| Location | Sunderland |
| Age | 38 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1970 |
| Date of Death | 19/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 6,283 since 09/02/2008 |
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David McCully was born on the 1st January 1970 and raised in Thorney Close, Sunderland by his devoted parents Sandra and Derek, along side his older brother Billy, sister Tracey and younger brother Derek.
As a child, he was a happy, loving rascal and enjoyed spending time with his family and friends and was especially close to his grandad!. He had a passion for fishing and football, and even played for his school team!
Those who knew David the man, knew how his dedication towards his family and friends never changed, and how protective he was of them. He was also an immensely proud father to Samantha, David and Sean and grandfather to Jay, and he loved them very dearly.
Apart from being a treasured son and brother, he was also a devoted brother-in-law to Allison and Carolyn as well as being a loving uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. He touched the lives of so many people, and was loved and respected deeply.
Sadly over the latter years of his life, David became troubled due to circumstance, and found solace in drinking.......and as a result his health declined. There is so much David could have gone on to achieve had his life taken a different turn.
David was loving, warm hearted, soft natured, generous and had a unique sense of humour and personality. He would never pass anyone in the street without greeting them, and many people would stop and chat to him whilst he sat on the wall near his home! He was always smiling even when times were extremely difficult for him! He was a character.....and those who knew him.....would have to agree! He was a big softy!!
Tragically....at approximately 10.00am on Saturday, 19th January 2008, David's life was taken. He was on his way to visit his friends when he became the victim of a unprovoked street attack....he was struck at least 3 times to the throat with a broken bottle, by Ian Robert Bains. Although he made it to his friends house for help, and despite their's and the emergency services' brave efforts to save him, David sadly slipped away.
Our lives will never be the same. The heartache we will always feel in losing David, will never leave us and we will never be able to come to terms with the horrific way in which his life was snatched away! We will however, stay strong for David and see justice done.
We will always love you David! xxx
This official memorial is dedicated to David from all his family.
UPDATE (15/7/08): On 15th July 2008, a jury of 11 took less than an hour to deliver the verdict that Ian Robert Bains was guilty of David's murder.
He was sentenced to life in prison to serve a minimum of 12 years before he could be evaluated for any parole. He has had several other convictions in the past for violence.
The family would like to thank everyone involved in bringing Bains to justice and for all the support received.
God bless you all xxxx
NOTE: The family would like to thank you all for visiting David's memorial, and for all the thoughtful messages left, as well as lighting candles. It means a great deal and we sincerely appreciate your kindness.
Thank You xxxx
Copyright © 2008 Derek & Sandra McCully. All rights reserved.
All photographs used in David's memorial site that personally belong to Sandra & Derek McCully, are protected under copyright law, as well as any personally designed tributes for David that have been created by the McCully family.
Any unauthorised copying, publishing or misuse of any photographs or personal tributes on this site is against the law, without obtaining direct permission from the family.
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As i float along the milky way
I arrive at heavens door
And to my suprise theres people
And faces ive seen before
I feel happy and elated
A golden gate opened for me
As i step inside this place
Im amazed by what i see
Theres trees lined with gold
There flowers that never die
And teardrop dont exist
Im so happy, but i cant cry
Theres harps playing softly
And friends that i once knew
Hold out their hand to greet me
In the this land of sky blue
Theres a smell of the flowers
Its like nothing ive smelled before
Theres gold dust about my feet
And a welcome on my garden door
Yes i like this place called heaven
Even though i will miss you so
But i will visit you often
Even though you wont know
And as i thank my father beside me
For opening his golden gates
They toast a wine to greet me
The lord and my new found mates
Copyright Sharon Wheeler
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DAVID XX
SENT WITH LOVE
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
I believe in Angels
I wish it wasnt true,
We didnt want an Angel
We only wanted you,
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
Youve left behind our broken hearts.
Our thoughts and photos too.
We didnt want a memory
We only wanted you .
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥
from cher xxx
My Dear Family xx
It's me again from Heaven
With a message from above
Feel my spirit all around you
As I sprinkle you with love...
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I have watched you, as your tears flow
I have heard your silent screams
I know you sleep with visions
Of me visiting your dreams...
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I have come and sat beside you
Placed my hands upon your face
Wiped away the many teardrops
I so wish I could erase...
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I have watched you every day now
Seen such pain within your eyes
I just wish that there were some way
I could help you realise...
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I am happy up in Heaven
In this peaceful loving place
Where I will be here waiting
To welcome you with my embrace...
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You will join me here in Heaven
When your time comes you’ll see
Leave your Earthly cares behind you
Travel on to where you’re free...
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I have heard you ask to go now
But there is more for you to do
I promise I'll be waiting
When your time on earth is through ...
Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ~♥x♥~ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
FOR SOMEONE VERY SPECIAL
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love dorothy xx
Missing You!
Just to say that you are in my thoughts every day David. As you will know my dear sister Linda has joined you in Heaven's Garden! I hope she isn't talking everyones ears off. Just give her a brandy and a karaoke microphone and she will keep quiet! ha ha.
Sending you both big hugs. I love you both very much and hope that you are both there to greet me when I take my journey home! Life is so empty without you both.
Eternal love
Carolyn xxxxxx
with love xxx
So sorry havent lit any candles lately,iv been thinking of you all,things are very hard as you all well now yourselves,some days i pretend all this is not happening,i will try and get back to lighting candles daily,my love sent to you always xxxxxxx
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