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Tributes to aspiring footballer killed in crash

9:34am Wednesday 25th June 2008

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A COMMUNITY has been left devastated by the loss of a popular 17-year-old who died after his car hit a tree.

Hundreds of people have been paying their respects to keen footballer George Mosedale at the site where the crash happened.

Emergency services were called to West Common Road, Keston, at around 11.30pm on June 17 after getting reports a blue VW Polo was on fire.

An ambulance took the former Hayes School pupil to a London hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

So many friends and family then visited the scene police had to close the road the day after the crash from 7.50pm until 2am.

At one point officers estimated there were 200 people gathered to remember the teenager.

News Shopper's website has been flooded with tributes to him.

A message from George's family, who live in Palace Road, Bromley, read: "We feel privileged that George touched so many people's lives.

"It is so lovely to know that George had so many kind, sincere teenage friends who are such wonderful, kind, sensitive people who thought the world of our George."

George was a pupil at Hayes School, in West Common Road, which he had attended for five years.

Headteacher Kieran Osborne said: "He was one of those lads who stood out in his year, that everyone knew. He was an outstanding footballer.

"He played for the sixth form team even in Year 11.

"He had a terrific personality, liked by staff and students. Everyone knew George.

"He was a cheeky and amusing lad who everyone liked."

George left the school in July last year.

Mr Osborne said he was hoping to go to college but also aimed to pursue his footballing ambitions.

He played for a side in Welling and wanted to turn semi-professional in the future.

Mr Osborne said: "He had so much going on and so much ahead of him. Even though he has been gone a year it has had such an impact. It shows how much he was regarded.

"His death has been a terrible shock to everyone.

"Around the school in sixth form, where his friends are, it's hard. There is a lot of counselling and support.

"I was talking to his mother, who was saying the friends had been fantastic in giving support and just being around."

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash.

Sergeant Simon Seeley from the Met's south east traffic garage, who is leading the investigation, said: "We are appealing to witnesses of the incident or those who saw the VW Polo in the Keston area."

Anyone with information can call 020 8285 1574 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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Stephen Carr, Bromley says...
10:33am Wed 25 Jun 08

Such a desperate tragedy. My thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of George.

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Erica, Orpington says...
11:40am Wed 25 Jun 08

I miss you george.. what a wonderful boy.. and an amazing friend.. i love you darling sleep tight.. ****

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Cherry, Joe Murrocks mum, Keston says...
1:17pm Wed 25 Jun 08

We went last night to the crash site to light a candle for George a week later as we have done most nights. We continue to be amazed that more canles, photos, momentos from Georges life had appeared which is so lovely. We can't get him out of our mind and just can't comprehend what Dee & Charlie and the rest of his family are going through. Joe and all of Georges friends are finding this tragedy so hard to deal with because bad things should only happen to bad people but unfortunatly that is not the case. We all have to treasure the memories, everyone will have their own particular special ones of George, I will have ones of that beautiful little face, that gorgeous cheeky smile, the boys getting told off for playing football in the street and George staying at our house but rarely eating any food I cooked, he would always skip back to the pub. I always thought my cooking was ok! Rest in Peace, you are obviously needed for better things. We will always remember you. All our love Joe Murrock and family.
****

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Barbara Rogers, Crayford says...
4:44pm Wed 25 Jun 08

When you Nan told me i was shocked & so sad my heart go's out to your family you will be sadly missed I will always think of you. Barbara, your Nans friend ****

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Zoe Burford, Shirley says...
7:42pm Wed 25 Jun 08

George was in my class at benson primary school, we grew apart as we went to different secondary schools but either way he was a lovely boy and ill still miss him. Im glad i have lots of good memories with george! Im praying for his family xxx

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Darren Ellis, Bromley says...
9:23am Thu 26 Jun 08

It's been a while since i have seen George after i moved out of 28 Palace Road but i'll always remember him as a cheeky and funny lad. I'll remember him trudging through the pub each Sunday with his football gear on and everyone asking him if he'd won and George with a big smile on his face as he usually had.

George had something about him that most people don't have, he had character and that is why it is such a tragedy for his life to be cut short so prematurely. My thoughts are with Dee, Charlie, Rosie & Tony at what i can only imagine is a terrible time. R.I.P in my friend

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Niick Pitt, Bromley says...
10:16am Thu 26 Jun 08

I miss ya so much george, i was at the scene of the crash last night put some more flowers down for you mate, cant believe u have left us going to be hard to move on with out ya mate, behave while ur away and i shall see u someday xxx

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luciarna, Abbeywood says...
3:11pm Thu 26 Jun 08

R.I.P George.

What A Waste Of Life!

Sleep tight Babe.

xxx
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sara musto (his girlfriend), says...
7:42pm Thu 26 Jun 08

Babie i cnt stop thinking about you, eveytime i close my eye i see you, n i smell your aresnel top, n babe it smells of you so much! I dnt no what im going to do with out u, give me a sign your still with us plz... I will look after your fmily like u wuld of wntd, n ur dad wnts me to tlk to ur nan in italian, i'll tell her how much u loved her. I love u my babiexxxx

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xr.i.p georgex, hayes says...
8:15pm Thu 26 Jun 08

r.i.p george fallen solider x never forgoten x

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Nanny Jo,Jo,, Crayford says...
9:54pm Thu 26 Jun 08

To my Darling grandson George cant belive u are not with us,our lovely memories of u will last forever in our hearts. love u loods, always will, R.I.P.George, ****

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Gem, Hayes says...
10:11am Fri 27 Jun 08

Never forgotten loved by everyone
R.I.P George ****

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Luke Milton, Bromley says...
10:20am Fri 27 Jun 08

In the Bible it says “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid." John 14:27. I know that you're wanting everyone here, everyone that misses you to have peace right now. It's hard mate - you were loved by so many. There's been a big change in the sixth form over this past one and a half weeks; it's been really quiet. People have been finding it very hard to carry on as normal, who can blame them? You were always there to brighten up someone's day. Me and Gary keep reminiscing of how much jokes we had with you over the years, especially with you and me in maths we had some laughs then. I can still picture your laugh. Be in peace, you have no worries now. You'll never be forgotten.

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Lynn, Coney Hall says...
3:40pm Fri 27 Jun 08

sara musto (his girlfriend) wrote:
Babie i cnt stop thinking about you, eveytime i close my eye i see you, n i smell your aresnel top, n babe it smells of you so much! I dnt no what im going to do with out u, give me a sign your still with us plz... I will look after your fmily like u wuld of wntd, n ur dad wnts me to tlk to ur nan in italian, i\'ll tell her how much u loved her. I love u my babiexxxx
Sara, He will always be with you my love, I am so sorry for your loss, even tho I have never met you or George. Take care x

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grant roberts, army says...
4:12pm Fri 27 Jun 08

really miss you mate
didnt see you alot when i joined the army but nearly everytime i was home i saw you. allways had a smile on your face and you were doing so well. when im in afghanistan no offence but ill be hoping not to see you too soon!!youll allways be loved and neverforgotten. im allowed home to your funeral so ill say a final goodbye to yuo then mate x x x never going to forget you x x x

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luke sherman, bromley says...
9:10pm Fri 27 Jun 08

mate is goin to be hard not seeing u around anymore, i enjoyed playing in the same team as you, you was so popular everybody looked on you as a nice peerson
u was always smiling an having a laugh
its a sad loss.
rest in peice mate god bless
xxx

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jamie neville`, st pauls cray says...
6:26pm Sat 28 Jun 08

rip george such a shame.. hope to see you again oneday ..

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Eric, Welling says...
9:06pm Sat 28 Jun 08

My thoughts are with his family and friends at this tragic time.
R.I.P. George.

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Michelle Rosewell, Bexleyheath says...
9:54pm Sat 28 Jun 08

Such a dreadfull loss of someone with so much life in front of them. My heart goes out to all the family and friends, keep strong. x

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., says...
10:36pm Sat 28 Jun 08

George I went again to see your flowers i cant believe you're gone i miss you!! xx

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., says...
2:36pm Mon 30 Jun 08

sleep well george... i cant believe how much of an impact you leaving has had on every one, just proves what a wonderful person you were. why do all the good ones get taken young? its not fair. my heart goes out to your mum, dad, rosie and tony. will be thinking of you all tomorrow and forever after.see you again someday. sweet dreams

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Jack Spelling, Bromley says...
5:18pm Mon 30 Jun 08

I'm sure George was a wonderful person, as I know the rest of the family are. But why o why have his "friends" got to graffiti "RIP GM" etc all over the public playground near the back of the pub. This is disrespectful of the family, and upsetting to the kids that want to use it (the slide is now unusable as its covered in paint).

This will not be what the family want, and if the perpetrators had any decency - they would be out there tonight with their scrubbing brushes and paint stripper.

So how I doubt they will...

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ERICA CREMONA, orpington says...
11:48am Wed 2 Jul 08

George Your Funeral Was Beautiful Yesterday I No You Was There With Us.. I Miss You So Much.. I Cant Get You Out My Head.. Your Mum Is An Amazing Women.. I'd Do Anything To Hear Your Voice & See That Smile Again..

I Love You Matey
Forever In My Heart

Never Forgotten

Erica.. ****

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Georges Friend, says...
10:46am Sat 5 Jul 08

We all miss you so much George. You will never be forgotten. You was a perfect guy, perfect friend, and this should never have happened. Rest In Peace. xx
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Lucy, Bromley says...
8:07pm Sat 5 Jul 08

I used to work at the pub that Georges mum owns & Ive just heard the news today & its a complete shock.
Dee, me & Leanne would like to say to you & Rosie especially, how sorry we both are that this has happened to someone so cheeky & loveable as George(:O))
All of you are in our thoughts at this really tough time.
xox RIP xox

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Tacha x, says...
2:18pm Mon 14 Jul 08

George, everyones missing you so much. not a day goes by when I dont think of you, At least we all know your safe up there but we want you back, I never had a bad word to say about you. Noone did, Never Stop Smiling, You lil charmer :) x
All my love always babe x x x RiP <3

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Kate, Hayes,Kent says...
9:06pm Mon 14 Jul 08

It's such a shame to loss another life x RIP george. Unfortunatly its not going to be the last the country lanes in Hayes and Keston are deadly as weve seen and i can tell you as a resident for 15 yrs in warren rd the amount of crashes weve seen with young drivers who dont care what or who they hurt drive at stupid speeds. On Sunday the 13th July there was a 16 yr old driving a trials bike driving atleast 60 miles an hour with NO helmet. All i have to say is WHERE ARE THE PARENTS AND THE POLICE these kids dont care or think about who there hurting this needs to stop NOW its goneon for far to long.

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kate, Hayes,Kent says...
9:14pm Mon 14 Jul 08

The Comment I made was aimed at all the young peps that need to learn from what happened to George look at whats its done to his family g.friend and even friends please slow down. My heart goes out to Georges family ect ****

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Friend of George's, Hayes says...
8:52pm Thu 31 Jul 08

Miss you so much babe..x

it stil isn't right with out you..x

hope your ok up there see you one day again.. x

sleep tight love you x xx x xx

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Nick Pitt, Bromley says...
10:57am Tue 26 Aug 08

Hayes Dosnt Seem Like Hayes any more, Because We Dont See You No More, Take Care See You One Day
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George Mosedale West Common Road in Keston had to be closed due to the numbers of mourners paying respect to George Mosedale BR11545

George Mosedale

West Common Road in Keston had to be closed due to the numbers of mourners paying respect to George Mosedale BR11545



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