Sentencing McCallum, Sheriff William Taylor described the scene of the tragedy as an "overall shambles which resulted in the death of a beautiful young woman".

BBC: Kaylee McIntosh and Major George McCallum

Her family paid tribute to their "much loved and cherished beautiful daughter" as the inquest into her death was opened by the South Manchester coroner.

BBC: Ramillies Hall School

Journalist Tom Mangold, a friend of Dr Kelly who is making a film about the events leading to his death, said it was "a beautiful service", with the first hymn, Bread of Heaven, reflecting the scientist's Welsh roots.

BBC: David Kelly laid to rest

Lest you scoff at my predilection for elementary-level reading (the book is rated for ages four to eight), I beg you to look past the pastel illustrations and sing-songy cadence of the writing and see this book for what it is: a beautiful script about parenthood, a poignant parable about life and death, a testimony to when the roles of child and parent become blurry.

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