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Monday 20th January 2003
A family tribute
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Norma Ellis - Charlene's aunt
Aston Villa football ground fell quiet as the Ellis family paid tribute. Charlene’s aunt, Norma, spoke of forgiveness and love in a tribute poem for the two girls.
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Tribute poem
Read out by Norma Ellis

We all have something in common
We are children in the universe
We are all one with God and one with all things

Therefore we are our brother's and sister's keeper
.

Today I would like to bring a message of peace, hope, love and forgiveness to the world.

As children of the universe lets make a difference
Each of us in our own small corner taking ownership of our brother and sister
To make a difference in our world.

No matter what an individual life experience that brings them to a point of their life.
The essence's of the experience no matter at what level, is to learn to love and forgive.
This process of love and forgiveness starts with ourself.
Then we are able to love and forgive each other

Only through this process will we be able to take ownership in becoming our brother's and sisters keeper to help in nurturing and empowering each other to better govern our life.

After the storm comes the calm
And deep in the recesses of our soul, in the stillness there is hope - healing from all the suffering, pain and hurt - understanding - harmony - joy -
peace - love and forgiveness.

PEACE BE STILL




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