Michaela Davis : Memorial

Published in the Irish Independent on 31st August 2010 (Distributed in Republic of Ireland)
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Michaela Davis was about to embark on the next big adventure in life, starting secondary school and entering her teenage years. Instead, the devastated family and friends of 12- year-old Dubliner Michaela Davis are left to grieve the loss of their beloved girl and ponder the future that could - and should - have been.

Last Thursday was a flurry of excitement as Michaela had her first introductory day at Luttrellstown Community College. Michaela had made her Confirmation in May and finished primary school a month later.

One school friend described Michaela as "sound, so funny". Another friend, Triona Priestly, posted on a Facebook tribute page: "The last conversation I had with her was the day after our confirmation. It never crossed my mind that that was the last conversation that I would EVER have with Michaela. "May her soul rest peacefully. Goodbye Michaela, you'll never be forgotten."

The family of Michaela Davis issued a statement in memory of their daughter. "This is a heart-wrenching situation," the family said. "A young 12-year-old girl who was full of life has been lost. She was very close to her mum, dad and brother Brendan. They were always there for one another. "Michaela had started her first day of secondary school on Thursday last. She was given her first homework which was due to be handed in tomorrow, never to be answered."

The Davis family has lived at the family home at The Village, Porterstown, for more than 16 years. "All Michaela's friends are heartbroken at the moment and cannot get their heads around this tragedy, no more than the rest of the extended family and friends."

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  • Tokens of respect:

    • Richardas
      16th Jul 2011
    • brian
      11th May 2011
    • miss u so much love u karen xx
      20th Apr 2011
    • Marilo
      2nd Mar 2011
    • maria, fergal, ronan and greta
      25th Feb 2011
    • Antoinette
      24th Feb 2011
    • anon
      24th Feb 2011
    • thinking of y
      23rd Feb 2011
    • terryhickey
      22nd Feb 2011
    • katie grimes
      22nd Feb 2011
  • Keeping you in my prayers

    It must be so hard as each day passes not to see your precious daughter walk through the door, complain about homework or plan a night out with her friends. All the little facial expressions, the rolled eyes, the smirks, the innocence of childhood. I am so sorry you will not get to share all the special days, those we all look forward to for our children with anticipation, baited breath and a few gulps. Michaela will be forever young, your little princess now an angel. I wish you did not have to bear such pain and pray that time will help ease the grief you all feel as you face a lifetime of losses without your precious daughter. I am so sorry for what happened to her and you.

    Report this message By cadetsmum on 27th Oct 2010
  • Tokens of respect:

    • cadetsmum
      27th Oct 2010
    • christopher bradley
      27th Oct 2010
    • alissa
      27th Oct 2010
    • Miss. Missyoulits
      22nd Oct 2010
    • Linda Kelly
      19th Oct 2010
    • Leigh
      18th Oct 2010
    • Nathan Durkin
      16th Oct 2010
    • Nathan durkin
      16th Oct 2010
    • Mc Carthy Family, Cork.
      9th Oct 2010
    • angela and maureen barry,d 4
      8th Oct 2010
  • Michael a bright, lovely girl


    Mr and Mrs Davis, My name is Nathan Durkin I am from Malahide in Dublin, I just want to say to you that I am terribly sorry for your loss of your daughter Michaela , i saw pictures of her in the internet and I found her a very bright, lovely girl, may she rest in pace.

    Report this message By Nathan Durkin on 16th Oct 2010
  • Tokens of respect:

    • Karen Rossiter
      4th Oct 2010
    • Amanda Healy
      3rd Oct 2010
    • Yen
      3rd Oct 2010
    • angela barry
      1st Oct 2010
    • RIP xxx
      1st Oct 2010
    • S DELANEY
      30th Sep 2010
    • R.Neeson
      30th Sep 2010
    • margaret moloney
      30th Sep 2010
    • Alexandra Doherty
      29th Sep 2010
    • Aoife Coyne
      28th Sep 2010
  • Sincere sympathy


    It is with sorrow that I read your beautiful daughters memorial. Such a cruel and tragic death of one so young. I am so sorry for the pain of grief that your family must bare and wish I had some magic words that could ease your pain. All I have is prayer which I offer in memory of your beautiful Michaela and for her family. May God give your the strength to face each new day without her and may her love and laughter bring tears of joy to your heart and ease your sorrow. May your beautiful angel rest in peace.

    Report this message By cadetsmum on 30th Sep 2010
  • so sorry for your loss

    as a mum I am so sorry for your loss and will remember you and your beautiful daugher in my prayers.

    May God Give you the Strength to Cope.

    Phil

    Report this message By Phil Weldon on 26th Sep 2010
  • Tokens of respect:

    • lorraine scanlon
      23rd Sep 2010
    • Breda Ryan. Deepest sympathy
      22nd Sep 2010
    • Ann Reynolds Co. Leitrim
      21st Sep 2010
    • helena ward
      20th Sep 2010
    • geraldine edwards
      20th Sep 2010
    • sharonkelly
      18th Sep 2010
    • mairead
      17th Sep 2010
    • bernie
      14th Sep 2010
    • stephanie
      10th Sep 2010
    • From a sympathetic stranger
      10th Sep 2010
    • walsh family
      8th Sep 2010
    • lauryn
      8th Sep 2010
    • angela barry, ringsend
      6th Sep 2010
    • yvonne
      5th Sep 2010
    • Sleep peacefully Magsxxx
      4th Sep 2010
  • deep sympathy

    To Michaelas family.

    My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you all now.There are no words of comfort but to know that everyone is thinking of you now and praying for you all.The pain you are suffering is unimaginable! May your little angel be looking down on you now and she will always be with you,whenever you think of her,she is there.

    xxxxxx

    Report this message By yvonne dolan on 5th Sep 2010
  • Tokens of respect:

    • marie betty girl think of you
      4th Sep 2010
    • Aisling
      3rd Sep 2010
    • sinead 3rd Sept 2010. RIP
      3rd Sep 2010
    • Agnes and Hugh Dynes (U.S.A)
      3rd Sep 2010
    • Elaine O'Connor
      3rd Sep 2010
    • a fallon
      2nd Sep 2010
    • there before the grace of god
      2nd Sep 2010
    • Helen, finglas, r.i.p michaela
      2nd Sep 2010
    • Iuliana Subea
      2nd Sep 2010
    • grainne
      2nd Sep 2010
  • Sweet heart...

    Sweet heart, i never met you, you are gone to Heaven now, there is no pain and nobody can cause you any harm. Condoleances to your parents and your brother. RIP

    Report this message By Iuliana Subea on 2nd Sep 2010
  • R.I.P


    It's so sad to think such pain can be caused. You and Your family are in everyones thoughts. May you sleep peacefully sweetie were nobodie can cause you any harm. R.I.P xxxx

    Report this message By Lynsey on 2nd Sep 2010
  • Tokens of respect:

    • Lynsey
      2nd Sep 2010
    • Doyle Family
      2nd Sep 2010
    • jamesmccarth y
      2nd Sep 2010
    • marie obrien
      2nd Sep 2010
    • marie obrien Betty daughter
      2nd Sep 2010
  • RIP Michaela.. never forgotten

    To Brendan, Deirdre, & Brendan (jnr) our deepest sympathy on your tragic and untimely loss. Heaven has gained an angel. May Michaela look down on you and give you strength at this terrible time. Though we didnt spend much time together you will never be forgotten..Our hearts are broken. Love from Jacqui and your cousins Stephanie, Leon and Amy-louise.. you will be forever in our hearts & memories Michaela. R.I.P Michaela xxxx

    Report this message By Jacqueline Simpson on 2nd Sep 2010
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