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Portrait of Tamsen Louise Mitchell
Tammy Turtle

Tamsen Louise Mitchell

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August 11, 1997 – February 27, 2015
Lived 17 years
Mount Gravatt Cemetery · Brisbane, Queensland
"Everyone is fighting a battle you know nothing about. Be Kind. Always."
Life story

In loving memory of Tamsen, a daughter, sister, and best friend,

Whose laughter once echoed, now silenced too soon, it's hard to comprehend.

With every smile she wore, hid a battle deep within,

A war fought without guns or swords, where darkness sought to win.

No armies rallied by her side, no cavalry to save the day,

She fought alone, in shadows cast, until the price she had to pay.

Against the relentless grip of despair, her strength finally gave way,

Leaving behind shattered hearts and memories, as we mourn her today.

Gathered here, both kin and friend, to honour her journey's end,

With tears we shed and memories shared, her spirit we'll forever defend.

Her last words, a whispered plea, a heavy burden; though now set free.

Yet in our hearts, she'll always reside, a cherished light, a guiding star.

Though she's left this earthly plane, her legacy will forever remain,

In every laugh, in every tear, in every joy, and every pain.

I'll carry on where she left off, continuing the fight,

And in the end, we'll reunite, under skies forever bright.

Forever and always, to infinity and beyond,

In the embrace of memories, our bond will respond.

Rest now, dear Tammy, in peace may you find,

Your presence forever cherished, in hearts intertwined.

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Family milestones in gold, history for context

1997
Born August 11
1998
Tamsen was 1 when the first piece of the International Space Station was launched
2000
Tamsen was 3 when the Summer Olympics opened in Sydney
2005
Tamsen was 8 when Pope John Paul II died
2011
Tamsen was 14 when Prince William married Catherine Middleton
2013
Tamsen was 16 when Nelson Mandela died
2015
Passed away February 27, age 17
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