The loss of an angel  / Gayleane Bush

I write this with tears down my eyes what a beautiful little girl definately an angel sent down from above and sadly called home way too soon. To your family I can only sympathise with as I havent know most of you for very long but in that time have made some great friends and I send my belated hugs and condolences. Hugs to you all.

 

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I AM SOO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS  / KERRI GRAY (NONE)
I am soo sorry for your loss.  i am a mother of a 3 year and 3 month old little girl who would like to be a big girl like her cousins.  She wants to be in a big girl booster seat and i was thinking about trying it out with her as she is the height requirement in Canada to be in a booster.  My sister in law sent me Belles vvideo on U tube and it really hit home for me.  i will not take her out of her 5 point harness car seat for as long as possible.  i could not imagine the loss that you have suffered.  my thoughts are with you and i want to thank ohyu from the bottom of my heart for sharing your stories so that other little ones will not loose their lives unnessisarily ever again.  Close

Sending my love and sympathy  / Jaimee Wictombe (EB member )

You wont know me from EB, but my member name in there is Jaicorbe and I am pretty new, so I wasnt aware of the tragic loss of your beautifu little girl.

Your photos of her are lovely and your descriptions of her are so gorgeous - especially the bit about her running style, I can imagine that throguh all the tears you must smile when you think of her traits sometimes.

It must be so difficult to imagine how many years have passed and how different Toni would be.

I hope that you find some healing comes to your heart with your car safety organisation. I have no doubt you have saved more than the one child's life you mentioned in this site.

Much love to you and your wonderful family.

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maheshwara Kamboj  / Maheshwara Kamboj (friend)

I dont know what to write in here.i m lost for words!!wish i could have  been a poet to write sumething beautiful but seeing Toni in here, as legend now,makes me speechless!!

She is Priceless angel!!she is something legends are known as!!

May She resides in our heart for many many years to come and the generation to follow!!

We all love her

Amen!

 

 

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Thinking of Toni xxx  / Carrie George ((EB member) )
I have read this tribute website in tears - both of sadness and admiration for your courage as parents. Toni's life was short but beautiful, thankyou for sharing her story and her gorgeous smile with us.
I just wanted you to know you have reached one more family, our children will both be restrained properly and it is all thanks to Toni's story. I have always thought 'seatbelts save lives', but now because of this site I know that the wrong restraint can be just the opposite. You have turned the most unthinkable tragedy of losing a child into a legacy, and I am both grateful and awed by your strength as a family.
May there be nothing but happiness in your future, and please know that I will think of your little girl and say thanks to her everytime I buckle my children into the car. Close

my deepest condolences  / Natalie Hancock (n/a)
I just came across this recently on the essential baby website when i was reading through to see the amount of people who were in the same situation as me and lost a child..
Though i didnt get to meet mine..

After reading Toni's page i couldnt help but cry for you and i am so sorry this has happened.. I am going to share your story to everyone i know that has young children as i think it is a very serious issue..
I didnt even realise that this was possible...

Thank you so much for opening my eyes on such a topic and i wish you all the best...
Toni was an absolutely beautiful girl and it breaks my heart to see this happen..

Please take care of yourself. and i wish you all the best..

Yours sincerely

Natalie Close

Im so sorry  / Sarah Kirkman (EB member )
Im so sorry for your loss and it has open my eyes up big time.
I cryed while i was reading and you are a amazing mum to beable to still get up in the morning and live her legacey *hugs* to you and your family. Close

Happy Father's Day!  / With Love From Your Angel

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Dear Perry family,  / Caroline Birchall
I am deeply sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Toni.
I want you to know that by having this special Memorial that you are helping others.
I am an essensialbaby member and i used to have my son who is 5 years old now, just in a booster seat with an adult belt.
He was 2.5 years old, until afew months ago, when i first heard about Toni on EB. I lit a candle back then, and didn't realise till just now that i could tell you how greatful i am for you sharing your story.

My son has now been in a H harness and booster ever since, and will be for a long time yet.
My Daughter who is 2 will remain in her care seat then we will buy her a maxi rider.

Thank you so much for helping others.
Just wanted you to know your message is getting out there and people are listening.

RIP Sweet Toni 



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thankyou toni for giving me knowledge  / Sadag Islam (visitor)
I was aware of the importance of seatbelts but I come from that part of the world where there is no concept of seatbelts and we just follow the rules by buckling up our children just to avoid fines here.Even if sometimes I try to fasten my kid's seatbelts for their safety in my mind,someone from the family would discourage me by saying"its just a block away.Just put the baby in the carseat so that police wont notice".
                    I randomly saw your video on youtube and I am so sad and in tears for such a BIG loss for your family.All I can think about is the pain you had to go through while you were injured, imagining my kids going through that.I know your mum and dad loved youveryvery much toni and I am sure you were their guardian angel that day giving away your life and saving theirs.
                   I just want to thankyou for helping me be strong and now I fasten my kid's seatbelts JUST FOR THE SAKE OF THEIR SAFETY and I am strong enough not to listen to anyone even if its just  a couple of minutes away.I am so thankful toni and I pray that you rest in peace and your family is making you so proud angel.Its not easy for them to lose you especially your mother.I pray to God to give them peace of mind and may God bless your soul my angel.
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A birthday poem given to me by a friend on EB (SassyLasy)  / Leanne Perry (Mummy)

I heard you crying yesterday
And felt your heart-sent love
So I’m sending you this message
Now, from Heaven up above.
You’re wondering if I’ll celebrate
My birthday (way up here)
I know you’re missing me today
I feel your essence near.
God planned a special day for me
He told me with a wink
He’d ordered me a special cake
(It’s Angel food, I think)
I’m getting lots of hugs from God
He’s really good at that
And every time that I walk by
He gives my head a pat
Balloons will fill the streets for me
They float up through the clouds
And we have lots of clowns up here
That make us laugh out loud
There is a birthday carousel
Jeweled horses ride the wind
With music playing oh so sweet…
The magic never ends
I’ve made so many friends, you see
We laugh and play and sing
We ride our bikes and play jump rope
And sleep in Angel’s wings
We’ll have our cake and ice cream
And open gifts, surprise!
But we don’t blow out our candles here
Instead, they light the skies


Author Unknown

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My Tower Of Strength  / Jenny Girdlestone (Nanny)
      Hi. I am Toni's Nanny and I have just spent the past half hour reading Toni's tributes, and I am overwhelmed at the volume of  messages sent to Toni & her family. Toni was the light of our lives and we loved her dearly and always will.

      It has been  very hard for us today, so I can;t even imagine what it must be like for Leanne Hamish and their remaining children Shannen, Kane & Stephanie, being Toni's 12th Birthday today, it breaks my heart to not be able to hug this precious child we got to spend such a short time with. Toni is seldom very far from our thoughts and has made us realise how fragile life is, you just don't know how long your babies will be with you, so please everyone, make the most of every moment you can with your precious gifts.

      Toni may not have been quite 4 years old when we lost her but boy did she do a lot in her short life. Toni left us with a lifetime of memories that will always remain with us all. I for one got to spend some very special moments with her, usually reading to her singing with her and reading her favourite poems from her book she used to pull out everytime she came to our home. The book may as well have had just those six or so pages in it as we always went to her favourite poems and she wasn't interested in any of the rest of the book. 

      Her special moments with her Poppy were spent at the worm farm in the back yard. Toni was such a nature child and I often laugh to myself when I think about the time soon after Toni passed and  her mum went to her undies draw only to find a silver trail left by a snail Toni had put in her drawers.

      Instead of crying all day today, I got to think about the things Toni did that made me laugh this year and i will celebrate her 12th Birthday with her smiling about the funny things that she did in life so Have a very very Happy 12th Birthday my Angel We love you so much.  Love & Kisses from Nanny & Poppy xxxxxx Close

To Toni  / Stephanie Miller (A computer friend )

This is for Toni Georgina Girdlestone Perry!!! We will all miss you very much Toni.

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Thinking of you today and every day  / Danielle Belle's Mummy
To the entire Perry Family,

Today you celebrate the life of Toni, she was truly an angel who brought us together and has bonded us forever.

She was taken too young, but her mark on this world has been so huge.  She is still a vitally important member of your family and the pain of losing her is the measure of love you felt for her.

She is special becuase she is yours and will always be yours.

You have helped us so much, despite your own pain and we honour your bravery and strength.  We found each other in tragedy and we have found a path to walk together to help others learn from our losses.

You are all an inspiration, to Toni, to us, to parents aound the world.

You miss her every second of every day and as the day starts and end today, one thing is certain your love for Toni will grow stronger.

Sending all our love,

Danielle and family.
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Mothers Day  / Denice From New York (Received by Email )
I just wanted to wish you a peaceful Mother's Day. May your day be filled with new memories being made with all of your precious children here on earth. And may the beautiful memories of your precious angels in Heaven give you a sense of peace today...that ache deep in your hearts is also the very same spot that holds those oh so tender moments that you had here with your little ones that have gone to live with the angels now. I have a feeling that Toni, Belle, and Kyle are spending today rejoicing in the fact that they had you as their mommies. You each are bright shining stars, each wonderful mommies trying hard to keep going, keep your babies' memories alive, and helping to keep other mommies' babies(kids) safe. God bless each and every one of you today and always....

Thinking of you & keeping you and your angels close to my heart...sincerely, Denice from NY

Here's a little something I wrote for you today, I love poetry and writing poetry, although I have not written in awhile. I have never lost a child, my mom has, my brother when he was just a baby, before I was born. She has spoken to me of her pain and still cries tears about my baby brother and her precious baby son. I mourn him in that I never got to meet him and often wonder if he would have been my best friend, someone I could be close with and maybe he would have had kids too and our kids would be the best of friends..... Though never a child, I have lost loved ones dear to my heart. I guess some would say my poetry is corny, but I write from the heart, not with all the rhymes and fancy verses, just from the heart.....

f I Smile

Today is Mother's Day
If I smile be happy for me
I love my children here with me
They are my joy

If I smile you may wonder
Have I stopped feeling
The pain of losing one
Of my precious ones

The answer is no
But I have learned to
Find comfort in knowing
That I will hold them again

If I smile it is a true feeling
But behind my smile
Will always be that twinge
That squeezes my heart

For with every beat
My heart still feels heavy
With the missing of my
Precious little one

If I smile today it may be
That I am remembering
My angel's hugs as my
Beautiful children here hug me

Each little soul is such a gift
And I see my angel
In each one of my children's
Sweet little faces

My heart is still mending
And will never be quite whole
Until I can hold my
Little one who has gone

So please remember my angel
Today on Mother's Day
And rejoice in my children
Here too

I am certain my angel
Is smiling down on me
And shining down on
All of you

So If I smile
Just sit beside me, hold my hand
Lift your head up to the Heavens
And smile with me



A blessed Mother's Day to all of you, from Denice Close

wish I had met you.................---.........  / Anne Bell (none)

I learnt about Toni through Belle's website and was saddened to read her story.
I wish I had met you Toni, but I am thankful that even now, you and Belle are saving the lives of so many little babes, including my daughter. I will be buying her the appropriate seat when she grows out of her baby seat.

Your mum is so brave and wonderful and I send her my love.

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May God Bless your Precious Daughter Always  / Fiona Lamont/Young
Dear Leanne & Family,

What a wonderful website you have put together in memory of your precious daughter, Toni. I am sure so many parents and grandparents will visit the website and support your concerns. You are an inspiration to others and a courageous woman and mother.

Our families' prayers and thoughts are with you and your family always. May God bless.

Love Fiona, Rhys, Tyler Young & Family.
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Toni. / Nikki Austin (Aunty)
Hello Baby, It's Aunty Nikki here. I am sitting at home in tears reading your website and the tributes that have been made. We love and miss you every day, and will never forget the impact you have had on our lives. I so wish my little Zac could have met you. You guys would have loved each other. 

I want you and every one else to know I am so proud of your mummy and all she has achieved. But I know you already know that. What strength and courage it must take to talk about losing someone so precious. What determination she has to make a difference in this world. And I truly believe that she already has. I just cannot fathom how she goes on, but she does, every day stonger and more resolute to save even just one more child.

She is my rock. My source of inspiration. I just hope she knows what a wonderful person she is.

Bye for now.

Nikki

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Legacy of Love lol.lol.lol.lol.lol.---lol.lol.lol.lo-l.l-ol.-lol.lol. Love our Lord  / Kaalia's Dad Willett (greaving father )

TWO WHITE CROSSES BY THE ROAD.


Two white crosses by the road,
hold a story to be told.

Not by those who drive on by,
but by those who stop to cry.

The grass is gone where they stand,
with each other hand in hand.

Every Sunday they come by,
not to ask or question why.

But to hold a memory,
of those two who are set free.

Life will whisper they are gone,
screaming pain where they shone.

Holding tight the love they knew,
they smile and know what to do.

Slowly turn and walk away,
nothing more they need to say.

But thanking God for his Grace,
hoping soon to see his face.

.lol.lol.lol.lol....(new) law of love .lol. Lance
(Kaalia's dad) 

I am Sorry for your loss too. We will add Toni to Kaalia's list of friends. Maybe we can save just one more 
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Beautiful poem, beautiful campaign - wishing you lots of success  / Laura Bowre Kyle David Miller Foundation
Leanne,

I just wanted to say thank you for agreeing to memorialize Toni on the Kyle David Miller Foundation website (http://www.kyledavidmiller.org).  We hope that we will be able to assist you in bringing attention to your cause and together we will be successful in our common aim - to keep as many children safe as possible on the roads.

Best of luck to you and the Broadhead family as you forge forward with your mission in loving memory of your beautiful daughters.  We hold them close in our heart, alongside Kyle.  Hopefully they are all best of friends in heaven and having great fun playing together and providing us all the strength we need to carry on without them.

My very best regards and warmth to you!
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