| Location | Dunstable, Milton Keynes |
| Age | 3 years |
| Cause of Death | Murder |
| Date of Death | 12/2004 |
| Visitors | 4,090 since 08/03/2008 |
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Deraye Lewis was a handsome young boy of 3 when he died a slow and painful death at the hands of his
mothers boyfriend, Nicholas Halling.
Deraye lived in Dunstable, Milton Keynes with his mother, Donna Humphrey, and her boyfriend,
Nicholas Halling.
Deraye was racially abused and repeatedly beaten and burnt with cigarettes by Halling. On the eve
of new year 2005 Donna Humprey called the police over an assalt allegation against Halling (which
she later withdrew). The police noticed on arrival that Deraye had been crying but could see no
obvious injuries so they left unaware of the previous history of Deraye, Donna and Hallings.
Deraye spent the rest of the day complaining of stomach ache and being sick and neighbours heard
Halling shout: "That f****** baby is spoiling my life. We can't do anything without him spoiling
things."
Hours later, on New Year's Day morning 2005, Donna woke up to find the Deraye dying in bed beside
her.
Deraye was taken to Milton Keynes hospital where he died later that day.
More than 73 injuries were found on his tiny body. His bowel had been ruptured, his eardrum
perforated, the surface of his brain bruised and his skin burned with cigarettes.
Social workers in Bedfordshire were tipped off that Halling was abusing Deraye some six months
before he was brutally murdered.
Mistake number one came when they, social services, failed to pick up the signs of Halling's racist
attacks, which included stubbing out cigarettes on the little Deraye's body and calling him racist
names. Instead they believed the cover-up stories from terrified mum Donna, even when, according to
sources, she presented herself "black and blue" with bruises from Halling's attacks on her. Three
months before Deraye's death, Donna finally admitted Halling was beating her and fled to safety in
Milton Keynes.
Mistake number two came when Bedfordshire social services omitted to pass the information on to
Milton Keynes social services, though they stated clearly on her emergency housing application that
she was 'fleeing domestic violence'.
This led to mistake number three – when Milton Keynes housing department failed to inform their
own colleagues in social services that they had moved a vulnerable mum and child into a house in
Bletchley's Osborne Street. Thus when Deraye's mother Donna rekindled the relationship with
Halling, not one official noticed.
It should also be noted that Halling was under the supervision of a probation officer at the time
and had convictions dating back to when he was aged 11.
Please all spare a thought for little Deraye who died an appalling death at the hands of a bullying
racist. Deraye's death could have been avoided if only Social Services had communicated with each
other in the appropriate manner.
Rest in peace Deraye your are safe from harm now high up in the sky with all of gods special
angels.
Please if you feel that there needs to be a reform in Social Services sign this petition and show
that you are the voice for Deraye and all the other children that are failed by the current system.
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Savekids/
Thank you
REST YOUR WEARY HEAD AND DRIFT OFF INTO DREAMS,
FROLIC IN THE SUNSHINE AND BATHE IN GODS MOONBEAMS.
USE THE STARS AS STEPPING-STONES TO TAKE YOU TO YOUR PEACE,
THE PAIN OF LIFE FORGOTTEN NOW YOU HAVE FOUND RELEASE
WITH OUT RAIN A FLOWER FOLDS,THE PETAL DROP AND DIE,
THERE WAS NO WAY TO SAVE YOU,YOU COULDNT EVEN CRY.
SO WE CRY ALL THE TEARS INSTEAD AS WE MUST LET YOU GO,
TO HEAVEN AND GODS GARDEN TO BLOSSOM AND TO GROW.
THE LITTLE SEED IS PLANTED,YOU'LL BE WATERED EVEY DAY,
THE ANGELS WILL TEND ALL YOUR NEEDS AS IN THEIR ARMS YOU LAY.
YOUR LIFE WILL BE AMAZING NOW AND FULL OF WONDEROUS THINGS,
REST IN PEACE DEAR SWEET DERAYE,GO FLY ON ANGELS WINGS.
(Author unknown)
FOR MY LITTLE ANGEL FRIEND
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
There's a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true
Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
Some day I'll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where troubles melt like lemondrops
Away above the chimney tops
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
Birds fly over the rainbow
Why then, oh why can't I?
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can't I?
You Will Never Be Forgotten,
You Will Always Be Forever In My Heart.xxx
BEAUTIFUL ANGEL.
HELLO BEAUTIFUL ANGEL UP ABOVE
HOPE YOU CAN SEE ME
SENDING YOU ALL MY LOVE
SPREAD YOUR WINGS
AS WIDE AS CAN BE AND
HERE'S A GREAT ((((((BIG HUG)))))
SENT TO YOU FROM ME.
ALL MY LOVE I SEND TO HEAVEN FOR YOU,xxx
GODS LITTLE ANGEL,DEREYE
GOODNIGHT
♥ღ☆ Tiny star, Shining Bright, It's Time for Me to say Goodnight. ♥ღ☆ so close your Eyes & Snuggle up Tight, I'm wishing you Sweet Dreams Tonight ♥ღ☆
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♥
♥Love To You Always Angel ♥
God saw that you were suffering
And helpless as can be
So he took you gently in his arms
And whispered, little one come with me
I will take you far away from here
To a place where you are free
From the pain and hurting
Up in Heaven with me
A place when you can play again
And be loved eternally.
HAVE A WONDERFUL LIFE IN GODS BEAUTIFUL GARDEN.xxx
Author unknown.
LORD PUT YOUR ARMS AROUND THIS ANGEL,
PLEASE KISS THERE LITTLE FACE
FOR THIS ANGEL WAS VERY SPECIAL LORD,
AND CAN NEVER BE REPLACED.
GOD BLESS YOU ANGEL,I HOPE YOUR HAVING THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE IN GODS BEAUTIFUL HEAVEN.xxx
The Angels Sang Amazing Grace.
The Angels sang Amazing Grace,
the LORD came down and touched your face,
He held your hand and whispered low,
come with ME it's time to go
The Gates of Heaven opened wide,
the Angels lined up side by side,
a special guest was on his way,
the day they came and took you away.
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Angel Babies by Sheila Dickson
Angel babies up above,
Look down on earth
With warmth and love.
When you look up at the night sky
You will see them shining for you and I.
Their wings will twinkle
In the moon's glow,
They are there to keep us all safe, you know.
Dear little Angels so perfect and true
When the time comes
They'll be waiting for you.
Call their names softly,
hold them with care,
Just whisper I love you
They will always be there.
Early in the morning
When the sun begins to rise,
A little sunshine angel
Wakes up and rubs his eyes.
He dresses up in sunshine,
In glowing golden rays,
And sets out on his wandering
To brighten up our days.
He touches every flower
As it opens to the sun
And spreads his warmth and happiness
To bless us every one
A CHILD GONE HOME
Children's voices fill the air,
Life and laughter ring,
Across the hills of Heaven
Small, sweet voices sing
.
Gone to be with Jesus,
Each little girl and boy,
Now run and play as never before,
In the land of eternal joy.
Never to know another tear,
Or face another pain;
What was senseless loss on earth
Has now become Heaven's gain.
Author unknown
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