| Location | Sunderland |
| Age | 38 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1970 |
| Date of Death | 19/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 4,899 since 09/02/2008 |
| Creator |
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.
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 ...
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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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As long as we can think
As long as we have memory
WE LOVE YOU
As long as we have eyes to see
And ears to hear
And lips to speak
WE LOVE YOU
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A soul stirring within
An imagination to hold you
WE LOVE YOU
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As long as there is love
As long as we have breath to speak your name
WE LOVE YOU
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Thinking of you always ~~ love cher xx ~~
loved and missed always xxx
I think of you with love today but that is nothing new, I thought about you yesterday and the day before that too. I will think of you tomorrow as i will my whole life through, For the day i fail to think of you, Is the day god takes me too xxxx
sent with love always xxx
~A butterfly came floating by and I thought I knew its face, it landed on my shoulder and spread its wings of lace, I looked and saw it smiling as it winked and flew away, i'm sure I heard it whisper we WILL meet again one day ~goodnight and god bless xxx
cher. pauline n robert mcgregors daughter
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