| Location | Sheffield |
| Age | 2 years |
| Cause of Death | Overdose |
| Visitors | 1,216 since 14/05/2009 |
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Social workers have been criticised for failing to prevent the death of a two-year-old boy who drank
his heroin addict mother's substitute drug.
Ashley Chadburn sipped from a bottle of methadone as Rachel Hipkiss smoked heroin in her home in
December 2001. When he fell ill, she left him in the care of a 16-year-old addict and went Christmas
shopping.
Hipkiss, 23, was jailed for six years after admitting to manslaughter at Sheffield Crown Court. An
independent report into the case has accused social services of being "too tolerant of such serious
drugs misuse".
In his report Roger Thompson, a former director of the NSPCC, makes 26 recommendations aimed at
preventing a repeat. "There was not, in my view, a full and proper assessment of the mother's
parenting capacity," he said.
The chairman of the Area Child Protection Committee, which commissioned the report, said that the
committee had already implemented half of the recommendations.
An inquiry into the death of a two-year-old boy who swallowed a bottle of his mother's methadone
found a "tolerance of drug misuse" among social services staff.
But the independent report concluded the tragic death of Ashley Chadburn, from Frechville,
Sheffield, could not have been avoided.
The toddler died in December 2001 after finding an open bottle of the heroin substitute methadone.
Rachael Hipkiss, a heroin addict, is currently serving a six-year jail sentence for involuntary
manslaughter.
What kind of place would heaven be with all its streets of gold, if all the souls, that dwell up there like yours and mine, were old? How strange would heaven’s music sound when harps begin to ring, if children were not gathered ‘round to help the angels sing. The children that God sends to us are only just a loan, He knows we need their sunshine to make the house a home. We need the inspiration of a baby’s blessed smile. He doesn’t say they’ve come to stay, just lends them for a while. Sometimes it takes them years to do the work for which they come. Sometimes in just a month or two our Father calls them home. I like to think some souls up there bear not one sinful scar. I love to think of heaven as a place where children are.
xxx
For those who suffer,
and those who cry this night,
give them repose, Lord;
a pause in their burdens.
Let there be minutes
where they experience peace,
not of man
but of angels.
Love them, Lord,
when others cannot.
Hold them, Lord,
when we fail with human arms.
Hear their prayers
and give them the ability to hear You back
in whatever language they best understand.
You are safe now little fella. Forever in our hearts xxx
What a beautiful little boy and you are a beautiful Angel now darling.This story has made me so sad you were only a baby u didnt deserve to be neglected. I hope you are happy up in heaven and are having a brilliant time. Sweet dreams gorgeous x x x x x
I AM HERE
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I am here...
Deep within your heart that yearns,
I am here...
I’m the flame that softly burns
And lights your way;
In the darkness of the night
I will be your shining light ...
I am here...
I am here...
In the misty morning dew,
I am here...
Standing closely beside you.
I’ll hold your hand ...
Let you feel a quiet peace,
I will be your sweet release.
I am here...
I am here...
In a haunting melody ...
I am here...
I will be that memory
That gives you strength.
When days are long
We’ll carry on...
I am here...
I am here...
As long as you do not forget,
I am here...
In your heart, I know, and yet...
It’s here I’ll stay,
I’ll never go,
We both will know...
That I am here....
. . . GIFT OF LOVE . . .
A gift of love was given,
For just a little while;
A gift of love and laughter,
In a precious little child.
Someone to steal your heart away,
A little hand to hold;
Tiny footprints 'cross your life,
Now left upon your soul.
The echoes of soft laughter,
The sweetness of that face;
The child who brought you so much joy,
Will never be replaced.
So take each loving memory,
Of that precious little child;
In knowing a gift came down from God,
If for just a little while.
★♥★Heaven`s Little Prince, In The Angel castles in the sky ★♥★
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……..*..lovel…*
…..*..lovelovelo…* ***♥♥ Heaven`s Little Prince ♥♥
…*..lovelovelove….*
..*.lovelovelovelove…*…………….*….*
.*..lovelovelovelovelo…*………*..lovel….*
*..lovelovelovelovelove…*….*…lovelovel...*
*.. lovelovelovelovelove…*….*…lovelovelo.*
.*..lovelovelovelovelove…*..*…lovelove.....*
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★♥★ Angel castles in the sky x★♥★
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Way up in heavens garden
There's a magical castle in the sky
Where god places our little angels,
And teaches them to fly
★♥★
The girls become sweet princesses,
And dance the day away
The boys are charming prince's
In this wondrous land of play
★♥★
The castle is made of lollipops
And of all things that are sweet
There's a river made of angels tears,
For them to dip their tiny feet,
★♥★
The angel tears are not tears of sadness.
They are tears of joy
To see such sights is happiness
For the chosen Angel girl or boy
★♥★
For as you know, not all angels
Are picked to grace this castle in the sky
Only the tiny cherub prince's and princesses,
And here's the reason why
★♥★
God has a place for all he takes
And puts them where they he deems
The little cherubs need a world of play
A land filled full of dreams
★♥★
A place where they can play all day
And slide down rainbows so bright
swing from the stars if they desire
Then light the star lamps up at night
★♥★
Its now they huddle close together
And some may take a snooze
Only if they wish to
Its up to them to choose
★♥★
The ones that are not asleep
Are sending down their love
To you, direct from moon beams
They guide from up above
★♥★
So be happy for your special cherub
From the soft clouds they will never fall
For anything good that they may wish for
Comes true here, anything at all
★♥★
Its in the castle they will stay
with angels of their kind
until its their turn to open the castle gate
and its their mummy that they find
★♥★
The only thing that they must do then
whilst waving goodbye to angel friends
Is walk to paradise with mummy
Just beyond the rainbows end.
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★♥★Goodnight Godbless Ashley★♥★
★♥★Sweetdreams Baby Angel★♥★
★♥★Love Tina (Callum Coulson`s Mammy) ★♥★
Letter From Heaven.
When tomorrow starts without me,
and I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes,
all filled with tears for me;
I wish so much you wouldn't cry,
the way you did today,
while thinking of the many things,
we didn't get to say.
I know how much you love me,
as much as I love you,
and each time that you think of me,
I know you'll miss me too;
But when tomorrow starts without me,
please try to understand,
that an Angel came and called my name,
and took me by the hand,
and said my place was ready,
in heaven far above,
and that I'd have to leave behind,
all those I dearly love.
But as I turned to walk away,
a tear fell from my eye,
for all life, I'd always thought,
I didn't want to die.
I had so much to live for,
so much yet to do,
it seemed almost impossible,
that I was leaving you.
I thought of all the yesterdays,
the good ones and the bad,
I thought of all the love we shared,
and all the fun we had.
If I could relive yesterday,
just even for awhile,
I'd say goodbye and kiss you
and maybe see you smile.
But then I fully realized,
that this could never be,
for emptiness and memories,
would take the place of me.
And when I thought of worldly things,
I might miss come tomorrow,
I thought of you, and when I did,
my heart was filled with sorrow.
But when I walked through heaven's gates,
I felt so much at home.
When God looked down and smiled at me,
from His great golden throne,
He said, "This is eternity,
and all I've promised you".
Today for life on earth is past,
but here it starts anew.
I promise no tomorrow,
but today will always last,
and since each day's the same day,
there's no longing for the past.
But you have been so faithful,
so trusting and so true.
Though there were times you did some things,
you knew you shouldn't do.
But you have been forgiven
and now at last you're free.
So won't you take my hand
and share my life with me?
So when tomorrow starts without me,
don't think we're far apart,
for every time you think of me,
I'm right here, in your heart.
(Unknown)
Love Mary xxx
When you feel most, that I am not here, you are not listening, for I am near,
Through your tears, I see your pain, But I have no fear, because heaven I have gained.
When you sleep, I kiss your cheek, because I know in your dreams, it is me you seek,
So do not wonder, where I am,
I am now in heaven, holding God's hand.
And just a breath away from you .....
Precious Ashley
When I looked at this and saw that there were no Tributes I couldnt believe my eyes. This Precious Gift that God put on this Earth and not one person even has acknowledge him. To me his Death is like his life nobody cared. Well Ashely I care. I too was a Foster Parent for 17 years and this little boys story is a repeat of many. Protective Services blames the Parents. The Parents blame Protective Services. Well that goes on and on. The bottom line is someone neglected this Baby no if ands or buts about it. This angers People but not until it is too late. I put my Heart and Soul into these Children when they came to me. I fought for them because the way I looked at it someone had to. Precious Ashley threw tragic story you have touched my Heart tonight. I know it is too late but Baby Boy I wish I could of helped you. I know you are dressed in White and are free from pain and abuse or neglect now. And last but not least I hope the People or Person responsible for this gets exactly the Punishment they deserve. Rest In Peace you Angel. Little Ashely Chadburn Angel.
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