| Location | Dunblane |
| Age | 0 |
| Date of Birth | 2007 |
| Date of Death | 3/1996 |
| Visitors | 7,669 since 16/04/2007 |
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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 ***
Will Always Be Remembered x x x
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
sadness and anger
i wont lie, i feel both sadness and anger for this tragedy,
but, i will not allow that to overshadow these beautiful children and their teacher
gone too soon doesnt describe it
but its a good start
rest only in peace where-ever you all are
lots of hugs and smiles
gone but not forgotten
15 years since that sad day, but theyre loved and remembered every day.
the thoughts of a nation are with you all today.
r.i.p gwen and the angels of dunblane.
15 YEARS ON
Today marks yet another year that has passed by since that tragic and awful day.
Yet time passes by and so many things get in the way.
But with the time that passes we never forget,
Memories keep you alive and with that no regret
So to all you Precious Angels who keep watch from above
Remember that forever we will always love xxxxx
Dawn Sturman (13/03/11)
All We Ever Wanted Was You
They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.
If tears could build a stairway
and heartache make a lane,
I'd walk the path to heaven
and bring you back again.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same.
But as God calls us one by one,
the chain will link again. xx
Special Angels
You are such precious Angels.
You shine and glow with love.
You are safe with God in heaven.
You blow kisses from above.
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..... \__________\_`-,
Please watch over your loving family.
They love and miss you very much.
They miss everything about you.
Your smile and loving touch.
God bless you precious Angels.
The Angels that we miss.
I will leave this tribute on your memorial.
And blow you a loving kiss.
copyright? Jackie Thomas 25/1/2010.
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.
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