I simply cannot put into words just how much I loved and adored you. You were my best friend for almost 15 years. We talked almost every day, we had been there for each other in our different phases through life. We never lost touch.

You are the most special person I have ever met and our bond is something I know we both cherished. You had always been a bright light in very dark times. So many nights we shared staying up late talking to each other. I was always so eager to read everything you wrote, from your original stories to your poetry. It was because of your writing that we even met. We consistently bonded over our favorite bands and songs. We would send each other memes and laugh til our stomachs hurt. We had a list of nicknames for each other. We were constantly there for each other in good & bad times. Your creativity, courage and kindness never failed to amaze and inspire me. You were more extraordinary than you ever believed.

You are forever in my heart wherever I go. You gave me hope and our friendship changed my life. There isn’t a day that goes by where you’re not in my thoughts. I am extremely lucky to have met you all those years ago. I am even more lucky that I got to call you my best friend. I miss you so much it hurts, I love you with my entire heart. Always.

- Mel

(I included a photo of something special she wrote me years ago in a letter.)

I cannot express how grateful I am to have met you and to have known you Kat ❤️ We had been friends a long long time, over 14 years as you had reminded me the last time we spoke.

We became friends in a time that we both needed them when we were young and I was so lucky to have one like you, nothing was too big or small, you would always be there to be an ear for me to rant into ❤️

I hope that you have found peace and are free from pain wherever you are now, and I hope you know how loved you are, were and always will be ❤️

A few photos of us from before you moved back to Canada, so lucky that we lived close to each other and we were able to meet a few times in person ❤️

You always Had a smile on your face and were laughing with uncle Ian. You were usually reading a book or on your phone. Gone far too soon. Sending love ❤️

lauri - used to love chatting with you as I would never know what colour of hair you would have next. X

Katrina, I miss you so much. We used to laugh so much at some really stupid stuff but you cheered me up so much. I have many memories of you. One of my favourites because you talked about it often was when we took you to Dundee for a shopping day for your 18th birthday. I will never forget your face when we went into Office and we said you could pick anything. Of course it was converse which were just released with skulls on them. You were so chuffed with them. We then took you for some new clothes. Jeans, band Tshirt, tartan shorts, hoodie and some other bits and bobs. Couldn't wipe the smile off your face. You had been telling me a few weeks before you passed how you still have the converse. You would talk about coming down to my house where you baked while I was at work. water fights in the back garden. You all grabbing Rooney's nerf guns to get each other. We found the foam bullet things everywhere. You were always such a kind thoughtful person too. Many times you would be feeling a bit rubbish but you were asking how I was doing. I appreciated every single phone call, video call and all the texts. I love you so much. I just wish I had the money to get you over here. Shine bright honey. When I look to the sky you are the brightest star up there. Will post a few of my favourite photos of you too. ❤️❤️❤️

Katrina's Halloween costume. She went as Jane from Disney's Tarzan movie. "You'll be in my heart!" Was the song that I member the most from that movie.

To my Angel Daughter, it took an instant to lose you, and it will take my entire lifetime to grieve the loss of you. Grief never ends, I will love you and ache for you until my vert last breath.