| Location | Wath-upon-dearne |
| Age | 26 years |
| Date of Birth | 09/09/1980 |
| Date of Death | 03/05/2007 |
| Visitors | 17,953 since 01/07/2008 |
| Creator |
Rebecca Love
3rd May 2007
26
Student Marine Biologist
Halls of Residence, Hull University
Mum, Dad, one Brother Adrian
Brutally murdered by Jason Webster from Leeds
Rebecca was the most beautiful, gentle and loving soul in the world. She was also a very spiritual
person and although she was only very quiet, she touched the lives of everyone she met. She loved
wildlife, especially marine life, and was studying for a degree in marine biology. Her life was
taken in the most horrendous way whilst she was in her room at University. She sustained over 93
injuries. Jason Webster from Leeds was also found guilty of torture. I could not write here what
he did to her; it is so vile that nobody would be able to read it. She was completely
unidentifiable. The Police described her as "unviewable" so we have never been able to see her or
say a proper goodbye to her. We do know however that Rebecca put up a very brave fight against this
monster and in so doing helped to convict him without a shadow of a doubt, despite his many many
lies. He even planted evidence to put the blame onto someone else. She had just one more week left
at the University.
Thankfully, the Police and the Judge, saw him for the evil, lying and conniving excuse for a human
being that he is and sentenced him to a life sentence of 21 years. He has to serve this before he
can apply for parole or submit an appeal but it is us who has to serve the life sentence; the vile
and sadistic things he did to our gentle beautiful Daughter are in our heads every minute of the day
and night. He has been described as a seriously dangerous psychological killer and hopefully will
never ever come out of prison. Lets see if he is as good at coping in prison as he is at torturing
a young girl until she draws her last breath. As it was said in a statement by the Police to the
Press "Jason Webster has literally squeezed the life out of Rebecca" and that is exactly what he did
besides countless other things. There are no words low enough to describe him. To call him an
animal would be insulting the animal kingdom.
Rebecca however had acheived a great deal in her young life and we are so proud of her. She was
very artistic and at the age of about 7 or 8 drew a picture in black ink of a Second World War
plane; this was exhibited in an exhibition in London. She also loved writing and reading poetry and
a booklet has been made of poems which she wrote at 7 and 8 years old. These are now being sold and
the money given to "Becky's Legacy". She attained black belt standard in karate, was an excellent
cross country runner and excelled at swimming. She once swam five miles for charity without
stopping. I think my proudest moment though was just a couple of weeks after her death. A Memorial
Service was held in Hull for her. My Husband and I were too distraught to attend so my Son and his
Partner went on our behalf. At the end of the service a man, who had physical deformities and a
speech impediment, came to Adrian my Son and gave him a gold cross and said "could you please give
this to your Mum and ask her to put it in Rebecca's bedroom. Everytime she saw me at College she
would always come and have a chat with me, ask me how I was going on and ask if she could help me in
any way". "Fancy" he continued "a beautiful young girl like that wanting to spend the time of day
with someone who looks like me". It did make me so proud to be her Mum but I wasn't surprised
because that is the kind of person she was.
Rebecca was also excelling in her work and this was making her especially happy. Just before she
had her life taken, I met her in Hull for a "girlie shopping day". That day she walked on to the
station to meet me and I just stared at her. There was something different about her. She looked
radiant. She was flawless and so confident. There was a strange glow all around her, as though she
was surrounded by a light or an aura. I told her this and she said "I know Mum. It's probably
because I'm so happy. I have never been as happy as I am now". Looking back now, I wonder whether
she was being prepared to be taken to the higher side of life, into the next world.
Rebecca's family have received a letter from Professor David Drewery, Vice Chancellor of Hull
University to say that because of the very high esteem Rebecca was held in and because of the way
she touched so many people's lives and also because of the excellent grades she had achieved in her
work, the University have decided to institute a prize in her name. This is to be attached to the
Department of Biological Sciences at Hull University and the Scarborough Centre for Coastal Studies.
The prize will be called The Rebecca Love Prize. It was considered that this would be a very
fitting honour in Rebecca's memory.
Rebecca's family have also received the following from Hull College where Rebecca had many of her
lessons:-
"Hull College have also decided to award an annual scholarship in the name of Rebecca to support a
student to study the sciences as this was not only Rebecca's area of study but also her passion,
especially environmental and marine sciences. The Wilberforce Scholarship, awarded in Rebecca's
name, will ensure that her name, her memory and the good things she brought to others' lives will
live on. We hope that the student who receives the Scholarship can themselves continue to study and
research and make the difference we know Rebecca would love to have done. Hull College is proud to
be be able to offer this Scholarship as it was proud to have Rebecca as a student".
Just a few days before her life was taken I received a card from her which read "Dear Mum, I just
want to say thank you for helping and supporting me. Thank you for always being there when I've
needed to talk. Thank you for everything you have done for me throughout my life". I rang her to
thank her for the card but said I was surprised to receive it as it wasn't my birthday or anything.
"I know Mum" she said "but I just wanted you to know how much I love you".
Our friends, family, local community and the Spritualist Church where Rebecca had attended since she
was a young girl have now set up "Becky's Legacy" to help the Marine and Seal Hospital at
Scarborough Sealife Centre as Rebecca would have been continuing her studies at Scarborough in
September, a place she loved very much; this depends entirely on donations. We have already raised
quite a considerable sum for them. A new hospital was opened earlier this year and this has been
dedicated to Rebecca; her picture and a plaque are on the door of the hospital. My Husband and I
were recently invited to release back into the wild the first two seals cared for in the new
hospital, one was called Rebecca and one was called Love. Although it was very emotional, we would
not have missed it for the world as we feel that we are helping to carry on the work Rebecca would
have been doing if she were still here. After releasing the seals, we went back to the base where
they had a radio on loudspeakers, The DJ said "I think we will now have some Simply Red, lets have
Stars". This was Rebecca's favourite group; she had been to see them many times and "Stars" was
played at her funeral. I think this was Rebecca giving her seal of approval!
She is so much loved and missed by all her family, friends and local community who still cannot
believe what has happened. Our lives are destroyed as we still struggle every day to live without
her. She was my soul mate and my best friend. We never went to bed without speaking to each other
and shared our joys, sorrows, problems and secrets. We saw her most weekends.
Music was also a big love of Becky's life. Her favourite group were Simply Red. We had been to see
them many times in concert and she had every album and DVD and she knew every word to every song!
She loved all music however and had literally hundreds of CDs. If you mentioned a song she could
instantly tell you what CD it was on, what number track it was and how long it lasted. If we go out
in the car now, both my Husband and I are always looking in the mirrors hoping with all our hearts
to see her sat on the back seat with her earphones on, her head bobbing up and down to the music as
she always did. When she was at home from University we would be out of Church every Sunday night
and straight into the pub to do the music quiz. Happy days!
There are no words I can use to describe what this has done to us but I know her strong
compassionate spirit and her friendly listening ear, that was never judgemental, will always be
around to help those who need it. Nobody, not even anyone as evil as Jason Webster, can break the
bond of love we have with our beautiful Becky.
STILL MISSING YOU
They say that there’s a reason.
They say that time will heal.
But neither time nor reason
Will change the way we feel.
For no one knows the heartache
that lies behind our smiles.
No one knows how many times
we have broken down and cried.
We want to tell you something,
so there won't be any doubt.
You're so wonderful to think of
but so hard to be without.
We cannot bring the old days back
when we were all together.
The family chain is broken now
but memories live forever.
GOD BLESS
XXX
Love you sweetheart.
Missing you more each day and we just want you back so much.
Thanks for the messages last night. I will do as you say and see you again tonight.
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this is one of my favourite songs too! Haven't heard it for ages. How lovely....
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with love Jane xxx
As I look at the moon
I wish you goodnight
The dearest angel
So special and loved.
You are the one God chose to take
You are the one we could not wake
I know in heaven is now where you sleep.
So please God in heaven
God up above
Please protect this angel
That we love.
I must say good night
I blow to you a kiss
I wish you goodnight
The angel that we miss.
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LOTS OF LOVE SANDY XXXXXXX
BRIGHTEST STAR IN HEAVEN ABOVE
Sleep tight XXX
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***Goodnight Godbless ***
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A child is such a precious gift
To love to hold to treasure
A very special miracle
Who gives so much pleasure
But when that gift is taken back
And our hearts are cold and torn
Amid this grief and sorrow
We are so glad that they were born
For they have a precious legacy
Even though we are far apart
The love they left behind them
Will stay forever in our hearts
SENDING YOU ALL OUR LOVE+
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I'M SENDING A DOVE TO HEAVEN
WITH A PARCEL ON IT'S WINGS,
BE CAREFULL WHEN YOU OPEN IT
IT'S FULL OF BEAUTIFUL THING'S
INSIDE ARE A MILLION KISSES
WRAPPED UP IN A MILLION HUGS,
TO SAY HOW MUCH WE LOVE YOU
AND TO SEND YOU ALL OUR LOVE.
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XXX
You may not be able to see me,
Though you think that I am gone.
Inside your heart you carry me,
So I live on, I live on.
I know you feel an emptiness,
Of words we left unsaid.
Release your pain, forgive yourself,
For I already did.
The love you gave, I took with me,
And left my love for you.
So now I know some time has passed,
Here is what I ask of you.
Share my life and remember me,
To those you love – out loud.
And I will become part of them,
For that would make me proud.
Those little quirks, the quips I said,
Please share those memories.
For there is no plaque or stone,
That would better honor me.
I loved you then, and love you still,
And will forevermore.
So take my love and pass it down,
That’s what my legacy is for.
Give my memories, my love as gifts,
And do not mourn that I have gone.
Just place my love in your Heart always
And you will know that I live on.
ALL MY LOVE GLORIA ANTHONY'S MOM XOXO
Angel whispers
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Last night I had a dream
When an angel I did see,
She took my hand in hers
And whispered "follow me".
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I flew with her to Heaven
On wings of purest white,
We danced amidst the stars
That sparkled in the night.
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On the pathway to the moon,
I looked down upon the earth
And suddenly remembered,
The moment of my birth.
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The angel looked at me,
Her lips curved in a smile,
Knowing I'd recalled,
She'd walked with me each mile.
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She was my special angel;
God's creation just for me,
To guide me in my life,
And through eternity
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I didn't want to leave her,
As we stood in heavenly bliss,
But she whispered her goodbye
And departed with a kiss.
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Awaking in the morning,
Warm sunshine stroked my face
Had I just dreamt of my angel,
Or was it real - that heavenly place?
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I felt such peace within me,
It seemed so very clear,
Then I swear I heard her whisper,
"You know I'm always here'.
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Marian Jones οΏ½ 2002
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Tributes For Week Starting 9th November
FOR MONDAY
Your presence I miss,
Your memory I treasure,
Loving you always,
Forgetting you never.
FOR TUESDAY
Loving you is easy,
We do it every day,
Missing you is a heartache,
That never goes away.
FOR WEDNESDAY
No farewell words were spoken,
No time to say goodbye,
You were gone before we knew it,
And only God can tell us why.
FOR THURSDAY
Memory is a lovely lane,
Where hearts are ever true,
A lane I so often travel down,
Because it leads to you.
FOR FRIDAY
Wings Of The Angels
A gentle wind blew cross the land
Reaching out to take a hand
For on the winds the angels came
Calling out a mother's name.
Left behind, the children's tears
Loving memories of the years
Of joy and love, a life well spent
And now to God a mother's sent.
On angel's wings, a heavenly flight
The journey home, towards the light
To those who weep, a life is gone
But in God's love, 'tis but the dawn.
FOR SATURDAY
If I Had One Last Day
If I had one last day
To tell you what's inside
I'd tell you that I'm sorry
For all the times I've lied
I'd tell you that I need you
To hold my hand today
I'd tell you that I love you
I'd ask you, please, to stay
You'd look at me and smile
The way you always would
And say "I'd love to stay,
If only I really could"
Then you'd laugh the way you did
Whenever I was blue
You'd wipe my tears and whisper softly,
"Don't cry, I love you too"
If I had one last day
I'd love you from the start
I'd stop hiding how I feel
I'd say what's in my heart
If I had one last day,
I'd say my last good-bye
And that even though you are far away,
In my heart, you'll never die.
FOR SUNDAY
Cry Not My Friend
When you wake up tomorrow
And I am no where to be found
When you scream out my name
To the emptiness around
When every beat inside your heart
Is skipping and unsure
Cry not my friend for I am here,
Inside your love so pure
When the waves that used to touch our feet
Have gone back out to sea
When everything you once held dear
Was lost when you lost me
When the sun that once lit up your face
Is setting far away
Cry not my Friend for time shall pass,
But my love for you will stay
When age arrives and children play
And pain creeps up on you
When loved ones show you happiness
That your life never knew
When all of your expectations are met,
No matter what the pain
Cry not my friend, for I am waiting
To hold you once again
When beauty in your eyes turn grey
And all of the rainbow, white
When strong undying hearts
No longer feel an urge to fight
When winter snows become more pain
Than beauty in your heart
Cry not my friend, for I am here
And we will never ever part
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Thoughts Today, Memories Forever
Angela Christopher’s Very Proud Mum
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