Laura Rose Bower-Mcknight

1985 - 2007
LocationLincoln
Age22 years
Cause of DeathSuicide
Date of Birth22/06/1985
Date of Death31/08/2007
Visitors5,758 since 11/07/2008
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LAURA ROSE BOWER MCKNIGHT 22/O6/1985-31/08/2007

Laura was an exceptional young woman and I was so very proud of her. I didn't agree with Beauty
Competitions for young girls, but we arrived late at Bevercotes Colliery Gala. Laura entered the
line-up as the last contender - she won - just four years of age, but a noticeable personality.
Together with an accute intelligence and an eye for intricate detail. Laura was elegant, eloquent
and so extraordinarily individual that she drew attention wherever she went. Truly dedicated to
whatever she took on and loyal to her friends.

Laura gained a place at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama to study Violin Performance. In
her diary she wrote that by her teens she had played in over one hundred and fifty concerts, mostly
in the County of Lincolnshire. She played Violin at Usher Gallery and for Princess Anne during a
visit to Robert Pattinson School. Laura was a performer, but had a tiny ego, and admired people with
the dedication to achieve technical briliance on Violin.

Most of all Laura was my wonderful daughter - unique, irreplaceable, a much loved sister of
Douglas.

The 'star' of our family will never fade; of course we are devastated, but her life was
extraordinary and carried great lessons for us all to learn from.

LAURA ROSE WAS WONDERFUL!
{written bt carol, mummy of laura rose}


Laura Rose died on the 31st of August 2007. She was only 22 years of age.

Laura did many things through her life including attending musical college.

Laura sadly left behind a loving brother, who misses her dearly. She also left behind a loving
father, step father and mother. She also left behind a very big loving family, many cousins, many
aunties and uncles.

Laura died a tragic death, we all know how she died, so i dont think there is any need to put it.

Laura you were such a loving cousin, we did so many things together, go to the cinema, go to the
coast. I remember the time me and your mum came to Cardiff to see you play in the orchestra, i was
so proud to see you up there. You were like a big sister to me, i could tell you anything. I
remember when we were really little and i stayed over at your house once, and we sat at the top of
the stairs and you played with my hair, and you said something that meant so much, i will never ever
foget what you said. Laura you will always be in my heart and thoughts, as you will be with
everyones.

one year on it is so much harder.


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"Gone Too Soon"

Like A Comet
Blazing 'Cross The Evening Sky
Gone Too Soon

Like A Rainbow
Fading In The Twinkling Of An Eye
Gone Too Soon

Shiny And Sparkly
And Splendidly Bright
Here One Day
Gone One Night

Like The Loss Of Sunlight
On A Cloudy Afternoon
Gone Too Soon

Like A Castle
Built Upon A Sandy Beach
Gone Too Soon

Like A Perfect Flower
That Is Just Beyond Your Reach
Gone Too Soon

Born To Amuse, To Inspire, To Delight
Here One Day
Gone One Night

Like A Sunset
Dying With The Rising Of The Moon
Gone Too Soon

Gone Too Soon xxx

Charlotte Chris Mallins Mum (Friend) July 5, 2009

Whispers from Heaven

They say that life is fleeting
I know that this is true
I left this world so quickly
With no goodbye to you.

I know how much you miss me
Your tears fall ever light
The pillow where you lay your head
Is wet with them at night.

I know your heart is hurting
The words we left, unsaid
I love you’s, left unspoken
Are spinning in your head.

The strength that I have carried
That served to make you whole
Remains to make you stronger
Within your grieving soul.

For you see, while you were weeping
On the day I passed away
At the gravesite near the flowers
Where my loved ones knelt to pray.

An angel came to see me
She took me by the hand
She led me to a kingdom
In a very distant land.

As I look down from heaven
And see you standing there
Your heart so ever burdened
With more grief than it can bear.

I long to bring you comfort
I long to give you peace
I long to hold you closely
Cause all your tears to cease.

The joy I’ve found in heaven
Goes far beyond compare
The love that’s so elusive
Can be found here everywhere.

The light is softly shining
There’s no storm clouds here or rain
There’s no teardrops found in heaven
There’s no suffering, there’s no pain.

You needn’t be so troubled
Stay close to God and pray
That someday we’ll be together
One bright and glorious day.

So mum, you shouldn’t question
dear mum you need not cry
I’ve gone to be with Jesus
I really didn’t die.xxx

Charlotte Chris Mallins Mum (Friend) June 25, 2009

sorry its late loobie

happy birthday loobie sorry its late had a bit of an accident and had to go to hospital i am ok now though. thank you for watching down on me.

Beth Holmes (Cousin) June 23, 2009

As I look up to the skies above,
The stars stretch endlessly--
But somehow all those rays of light
Seem dimmer now to me.
As I watch the morning sun appear,
The shadows still don't fade—
As if the brightest light of all
Was somehow swept away.

Though I see the branches swaying,
And watch their dancing leaves--
The echoes carried on the wind
Don't sound the same to me.
As I listen to the morning birds
Sing softly from afar--
It seems to be a mournful tune
That echoes in my heart.

Another day has come again,
As time moves surely on--
But nothing now seems quite the same,
To know that she is gone.
The days and weeks and months ahead
Will never be the same--
Because a treasure beyond words
Can never be replaced.

The loss cannot be measured now,
The void cannot be filled--
And though someday the grief may fade,
Her mark will live on still.
For even with my heavy heart,
I know that I've been blessed
To have been one who's life she touched
With warmth so infinite.

Sending my love as always.xxxx

Charlotte Chris Mallins Mum (Friend) June 22, 2009

Happly Birthday

Hope you are having a lovely birthday in Heaven Laura. So wish you were having it here. Visited you this morning, hope you like the flowers. Saw your mum last night, she is trying so hard to be brave.

I bet heaven is alive with your music today. Give Semore a kiss from me, look after each other.

Sweet dreams lovely girl.

Denise Benetello June 22, 2009

Happy Birthday

Hello Laura Happy 24th Birthday always in our hearts and thoughts R.I.P love Nettie,Sean and kids xxxxxxxxxxxx

Nettie Ellis (Cousin) June 22, 2009

Wishes!!!

Hi Laura just to say ill be saying hello Tomorrow. You made me the happiest Father all those years ago. When you were Born Douglas was Already a Delight and YOU made us all complete as a Family!! Dare say up there in Heaven your still singing loud and keeping us Proud .Me and your Mum never forget the Little Girl with the Golden Locks the Infectious smile who grew to be a Talented big Hearted women . Love you Laura miss you Laura Really Wanted you here Tomorrow but ill know your giving that Concert Up There!! XXX Dad

Frederick Bower June 20, 2009

Tribute For This Weekend
♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥


Hug Is The Perfect Drug

No moving parts, no batteries.
No monthly payments and no fees;
Inflation proof, non-taxable,
In fact, it’s quite relaxable;

It can’t be stolen, won’t pollute,
One size fits all, do not dilute.
It uses little energy,
But yields results enormously.

Relieves your tension and your stress,
Invigorate your happiness;
Combats depression, makes you beam,
And elevates your self esteem!

Your circulation it corrects
Without unpleasant side effects
It is, I think, the perfect drug:
May I prescribe, my friend… the hug!

And, of course, fully returnable!

♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥


I’m sorry you are hurting
But there’s nothing I can do
I’m watching you from up above
I wish you weren’t so blue

If there was anything
That I could do or say
I take away your pain
I’d make it go away

I know you cannot see me
But please be rest assured
I’m by your side every day
And I can hear what you say

I love you too and miss you more
But please do not be sad
I want to see you smile again
I don’t want you to feel bad

You see I know something now
I did not know before
I’m in a place where we will meet
And be together for ever more


♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥

♥ A SHINING STAR ♥

When I had to leave you
I didn't go too far
Look up to the Heavens
I’m a Brilliant shining star

May this light show you
As it glistens from above
A very special thank~you
When you lifted me with love

A little star that brightly shines
A star that’s free from pain
Held gently in God's loving arms
Until we meet again

As you go on your journey
Be the best that you can be
And know that God is there for you
As he is here for me

When we miss each other
And what each other near
You shine your light upon the earth
And I'll shine my light up here

So we will always remember
When we seem so far apart
To shine our lights together
With love upon our hearts


♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥

If Heaven Had A Phone

I cannot dial your number,
I can't get through to you,
I called the operator,
She did all that she could do.

There is no code for heaven,
I cannot place the call,
No numbers left to call,
I reckon I've tried them all.

If heaven had a phone,
I'd ring you every day,
If heaven had a phone,
There's things I want to say.

To tell you that I love you,
And miss you every day,
How much I prayed to god,
That he could let you stay.

If heaven had a phone,
I'd ring you every day,
If heaven had a phone,
I'd hear your voice, know you're okay,

I just want to speak to heaven,
Please do you have a direct line,
Operator says no number,
But your loved one says they're doing fine.

♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥♫CA♥

Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher's Very Proud Mum

Marie-Angela Rowe June 4, 2009

THOUGH YOUR SMILE IS GONE FOREVER,
YOU HAND WE CAN NOT TOUCH,

WE HAVE SO MANY HAPPY MEMORIES,
OF THE ONE WE LOVED SO MUCH,

YOUR MEMORY IS OUR KEEPSAKE,
WITH WHICH WE NEVER PART,

GOD HAS YOU IN HIS KEEPING,
WE HAVE YOU IN OUR HEARTS,

SLEEP TIGHT OUR BEAUTIFUL ANGEL.

Beth Holmes (Cousin) May 25, 2009

I just wanted to let you know that I made it home. The journey wasn't an easy one, but it didn't take too long.
Everything is so pretty here, so white, so fresh and new
I wish that you could close your eyes and that you could see it too.
Please try not to be sad for me.
Try to understand
God is taking care of me...I'm in the shelter of His hands.
Here there is no sadness, no sorrow, and no pain. Here there is no crying and I'll never hurt again. Here it is so peaceful when all the angels sing.
I really have to go for now... I've just got to try my wings

Nettie Ellis (Cousin) May 22, 2009
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