| Location | Plymouth |
| Age | 9 years |
| Cause of Death | Accident |
| Date of Death | 08/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 3,352 since 08/01/2008 |
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Stephanie was killed on January 8th 2008 when a house nearby exploded and the wall blew out and hit
her on her way to breakfast club at Southway Primary School. Here is the news paper article:
Girl, nine, dies in house blast
Stephanie brightened lives with her loving personality said her school
A nine-year-old girl has died and four other people have been injured in a gas explosion at a house
in Devon.
Stephanie Hammacott was fatally injured when a wall blew out as she walked to school with her mother
in Plymouth. Her mother suffered minor injuries.
Two elderly occupants of the Bulteel Gardens house suffered smoke inhalation and a passer-by was
slightly injured.
Some nearby residents have not been allowed to go back to their homes as investigations continue.
Stephanie was on her way to breakfast club at Southway Primary School with her mother when the wall
blew out, trapping her under the rubble.
The school said in a statement: "Stephanie was a popular and caring pupil who brightened up the
lives of children and adults alike with her loving personality.
"We will miss her terribly and the school extends its sincerest condolences to her family."
Counsellors have been at the school all day offering support to pupils.
Rubble from the house was blown up to 15m
Firefighters at scene
She was taken to Derriford Hospital where she later died as a result of serious injuries.
An elderly woman who was in the house is the only casualty still in hospital.
Residents of eight houses in Bulteel Gardens have been offered alternative accommodation or are
staying with friends or family while investigations by fire officers and gas officials continue into
the explosion.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service group commander Malcolm Carmichael said the house had
been "almost completely destroyed" by the blast and that it showed how dangerous a gas leak could
be.
He said: "I've been involved in gas explosions before and, invariably, they do cause a high amount
of damage to the property. This follows that same pattern."
He later added that, judging from the property, it seemed the explosion took place inside the house.
Fireball and flames
The South West Ambulance Service said the building and the immediate surrounding area were thought
to be unsafe.
Three adjoining properties were unoccupied at the time of the blast.
Gas and electrical engineers were called, and police said gas detection equipment was at the scene
and the area was under constant monitoring.
Fire investigators were also working with police scene of crime officers at the property.
Neighbours reported hearing a dull thud and then seeing a fireball and flames leaping into the sky.
Rubble was strewn up to 15m (50ft) away from the property.
Clare Rogers, who runs the nearby Falstaff pub, said: "All I know was that there was a lot of smoke
coming out the back of the bungalows, then it started getting worse and worse.
"The flames were getting higher and then I heard all the sirens going off."
Leon Hawking and Jeanette Langdon, who live in the house next door, were called home from work by
relatives who had seen what happened.
Mr Hawking said: "We've had a look, and the next door neighbours' is gone, basically. It's all
collapsed in.
The house was on fire for some time after the explosion
"You can tell ours is gone as well. We're not allowed back."
Police said they were told that people could smell gas in the area prior to the explosion.
Plymouth City Council said the house was one of its properties and that it had officers at the scene
trying to assist the emergency services.
The council said that the property had undergone a maintenance check in June and no problems were
found.
Wales and West Utilities said that an investigation into the explosion's cause was under way with
emergency services and the Health and Safety Executive.
It added that it received no reports of the smell of gas prior to the explosion.
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Tribute for this Special Weekend
HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE
Candles will be lit as usual
On Sunday For Monday
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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THE TINY BUNNY
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The tiny bunny
Is working all day long
Decorating Easter eggs
While humming a song
He is having so much fun
Making eggs for you and me
And small chocolate bunnies
That he gives away free
But when he is finished
He'll bring them your way
In a big coloured basket
Upon Easter day
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A SPECIAL EASTER WISH
This special Easter wish
That comes with love to you
Brings warm and heartfelt thanks
For all the thoughtful things you do--
It also comes to let you know
You mean so much more each day
To everyone your lives have touched
In such a loving way.
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FUNNY BUNNY
Little Easter, the comedienne bunny,
Tried too hard at being funny.
She juggled and she dropped the eggs
They fell and smashed between her legs.
Poor Easter left the stage in shame
And thought that she might change her name.
But then that bunny read this ad,
"This Sunday we need help real bad."
So Easter Bunny kept her name
And through the years has gained much fame,
When Easter's Sunday comes each year.
She delivers eggs and we all cheer.
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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
For Friday
ribute Is For This Weekend
Candles Will Be Lit Again
As Usual On Sunday For Monday
MESSAGE FOR MY FAMILY FROM HEAVEN
To My Dearest Family,
Some things I'd like to say.
But first of all, to let you know,
That I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven.
Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness;
Here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy
Just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I am with you
Every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you
When my life on earth was through.
God picked me up and hugged me
And He said, "I welcome you.
It's good to have you back again,
You were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family,
They'll be here later on.
There's so much that we have to do,
To help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things,
That he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list,
Was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night
The day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....
In the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth,
And all those loving years.
Because you are only human,
They are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry:
It does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers,
Unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you
All that God has planned.
If I were to tell you,
You wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain,
Though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now,
Than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads
Ahead of you and many hills to climb;
But together we can do it
By taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy
And I'd like it for you too;
That as you give unto the world,
The world will give to you.
If you can help somebody
Who's in sorrow and pain;
Then you can say to God at night......
"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....
That my life was worthwhile.
Knowing as I passed along the way
I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody
Who is sad and feeling low;
Just lend a hand to pick him up,
As on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street
And you've got Me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps
Only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go....
From that body to be free.
Remember you're not going.....
You're coming here to Me.
MISS ME..... BUT LET ME GO
We've known lots of pleasure,
At times endured pain,,
We've lived in the sunshine,
And walked in the rain. ,
But now we're separated .
And for a time apart,,
But I am not alone- ,
You're forever in my heart.,
Death always seems so sudden, ,
And it is always sure,,
But what is often forgotten-,
It is not without a cure.,
There may be times you miss me, ,
I sort of hope you do,,
But smile when you think of me,,
For I'll be waiting here for you.
Now there's many things for you to do,,
And lots of ways to grow,,
So get busy, be happy, and live your life,,
Miss me, but let me go.
MY FRIEND I CARE
Don’t tell me that you understand.
Don’t tell me that you know.
Don’t tell me that I will survive,
How I will surely grow.
Don’t come at me with answers
That can only come from me.
Don’t tell me how my grief will pass,
That I will soon be free.
Accept me in my ups and downs.
I need someone to share.
Just hold my hand and let me cry
And say, “My friend, I care"
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
This Tribute Is For This Weekend
Candles will be lit as usual on Sunday for Monday
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An angel in the book of life
Wrote down our baby’s birth
She whispered as she closed the book
"Too beautiful for earth."
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You were a gift sent straight from Heaven.
Given to us from God above.
We didn't know how much you would teach us
About the meaning of true love...
For true love sometimes means letting go
Of someone precious and dear.
That is what we were forced to do...
Although we wanted to keep you here!!!
However, this is quite a selfish wish.
One we know we should ignore...
But, sweet loved one, we truly do believe
That God must have needed you more...
Perhaps to be an Angel now,
Full of wisdom and love...
Watching over those of us who love you
From the shining stars above.
We miss you more than you can know.
You will never be replaced...
In our hearts and memories forever,
Will be your sweet and innocent sleeping face.
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If Heaven Had A Phone
I cannot dial your number,
I can't get through to you,
I called the operator,
She did all that she could do.
There is no code for heaven,
I cannot place the call,
No numbers left to call,
I reckon I've tried them all.
If heaven had a phone,
I'd ring you every day,
If heaven had a phone,
There's things I want to say.
To tell you that I love you,
And miss you every day,
How much I prayed to god,
That he could let you stay.
If heaven had a phone,
I'd ring you every day,
If heaven had a phone,
I'd hear your voice, know you're okay,
I just want to speak to heaven,
Please do you have a direct line,
Operator says no number,
But your loved one is doing fine.
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God looked around his garden
And found an empty place
He then looked down upon this earth
And saw your tired face
He put his arms around you
And lifted you to rest
God’s garden must be beautiful
He always takes the best
He knew that you were suffering
He knew you were in pain
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again
He saw that the road was getting rough
And the hills are hard to climb
So he closed your weary eyelids
And whispered, “Peace be thine”
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone
For part of us went with you
The day God called you home
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Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
For Friday
A golden heart stopped beating,
Two smiling eyes at rest,
God broke your familys hearts to prove to them,
He only takes the best.
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hi , im sooooo sorry to hear this and i am feeling for the family and friends, i cant make an image in my head of how you must feel.. best wishes xx
"I'll lend you for a little time
A child of Mine," He said,
"For you to love the while she lives,
And mourn for when she's dead.
It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call her back,
Take care of her for Me?
She'll bring her charms to gladden you,
And should her stay be brief,
You'll have her lovely memories
As solace for your grief."
"I cannot promise she will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there
I want this child to learn.
I've looked this wide world over,
In my search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give her all your love,
Not think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call
And take her back again?"
I fancied that I heard them say,
"Dear Lord, Thy will be done,
For all the joy Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter her with tenderness,
We'll love her while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for her,
Much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand."
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I remember reading about this beautiful girl when this happened and feeling heartbroken for the family. Sending my love and thoughts to you all, xXx
1st year
I remember reading about this terrible accident in the paper last year. I was very upset at the time for you all thinking how we all do the school run every day without thinking something might happen on the way. And now a year has passed without your beautiful daughter Stephanie. My families thoughts and prayers are with you all as you face this 1st anniversary without her. So sorry for your loss. Sleep in peace Stephanie, god bless x x
----HAPPY NEW YEAR
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When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you.
And each time that you think of me
I know you'll miss me too.
But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.
If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.
If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.
If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.
Our memories build a special bridge
When loved ones have to part.
To help us feel we're with them still
And soothe a grieving heart.
Our memories span the years we shared,
Preserving ties that bind.
They build a special bridge of love
And bring us peace of mind.
As New Year approaches
It seems harder this time of year
We miss you so much more
The only thing that gets us through
Are the memories of before
So here's a card just for you
To show how much we care
I know your waiting with the angels
One day I'll see you there.
Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum
I would like to thank everyone for all the candles, tributes gifts and kind words they have left on Christopher’s website I appreciate every single one.
I would also like to wish you all A Happy New Year & my best wishes for 2009.
Angela X
Friday 2nd January
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