Albie Speakman passed away far too soon. His three-year-long life was one filled with ‘love, affection, and care’, according to his mum , Leah, paying tribute to her son earlier this week.
Tonight, she was joined by friends and family, who gathered in Coronation Gardens in Radcliffe to remember the ‘sunshine boy ’.
In an emotional evening, mourners laid candles under a gazebo by a picturesque pond, and released balloons to mark Albie’s passing. READ MORE: 'He was my little sunshine boy' - Heartbroken mum pays tribute to 'caring' boy, 3, killed after tractor collision In fact, such was the stillness of the occasion, only three things could be heard: The smattering of rain on umbrellas, quiet sobbing from grieving loved ones, and children playing nearby.
In truth, it was hard not to draw the conclusion that Albie should have been with those children — shouting, screaming, and smiling.
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