen so many people so devastated and i have to say that although i never knew you, i can feel your ripples.
I think i can speak for the whole of the staff at SHSG when i say that you were held in the highest regard by everyone. You will be deeply missed and i hope that wherever your journey has taken you,its to a place of peace and light.
ifl1994
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9:00pm Fri 13 Mar 09
t,amazing,caring girl who was just so lovely.Everyone who knew you well will miss you so much but will never forget you ! :) i ahve so many lovely memories of you that i will never ever forget such as you were the first person i went to southend with on my own with Georgie,Lacey and Melissa and Melissas birthay nad when i went to watch you dancing show i love you so much and i know that you wouldent want me to cry and i'm sorry butwe all miss you so much i really and i glad your out of pain and Eleanor is their free clothes up their because ifd there is then get me all the lcothes out of Topshop and Chanel in a size 6 please oh and pair of Vivenne Westwod shoes in a size 6 :) haaha and nick all the chips out of Mcdonalds and Caramel hotchoc from Starbucks :) Eleanor i will never forget you and i send my love to all your family and friends ..iloveyou beautiful and rest in peace x i know i will never forget you!
xox
JMShoebury
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9:12pm Fri 13 Mar 09
RIP Eleanor
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kisha
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9:18pm Fri 13 Mar 09
My deepest sympathies to Eleanor's family and friends
blonde
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9:55pm Fri 13 Mar 09
They always take the special ones.
R.I.P
Hussain2
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10:08pm Fri 13 Mar 09
Dear Mr & Mrs John Mcgrath ,
I was so upset to hear about Eleanor’s accident on last Friday the 6th March. On your last visit at Café Masala, she was just bubbling over with friends and relatives . I guess that’s the way I’ll remember her–bubbly, excited, smart young girl.
I can only imagine the pain you’re going through at the senselessness of it all. Someone has said the deepest agony on earth is burying one’s own child. I’m sure that now you’re numbed by the suddenness, by the weight of the loss, and by the decisions facing you. But in a few weeks when you feel the need to get away and must have time to yourselves, we want you to consider coming to have dinner with us at The Café Masala. Just phone us to let us know when, and we’ll make sure things are ready for you.
Please know our hearts are breaking for what you must be experiencing now. We pray God’s comfort.
Sincerely,
Altaf
Cruella
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3:26am Sat 14 Mar 09
I have been a resident of the Southend area all my life, and as I am currently at University in Leicester I have only heard of this through my mother.
It sounds as if such a wonderful, prosperous life has been cut short so prematurely. I can offer no words of comfort to those touched personally by this tragedy other than these: firstly that only the good die young, and secondly that God has his reasons for taking angels sooner than anyone would ever have dared to think.
May Eleanor rest in peace and watch over her loved ones for the rest of their days. This is a tragedy in every respect. Southend will be a duller place with one less vibrant and colourful life to grace it.
shsb boi
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9:34pm Sat 14 Mar 09
babyy95
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9:03pm Wed 10 Feb 10
I can't believe it, nothing's been the same at school without you.
I remember the first few weeks and the lunch times full of tears.
But we smiled for you.
I love you so much angel, you'll never be forgotten.
&Well done Jack, you're nearly there :)
I love you Eleanor-Grace.
...remember the day we went to the seafront and you nearly fell off of the wall :) I've got the pictures up on my wall still.
I love you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Southend116
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1:34am Wed 1 Jun 11
but R.I.P.
Thoughts are still with your family and friends.
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