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9:41am Monday 12th May 2008

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FLOWERS and messages have been left at the spot where a teenager was killed after her bicycle collided with a lorry.

Ruby Milnes, 17, died on Thursday in a car park behind York Racecourse, off Bishopthorpe Road. It is thought she was cycling on the Sustrans Selby to York cycle path when she was hit by the Shepherd lorry, which is believed to have been delivering Portaloos to the racecourse.

About a dozen bouquets have been placed at the spot where she lost her life along with a graffiti board where messages have been left in her memory.

Staff at her former school have also paid tribute, as has one of her friends, Vicki Dawson, 17, of Holgate, York.

Vicki attended Millthorpe School with Ruby and had the same group of friends.

She said: "She was always happy, there was always a smile on her face. She was a very individual person, every time she wore something different and she had a lot of time for a lot of people as well."

Vicki said Ruby, who was studying at York College, liked dressing in vintage clothes and was very much her own person, not caring what others thought.

She said: "She was a good lass. There are people who were a lot closer to her than me, but she was a good friend."

Tony Wootton, head teacher of Millthorpe School, said: "Ruby Milnes left Millthorpe School less than a year ago and the whole school community is shocked and saddened by the news of her death.

"Ruby was a delightful student: popular, bright, intelligent with an engaging streak of individuality. The thoughts and prayers of the whole school community go out to Ruby's family and particularly to her brother and sisters still at Millthorpe."

A message left at the scene of the accident reads: "Thank you for reminding us how sacred every day is. Sadly missed, never forgotten."

Another reads: "We are going to miss you so much. You are such a lovely special person. Miss you sweetheart, lots and lots of love," while a third says, "Rubby Duck, you'll never be forgotten."

The accident happened at 4.30pm on Thursday and anyone who witnessed the collision between her cycle and the lorry is asked to phone York Police on 0845 6060247.


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Paul Hepworth, York says...
10:36am Mon 12 May 08

Ruby,
Some of your acquaintances visited our Windmill in Holgate during the recent open weekend, and said what a lovely lass you were. As a local cycle campaigner, I was devasted to learn the outline circumstances of the tragedy. I will fight for visiblilty and other improvements, to ensure that the majority of Sustrans path users here, are properly protected from occasional motor vehicle movements across the route.
Paul H.

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john cossham, Hull Rd, York says...
10:48am Mon 12 May 08

What a tragedy. My sadness is for all of her family and friends, those left with a gap in their lives. So sorry.

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gresmit, York says...
11:58am Mon 12 May 08

I was saddened to learn of this tragedy and my thoughts are with Ruby's friends and family. I regularly use the path where this incident happened and was moved yesterday to read the tributes which have been left for Ruby. This path is at a very popular spot which is used by hundreds of cyclists and people walking their dogs every day and it's hard to believe that such a horrific accident could have happened here. I only hope the resulting enquiry will be handled sensitively and in a measured way and without undue speculation, which will only add to the distress of people close to Ruby. I also hope it will lead to moves which will guarantee the safety of cyclists and pedestrians who use this path in future and I wish Paul Hepworth the best of luck with his campaign.

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Jackie Ambrosini, London says...
12:24pm Mon 12 May 08

Like her name, Ruby Milnes was a jewel of a young woman. She was brilliant. She shone. She sparkled. She had integrity and depth. She had many facets and was unlike any other. And she radiated warmth and vitality to everyone, because she was one of those rare people who has time for everyone. Our world is a sadder place without Ruby in it but at least we have her memory to treasure, and her example to be inspired by. The Velody Family, London.

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bjc, York says...
12:55pm Mon 12 May 08

Jackie Ambrosini wrote:
Like her name, Ruby Milnes was a jewel of a young woman. She was brilliant. She shone. She sparkled. She had integrity and depth. She had many facets and was unlike any other. And she radiated warmth and vitality to everyone, because she was one of those rare people who has time for everyone. Our world is a sadder place without Ruby in it but at least we have her memory to treasure, and her example to be inspired by. The Velody Family, London.
What a lovely tribute.
My condolensces to all of her family and friends.

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Lucy Lou, York says...
2:51pm Mon 12 May 08

We all miss Ruby at college and always will. All our thoughts are with her family who must be utterly devestated to lose someone so wonderful.

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dave123, York says...
3:52pm Mon 12 May 08

ruby is the type of person who's presence brightened up everyone's day.

she had such a lovely smile and an absolutely unique personality.

rest in peace ruby, college will not be the same without you. x

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Louise, york says...
6:02pm Mon 12 May 08

Ruby,
you will be missed alot, you always had a smile on your face. you were such a lovely girl, .thoughts are with ruby's family at this awful time. rest in peace Ru ****

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Plum84, york says...
7:12pm Mon 12 May 08

My heart goes out to Alison her husband and their children. Ruby was such a special lovely girl and she will be deeply missed.

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Plum84, york says...
7:12pm Mon 12 May 08

My heart goes out to Alison her husband and their children. Ruby was such a special lovely girl and she will be deeply missed.

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scooter, york says...
7:24pm Mon 12 May 08

my heart goes to the family such a waste of love and life how the hell was that poor girl killed on a designated path for cycles poor poor child

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garethm, York says...
8:26pm Mon 12 May 08

I don't know her, but it is such a tragic loss of life. I use that cycle track daily and it is humbling and very sad to see what's been happening. My thoughts are with Ruby's family and friends.

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petethefeet, York says...
10:06pm Mon 12 May 08

scooter wrote:
my heart goes to the family such a waste of love and life how the hell was that poor girl killed on a designated path for cycles poor poor child
Perhaps not the time but I utterley agree with you.

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Natalya Bowerman, York says...
10:33pm Mon 12 May 08

Ruby will be sadly missed, it is such an unfortunate tragedy. I am deeply sorry that she has gone. She was a great fun loving individual that looked out for others at their time of need. She was truely special. Rest in peace, Ruby Milnes xxx

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cat, York says...
10:36pm Mon 12 May 08

As one of Ruby's friends. I'm deeply upset i only saw her a couple of days before the incident. Words can't explain what i'm feeling right now, i can't believe shes gone.
Everyone from Millthorpe and college and others that knew her, will know what a wonderful, beautiful person she was, she had so much love and time for people and would often cheer me up when i was down!
SHE WAS THE LIFE AND SOUL OF THE PARTY!
and i'll miss her very much, my heart goes out to her parents and her brothers and sisters.
I'll never forget Ruby, I once told her she was more colourful than a rainbow and she really was!!
love and miss you buttercup!
<3
Cx

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Hana, Staithes says...
5:54pm Tue 13 May 08

Ruby has been one of the best friends I have ever known, When I first met her we were 11, though she insisted she was 16 for the first week!! Typical...She was always one step ahead... Words cannot express how much this pain hurts... I am going to miss this very special angel forever and a day. I just cant belive she has gone...

She would always have a smile on her face... She was the one I went to after My daughter passed away... giving me courage and support & I will NEVER forget how she got me through the worst days of my life..

She was the brightest star on earth and now she is the brightest star in heaven..

I Love yhoo Ruby Ribena.. xxx RIP xxx

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Rachel, york says...
11:36pm Tue 13 May 08

I didn't know Ruby personally, but I used to live on Bishophill and remember her as a toddler with her siblings in a fabulous pram, pushed by her very stylish mum. I was so so sorry to hear about this most tragic accident.Losing a child is so very hard to cope with. Such a happy, lovely, ideyllic family who will be suffering such tremendous pain and shock. Thoughts are with her parents and brothers & sisters at this very sad time.

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ruby paul, york says...
2:06pm Wed 14 May 08

I too remember the wonderful pram and chatting to Allison after pick up from St Paul's nursery where my son Robin attended with Bonny. Although i didn't know Ruby personally,my heart goes out to the family,I am so upset by this devastating incident.
Ms. Paul

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Lizzie Coffey, Pocklington / York says...
8:05pm Wed 14 May 08

Ruby was the most beautiful, wonderful person I've ever been lucky enough to meet.
She was the best friend I've ever had and I still can not get my head around the fact that she's gone.
It is so cruel that she has been stolen from us.
x

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Bonnie Milnes, York says...
11:43am Thu 15 May 08

Ruby, I love this girl with all of my heart she is not only my big sister but a hero, a person to come to when you have a worry,she will always make them better. I loved the way I could brush her hair and she would smile, then turn around and give me a big warm hug. Ruby is so clever and amazingly preaty that a photograph is to small it cant even try to contain her beauty. I will never forget my big sister not ever. I LOVE RUBY GARLEND. She will always be in my heart. I just wish that she could get married and have children or buy a house. Her family misses her dearly ,me, my brothers,my sister, my mum and dad and her lovely boy-friend Karl.
Ruby-dooby,
I love you,
TRULY xx

love from little sister

Bonnie
****

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alisonw, york says...
2:50pm Thu 15 May 08

My first memory of Ruby was extraordinary- a young girl singing with such exuberance that she stood out from the crowd. She seemed to carry such joy wherever she went. We are very fortunate and privileged to have known such a glorious girl.

alison

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Sammi F, York says...
2:50pm Thu 15 May 08

Ruby, maaaaan its been 3 years since I last saw you, will remember our times in milly, I just can't believe this has happened to you, you're too nice a person for this to happen to. You were amazing and so nice, gentle and fully of life, even thought it sounds cliche its all so true. xXx

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tonesview, york says...
3:19pm Thu 15 May 08

What a pretty girl , she looks, so bubbly and full of fun, there is no
justice sometimes. My sympathies are with her family at this awful and sad moment in time, You must be tremendously proud of Ruby. God Bless.

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alisonw, says...
3:40pm Thu 15 May 08

(From Hope)

Ruby was a very big part in my life. She was my idol and I never got to tell her how much I loved her. Every outfit she wore, each colour of her hair made me think, ‘Wow, this girl is absolutely amazing. I want to be like her.’ She was so unique and such an individual. She wasn’t afraid to be her own person and do things her own way in her own style. She was extraordinarily beautiful and amazing in every single way possible. In fact, in my eyes, she was perfect. She was. One of the most amazing things about Ruby was that she was so empathetic and always thought about others before herself. That’s how amazing Ruby was. Almost everyone in York knew her and appreciated her lovely smile and her magnificent outfits. She often changed the colour of her hair, every single time – colour or shape – she managed to make herself look like a model. She could make a supermodel look plain! Ruby was my all time favourite teenager – and I will never forget her She had the face of an angel. She was my hero. My idol. And I never got to thank her for that. I love you Ruby, you will forever be in my heart. Goodbye Rube, I’ll miss you x

All My Love, From Hope x

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Bonnie Milnes, York says...
4:20pm Thu 15 May 08

Ruby, I love this girl with all of my heart she is not only my big sister but a hero, a person to come to when you have a worry,she will always make them better. I loved the way I could brush her hair and she would smile, then turn around and give me a big warm hug. Ruby is so clever and amazingly preaty that a photograph is to small it cant even try to contain her beauty. I will never forget my big sister not ever. I LOVE RUBY GARLEND. She will always be in my heart. I just wish that she could get married and have children or buy a house. Her family misses her dearly ,me, my brothers,my sister, my mum and dad and her lovely boy-friend Karl.
Ruby-dooby,
I love you,
TRULY xx

love from little sister

Bonnie
****

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beebop, says...
4:55pm Thu 15 May 08

Bonnie,
How lucky Ruby is to have a sister like you. Nothing, nothing can break that bond between you, as sisters and as friends. Like many families we are thinking of you night and day. You have reminded us how precious our children, our families, are to us. Thank you.

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zoe, york says...
5:31pm Thu 15 May 08

you will be missed so much ruby you will never br forgot i remeber the times when we were littel playing on the feild with all the differant games the swing that was on the tree that we all loved i cant believe this happend you were a amazing girl and will be missed so much my thorts go out to ruby family he mum and dad are amazing parents and cared for you so much i hope all of you are ok.
thank you for all the good times.
R.I.P RUBY
zoe
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Rose, York says...
6:59pm Thu 15 May 08

I always always saw you as the girl that would succeed. You were such a fun-loving person that brightened up the scene in every way - from your beautiful clothes; gorgeous looks and amazing confidence. I didn't know that well, but I truely did admire you and I can't believe that now you've gone.
My thoughts are with your parents and family.
Love you Ruby, ****

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Rachael, York says...
7:02pm Thu 15 May 08

Ruby was a fantastic girl, the very first day i met her she sat down and talked to me, she was non judgemental, she was the best story teller her storys would keep you entertained for hours. Im glad i met her she will always stick in my mind as the lovly funny girl i first met. even during her GCSE's she smiled while i was under stress she seemed to sail through effortlessly and kept every one happy, she was a joy to see on a morning. She Will Never Be Forgotten.

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lucy, york says...
11:59am Fri 16 May 08

Ruby was such a lovely girl. I have known her since primary school. we were best friends for years. I will never forget the time we went to Staiths together it was so good, we had such a laugh. Ruby was not like any other she was an individual. Everytime you were around her she makes you happy. she was always in a world of her own, smiling away. I love you soooo much boo! you will be missed so much. It must be so hard for her family right now loosing such a special person, i cant imagion what they are going through . love you boo, never ever forget you!
rest in peace darling.
love Lucy Elliott x x x x x x x x x x x x <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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sophiealice123, york says...
1:19pm Fri 16 May 08

Ruby was such a bright and loverly girl.
when you saw her it was like the sun with her fantastic smile, it just brightened the place up.
i remember when i first saw her i was with a group of friends n i remember us sayin how ever time we saw her she was always smiling.
i didnt know ruby aswell as some people but im proud to say i did actually know her.
when we started talkin to ruby it was amazing she just made us feel so happy and put a smile on all our faces.
the kaiser cheifs releasted a song called ruby and ever time we saw her we would sing it to her.
she was so smart, beautiful and always up for a laugh.
my heart goes out to her mother and father, brothers and sisters, they must be having a really rough time now after loosing a daughted/sister so wonderful and who played a big part in their lives.
r.i.p ruby ruby ruby rubbbyy! xxxxxxxxxxx


Friends Until The End


We used to talk,
We used to laugh,
We were friends,
I thought that’s how it would always be,
You taught me so much,
Told me what to say,
I wish it were still the same,
But someday I know it will,
Maybe not today,
But we’ll meet again,
It won’t be long,
until I see your face,
In Heaven,
that marvelous day.

xxxxxxxxxxxx

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jw, york says...
7:43pm Fri 16 May 08

I didn't know this young lady, but have tears running down my face at the lovely tributes & just wanted to pass my condolances on to her family & friends, she sounds like a lovely person who will be missed.
Rest in Peace Ruby.

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kielhodgson, York says...
12:20am Tue 20 May 08

When I first met Ruby, I thought she was beautiful. It is such a tragedy that this has occured, may she rest in peace always. She didn't deserve this xx

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jackie, swansea says...
12:20am Wed 21 May 08

Al, Dave, Pearl, Max, Bonnie and Olmo,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you. Your family has always been what a real family should be like. Ruby was a real beauty, inside and out. I can't imagine how you must all be feeling. RIP Ruby. With love, Jackie, Sonia, Nicola and Mark xxxxxxxxxxxx

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Clairie., York says...
11:24pm Wed 4 Jun 08

It is impossible to describe how much this girl will be missed. Dearly loved by all her friends and family, she enlightened every day no matter what happened. I will never forget Ruby Milnes, she made me feel so appreciated and accepted even though I only knew her a short time. Such a beautiful girl, rest in peace.
****

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Floral tributes left at the scene where Ruby Milnes was killed A card paying tribute to Ruby

Floral tributes left at the scene where Ruby Milnes was killed

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