There wasn't a day when we weren't together - we were inseparable. That weekend was my birthday; we went out for a meal at night, then after that we went to support her boyfriend - who was in a band. It was a good night. The next day we went shopping for our prom stuff; had a right laugh. We always do!
“We were inseparable.”
Rachel
Later that day we tried our dresses on. My best friend tried hers on and came down to show her dad. She looked beautiful. We wanted to sleep at my dad's so while her dad was on the phone she wrote on a piece of paper "please can I sleep at Rachel's dad's tonight? Please with a cherry on top!" That made me laugh!
Anyway we went to my dad's, had a girly night and watched Shrek 2 because we're cool - lol! Then Sunday I dropped her at her house at about 4-ish, and she got ready to take her dog out and meet her boyfriend at the bottom of the field.
Reaching out
I didn't text her back because I was busy and didn't realise that her last message to me was 'take your time, I love you'. I tried ringing her phone but it was off. I then had five missed calls from her boyfriend. I wandered what was up.
She'd gone down to the bottom of the field where there is a train track that pedestrians can cross. She'd met her boyfriend, and her dog ran on the track. She was almost off and she got clipped by a train on the side and was knocked not too far away.
I was told that she had just injured her leg, but then I found out that she'd died. I was in shock.
Later, we found out she died of a broken neck, a broken cervical cord and internal damage. She died just as she was arriving at the hospital.
Knowing that I'm never going to hear her voice or see her for one last time kills me. When my best friend died, it feels like I really did die with her.
“We had a lot of plans...but I have memories.”
Rachel
I wish there was a phoneline to heaven because I'd ring her all the time. As soon as we left each other we'd be texting or on the phone. We went on holiday together. She was part of my family. She really did put the colour in a grey picture.
I honestly would do anything to bring her back but it's just hard because we were so close. We had a lot of plans... but I have memories, lots of them, and they will never fade.
You never know what is around the corner, so please tell your best friends how much you love and appreiciate them; I would if I had the chance to.
Helpful info
If you need more information on coping with grief and the loss of loved ones, please look at the Surgery factfile
You can watch a video about it on the BBC Headroom site
You can also get help from Cruse Bereavement Care - visit their official website
The Samaritans are also there to help if you need to talk - visit the website for more information
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I know it was long time ago but when i was 5 years old I lost my best friend to downs syndrome. I used to kiss my friend every afternoon before i left to go home. But that day my mum said "no ellie has a cold sweetie and we dont want to make it worse." My mum regrets that every day. The horrible thing is that I am starting to forget her, her laugh, her face because it was 7 years ago. But I feel worse for you Rachel as you had know her for so much longer. Rest In Peace Angels.
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i knew this was natasha elliot the moment i read it :( our whole school was shaken when we heard about this, its so sad and from what i heard she was such a loveley girl too :( xx
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omg that story was very lovely remember yur best friend will always love u no mater what and that was vety brave for you to share that with everyone
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Natasha Elliot... R.I.P Gone but never forgotten. In everybody's thoughts.
You really are strong for getting through this! Everyone is always here for you and Danny. Even thought she never made it to prom she was still there! A beautiful life taken away :(
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The same thing happened to me but me and my best friend, were in year 7 at the time, i really feel for you and am inspired that you could share your story, i have been thinking of sharing my story for a long time.
When i read your story i couldnt stop thinking about my best friend and know exactly how you feel, the part where you said you wish there was a phoneline to heaven was beautiful and i wish that too :).
You should be proud of yourself for sharing this story and hopefully other people with the same sort of story will let their feeling be shared too.
I could write alot about this article, the best i can say is that it is truely inspiring!
Well done.
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