Callum Taylor (26 Dec 2000 - 7 Apr 2019)

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CallumPAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide

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£481.00
Goal
£500.00
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The Island Project

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Location
Amber Valley Memorial Park Crematorium Derby Road Swanwick DE55 1BH
Date
3rd May 2019
Time
2pm
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Location
Crich Cemetery Cromford Road Crich DE4 5DJ
Date
3rd May 2019
Time
3pm

Location
The Kings Arms 40 The Common Crich, Matlock. DE4 5BH
Date
3rd May 2019
Time
3.30pm

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In loving memory of Callum Taylor who sadly passed away on 7th April 2019
Callum leaves behind Mum (Laura) Dad (Neil) and little sister (Ava-Grace)
as well as Mamma’s (Sue and June) Grandad’s (Colin and Adrian) Aunties (Claire, Jess and Jordan), Uncle’s (Richard Lewis and Chris) and cousin’s (Bella and Jude) plus the rest of his extended family.

Callum was a very special and unique young man, with a heart of gold, he was funny, kind, helpful and caring, he was a bright and independent young man who showed great integrity and was never one to follow a crowd, nothing meant more to him than his family, who he was immensely protective and proud of.

Callum was a joy to be around and despite life’s obstacles he fought the battle of life hard, he was a wonderful son and big brother and no-one made him prouder than his little sister with whom he shared an incredible bond.

Callum attended the Island Project for around 3 years before his passing. The Island Project is a not for profit alternative education provider for young people who struggle in a typical classroom environment, Callum flourished here and particularly enjoyed working with animals in which he was a natural, he was studying for a Level 2 Diploma in Animal Care at the time of his passing, Callum loved his time here where he was treated with the upmost respect and could really be himself.

We will be setting up a charity in Callum's memory to really make a difference, we want to help other young men who struggle with their mental health, particularly young men and those on the Autistic Spectrum, we would like to raise awareness and fundraise to help pay for anything that may help, we have had experience with CAHMS (Child and adolescent mental health services) but they are so busy it takes so long to get an appointment etc so we would like to be able to fundraise to maybe help pay for private treatment, though our aim is to save lives, should the very worst happen it would be great if we could help to pay towards funeral costs, anything that could take the pressure off really.
As this is not set up yet donations can be made by bank transfer to Barclays bank sortcode 202525 account number 23932435, please use Callum's charity as the reference.

£500 has already been raised for Papyrus and £620 for the Island Project (we have donated to both) where Callum attended, this is tremendous so thank you to all that have donated.

Thank you to everyone who attended Callum's funeral, for all the kind words, cards, flowers, donations etc, it is very much appreciated.

I am sure you all have memories of when you crossed paths with Callum please keep those memories because those are the ones that can never be taken away.

Please feel free to light a candle or leave a comment or a photograph, we will be purchasing a memory book so we can keep them all.

Rest in peace Callum, we will always love you, we miss you but can take some comfort in the fact you are now at peace, although losing you has obviously devastated me I love you enough to respect the fact you are where you wanted to and needed to be and no longer have to live a life of pain and difficulty, you were too good for this world son.

I love you son, I will try and be strong and carry on for your little sister as I know that is what you would want me to do, I will make sure your death will not be in vain and will, in the future make sure I help others in a similar situation as you were, like I know you would want me to, in tribute to yourself.

You will always be with us, I LOVE YOU
Fly high son your memory will live on.

Laura Taylor donated £61 in memory of Callum
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Di Lucas is attending the funeral
Teresa Sawyer is attending the funeral
Lisa Redington donated £10 in memory of Callum
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Charli Jones donated £6 in memory of Callum
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Aqib Ahmed is attending the funeral
Chris Greenhough is attending the funeral
Emma Fogg wrote

Callum, you’ve been sent to lighten the sky’s because it’s too dark and your The brightest star ✨they could find. You where far to good for this cruel world, you are at peace now looking over your family and keeping them safe as you did in this world but you can do it now without anyone interfering bothering hurting and upsetting and causing grief, no one can pour rain on your sunshine ☀️now sweetheart, just be you and fly high young man, taken to soon but at least your at peace and at rest. shine as the brightest star 💫up there sweetheart as you shone down here, 💥and don’t loose your kind gentle nature ☀️love Nathan and family xx⭐️

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  • Thank you for your beautiful message, you are so right Callum was far too good for this cruel world. I am absolutely devastated to lose my remarkable son but at least no one can hurt him now and he can fly high and be at peace x

    Posted by Laura on 28/04/2019 Report abuse
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Laura Taylor wrote

Callum,
I miss you so much, Life will never be the same again, losing you has broken me but I have nothing but pride for you matey and would go through this pain a million times over for you to be at peace.
You fought the battle of life hard son and I will try to do the same.
I will do you proud son like you have done me.
I love you so much son, its been an absolute honour and a privilege to be your Mum.
Fly high son and be free
Your memory will live on xxx

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Roxanne Jenkinson wrote

Callum
You were a remarkable young man with so much to offer, you were so kind & caring. I'm so sad that you felt you couldn't stay. I will treasure the memories I have of you always.
Fly high matey xxxxx

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  • Thank you for your kind words, for all your support and for your wonderful donation x

    Posted by Laura on 26/04/2019 Report abuse
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Debbie Maher wrote

Hi Laura, I will be attending.

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  • Ah thankyou am so pleased.

    Posted by Laura on 25/04/2019 Report abuse
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Adam Scarborough wrote

Can't believe your gone pal. All the times from primary until just months before your passing. I really wish I could spend just another day with you. We will all miss you. Thoughts go out to your family. Rest easy bud until we again. Adam.

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  • Thank you, we are absolutely devastated that Callum felt he had to leave this world, so many unanswered questions. Callum was let down badly by some of the people who were meant to be his friends, yet still remained loyal. Due to rumours and maliciousness both on and off line Callum had to put up with a lot of agro which broke him. I hope lessons can be learnt from this and people will be kind to others and think about how their actions and words can affect others, it wont bring him back but may save others from having to go through this heartache. Callum was a lovely lad who struggled enough with being on the autistic spectrum and trying to be excepted without people being so malicious. This is not directed at you by the way, thank you for being Callums friend. I hope we get some answers from the inquest.

    Posted by Laura on 25/04/2019 Report abuse
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Michelle Lamb is attending the funeral
Kris Johnson wrote

Callum it was a pleasure to have know you, even if only for a short time. Thanks for making me feel welcome in your family. Rest in Peace Mate.

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  • Thank you, Callum liked you very much, thank you for coming in to our family and making my beautiful little sister so happy.

    Posted by Laura on 25/04/2019 Report abuse
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Helen Kerry wrote

I cannot imagine what you are all going through, it’s so incredibly sad. Rest in peace Callum x

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  • We are absolutely devastated Thank you for your kindness to Callum he spoke very highly of you (and your cakes).

    Posted by Laura on 25/04/2019 Report abuse
  • That’s lovely to hear, bless him. Xx

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Laura Taylor wrote

Callum,
I love and miss you so much , I have nothing but pride for you and have taken huge comfort in the kind words others have said about you, you really where a remarkable young man, despite your difficulties you always thought of others before yourself.
You loved your family so much as we all love you.
Your memory will always live on, I am going to do exactly as I know you would want me to and make you proud .
I am so sorry you felt you had to leave us Callum and am so sorry for your pain and suffering but I respect that leaving this world is what you wanted and felt you needed.
I would happily go through this pain a million times over if I knew you were at peace and free, which I know you will be Callum).
You really were too good for this world son, be proud of who you are, I certainly am.
Anyone who did you injustice is not worth wasting the energy or time on.
Be free son, I love you so much, always have and always will, you will always be with me xxxxxxx

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Laura Taylor wrote

Please could you let us know if you will be attending the funeral service and/or reception.

Thank you everyone for your kind words, card, flowers, donations etc.

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  • Hi Laura, six members of staff from The Island will be attending x

    Posted by Zoey on 24/04/2019 Report abuse
  • Ah that is amazing thankyou.

    Posted by Laura on 25/04/2019 Report abuse
  • Also Lizzy is coming too, one of our former members of staff. She’s coming over from Norfolk, so there will actually be 7 of us x

    Posted by Zoey on 25/04/2019 Report abuse
  • Ah thats lovely of Lizzy, I know how fond of her Callum was and how sad he was when she left.

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Catherine Stock donated £5 in memory of Callum

With best wishes x

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  • thank you for your kind words and donation x

    Posted by Laura on 24/04/2019 Report abuse
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Mamma Sue wrote

From the moment you were born and throughout your life’s journey I have stood right behind you - knowing the difficulties you have had to face and overcome, I have nothing but pride for all you have achieved. You were such an individual with such compassion and such strong beliefs which allowed you to grow into someone I admired.
I have always held you close to my heart and that will never change. Although it’s very painful, I guess you were tired with you battle and Mamma respects you for that.
I have and always will continue to love you Cal.
Wishing you endless peace.
xxxx

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  • Thank you for your very moving words Mum x

    Posted by Laura on 23/04/2019 Report abuse
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Laura Taylor wrote

I miss you so much Callum, I love you xxx

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Laura Taylor wrote

I miss you so much Callum, my heart is broken without you but I know you are free now.
I wish things could have been different for you, you really were a remarkable young man who was too good for this shitty world.
I love you son, you will always be with me.
Rest in peace now matey
Love always your heartbroken Mum
Xxxx

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Beck Wain is attending the funeral
Jessica Marshall wrote

Callum.. it’s a beautiful sunny day today. I would of loved for you to have woken us up on family chat asking to go a family walk.. I’m so grateful that you gave us those memories though Cal.. I know we all are xx love you lots Jess xx

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  • Callum will always be with us x

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Laura Taylor wrote

Well Callum today I got to see you again, my wonderful handsome son, you looked so at peace which is a huge comfort to me.
I love and miss you so much but I believe you will still be here with us, particularly with your little sister, keeping her safe.
I hope that you truly are at peace now son with no worries or anyone to hurt you.
I've wrote you a letter to take with you when you are finally laid to rest, I will bring it tomorrow when i get to see you again,
See you tomorrow, i love you so much xx
I love you son

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Laura and Neil Taylor is attending the funeral and the reception
Hazel Rawson donated £11 in memory of Callum

So sorry you had to check out Callum. You where a lovely lad, who is now at peace. The world is a sadder place without you.
Love Hazel & Bay xxxxxxx

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  • Thank you for your kind words and donation x

    Posted by Laura on 18/04/2019 Report abuse
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Sharon wilkins donated £55 in memory of Callum

Im georges mum (wilkins) .
Just wanted to say that our thought are with you all..
Heart breaking
George and i would like to donate to you and the island project

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  • Thank you for your kind words and your wonderful donation, much love x

    Posted by Laura on 18/04/2019 Report abuse
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Roxanne , Richard & Reece Jenkinson is attending the funeral
Laura Taylor wrote

Thank you everyone for your donations, it means a lot to us.

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Zoey Chadwick donated £10 in memory of Callum
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