The parents of Grace O'Malley-Kumar, a 'beautiful' Nottingham student who was tragically killed by spree-killer Valdo Calocane in June 2023, shared their heartbreaking sentiments on what would have been her 21st birthday. They spoke of the 'gaping hole' her absence has left in their lives and the painful realization that they will never get to see her achieve milestones like graduation and starting a family.
The parents of a 'beautiful' Nottingham student who was killed during one of the city's darkest days have spoken of their heartbreak on what would have been her 21st birthday. Grace O'Malley-Kumar would have been 21 years old on October 17, 2024, with just two years remaining on her medical studies at the University of Nottingham .
Dr Sanjoy Kumar and Doctor Sinead O’Malley said her younger brother James "missed her tremendously" and "never wanted to be an only child". Grace's mum added: "You can't help but think, with all of her friends having these big occasions like turning 21 and having parties, about how we would have come together as a family to do the same. But sadly it just makes us reflect more on our loss and there will be days, like October 17, where we feel that more acutely.
Dr Kumar said: "Grace had actually thought of this, because as a child she had always fought to include people and help others. This is something that would not cost anything, but could be brought in across schools in England."
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