| Location | Sunderland |
| Age | 38 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Birth | 01/01/1970 |
| Date of Death | 19/01/2008 |
| Visitors | 4,903 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.
love from tommy bakers familyxx
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.
xxxXXXxxxXXXxxxXXXxxxXXXxxxXXXxxxXXX
never take someone for granted....hold special people close to your heart....because you might wake up one day and realise that you've lost a diamond while you was too busy collecting stones...send this to a special diamonds in your life we just did x
I stood by your bed last night;
I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying you found it hard to sleep.
I spoke to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
'It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here.'
I was close to you at breakfast,
I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached to me.
I was with you at the shops today; your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I was with you at my grave today; you tend it with such care.
I want to re-assure you, that I'm not lying there.
I flew with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently landed on you; I smiled and said, 'it's me.'
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair. I tried so hard to let you know, that I was there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, 'I never went away.'
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
in the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning and say 'good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning.'
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll fly across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you,
there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...
then come home to be with me.
- Author unknown
friend
If you have a special friend,
You have the greatest treasure,
For the devotion that she shows
Will give you so much pleasure.
♥ღ♥
When troubles come your way
She's there to help you through;
She never fails or falters
In all she's asked to do.
♥ღ♥
When you need encouragement
She's there to cheer you on;
Her faith in you is constant
When other friends have gone.
♥ღ♥
Of all the precious jewels
The world could ever hold,
To have a friend like you
Is a beauty to behold X
A SPECIAL FRIEND X
Xx Pass this on to all your close friends xX
If I could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you
and share with you its beauty
On the days you're feeling blue.
If I could build a mountain
You could call your very own;
A place to find serenity,
A place to be alone.
If I could take your troubles
I would toss them in the sea,
But all these things I'm finding
are impossible for me.
I cannot build a mountain
Or catch a rainbow fair,
But let me be what I know best,
A friend who's always there
Thank you for everything you do xXx love always
GOD,
*.*.*.OPENED
* ...*.*. THE WINDOWS
* * .* *.*.*.* OF HEAVEN.
.*) .*) *.*.*LOOKED AT ME
. (... *.*.*.**.*.*.*AND ASKED,
..*(...) .*.*.*.*.* **.*. *WHAT IS YOUR
* ....(...) * . * . * .* *PRAYER
* .*.. *....* (...) * .*FOR
.. *..(...). *....* .*TODAY?
.* ... *.... * *. * . * .**I
. * . * . . * . *.*. * . **ANSWERED:
__00000___00000 *.*. * .* .*GOD
_0000000_0000000. * . * .*TAKE
_0000 OOOO 00000. * . * .*CARE
__0000000000000 * . ** .*OF THE
___00000000000 * . *. * . * .*PERSON
_____0000000 * . *. * . ** *.*THAT
_______000 * . *. * * * .*.*IS
________0* . * .. ** .. * .*.*READING
. * .. ** .. * . * . * .* . *.*THIS
. * . (.. *** /) * .*.*MESSAGE
* . * ( ..(_)/ ) * * .BECAUSE
* . * (_ /|.. _) . **.* THIS PERSON IS
* . * . /___.. * . .* .*SO
. * * . * . * *SPECIAL
♥Sometimes♥
♥Sometimes when you cry no one sees your tears♥
♥When your worried no one sees your pain♥
♥When your happy no one sees your smile♥
♥When your thinking no one is about♥
♥When you want to talk no one is around♥
♥When you need a special friend♥
♥I’m always here to lend a had♥
♥No matter were you are or how far♥
♥just give me a call and i will be there♥
♥Send this to someone special♥
♥I JUST DID♥
love from tommy bakers familyxx
I know I am still with you
in your prayers, your thoughts, your heart
And though you cannot see me,
I will always be a part
of life's sweet celebrations
in those times when you reflect
on how, though things are different,
through our love, we still connect.
We'll see each other someday
when our spirits all are free,
until then, I am with you
because you remember me.
XXXX
All our love & Thanks Tommy Bakers family xx
♥^♥ Of all the many blessings ♥^♥
♥^♥However great or small ♥^♥
♥^♥To have you as my friend ♥^♥
♥^♥Is the greatest gift of all♥^♥
♥^♥I think of you quite often♥^♥
♥^♥And the things we all go through♥^♥
♥^♥But to have a friend like you♥^♥
♥^♥Is like a special dream come true♥^♥
♥^♥Send this to a special friend♥^♥
♥^♥Just like I did xxx
CHER (PAULINE N ROBERT MCGREGORS DAUGHTER)
SENT WITH LOVE X
A BIG THANK YOU
I just wanted to say thank you
In a special kind of way
For all the messages and thoughts
You share with me each day
Iv'e tried to think of all the things
That say how much I care
And so i'm sending special hugs
For all of you to share
It's a special kind of friendship
Of this you must agree
For we all live in different worlds
Some accross the sea
So i'm sending you this message
It's what I want to do
To say how much I really care
For every one of you
Sending love and special thoughts for your continuing support love from cher xxxx
All our love Tommy Bakers family x
Reaching Out...
My heart is reaching out to you,
For what you’re going through;
I’m thinking of you frequently
And praying for you, too.
If there’s something I can do,
Anything at all,
Think of me. thinking of you,
And don’t hesitate to call xxxx
CHER (PAULINE N ROBERT MCGREGORS DAUGHTER)
GOD,
*.*.*.OPENED
* ...*.*. THE WINDOWS
* * .* *.*.*.* OF HEAVEN.
.*) .*) *.*.*LOOKED AT ME
. (... *.*.*.**.*.*.*AND ASKED,
..*(...) .*.*.*.*.* **.*. *WHAT IS YOUR
* ....(...) * . * . * .* *PRAYER
* .*.. *....* (...) * .*FOR
.. *..(...). *....* .*TODAY?
.* ... *.... * *. * . * .**I
. * . * . . * . *.*. * . **ANSWERED:
__00000___00000 *.*. * .* .*GOD
_0000000_0000000. * . * .*TAKE
_0000 OOOO 00000. * . * .*CARE
__0000000000000 * . ** .*OF THE
___00000000000 * . *. * . * .*PERSON
_____0000000 * . *. * . ** *.*THAT
_______000 * . *. * * * .*.*IS
________0* . * .. ** .. * .*.*READING
. * .. ** .. * . * . * .* . *.*THIS
. * . (.. *** /) * .*.*MESSAGE
* . * ( ..(_)/ ) * * .BECAUSE
* . * (_ /|.. _) . **.* THIS PERSON IS
* . * . /___.. * . .* .*SO
. * * . * . * *SPECIAL
~~SENDING YOU ALL MY LOVE FROM CHER ~~
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