Guestbook
Since the very start of this website, we’ve allowed people to leave their thoughts and comments here. If you wish to add your own, there’s a form at the bottom to do just that.
Supporting UK students who want to train as doctors and physiotherapists.
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The Duchess of York
"Ben and Catherine leave behind a legacy. They hit the hearts of the nation and the world with such an extraordinary love story."
Sir Vivian Richards
"I am honoured to support The Mullany Fund, set up to help train new doctors and physiotherapists and keep the dreams of Cath and Ben alive."
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August 28th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
My sincere condolences to Cath and Ben’s family,
May Cath and Ben rest in peace together,
God bless them both.
August 30th, 2008 at 10:21 am
We give them back to you unwillingly, dear Lord, who gave them to us.
But we do not lose them in giving, only our sight has gone they are with us in our hearts forever, so we have not lost them by their return.
May they rest in peace and rise in Glory. Amen
September 1st, 2008 at 3:15 pm
I hope Ben and Cath can now rest in peace after their time together was suddenly brought to an end in this senseless tragedy.
September 5th, 2008 at 11:39 am
We spent some time on the farm where Cath lived. She was a lovely girl and always happy with a huge smile. Our deepest sympathy to Cath’s parents who don’t deserve such a tragedy. God bless.
September 5th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
I worked with Catherine briefly at Epsom in 2003. She was an absolutely lovely girl and I have been so saddened by what has happened. My thoughts remain with her family and Ben’s too.
September 5th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
It brings tears to my eyes every time I read about Ben & Cath, its just horrific. My sincere condolences to their families. God bless them both and may they both rest in peace.
September 5th, 2008 at 1:31 pm
Sincere condolences to Cath and Ben’s family. A tragic waste of life. May they both rest in peace blessed with God’s love.
September 5th, 2008 at 1:52 pm
Tears to my eyes every time I read about the tragic waste of life when Ben and Cath were taken. I feel for all their families and friends, but their spirit will live on. God bless.
September 5th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
What a terrible terrible end to the start of what was no doubt going to be a magical journey. Condolences to both sets of families.
September 5th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Sincere condolences to both families. This fund will hopefully be very successful and a fitting tribute to the both of them.
September 5th, 2008 at 5:50 pm
I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at the length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then someone on my side says: “There she is gone!”
“Gone. Where?”
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear her load of living freight to her destination port.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone on my side says: “There, she is gone!” there are other eyes watching her coming, and the other voices ready to take up the glad shout, “Here she comes!”
And that is dying.
My thoughts are will all of the family members. God Bless you all. Pam (USA, KY)
September 5th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
Rest in Peace Cath and Ben
September 5th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Rest in peace both.
September 5th, 2008 at 7:37 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 5th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
I worked with Cath when she was a doctor on my ward. She was a lovely person, kind and caring. It is too sad to think that she is no longer here. I hope that Cath and Ben are in a better place together forever. Rest in peace xx
September 5th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
Bewildered beyond belief at how their honeymoon, the best time of their lives could end so tragically, with much heartfelt sorrow to both famlies.
September 6th, 2008 at 12:50 am
I’m from Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia. I also have friends from Neath, South Wales, a beautiful country that I fell in love and visited twice. Cymru, I will see you again. Ya, such a sad day for Ben and Cath. How can such a nice couple’s lives be ended in such a way? I pray that their soul rest in peace and the murderers be bought to justice at the soonest. Heartfelt sympathy to the familys and friends of this nice couple.Indeed it was a GREAT LOSS.
September 6th, 2008 at 1:34 am
A truly catastrophic waste of life, my sincere condolences to both the families concerned. I had attended a wedding but only a day before the Mullany’s wedding in Swansea and following my close friends return from their honeymoon I was devastated to hear their unfortunate loss. To two people and two faces I may never had know nor have the opportunity to meet in the future, may you both rest in peace together for eternity.
September 6th, 2008 at 2:12 am
Together where no one can hurt u now. R I P Ben and Cath xxxx
September 6th, 2008 at 9:49 am
To the the parents of Cath and Ben, I can’t imagine, my thoughts have been with you regularly.
God Bless.
September 6th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
To all the family. So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.
September 6th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
I cant begin to tell you how sad i feel for you all, i didn’t know Cath as well as you, only through school, but when something like this happens to somebody you know, I can’t put my feelings into words, I just feel so awful for you all and think this website is a very positive thing that will help others. x
September 6th, 2008 at 4:57 pm
Cofio Catherine yn yr ysgol, bob tro’n serchus. Fy nghofion mwya’ i’r ddau deulu.
September 6th, 2008 at 6:39 pm
I would just like to add my condolences to those already given at what can only be seen as a brutal atrosicity in ending two beautiful lives; of which stood every great future success.
I am a native Welsh, living, working and studying in London. Both Cath and Ben were only miles from where I live, and of course, for anyone custom to Welsh culture, it hit hard the fact that someone close in the community had been affected.
Whether for reasons of my profession, or welsh connection or simple human nature; I have been touched by the events that were discovered and unfolding to Cath and Bens passing.
May both families live proud in the fact both were happy, successful, and valued and will be solely missed by all.
September 6th, 2008 at 7:13 pm
We were extremely saddened to hear the news and our heartfelt thoughts are with Cath and Ben, as well as with you all. Such a sad and wasteful act of others without understanding the pain they have caused. May you both rest in peace together and be happy in your new life.
September 7th, 2008 at 11:44 am
I wish the fund well as it aspires to help others contribute to society in memory of Cath and Ben. This was a senselsss and mindless act of violence that defies belief, the sorrow and desperation bought to two lovely families. Stay strong in the knowledge that Cath and Ben must have had a wonderful time together and that people all over the world were horrifed and sickened by their murder. Please stay strong for each other.
September 7th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
I have many lovely memories of time at medical school with Cath and can’t believe she’s really gone. Tim and I send our deepest sympathies to Cath and Ben’s families. Hoepfully this fund can help others achieve as much as Cath and Ben did.
September 8th, 2008 at 11:08 am
Cath, we grew up in the same village. Ben, we were in school together. You must have made a lovely couple. Your future home was behind my parents house in Rhos. I’m sad you’ll never get the chance to enjoy it. I will never enter my parents street without a thought of you both. You’re together again and in love. Rest in Peace. Clare & Family xx
September 8th, 2008 at 7:52 pm
To the families of Ben and Catherine, you don’t know us and we don’t know you, but my husband and I just wanted you to know that you have all been in our thoughts since we heard the devastating news.
We got married on the 19th July this year and to see the wedding pictures of Ben and Catherine so close to our wedding made it so real and so sad. The only consolation is that they are both together and at peace.
God bless you all.
September 8th, 2008 at 10:36 pm
Didn’t know either of them, but appalled by this awful waste of life of two very beautiful and talented people. I am so sad that the world has most probably seen their wedding pictures that they may never have viewed themselves. RIP Cath and Ben and much love and condolances to your families xx
September 9th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Just to say I have some nice friends in Rhigos, Neath. They are none other than the POPE family, like Michael and Maureen Pope, Peter Pope and lots of guys down the Rhigos Pub. My heart sank even though I don’t know about this lovely couple but then I have lots of friends in Rhigos, which makes me so sad and this couple happen to be Welsh. Cymru is so close to my heart and so are my Welsh friends. Once again my sympathy to their families for the loses.
September 10th, 2008 at 8:35 am
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of two people during the happiest times in their lives. My condolences to all family and friends. The worlds thoughts are with you during this time and always.
September 10th, 2008 at 8:39 am
As a newly-wed I feel deeply saddened by this tragic loss of life. This was not the way their lives should have been, they should be planning for the long future ahead of them. I was married the day before Ben and Cath and cannot believe that they will never see their wedding photos or return from their honeymoon all smiles as they should have done. My thoughts are with you.
September 10th, 2008 at 9:26 am
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve. May God give you strength, peace and forgiveness in your loss. I hope that you will find comfort in knowing that others are praying for and grieving with you.
September 10th, 2008 at 9:41 am
Two beautifull lifes lost in such a tragic event…
This Fund demonstrates how they were well loved and how their families wish that their memories prevail.
Courage and strength in this very hard moment…
Always keep them in your hearts and they will live through you.
September 10th, 2008 at 9:45 am
What has happened is beyond my understanding and I can only offer my deepest sympathy and prayers to your families. The fund is a wonderful idea and I hope it will help to fulfil the dreams of other young people who will be inspired by Ben and Catherine.
Thank you for this opportunity.
September 10th, 2008 at 10:15 am
I photographed a wedding held the same day as Catherine and Ben’s wedding. The young couple’s love for each other shone and I remember being so happy for them as they started off on their path of married life.
I am so saddened that Catherine and Ben endured such a needless, shocking tragedy and their path of married life is now ended.
God Bless them and give strength and courage to their friends and family.
September 10th, 2008 at 10:48 am
A deeply tragic waste of two young peoples lives. I am a newly wed and i just couldnt believe what happened when i heard the news. My thoughs and prayers are with all the family and friends of Cath and Ben . God bless you.
September 10th, 2008 at 11:24 am
Cath and Ben would be proud to see what you have achieved in their absence. I cannot begin to understand how you must feel in the wake of this event. Your courage is astounding and I wish you all the best. May this fund ensure that the wonderful memories of these two people continue.
September 10th, 2008 at 11:31 am
I have just read the latest article on the BBC website and I just wanted the chance to offer my sincerest condolences to the families of Ben and Catherine. The photograph at the top of this page reminds me so much of one of my honeymoon pictures. I remember how happy that holiday was, we were both so full of new beginnings and expectancy as to what the future may hold. It saddens me deeply to think that Ben and Catherine’s life together was cut short so tragically and pointlessly. I only hope that perhaps through all the dark days there is some small light of comfort that they are together now. For the rest of us here, we just need to live life to the full – none of us know what fate lies round the corner.
September 10th, 2008 at 11:33 am
What a beautiful logo you have on this site, I had to comment on how beautiful it is.
I’m so sorry for your loss but my heart goes out to you thinking of others during this time, and I’m sure through the future generations of medics that may benefit from your fund, Cath & Ben’s memories will be eternal.
September 10th, 2008 at 11:42 am
So very very sad – I send my commiserations.
May the foundation be spectacularly successful and be a bright shining comet for their dreams.
May their souls feel the warmth and love that is felt for them from all corners of the world.
September 10th, 2008 at 11:46 am
RIP Ben & Cath, such tragedy which has truly touched the full nation.
This fund is a brilliant idea, I’m glad that something good could come out of such devastation.
September 10th, 2008 at 11:50 am
Losing a son or daughter is the worst thing that can happen to a parent. Years on (for me), little unexpected things bring back memories and comfort, like hearing someone else who sees the beauty of the W B Yeats poem “He Wishes For the Cloths of Heaven” which I read at my son’s funeral nearly nine years ago. I hope you too find such unexpected comforts and can treasure your happy memories of Cath and Ben.
September 10th, 2008 at 11:59 am
I keep remembering the way my husband & I felt on our return from our honeymoon, the joy we got from reliving the day in the photos and reading the cards from all our family and friends – this is what reduces me to tears every time I think of Ben & Cath, some lowlife decided that their needs were greater and deprived them of all of that and their future. May they find those responsible and prevent them from doing this again. May you find peace in the thought that they are together & accept our sincere condolences to all who knew them.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:05 pm
This is one of the saddest stories and it has affected my greatly. A loss of two such young people who loved each other so much, were at the happiest time in their lives and so much to give to the world in their careers. I cannot imagine how the families can deal with their losses, but of course will get through it by thinking of the happy times. This fund is a great idea and I will be donating. I have been married to my darling husband for nine years and make the most of each day now as if it is the last as who knows that is around the corner, the only blessing in a way is that Ben and Cath were taken away together and they didnt have to suffer the loss of each other.
RIP x
September 10th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
Feel no guilt in laughter
They know how much you care
Feel no sorrow in a smile
That they’re not here to share
You cannot grieve forever
They would not want you to
They’d hope that you would carry on
The way you always do
So, talk about the good times
And the ways you showed you cared
The days you spend together
All the happiness you shared
Let memories surround you
A word someone may say
Will suddenly recapture
A time, an hour a day
That brings them back as clearly
As though they were still here
And fill you with the feelings
That they are always near.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
I served with Ben in Hermitage when he was in the Army he was a great friend; he was the kind of friend that stands by you when you need somebody to be there. I have never met Ben’s Family or Catherine’s and our thoughts go out to you.
Ben was well-loved and he had done so many things on earth and I’m sure he’ll do much more in heaven. I will forever be grateful to have known Ben. All the memories I have shared with him will forever be cherished and remembered. Ben will forever live in my heart.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
To the families of Ben & Catherine
The news of Ben & Catherines’ deaths was so shocking to me. The inhunamity they were the victims of was overcome. They are together, forever in love.
I am in awe of your strength and resolve. My thoughts and prayers are with you all as you come to terms with your loss.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
I feel terrible for what happened to Ben & Catherine & would like to send my heartfelt sympathy to the two families. Nearly 8 years ago my wife & I were involved in a similar incident in Barbados but we managed to survive it. The terrible events in Antigua brought all this back home to us. If there is anything I can do to help, please get in touch.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:19 pm
Still in shock and have been since this happened. I prayed for both Ben & Catherine’s parents as I did intersession prayers at our local church. I didn’t know Ben or Cath but am deeply touched and very saddened by the loss of two sweethearts. Thinking about you forever x.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:20 pm
Just read about the service that is due to take place today and just found out about the new foundation that has been set up. My thoughts are with the families and friends of Ben & Cath and I want to wish you well in the new foundation that has been set up.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:31 pm
On a February morning in 2002, I received a postcard from my parents who were enjoying their golden wedding aniversary in New Zealand during a round the world trip – 20 minutes later a police woman knocked at my door to tell me that a car crash had taken their lives. 9 months later my brother-in-law was a victim of the Bali bombings and my wife was diagnosed with cancer. There is an expression in life that reads ‘for those of us who have experienced such losses, no words are necessary between us, for those who haven’t, no words can describe’ I know how as families you are grieving at this time and the emotions you are suffering, but please take strength from my own expereince as I recovered to re build my life. Take Care – God Bless.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
When I read about this appalling case I cried for days. How could this happent to such a beautiful couple just starting out. My fiance and I are getting married in Antigua in November so we were very shocked and worried and have received no assurances from our resort (Sandals Antigua) regarding safety. We’re still going but with some reservations. In any case, it’s the family of Ben and Cath who are the important ones now.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
My thoughts are with both families at this sad time. God Bless.
September 10th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
I’ll always remember Catherine as a pretty, gracious and elegant girl from when we shared the same ballet classes together. God bless you both and your families.
September 10th, 2008 at 1:18 pm
We were deeply touched by this tragedy and very much want to help it have a positive outcome. Laura and I got married in North Yorkshire two and a half weeks ago after meeting 3 years ago and I am the same age as Ben, so I felt very moved when we heard about this profoundly sad event. There were occasions on our wedding day and during our beautiful honeymoon in Ireland when I thought of Ben and Cath and wished that this just hadn’t happened to such a great couple. I even had a very vivid dream about them, even though we didn’t know them. We’ll pray for them and their families. You can’t kill what lives on in your heart and their goodness will live on through others. God bless.
September 10th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
I only met Cath once, but she left a big impression as a very kind and gentle person. I didn’t have the good fortune to meet Ben. To their families I can offer only my deepest sympathy and know that we are here for you, whatever and whenever you need.
Hold on to what is good even if it is a handful of earth.
Hold on to what you believe even if it is a tree which stands by itself.
Hold on to what you must do even if it is a long way from here.
Hold on to life even when it is easier letting go.
Hold on to my hand even when I have gone away from you.
- Pueblo Blessing
September 10th, 2008 at 1:58 pm
Very sad, heartbreaking they didnt get to enjoy married life and all that brings with it.
September 10th, 2008 at 2:00 pm
It’s so sad that Ben and Cath’s lives were cut so terribly short. It’s heartbreaking to think that they were just stepping out into married life. I feel so much sorrow for Ben and Cath’s family. I don’t have any words to say that could possibly make what has happened any easier. It’s such a tragedy. My thoughts are with you.
September 10th, 2008 at 3:28 pm
Just reading about the lovely service you have had for Catherine and Ben. No one could be anything but terribly upset by this terrible story. Two beautiful, bright people with a great life ahead both personally and professionally…
My family and some friends spent a lovely weekend in South Wales, it is heartbreaking to think that something so awful happened only 12 weeks later. You are all very much in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come, with love x
September 10th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Words cannot express the emotions both families are feeling, I too have lost loved ones before it feels like a kick in the gut and reality never seems to sink in. My heart and prays are for you all, people say it gets easier as time goes on, but truthfully I don’t think it ever does. God bless x
September 10th, 2008 at 3:51 pm
I was so shocked to read the tragedy of Cath and Ben.
I don’t know them but my thoughts are with their families at all times. They are now in heaven together.
Tragic as I find, but my thoughts are with their families – I too lost a child at the age of eleven in September 1991 and it’s takes time to accept the loved ones that are no longer with us. Only memories!
September 10th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
My thoughts are with both families. Just so so awful..
I am a medical student due to marry next year from the same region as Ben studied and of the same age. I remember feeling so keenly that this could happen to anyone…it is very frightening.
What an utter utter waste of two such fantastic young people. I am thinking of both parents who must be utterely heartbroken.
Take stregth in the many many messages that people are with you and thinking of you and willing you to get through each day.
September 10th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
I want to give my condolences to the families of Cath and Ben Mullany, I recently got married 3 months ago and am devasted on hearing the news of the Mullany’s who have not been able to enjoy married life, see their photos of the wedding and see their families who are long waiting for their return to share all the memories again. We honeymooned on Antigua so the whole tragedy has affected me greatly and I just want to send my prayers and thoughts to the families and friends of Cath and Ben. Best wishes. xx
September 10th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
What you are doing is amazing.
May ben and cath’s dreams live on.
Their memory will last an eternuty as there murder toucehd everyones hearts.
They will live together for an eternity up there in Heaven.
Forever in each others arms.
x
September 10th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
What a wonderful way to remember Ben & Cath. To have a living memorial fund to help other fulfil the dreams that Ban & Cath were so tragically unable to do is such a fitting tribute to this lovely couple. I wish their families all the very best with this fund & shall make a donation.
September 10th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn’s rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there, I did not die…
- Anonymous
I give you this one thought to keep -
I am with you still – I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow,
I am the diamond glints on snow,
I am the sunlight on ripened grain,
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush,
I am the swift, uplifting rush
of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone -
I am with you still – in each new dawn
~~ Author Unknown ~~
Our thoughts and prayers are with Ben and Cath’s family. May each day become more bearable, and the future easier to look upon,
With love
xox
September 10th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
I am so glad you have set up this fund and will gladly donate. When it happened i just so wanted to take away the pain for the family of these two beautiful people. I felt tremendous heartache as did the whole nation and cannot begin to imagine what their families felt. I hope the fund will bring some comfort to them .
September 10th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
Ray and I send our sincere condolences to the families of Ben and Cath. The pain of the tragedy was felt by thousands and we cannot imagine how those close to them felt. This wonderful website will help in many ways, and the design and content is obviously done with special thoughts on the love they shared. Their memories will live on.
September 10th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
God bless ben and cath so sad took so young my thoughts are with there family.
September 10th, 2008 at 10:24 pm
This is terribly sad. They were so happy together, I didn’t know them but the love they had for each other shines through their pics. I hope their families remember and hang on to the happy wonderful memories they forged together. You’re all in my prayers. x
September 11th, 2008 at 1:52 am
So very,very sad to have their lives taken in such a brutal pointless way. They are now together for eternity in peace and warmth and LOVE.
Love
Only
Values
Eternity
September 11th, 2008 at 1:56 am
I would just like to say our hearts are with you at this sad time.
September 11th, 2008 at 5:02 am
I was deeply shocked and saddened by the deaths of Mr and Mrs Ben Mullany. Their family and friends will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers during the difficult times ahead.
September 11th, 2008 at 6:07 am
May the cause succeed!
September 11th, 2008 at 8:44 am
The pain of losing a child is something a parent should never endure. May you find some comfort in the wonderful memories you will hold in your hearts forever.
September 11th, 2008 at 10:25 am
I wish the individuals who committed this senseless crime could have seen the support and love from all those who turned out at the memorial service. Maybe they would have realise their disgrace and and the depths of their inhumanity – all in the name of a few possessions. Sadly I sincerely doubt this and can only pray that justice is served to them.
I will definitely be supporting the Mullany Fund.
September 11th, 2008 at 10:28 am
Words can not express our sadness. Our thoughts are with you.
September 11th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
When people that you know, such lovely, genuine people, experience such tragedy -there are no words that can make a difference. Action can and will make a difference, your children’s legacy will live on. Our thoughts were with you all when we were in the UK and now at home in Asia, as we continue to disbelieve that such things can happen to such good people.We wish the fund every success and are thinking of you.
September 11th, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Catherine was in my year at Imperial. I didn’t know her well but the odd times we chatted when in a clinic together or passing each other in the library she was warm, friendly and always seemed to be smiling. The world of medicine is now a little less bright but she will no doubt live on in the memories of people who knew her.
September 11th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
My respect and condolences to the family of Ben and Cath……you are in my prayers, I think this fund is the best way to remember them and help others ,great job and i wish you the best…..
September 12th, 2008 at 9:20 am
So very very sad
Our thoughts are with you all
The world can be a truly evil place
My thoughts are with you xx
September 12th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
Hello,
I am so sorry for your tragic loss.
I have prayed for comfort for you all.
I am really inspired by the fund you have set up. Out of despair, you have created hope.
September 12th, 2008 at 4:51 pm
I was so moved by the article I read about Ben and Cath. It’s wonderful that you have set up this fund in their honor. I will be thinking of you all in the difficult times ahead.
September 12th, 2008 at 8:12 pm
Bless you both and bless those that put up this brilliant site. Although we never met properly, but I know how much you mean to your families. I will be supporting this Fund and may your memory live on. Best wishes.
September 12th, 2008 at 10:38 pm
As a student who studied with Ben, I can say hand on heart that the world has lost a wonderful guy who would have made a positive difference to the lives of many. Our memories of him will continue to live on, along with everything he stood for, through the memorial fund. How grateful and honoured we are to have known such an astonishing guy!
September 12th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
I have cried for your loss. May you find strength and see Ben and Cath in the good things around.
September 13th, 2008 at 1:05 am
Although we have never met, your tragedy as touched our hearts. Condolences to all concered from Adelaide South Australia. Good Luck with your fund.
September 13th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
Our thoughts are with you all. Please remember that the good out weighs the bad in the world and we are all behind you. I know that this will make a difference in Cath and Ben’s name. Be safe.
September 14th, 2008 at 4:37 am
MY HEART goes out to your families. Such wonderful young people just starting their lives together. How sad to have it all cut short. Be strong and know that your story and your children have touched me in New York City.
September 14th, 2008 at 11:59 am
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
September 16th, 2008 at 5:47 pm
Ben Mullany was my flat mate in the first year of university and I was priveleged and honoured to know him. He was one of the funniest people I’ve ever met and he was a brilliant student. He always made time to talk and I love and miss him dreadfully. You will never be forgotten. Ben miss u loads Lisa xx
September 18th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Ben so chivilarous, protective and good natured, i can’t believe this could happen to you. You really were one of the best. I didn’t know Cath, but i could see the love she had for Ben practically coming out of her pores from the first time i met her. Forever young, age won’t weary you and time won’t change you.
September 18th, 2008 at 11:43 am
My heart goes out to your families. Such wonderful young people just starting their lives together. How sad to have it all cut short. Be strong and know that your story and fund has touched me. Let your memories never be forgotten. xx.
September 18th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
I didn’t really know Catherine, but my wife and I send our deepest sympathies to the families. We cannot imagine what you all must be going through.
October 1st, 2008 at 8:44 pm
You were together in life and you will be together eternally. You are together in the ultimate paradise, God bless you x
October 2nd, 2008 at 5:11 pm
I was so shocked when I heard about Ben and Catherine and just want to send my condolences to all of their family and friends. I got married in Antigua 7 years ago and it was the happiest holiday of my life just as theirs should have been. I hope you can remember the good times and the pain is slowly becoming easier to bare.
October 3rd, 2008 at 1:28 pm
We were in Paradise for our honeymoon none of us would have guessed this could of happened.
My thoughts will be with you Ben and Catherine for the rest of my life.
My thoughts are with your family and friends too.
Rest in Peace Together Forever xxxx
October 21st, 2008 at 1:28 pm
I was shocked to hear the news of Cath and Ben’s deaths, Whilst I never knew them personally, my heart goes out to their loved ones.
I must also commend you on chanelling your grief into such a constructive and positive enterprise such as this. It is deeply touching that know that something good will come out of such a tragedy.
November 3rd, 2008 at 11:31 am
My thoughts continue to be with you all … may this charity provide something fantastic from this great tradgedy.
November 5th, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Cath and Ben are often in my thoughts and my deepest sympathy go to their families and friends who will be going through the most difficult time. The Fund is a great idea to help their memory live on and I will continue to support it.
December 5th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
My thoughts continue to be with Cath and Ben’s families. I had the honour of working with Cath who was a great person and also a great Doctor. This charity is such a great way to remember them both.
December 13th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I read this story on the BBC News and was very saddened!!!! You can see the kindness of this young couple in their faces!! All I can say is the Fund is a wonderful tribute to bring about goodness out of a profoundly sad and disturbing event!!! We must believe in the immortality of love and that somewhere Ben and Catherine are in that vacuum of eternal love, joy, and peace!! God bless their families!!
December 24th, 2008 at 1:15 pm
At this time of the year,especially Christmas,my thoughts are with Cath and Ben.The tradegy are still clear in my mind.But now at least I know that they are celebrating Christmas in heaven with our Holy Jesus.Even though they are not with us now,I still have to wish them Merry Christmas becos I know they are reading all this comments.
To Ben’s family,Merry Christmas
To Cath’s family ,also Merry Christmas and keep on believing in God,for we all know that Cath and Ben are in HIS care.
January 4th, 2009 at 8:45 am
I am so glad to see that a memorial fund has been established in memory of Cath and Ben. I’ve thought of them many times during the last year. As a 32 year old I recently celebrated my one year anniversary. My husband and I spent our honeymoon at Coco’s. Peace be with you from Kansas.
January 10th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
I am so pleased to see that this fund has been set up. It is lovely to see Ben and Catherine did not loose their young lives in vain. To both their parents you must be soo proud of what they both achieved in their lives, including the love they found for eachother. I visited Antigua in November, they where both in my thoughts the whole time i was there.
Rest in Peace Ben and catherine, the whole nation will be proud to raise money for such a fantastic cause in your honour!
Rest in peace x x x
February 23rd, 2009 at 11:54 am
hi guys rip love zac
hi dear ben and cath r.i.p have a good time in you lives miley
March 19th, 2009 at 2:27 pm
although British, I have lived in Greece for many years now. during a lazy moment one day at work I logged on the Internet to read the news headlines. when I read about Catherine and Ben Mullany I was deeply deeply shocked. I even called my parents in England that night to ask them what had happened. Even now, it still seems unbelievable that such a tragedy could happen. My thoughts and my prayers go to this wonderful couple, and to their parents and families. I also pray that the Mullany Fund will do great things for those who intend to follow in the medical professions. It is so very sad that two intelligent, kind, caring and loving people were taken from this life at such a young hopeful age, but I am sure that what your Fund is doing will benefit many, and that Cath and Ben would not have wished any differently.
May God Bless you Catherine and Benjamin, your parents and all your families and friends. xxx
July 25th, 2009 at 12:05 pm
I used to work with Ben during his time with South Yorkshire Police, knew him a little before but really got the chance to know him at training School. He was a good guy always up for a laugh and we managed to give him the nick name of muscles mullany, I remember as he walked into the class room we would all do our body building repertoire ben used to just shake his head and laugh. Good memories, anyway I was just thinking about old times so I thought i would post this, hes probably up their in his shorts and flip flops looking down on us all.
July 27th, 2009 at 5:51 am
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all today. xx
July 27th, 2009 at 6:57 am
A year ago today a lot of lives were changed.
Our thoughts are with your families at this sad time.
We will never forget you Ben and Catherine xxx
July 27th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
Cath and Ben
Tragically taken 1 year ago today
Cath you were one of the most inspirational women i have ever had the privileage of knowing. I never got to thank you enough for everything you did for my family and most of all my precious son connor. You will be greatly missed…
Ben i did not have the privilage of meeting you but i know deep down you were a special person like catherine who was dedicated to helping others. Such a special couple…
Thinking of you both, our thoughts and prayers go out to both families
All it takes is a passing shadow
as a cloud moves across the sun
To remind us that yesterdays has gone
and a new day has begun
For although the blossoms may tumble
and leaves scatter in the breeze,
What will never, ever fade
is the precious memories
We think about what might have been
and why the fates allow
The happiness of former days
to be touched with sadness now
But like the ending of the day
just after the sun has set
We know that deep within our hearts
we never will forget
And that is when we realise,
the footsteps that they left behind
Though they cant be filled, hold memories
the warmest, most wonderful kind
God Bless you both, Forever in our thoughts
From the family of Connor Mitchell
X X X
August 5th, 2009 at 10:04 am
A year on and you are are all in my thoughts.
I had the privilege to live with Ben in halls at UWE. Ben was the first person I met at Uni and was supportive and a good friend from that instant. Cath was beautiful and always friendly, it was a true pleasure to know them.
Much love and God bless x
September 10th, 2009 at 8:13 pm
Hi! I was surfing and found your blog post… nice! I love your blog.
Cheers! Sandra. R.
November 24th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
Cath was my dads medical student and she came and lived with us for 2 weeks a while back, she was the only one to come back and see us after her training was done, we all miss her very much, i remember her teaching me to do gymnastics when she visited us one summer. I have a photo of me, my little sister and Cath in my bed room, it has been there for about 6 years now and it is never coming down.
January 26th, 2010 at 9:51 am
I just heard about this. I am so sadden by their murders.
They are together now in eternal peace. They feel no pain and are safe from all the evils on Earth. A true love that no one can take away from them…ever.
July 12th, 2010 at 2:37 pm
Thinking of you and your families today on your 2nd Wedding Anniversary xxxx
July 22nd, 2010 at 9:58 am
Cath was my friend she was such a lovely soulful person I still miss her been to visit her and ben yesterday wish they were still here and this terrible thing never happened they are still in my thoughts today and always x