| Location | Sunderland |
| Age | 38 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1970 |
| Date of Death | 19/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 4,904 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.
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All our love & Thanks Tommy Bakers family xxx
A ball is a circle.
No beginning, no end.
It keeps us together
like our circle of friends.
The treasure inside
For just you to see,
Is the treasure of friendship
You've granted to me....♥♥
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love from tommy bakers familyxxX
You're A Real Angel
If an angel is someone who's so filled with love,
it's a gift that they constantly share,
If an angel is someone who looks out for others
and gives them a nudge here and there,
If an angel is someone who touches your life
with a heart that's both joyful and wise,
Then even though you don't have halo or wings,
you're an angel in human disguise XXXX
Simply put ...I really miss you
I've continued to ask why
Life took this dreadful wrong turn...
Now I often sit and cry
Simply put ...my heart is broken
Most people have no clue
Unless they live this heartache...
They don't know what I've lived through
Simply put... I long to hug you
Share a gentle warm embrace
Often spend each day just wishing....
This truth could somehow be erased
Simply put... I can't remember...
The last time I heard your voice
Memories are often painful...
I was not given any choice
Simply put... I know I'm grieving
Won't get better through the years
I have learned some coping methods...
To accept this new frontier
Simply put... I'm good at masking
Denying what I feel
For I know deep down inside me...
I will never truly heal
Simply put...I really miss you
No one knows the pain I bear
Simply put... there is no reason
Losing you was just not fair
love from tommy bakers familyxx
A unicorn represents
A pure heart
Overflowing with
Love
Innocence
Kindness
Charity
Justice
Sensitivity
Truth
Loyalty
Beauty
And all things good.
I'm sending you
This unicorn greeting
Because I see all of these
Special qualities in you.
You're a magical spark
In a world that sometimes seems dark
Your light never fails to
Touch my heart and soul
Leaving behind
A feeling of peace
And an assurance that
Goodness truly exists
In the world.
Thankyou for being my FRIEND!
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I JUST WANT TO THANKYOU FOR ALL YOUR SUPPORT & KINDNESS .
YOUR A VERY DEAR FRIEND WHO'S FRIENDSHIP I WILL ALWAYS CHERISH....
A Real Special Hug!
I'm sending you this hug
Just to say hi,
In case you were wondering
The reason why.
You're a special person
With a real kind heart,
I'd hug you myself
But we're too far apart XXXX
love from tommy bakers familyxx
A little hug from me to you,
To make you smile
when you feel blue,
To make you happy
when your sad,
To let you know
life aint so bad.
Now ive given a hug to you,
Somehow I feel much better too
Hugs are better when theyre shared
So pass one on to show you care.
Sent with all my love and thanks. x
THE ROSE BEYOND THE WALL
A rose once grew
Where all could see
Sheltered beside a garden wall
And as the days passed swiftly by
It spread its branches staight and tall
One day,a beam of light
Shone through a crevice
That opened wide
The rose bent gently
Towards its warmth
Then passed beyond
To the other side
Now,you who deeply feel its loss
Be comforted the rose blooms there
Its beauty even greater now
Nurured by Gods own loving care
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I just wanted to say a massive thank you for your continued support for me,my family but most of all mary you will never know how much you have helped us
through our darkest days.what makes it so special is that you to are grieving for the loss of your loved one you truly are an angel here on earth.God bless you xxxxx
love from tommy bakers familyxx
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Sending you a great big hug ,
with lots of love
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