| Location | Ilford |
| Age | 6 years |
| Date of Birth | 7/2000 |
| Date of Death | 7/2006 |
| Visitors | 46,887 since 04/08/2006 |
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***July 19 2007***
Today would have been Eden's 7th birthday.
We are launching Eden's Trust today at the House of Commons.
Please visit the trust website at www.edenstrust.org.uk
Eden was born on 19th July 2000 at 8.15 in the evening, she weighed 8lbs 5oz and Craig David was
playing on the radio. Eden’s eyes were wide open, that day changed life forever for us.
As a baby, no one could have asked for a better behaved, more beautiful child.
During the first few years of her life Eden suffered from infantile spasms, a hugely worrying time
for us. This serious condition could have seriously damaged Eden’s health permanently or at the
very least leave her with learning difficulties, however despite the adversity Eden still developed
to ‘above average’ level. At the age of two Eden recovered with no lasting damage and was
totally cured. The consultant doctor’s words were ‘it’s a miracle’.
That word best portrayed our daughter. She was a little miracle. She was old and wise beyond her
years – almost like she had been here before. Her thoughtful persona was always evident. In fact,
teachers reported to us that at times new pupils were put into Eden’s capable, caring hands to
ease them into their new environment. She was often described by teachers as eager to please and do
her best at everything. One of the teaching assistants’ at her school also commented on how he
always found Eden polite and charming, he said she was an example to all the other children. Eden
was very popular and loved by her classmates and although she thoroughly enjoyed going to school,
she always said it wasn’t fair as childrens were away from their mummy’s for too long.
Eden loved reading, story telling, gymnastics, swimming, cycling with her mum and riding her scooter
with her dad. She also loved music, singing and entertaining to any available audience. Eden had a
passion for dancing, a skill inherited from her mum. When she was three years of age she went to a
‘Fun Song Factory’ concert and literally stole the show when she was invited to dance on stage.
Eden had an elder sister and brother whom very much adored her. Eden hated to shop and on one
occasion at the age of four she was not pleased about having to go shopping with her sister, she
told her sister that if she ‘did not have to go shopping she would be really, really good’. Her
sister did not agree as she told Eden that good behaviour was not something to be bartered, she
responded by asking what bartered meant and when it was explained, Eden thought for a while and
replied ‘is that like when I ask you if I can do something and you ask me for a kiss first’, her
insight was boundless.
Eden’s beauty and lovely character always astounded everyone she came into contact with. Always on
a serious mission to ensure the happiness of her mum and dad. A greater diplomat the United Nations
could not better.
Eden packed a lot into her short life, she had a social diary that would be on a par with a
socialite, she travelled extensively and loved people in a way that only a good heart can.
As parents, we had the joy of looking forward to seeing our beautiful girl grow up to become a
responsible member of society, fall in love and get married. All of this sadly, we will not now see
happen.
They say you never know what you have got til it’s gone. As parents, we knew what we had from the
first moment Eden widely opened her eyes on 19th July 2000.
We know God will take care of her and that in the school in heaven where all the angels learn to
fly, Eden’s determination to do her very best will make her one of the best angels ever.
love to you
dear ellie
I hope so much that there will be some days when you can begin to smile and know that eden is always smiling with you and that one day you will be able to smile together. I know I only had the opportunity to meet with Eden a couple of times when she was tiny, but it goes without saying ellie she was gorgeous like her mum.
Dear Elli...
I pray that your heart will be comforted. I could not imagine your pain. All I want to say is that as much as your beautiful little girl has gone onto that heaven in the sky...one day you will be reunited. I am sure you know this but I felt compelled to say so. I hope that she has come to you through dreams much more. God bless you sweet lady. Whatever the reason though it does not make sense, I hope the pain in your heart eases. xxx What a lovely little soul, a gift to you, sadly for such a short time..Dont worry..you will get her back one day. x
we\'ll always remember her
Dear Elli, I still come and go and have a look from time to time. I do remember Eden so well, as if she only left a little while ago and now it will soon be 2 years. She was such an intense little person who simply could not go unnoticed. Each Easter I remember when you came - it was just a short visit, but still very alive in my memories. Sometimes I see a little girl that reminds me of her, but they are never as pretty and her lovely smile and contagious loughter is missing as well as the way she would be dancing and jumping about. I remember looking through the window of your house at the time and her sitting next to you on the couch when you were reading stories. I think that was the only time she would sit still! She was a particularly special child and we miss her terribly, as well. Lots of love from Maren and family
Special Events
Didsie, my birthday came and went. I was in a real dark place without you. No one to wake me up with her beautiful smile, her beautiful chuckle and playfulness, no special birthday card made by your perfect little fingers. Yet, I know, if you could, you would have been there.
I went to your school last week - your trophy and your beautiful bench with rabbits - you know what I am talking about - I know you were there.
I feel you with me sometimes, but I guess the pain is hard for you to get through. Please come to me more often. I need more signs - sorry for being so selfish my baby. I love you more than the world (to the moon and back) as we used to say. Your mummy, and only your mummy xxxxxxxxxxxx
so sorry
ellie, my heart and love goes out to you. today i discovered eden's tragic accident. i was in disbelief. please know i am thinking of you both.
tracey
If flowers grow in heaven,
Please pick a bunch for me,
place them in my sister’s arms
and tell her they're from me.
Tell her I love her and miss her,
and when she turns to smile,
place a kiss upon her cheek
and hold her for a while.
Because remembering her is easy,
I do it every day,
but there's an ache within my heart
That will never go away.
Another Angel Gone too Soon x
Just been onto edens trust website, what a terrible tragedy. I am so sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to all of edens family, and the family of paul gallagher, also mentioned on the site. Im a mum to a little boy, and Im also a travel agent(not for the one mentioned), and rest assured you have my full support in getting the message out there to people travelling abroad when it comes to health & safety abroad, safety of customers whilst abroad really should be paramount to any tour op, sadly to some it isnt. Keep up the good work in the campaigning. Eden was a beautiful little girl, my heart goes out to you all for your loss xxx
Like a butterfly
I don't know the family, just thought i'd see where the name came from. And i stubbled onto this site.
Eden Francesca Galvani-Skeete, such a beautiful name for an Angel. Peaceful blessings to her family as in God's arms she rest and is well. I'm sure she is with you and visits some days, like my mother is with me. But find comfort, if you can, of the fond memories of her. Sending my blessing and hugs.
Miss you too much!
My baby Christmas has come and gone a second time and here I am still sitting here crying and wishing to be with you or you with me - life is so cruel. It is 2008 - 1 year, 5 months and 4 days without you to love, to hug, to care for; my little soul mate, my beautiful little daughter. It is not fair that you had to suffer the way you did. I know it is selfish of me my Didsie but I miss you and I want you back. This pain is so unbearable and does not ease - each day is a nighmare to live through without you. I need to see you darling - please contact me somehow, anyhow. I love you forever. Your mummy and only your mummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thinking of you baby......
I cannot put into words the pain I feel right now, this 2nd 'christmas' without you seems so much harder. The shock is no longer as deep, slowly but surely the reality keeps hitting home but it never gets easier.
People assume things, say things like 'it will get better/easier' but they could never, ever imagine what we went through. All those painful memories don't go away and I doubt they will get any easier because they haven't so far, people think I'm OK, it's easier to deal with then. It's so messed up Did's, you should be here - Missing you so, so, so much XXxxXXxxXX
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