Heartbreaking message from the grieving son of murdered young mum Molly Ticehurst as Premier and police chief join hundreds of mourners for her gut-wrenching funeral
The son of murdered mother Molly Ticehurst has delivered a heartbreaking message to mourners at a moving funeral service for the young teacher’s assistant.
A farewell to the five-year-old was read through a family friend at the service at Forbes Rugby Club in NSW’s central west on Thursday afternoon.
Ms Ticehurst, 28, was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend Daniel Billings last week.
‘Dear mom, I love you. I miss our vacations together and our tickle fights,” her son Nate said.
“I wish you were here, I miss you very much and I will love you every day and night. You are the best mother in the world.’
The circumstances or Ms Ticehurst’s death were not mentioned at the funeral, other than to say it was deemed an ‘abhorrent act’ and a call was made for an end to domestic violence against women.
Her heartbroken dad Tony said his daughter had a tattoo with the message ‘We won’t part until we meet again’.
“I hope that’s true, because I’d like to have some more memories with you,” he said through tears.
“Every parent wants their child to change the world, but not at this price.”
NSW Premier Chris Minns and NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb joined hundreds of mourners for the service.
Ms Ticehurst’s body was escorted into the procession by dozens of motorcycles.
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A photo of Molly Ticehurst is seen ahead of a funeral service at Forbes Rugby Union Grounds
The rows of white chairs arranged along the oval quickly filled with countless other mourners who chose to stand next to the oval to watch the procession
Molly’s dad Tony (pictured) said: ‘Every parent would love to see their child change the world, but not at this price.’
NSW Premier Chris Minns attended Ms Ticehurst’s funeral on Thursday
NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb joined hundreds of mourners to pay her respects