| Location | Sunderland |
| Age | 38 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1970 |
| Date of Death | 19/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 4,902 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
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protected under copyright law, as well as any personally designed tributes for David that have been
created by the McCully family.
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is against the law, without obtaining direct permission from the family.
I just wanted to say a massive thank you for all your support and for looking after Mary's page while I've been away you truly are angels on earth and id have been lost with out you these past months Godbless you and thank you again from the very bottom of my heart and wishing you a peaceful sunday love as always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Love Tommy Bakers Family xx
*** FREINDSHIP ***
* Sweet Words Are Easy To Say *
* Sweet Things Are Easy To Buy *
* But Sweet People Are Difficult To Find *
* Life Ends When You Stop Dreaming *
* Hope Ends When You Stop Believing *
* Love Ends When You Stop Caring *
* Freindship Ends When You Stop Sharing *
* Share This With Every One You Consider A Friend For Life *
*** I JUST HAVE ***
LOVE CAROL & FAMILY XXXXX
FROM HEAVEN
I SEE TEARS FALL DOWN YOUR FACE
WHEN YOUR THOUGHT TURN TO ME
JUST KNOW THAT IM IN HEAVEN,
WITH MY LORD, WHOS SET ME FREE..
NO PAIN OR SADNESS DO I FEEL
FOR GOD IS BY MY SIDE.
THE BEAUTY HERE IN HEAVEN
IS NOW WHERE I RESIDE...
I KNOW ITS HARD FOR YOU TO COPE
FOR YOU CANT FEEL MY TOUCH
BUT FOR EVERY MOMENT,I CAN SEE
AND LOVE YOU VERY MUCH...
WHEN YOUR AT YOUR LOWEST
AND FEEL YOU CANT GO ON,
LOOK TOWARDS THE HEAVENS
THE LIGHT WILL BE TURNED ON...
TALK TO ME, JUST LIKE YOU DID
ON EARTH,WHEN I WAS THERE,
YOU SEE,IM NOT SO FAR AWAY
ONLY AS FAR AS A PRAYER...
AND WHEN ITS TIME FOR YOU TO JOIN
ME UP IN HEAVEN ABOVE...
ITS THEN THAT YOU REALISE,
ITS THE GOLDEN PLACE OF LOVE...
FOR HERE THERE IS NO SADNESS
JUST EVERLASTING LIGHT...
SOMEDAY WE WILL BE JOINED AGAIN
WHEN ITS TIME TO TAKE YOUR FLIGHT...
CHER (ROBERT N PAULINE MCGREGORS DAUGHTER)
There is a garden,
Good friends are the flowers,
And times spent together,
Life’s happiest hours;
And friendship, like flowers,
Blooms ever more fair,
When carefully tended
By dear friends who care;
And life’s lovely garden
Would be sweeter by far
If all who passed through it
Were as nice as you are.
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♥ "Special"♥
♥Is a word♥
♥That is used to describe♥
♥Something one-of-a-kind♥
♥like a hug♥
♥or a sunset♥
♥or a person who spreads love♥
♥with a smile or kind gesture.!♥
♥"Special"♥
♥Describes people♥
♥who act from the heart♥
♥And keep in mind the hearts of others♥
♥"Special"♥
♥Applies to something,♥
♥That is admired and precious♥
♥which can never be replaced.♥
♥"Special"♥
♥Is the word that best describes You!♥
♥ღ♥ My eyes have seen the yellow sand,
my ears have heard their cries.
And I have watched a million hands
reach out to wave good-bye.
I've said good-bye so many times.
I've walked the earth alone,
and I have lived a million lives
just searching for my home.
I'll climb the highest mountain peaks,
I'll ford the deepest streams.
I'll touch you with my memories
and hold you with my dreams.
For love's the greatest miracle
our eyes will ever see.
I'm still alive! I will survive ♥ღ♥ xxx
I am so sorry to read of your loss, such a tragedy and a waste of a young life. God bless you David may you rest in peace safe from harm, shine your love on your family and may justice be done. xx
On your angel day
"I'll lend you for a little time
A child of Mine," He said,
"For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years
Or twenty-two or three,
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief,
You'll have his lovely memories
As solace for your grief."
"I cannot promise he 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 him all your love,
Not think the labor vain,
Nor hate Me when I come to call
And take him 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 him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand."
~ Author Unknown ~
One Year Ago Today!
Words cannot express the sorrow we feel today David, being your first year away from home.It is a day that will always dread.
We send you all our love and hugs and want you to know you are in our thoughts every day.
We all love you so much and wish we could turn back the clock and stop you going out that fateful morning on 1st January 2008! However....we know that this cannot ever happen.
The only comfort we hold is the memories of having you in our lives...and knowing you are at peace with all the angels.
We love you David!
All your family xxxxxxxxxx
*Thank you dear friends for all your comforting thoughts today and every day!*
All The McCully Family xxxxxxxxxxx
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