Dear John and Lesley- Stuart has just informed me of your very sad loss, my heart goes out too your family at this very difficult time.

If you need a chat call me on 07711 570336.

Al

John, Lesley and Tom

Our deepest sympathy on your loss.

We never knew Sophie, and have never met Tom or Leslie, but our hearts go out to you all at this time.

John its been many years since we last communicated, but as a father, I can understand your grief and I hope it helps you and your family to know (in some small way), that people, your friends from way back in our youth, are thinking of you and pray that your family find the strength to get through this awful time.

God bless you all.

Shane, Carole, Wesley, Kelly, Amy & Dale Scriggins
Queensland Australia.

Although i havent seen Sophie as often in recent years, i will always remember the times that i have trained alongside her and more recently raced against her and cant ever imagine a time when i will get into a pool and not spare a silent thought for both her and her family.
She was such a kind- hearted girl and is a sad loss to the world of swimming......... you will never be forgotton Sophie.......... RestInPeace <3
Louise x

I was Sophie's PE teacher and taught her for about 9 years. She was a truly inspirational young lady who was a role model to all her fellow peers. We often chatted about swimming, as like Sophie I was also a member of the City of Leicester Swimming Club in my younger years.

I cannot believe that such a talented young lady was so tragically taken from this world and my heart goes out to her family during this very sad time. She will always be an inspiration and a role model to follow by example.

I've not long given up competitive and national level swimming with Lincoln vulcans and of just hearing the news of the very sad loss of Sophie, I would just like to say although I never knew her personally my thoughts are with you, her family and friends in this what must be a very very hard time for you all. Love Hayley Burton xx

As a swimming mum I would like to pass on my sincere condolences to Sophie's family.I only knew Sophie through her excellent achievements posted on results notices and in the local paper.She must have packed so much in to her 16years.As a widow of someone who died suddenly and unexpectedly I have some small measure of the dreadful grief you must be feeling.My heart goes out to you all at this sad time.

I didnt personally know Sophie but i have swam against her when i used to swim and i know that she was extreamily talented, and will be truley missed. my heart goes out to the family and friends of her. when i swam against her she was so respectful and congradulated me at the finish, a very compassionate person was shown to me and i was truly grateful when she did this good deed. my friends knew her and they all said she was a very smart, funny and genuinly nice person. we will all miss her in our own way and hope the family can come to terms and find some peace in the fact that Sophie touched so many peoples hearts.

Heartfelt sympathy to John, Lesley and Tom. We hope that you can find some comfort in knowing that Sophie touched the lives and hearts of so many others, and gave you the eternal gift of many happy memories.

What a wondeful young lady, she will be an inspiration to us all.
Heartfelt condolences got out to her family at this difficult time.
Cheryl, Lee, Adele and Lauren

Having been best friends with Sophie for most of Secondary school, I was in a state of shock when i heard the news. The lengths that Sophie went to to keep herself healthy was inspiring! Just to think the best of us could be gone so easily, really brings home to you how short life really is!

The last time I saw Sophie was on the day that she died! She was stressing because she didn't know where to go for Netball, when she was back from finding where she had to go we only had moments left together before she had to rush of for her next lesson! The one thing that i wished i'd done was just HUG her, instead of the rushed See you tomorrow!, but who was to know that there wasn't to be a tomorrow for her!!! :'(

Goodbye Sophie!!

Luv you forever n bbe U will never be forgotten!!! The News that you have got has rendered me heartbroken and absolutly destroyed at the thought i'll never see you or hear your voice again!!! You truly were the most caring and kind person EVER, i will miss you FORVER !!!! :'( :'( :'(

‘Having attended High school with sophie and being good friends with her .. i couldn't believe it when they told me .. ! am feeling really sorry about it..! everytime i try to remember the years i spent in England i just remember you, even though i didn't spend alot of time with you there.. i still have your msn waiting for you to sign in. I remeber when you asked me to come in over .. ! iam planning to make it a surprise and come in Oct.. But this News Shocked me. Am sorry Konderak

You never failed to do your best, your heart was true and tender,
You simply lived for those you loved and those you loved remember
It doesn’t take a special day to call you to our mind,
A day without a thought of you is very hard to find.

Always Loved You ..

You'll be Missed
Truly Friend .. !
Homood Almea .. !

Such a tragic loss and a beautiful girl.

I never knew Sophie, but as a mum of two young swimmers from Hinckley Swimming club, I cannot stop thinking about this very tragic news. I really can feel your pain and cannot even begin to imagine how you are dealing with this. I am so very sorry. May you find strength and peace at this very difficult time X

It is a horrible thing to hear of Sophie's death my condolences go out to her poor family.
Sophie was in my art class at QE and our interactions were brief but to think such a beautiful, quiet and kind girl is dead is too much to take in.
I would like to have thought that Sophie and I could have been friends if given the chance and her presence will be missed by all.

Having attended primary school with sophie and being good friends with her, i was deeply shocked at the news.she was always good laugh & she always had a smile on her face. she was so passionate about swimming and she was always so good at it.
deepest sympathy to lesley, john and tom at this time.
will always remember you sophiee
R.I.P xxxx

Sophie was a kind and understanding girl who never failed to make me laugh. She was my best friend through secondary school and will never be forgotten. I am deeply sorry to hear the tragic news and wish the best for her family.

We will never swim alone Sophie
your spirit will linger on,
in our minds, in our swim strokes,

You will live in us
for the rest of our lives
young heart who became eternal
torn away from the garden of youth.

Swim now in the waters of Heaven,
life is short, time runs quick
we will soon be sharing splashes
and laughs, like we used to,
God bless you little girl.

Alvaro