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A Young Life Taken

~In Honour of…… ~Stella Berry a 16year old girl who passed away from a shark attack on ~Saturday 4th of February 2023 in the Swan River at North Fremantle, ~ Perth, Western Australia. Sixteen with a life ahead Went to the river with friends Sadly now she is dead. In the river having fun Riding a jet-ski Her life ended that day before it really begun Off the jet-ski to the water she jumped in When she saw a pod of dolphins Close to them she wanted to swim Terrifying screams filled the air The water turned red A predator had attacked from nowhere Tragedy struck that day Death and trauma occurred In the most horrific way Words cannot express the sadness felt For this beautiful young girl And the unfair , tragic card she was dealt Her family and friends distraught with pain Their lives changed forever Never to be the same The state of Western Australia is mourning For a sixteen year old girl named Stella Her life just ended without warning So many lives traumatised , changed for evermore One decision made ….. Stella’s loved ones will never be as before

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Date: 2/8/2023 4:36:00 AM
Deb, so tragic is loss like this! So lovely is your poem of honor!!!
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Date: 2/6/2023 8:34:00 PM
Thank you for giving remembrance to her life! Every person that reads this poem that you chose to write is allowed to mourn this young woman. That is a powerful gift of remembrance. It has been far too long since I last stop by to read your work. Truly glad that I did so that I too can give you remembrance to this young woman. Rest in peace Stella! A.S.
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Date: 2/6/2023 6:15:00 PM
Amen to everything you write here, Deb, i was reading this morning that a sighting by someone the day before, around that area, but the person did not report it, such a tragedy it is. Harry
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Date: 2/6/2023 1:56:00 PM
You are so thoughtful and caring, Deb It would not have entered that young girl's mind that it would be her last day on Earth when she set out with her friends for a fun day on her jet-ski. Heartbreaking and tragic for all concerned. Take care, Shirley
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Date: 2/6/2023 11:22:00 AM
So tragic and devastating to lose a life in a random event like this. Thank you for this heartfelt tribute, Deb, to this young girl who lost her dreams in a flash. Life is so fragile.
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Date: 2/6/2023 8:56:00 AM
I can't believe how awful this turns out to be, Deb. Who was having a good time the minute before she was attacked? What a terrible tragedy for her loved ones and close friends.
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Date: 2/6/2023 4:15:00 AM
A terrible tragic story, so sad and hard to comprehend. Your heartfelt words strike home with the dreadful reality.
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Date: 2/6/2023 3:59:00 AM
My prayers to Stella, you and for those touched by her and your poetry.
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