| Location | Dunblane |
| Age | 0 |
| Date of Death | 3/1996 |
| Visitors | 2,926 since 16/04/2007 |
| Creator |
This really touched my heart and not one day goes by when I do not think of these poor families.
On Wednesday, 13 March 1996, unemployed former shopkeeper and Scout leader Thomas Hamilton walked
into the school armed with two 9 mm Browning HP pistols and two Smith and Wesson .357 revolvers. He
was carrying 743 cartridges. The subsequent police investigation revealed that Hamilton had loaded
the magazines for his Browning with an alternating combination of fully metal jacketed and hollow
point ammunition.
After gaining entry to the school, Hamilton made his way to the gymnasium and opened fire on a class
of five- and six-year-olds, killing or wounding all but one person. Sixteen children and a teacher,
Gwen Mayor, died at the scene. Hamilton then left the gymnasium through the emergency exit. In the
playground outside he fired a number of shots into a mobile classroom. A teacher in the mobile
classroom had previously realised that something was wrong and told the children to hide under the
tables. A number of bullet holes were found in the children's chairs. He also fired at a group
of children walking in a corridor, injuring one teacher. Hamilton went back into the gym and fired
one shot with one of his two revolvers pointing upwards into his mouth, killing himself instantly. A
further eleven children and three adults were rushed to the hospital as soon as the emergency
services arrived; one of these children was pronounced dead on arrival at the hospital.
Loved and remembered by their heart broken families are:
Teacher:
*** Gweneth Mayor ***
and her pupils:
*** Victoria Clydesdale ***
*** Emma Crozier ***
*** Melissa Currie ***
*** Charlotte Dunn ***
*** Kevin Hassel ***
*** Ross Irvine ***
*** David Kerr ***
*** Mhairi MacBeath ***
*** Brett McKinnon ***
*** Abigail McLennan ***
*** Emily Morton ***
*** Sophie Lockwood North ***
*** John Petrie ***
*** Joanna Ross ***
*** Hannah Scott ***
*** Megan Turner ***
Sweet Dreams
Sweet Dreams to these lost children and their beloved teacher, and Sweet Dreams to the parents and family of lost loved ones. May you always remember your precious children with love, with humour and with fondest memories of their beautiful smiles. I will always remember you and think of you. God Bless - Janey.
Will always be remembered xxxxx
I heard of this terrible tragedy on the first anniversary that I discovered my baby daughter had died inside of me. Although she was born on March 16th 1995, I found out she had died on March 13th. The following Year, I was grieving for her - like I did and do every day, when I heard of this awful killing. I cant imagine how terrible it was to be in the school that day, or to be the parent, family member or friend of someone who died. Such young and beautiful children, and their teacher. In a place where they should thrive and be happy. I hope they are shining beautifully in heaven now and more than anything I hope their loved ones, down here on earth have peace in their life's and that the memories they hold dear, are the good ones. God Bless you All xxx
Gone too soon...
I'm so sorry, for the loss of young innocent lives at such a simple age. May you rest in peace.
GOODNIGHT SWEET ANGEL......
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A Special Star So Very Bright
It's Time For Me To Say Goodnight,
So Close Your Eyes And Snuggle Tight
I'm Wishing You Sweet Dreams Tonight.
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i was at the funeral a day i will never forget, you all had a really lovely turn out, and your all in gods arms now take care goodnight little ones xxxx
No of any importance
I think of the children often, when i look at my 5 year old daughter Megan, whom i named after Megan Turner- (i really did)
WE NEVER FAIL TO THINK OF YOU
WE NEVER CEASE TO CARE
FOR IN A SPECIAL CORNER OF OUR HEARTS
WE KNOW THAT YOU ARE THERE.
TODAY, TOMORROW
OUR WHOLE LIVES THROUGH
WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE
AND REMEMBER YOU
Happy Easter Angel's
SKY BUNNIES
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The Sky Is Full Of Bunny Clouds
So Soft And Fat And White,
I Wonder If They're Hiding Eggs
For Angels To Find With Delight.
Because Angels Like Easter As Well, You Know,
And There's No Reason Why
There Shouldn't Be An Easter Hunt
In Meadows In The Sky.
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Isn't it strange how things just unexpectedly pop into your head at the least expected times. For whatever subconscious reason, this morning, I thought of the children who were killed at Dunblane Primary school, and really cried; for the children and for the parents who had to endure this unimaginable horror, and probably continue to. I wanted the families to know that their precious children are not forgotten, and that someone still sheds a tear for them and for you. My very warmest thoughts go out to you always. xx
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