Girl, 7, who died after tree fell on her in park
When a seven -year -old girl collapsed him In an Essex Park for the first time.
Leonna Ruka was visiting the family when there was an accident Chalkwell Park at SouthendSaturday.
In a tribute published through Essex police, his family said that he was the “light in our lives”.
Leonna’s family enjoyed the hot air when the tree collapsed partially after 15:00. He was one of the few children caught underneath.
The members of the people ran to help children and joined the first intervention teams from all emergency services.
Leonna from Dagenham, east of London, was later taken to the hospital where he died. Essex police continues to support his family.
A six -year -old girl stays in the hospital in a critical situation. The other three children were slightly injured.
CLLR James Courtenay, leading the conservative group of Southend Council, said the tree has been supported by poles for years, even though it hasn’t been for decades.
The tree collapsed partially after 15:00 on Saturday – Rob Welham/McLellan
In his statement through force, his family said: “We share the destructive loss of our beloved daughter Leonna with a broken hearts and an unimaginable pain – our beautiful, bright and loving little girl taken from us very soon.
“Leonna was more than just one child – a light in our lives and the joy of meeting him in the life of everyone.
“He was a clever and curious spirit full of energy and creativity, a little girl who always discovered, always asking questions, always dreamed.
“He had a loving heart and a mind full of endless ideas. He was funny, gentle and full of life – a shining star he met and met with happiness where he went.
“From the moment he entered a room, he would illuminate him. There was this rare gift to make everyone feel private and loved ones. There was something really unique and unforgettable about him.
“Every person he met only left beautiful impressions and a warm feeling in his heart. He was a girl who gave love unintentionally. He was perfect – perfect for a world that could be very cruel and unfair.
“Leonna had so many dreams – now there were dreams that are unfinished. Our hearts hurt how much life in front of him, how much joy can bring this world. We will never stop wondering who will be, but we will carry who is forever.”
Chalkwell Park, Leonna Ruka after the accident in Southend Tributes Leave – Rob Welham/McLellan
The family said, “This moment is supporting us – our family, our friends, our community, and that they want to buy with Southend and everyone who stands beyond”.
“Your kindness, your prayers and your presence meant more than we could express. You reminded us that we were not alone in our deepest sadness.
“The eruption of the love for our daughter has brought us comfortable in the way we can not even imagine. This is unimaginable trying to suffer, please want privacy.
“This is the time of deep mourning and reflection for our family. Lighting, remembering our valuable Leonna and starting a slow and painful healing process.
“Leonna will live in our hearts forever – every smile, every sunlight, every kind of courtesy we see in the world. We were very lucky to have it only for a short time.
Cllr Courtenay said: “That tree has been there for a long time – the young man was an old tree.
“At this day and age, parents are always worried about their children in the parks, but the only thing you will not worry about is a tree collapsing. I almost never start imagining what the family should feel.
