| Location | Omagh |
| Age | 13 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Death | 13/11/2007 |
| Visitors | 595 since 07/11/2009 |
| Creator |
The blaze which claimed the lives of Arthur McElhill, Lorraine McGovern and their 5 children was
Northern Ireland's worst ever fire tragedy.
Shortly after 4.30am on November 13th 2007 the Fire Service received reports that 4 Lammy Crescent
in Omagh, where the family lived, was ablaze. No one could imagine the horror the following hours
and days would bring.
When fire crews were finally able to bring the massive blaze under control, all that remained of the
end-terrace house was a burnt shell. Inside lay the remains of Mr McElhill (36), Lorraine McGovern
(29), and their 5 children - Caroline (13), Seán (7), Bellina (4), Clodagh (19 months), and James
(9 months).
Neighbours spoke of their shock at the tragedy - yet few of them could have known of the horrific
events that occured in the hours and days leading up to the blaze. Not until the following day did
Police announce they were treating the incident as a murder enquiry - and 4 Lammy Crescent was a
crime scene.
Then it emerged that the house had been doused in petrol and that someone, believed to be Mr.
McElhill, had deliberately set the home on fire.
May all the deceased rest in peace. xxx
~ Life Beyond ~
Let them go, but not completely.
Hold on to them, but not too tightly.
Love them as you know you will,
as you always have.
Rejoice that they are well, the only difference
now is that you cannot see them,
But you feel them still and they will always be with you.
The spirit does not die as the body dies
and Love is of the spirit.
Nothing you have experienced together can be taken from you.
And your loved one shall be eternally yours in that love.
Weep not too long, that they may also cry,
But rejoice in their life and in yours also.
Let yours continue to be a celebration of all life; of your shared love,
Knowing that God holds you both in the palm of his hand
And in loving you both shall reunite you.
Author Unknown
Waiting at the Door
I can’t explain so deep inside
The very fabric of my soul
Only a heart that grieves such loss
Can ever truly understand
It’s like you’re waiting at the door
Until a loved one comes back home
You feel a longing in your heart
When they appear the longing stops
But in a loss that never ends
You’re always standing at that door
You feel the longing in the breeze
So incomplete and never filled
I cannot find the words to say
Just what it’s like to want forever
Never seeing them again
Just always waiting at the door
Alison Mary Dunn
Sweetdreams XxX
♥***•♥***•♥***•♥***•♥***•♥***♥***♥***♥***♥***♥
........... (...(`.-``'**-.*)...)..........Just Peeking in
..............)......--.......--....(...........to say
............./......(o..._...o)....\..........Sweet
.............\.........(..0..)......./..........Dreams
..........__.`.-._...'='.._.-.*.__.......ANGEL
......./.......'#.'#.,.--.,.#'.#.'....\......
.......\__)).........'#'......... ((__/.....
♥***♥***♥***♥***♥***♥***♥***♥***♥***♥***♥***♥
Having problems with my computer, so leaving big hugs incase I can`t get on for a few days, love Christine xxx
Guardian Angels
When angels sense you need them
and angels always do.....
they come unseen from everywhere
to help and comfort you
they hover close beside you
till all your cares are gone
till they can see you're ready
once again to carry on
Then some of them may fly away
and take their gentle touch
to other hearts that need
the love of angels very much
but one at least stays with you
as your constant friend and guide
for guardian angels never leave
they're always at your side
Angels
May angels rest beside your door
May you hear their voices sing
May you feel their loving care for you
May you hear their peace bells ring
May angels always care for you
And not let you trip and fall
May they bear you up on angels wings
May they keep you standing tall
May they whisper wisdom in your ear
May they touch you when you need
May they remove you from each trace of fear
May they keep you from feeling greed
May they fill you with their presence
May they show you love untold
May they always stand beside you
And make you ever bold
May they teach you what you want to know
About life here and here-after
May they fill you always with their love
And give you the gift of laughter
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