Tributes to a ‘beautiful, bubbly and popular girl’
SCHOOL friends have paid emotional tributes to crash victim Katelyn Dawson, calling her a beautiful, bubbly and popular girl who always made people smile.
Dozens of the 15-year-old’s friends have placed flowers, photos, candles, cards and messages at the scene of the crash on Wakefield Road. Moldgreen.
Katelyn, who enjoyed singing and dancing, was a member of the Caspers Freestyle Dance School.
One friend said: “We went through Year 7 and 8 having the time of our lives.
“You were known by so many for being the bubbly character that brought out the light in the darkest of days and now you light the sky.
“You will be truly missed and forever loved. Heaven has certainly gained another angel. “Fly high beautiful. “Gone but never forgotten.” Another friend, who left a card at the scene, wrote: “You are the funniest girl I have ever come across - you would never fail to put a smile on my face!
“I’m going to miss our talks and your loud, funny laugh.
“This has happened way too soon and sudden. I wish all the best to your family.”
Another girl wrote a card which said: “Katelyn, you meant the world to me and never failed to make me smile.
“We have some great memories that I can hold onto and cherish forever. I love you loads and this world isn’t going to be the same without you.”
Another friend said: “The funniest and most beautiful girl has been taken from us far too soon. A truly gorgeous girl, I will never forget.”
One friend wrote: “RIP gorgeous girl. You will be forever cherished and never forgotten. Every memory of you will live on forever as will the laughter that you spread.”
One former school friend recalled: “You never failed to make me laugh and you brought a smile to my face every single day in junior school. RIP beautiful.”
Katelyn was airlifted to Leeds General Infirmary following the incident on Wednesday morning. Sadly her injuries proved fatal and police confirmed she passed away later that day.
Football fans will come together at this Saturday’s Huddersfield Town home game with a round of applause at the 15-minute mark in memory of Katelyn.