Family tributes to a ‘stunning soul’(*25*)printed at 10:21 GMT
Image supply, Lina SavickeLilia’s dad and mom described their daughter as having a “beautiful soul with a strong character”.
Her mom, Lina Savicke, stated the household had a statue of Lilia at their residence “capturing her final minutes, playing with a hula hoop”.
“Tears and pain cannot wash away everything we feel,” she stated.
“It is deeply painful to live through something whose consequences someone never truly thought through.”
Lina stated a memorial bench and a mosaic in Lilia’s reminiscence had been put in in Boston.
“Sometimes terrifying thoughts overwhelm the mind”, Lina stated.
“Yet, as a family, we stand strong, supporting each other through every low point and every wound.
“Simply drained of tears. Of fixed overthinking. The youngster is not going to return. Why her? Why us?
“These questions remain unanswered.”
Image supply, Lina SavickeLilia’s stepfather Aurelijus Savickas stated when he dropped Lilia off outdoors her mom’s retailer on the day of the killing she hugged him and stated have a superb day.
“That hug and kiss became our last moments together,” he stated.
“I have attended many funerals in my life, but nothing prepared me for losing a child.
“There aren’t any phrases to explain that ache. It left scars on our hearts that may by no means absolutely heal.”
He added: “Some feelings fade with time, however the reminiscences stay, and the love by no means disappears.”
“She was a wonderful soul with a powerful character and powerful character.
“Lilia, you will always live in our hearts. You are forever loved.”