Grace and Barney

Grace, you were such a lovely, and talented girl. Although we only spoke occasionally, you were always so kind, and I’m so grateful to have been introduced to you. From the very first seminar we shared together, when we role played as doctors and patients, it was clear that you would have made a wonderful doctor. I send my love to your family and close friends, who had the blessing to know and love the beautiful girl that you were, and will always be in our hearts xxx

We are so sorry for your loss. You will both be in our hearts always. Such beautiful familes and I'd like to extend a message to both younger brothers. Please don't give up hope, you can be so proud of the love you helped create in your families and will continue to love.

Sending condolences to all the family and friends affected by this tragedy.

In line with the wider university community, I share the sense of shock and sadness at the loss of two fellow students. I pass on my sincere condolences to their families, friends and all affected by this senseless incomprehensible crime. You are all in our thoughts at this dark time, and we commend your bravery and courage in addressing the recent vigils.

As a dual student, the doctoral community at Nottingham Trent University also share your pain and stand squarely alongside you during this time.

While nothing can bring back what has been lost, I hope the love of the community will be of comfort. You have the city and the county of Nottinghamshire behind you.

I'm so sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you at this difficult time. #WeAreUoN

My heart goes out during this time of sorrow and wishing everyone courage and peace during this time of mourning. May you Both continue to Shine.

To Grace and Barnaby’s parents,

I watched the news unfold on the other side of the world in Goa and it broke my heart. As graduate of Nottingham University and as a parent whose son will begin his university journey this September, I am so terribly sorry for your loss.

No parent should have to go through what you have and no child should have to feel unsafe, going about just living their lives.

May you have the strength to get through this over time. My deepest condolences.

What a tragic loss to the world.

Two beautiful young people with their whole lives ahead of them taken in a second. This has shocked people all over the world. I hope the people who loved you find some way to cope without you, only a pain that can be imagined. Fly high and in eternal peace, your faces will be engraved on the hearts of everyone and you'll never be forgotten Xx

Dear Grace and Barnaby's parents,

As I saw the devastating new unfold on Tuesday morning I was left completely shocked. The wider University of Nottingham community are still trying to comprehend these appalling events. I am truly sorry for your loss and send my deepest condolences. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

We were students at the university in 1964. We found ourselves very affected by the very sad situation. Warm feelings about Nottingham are always with us even after all this time, and we send our heartfelt sympathy to you all.

From a UoN university lecturer and fellow cricket player sending condolences to all of Grace and Barnaby’s family, friends, team mates, class mates and course staff, thinking of you all at these tragic times.

Grace and Barnaby, gone far too soon, forever in the hearts of Nottingham and UoN.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

As a recent graduate of UoN, I like so many others are heartbroken for your loss. To see your strength and the way you have brought people together to honor their memory has been awe-inspiring. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling and the loss you are experiencing, and as a parent I sympathise deeply with you and offer you all my deepest condolences to you. The wider Nottingham community is with you, you are not alone. Sending you strength, love, and admiration for the way you have managed to honor their memories so beautifully.

What can one say at such a tragic time for the families and freinds. We live a long way from Nottingham but this feels very close to home. My elder son went to Nottingham university and used to lived a very short walk from the road where this tragedy happened. My younger son also hopes to go there is September. With this in mind it brings your grief even closer. The loss you must feel is, I’m sure, insurmountable. How can anyone relate to such a horrific tragedy. You are amazing people. I wish I could tell you how sad I am for you all. My heart will always have a place for Barney, Grace and their families, you will all stay in my memories and my heart forever. We really do feel your grief and will grieve alongside you from afar. I really wish I could do or say something to help your pain, hopefully knowing so many people care and are grieving with you will give you a small crum of comfort.

And of course this also extends to Ian and his family. My partner is 65, he and my son are massive Forest fans and their thoughts are with Ian and family. I’m sure on the first home game of next season Forest will pay tribute to Ian. Ian and his family will certainly be in our hearts on that day and forever more. YOU REDS!!

Sending my deepest condolences to all who knew Grace and Barnaby. Two very gifted young souls, taken far too soon. Forever in our hearts.

Dear families of Grace and Barney.

I grieve for your terrible loss. I graduated from Nottingham University in 1972. So long ago but I remember the time as one of the happiest of my life. I am so sorry that Grace and Barney will be unable to fulfill their great promise. Just know that others are feeling your pain and will hold you in their thoughts.

As a fellow University of Nottingham student, I can say on behalf of the whole student community here that we send our heartfelt sympathies to the families and friends of Grace and Barney. Your strength is inspiring and I hope that seeing the community that has formed around you will help to power you through these dark times. This tragic event is something that I will carry in my heart and with me for the rest of my life. We will not forget them, and we will honour their memories.

They were just kids. I'm so sorry. I hope they are happy and safe in another life.

To Grace and Barnaby’s families,

I am so terribly sorry for your loss. My heart is broken for you all. I cannot imagine how you are feeling in this moment but the strength I have seen in you makes me lost for words. I admire you. You are not alone and Grace and Barnaby will always be with you, as well as within all of our hearts forever x

My heart goes out to the friends and family of Grace and Barney. The school and the wider community are with you all during this tragic time.

As a member of staff of the University of Nottingham and having been born in, and having family from Nottingham the shocking news on Tuesday was absolutely heartbreaking. Two beautiful, talented, loved and admired 19 year old students Grace and Barney and the loss of Ian whose care and compassion and dedication to the school he worked for was clear, and it is clear that your loss is felt deeply by those who knew you and those who didn't. My heart goes out to all the family and friends of the victims and to those victims still recovering in hospital, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Grace, Barney and Ian.

Sending love and sympathy to you all.

Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to help you face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.

💚💛

To the families of Grace and Barney, please accept my heartfelt condolences on the loss of your children.

My sincerest condolences to barney and grace’s family/friends ; my heart breaks for you on the tragic loss of your beautiful children brother /sister friend , you will never be forgotton by Nottingham we will hold you in our hearts forever ♥️♥️♥️xxx

Dear Grace & Barney's families,

I'd like to share my deepest condolences as a University of Nottingham graduate (2018) and a Ladies Hockey Club Alumni. What incredible courage you all have to speak publicly with such grace and composure, delivering beautiful tributes to your son and daughter.

My thoughts are with you. Green & Gold, forever 💚 💛

Sophie

I'm still in shock and trying to comprehend what happened. But the truth is that the world lost two wonderful young souls.

My thoughts are with the families, I'm sending all the love and strength. I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling, and I know nothing will bring them back. I hope you can find some comfort in their memories and the community.

All my love.

Barney, I didn’t know you well but I vividly remember the nights out with you, you were kind and full of life. I’ll never forget those memories. We would often pass each other in our halls, a sight I’m devastated I’ll never see again.

Grace and Barney, gone far too soon

Our hearts break for you and for your families and friends who are showing incredible strength at such a dreadful time. We carry you in our thoughts.

You deserved live long and full lives, I’m so sorry. May you both rest in peace - you will not be forgotten x

Very very sad and depressing event. I sincerely hope Grace and Barney rest in peace🤍. Everyone from UON will be with their family.

To Grace and Barney’s families,

Please accept my deepest condolences. I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. You have shown so much strength, courage, dignity and kindness at such difficult times. It’s hard to find the right words, so I’ll offer you instead my love and prayers.

Deepest condolences to all who knew either of them

May they rest in peace

I am sending my condolences to the entire university community and the families of the young ones that were lost. There are no words that can comfort you all right now. Please take solace in the fact that we all share your pain and are so sorry that this happened.

Barney was one of the sweetest people I had met. He cared about everyone close to him so much. I don’t think I’ve met more of a genuine guy and living with him was such and amazing experience. I’m glad I had the honour of being his friend.To his family, I can’t imagine the immense hurt your going through and my condolences are with you guys, you are in my prayers.

To the families of Grace & Barney,

I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful son and daughter. What has happened is beyond awful and I cannot begin to imagine the pain, loss and grief you are feeling. As a parent of teenagers approaching independence, when the world should be theirs to embrace safely I have been deeply saddened and affected by two young souls being snatched away way too soon.

I hope you, and Grace and Barney's brothers, feel the love and support, not just from us all at the University, but from our city and beyond who have been shocked and heartbroken by what was happened.

The strength you have all shown so far has been incredible and I hope in the coming days, weeks and months you can begin to find a way to heal together. We will all always remember Grace and Barney and the impact they made in their too short lives xxxxxx

Devastated for the families of both Grace and Barnaby, but so proud of how the city of Nottingham has come together in support for them. Both will be so sorely missed.

My deepest condolences to the families of both Grace and Barney in these very unfortunate circumstances. I pray that you get the strength to cope with this loss.

An unimaginable loss for the families of Grace and Barney. Nottingham was my home for 5 years and I lived some of the best times of my life there, and I still feel a part of the community that is now mourning this tragedy. Sending love, and the promise that their lives will not be forgotten.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine what you are experiencing. Grace and Barnaby were both clearly shining lights that were taken far too soon. It's been inspiring to see your strength and love at the vigils that have been held. I'm a previous student of the University of Nottingham, and I hope you can find a small ounce of comfort in the knowledge that you have the entirety of the student community behind you, past and present. My thoughts are with you and I send my deepest condolences.

#WeAreUoN

To the families and friends of Grace and Barnaby,

I wanted to take the opportunity on behalf of my family to express our deepest sympathy. Like others, we watched events unfold through the media and we cannot begin to imagine the pain you must be suffering.

We also saw you speak at the vigils and were incredibly moved by what you said and the bravery you showed in standing up and speaking. We didn't know Grace or Barnaby, but I'm sure they would be very proud of how you conducted yourselves with such dignity.

I hope the outpouring of support from the people of Nottingham, such as ourselves, and from across the UK and indeed the world can bring you some form of comfort in the difficult days that lie ahead.

As a former student of Nottingham Uni (1995-1998), I, like many others, have a personal link and love for the city and the university....It's a very special place.

I cannot begin to imagine what the university community is feeling right now, and as a parent myself, the utter pain and devastation that the parents of Grace and Barney must be feeling is something I pray I never experience for myself... your strength is an inspiration.

Gone far far too soon.... utterly heart breaking x

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

I’m so sorry for your loss. This is not fair and not right. They were the most lovely people inside and out and I’ve heard so man stories of how selfless, kind and caring they were. May god bless your family and may they rest in peace and rise in glory.

To the families and friends of Grace and Barnaby,

My deepest condolences on the unnecessary and unexplainable deaths of Grace and Barnaby.

They will be missed forever.

Impossible to fathom and accept why it had to happen like this.

But as already said by the fathers of Grace and Barnaby - to hold close the memories and build love again.

English studies( ‘91)

From Singapore

My thoughts are with Grace and Barney’s families and with the whole University of Nottingham community. Thinking of you all at this incredibly difficult time.

There are no adequate words, but my deepest condolences to the families of Grace & Barney, my thoughts are with you.

(Nottingham University graduate, 1988)

We never met but like so many of us in the UoN community, my heart breaks for your loved ones. May you rest in peace.

Evan as an alumni, Nottingham still feels like home. It is a great city that these two young people should have been able to enjoy safely and without harm. I grieve for the lives we have lost and the opportunities they will miss as two bright minds. To the families, you are so strong and you will carry their legacy with you x

Green and gold forever x

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

I graduated from UoN in 2018, and am saddened by these tragic events. Sending my deepest and heartfelt sympathy to you at this incredibly difficult time.

Deepest sympathy to the families and friends. 🇰🇾

As a recent UoN alumna, I am heartbroken by the loss of two incredible students who had the world at their feet. Sending strength and love to all still in Notts & the families/friends of both Grace & Barney who will always be remembered

#alwaysUoN #GreenandGold

I am so sorry to hear the deviating news. My thoughts are with everyone affected, especially the families of Grace and Barney. I studied at Nottingham University and graduated a few years ago and know first hand how wonderful of a place it is. Grace and Barney’s legacies will live on in Nottingham forever. Look after those around you. Hug your loved ones as much as you can.

I am so desperately sad about the senseless loss of Grace and Barney. You both had so much to

offer the world. Sending love and healing to all your family and friends.

I am so deeply saddened by the news of Grace and Barney's passing. As a former UoN student, I want to extend my condolences to all those affected, especially the students friends and family. This is a terrible loss that has rocked our community, our hearts are broken. I'm so sorry, they deserved so much more.

I was a History student at the university in the mid 60s, followed by a PGCE. My daughter and son-in-law were students in the late 80s, and my grandson is hoping to go up this autumn. So it’s very much our ‘family’ university, loved by us all. I made lifelong friends as an undergraduate, as did my daughter.

My hearts go out to you all - the families, the students, the staff, support staff - in this appallingly tragic time when Grace and Barney had their futures destroyed, I was so moved by the vigils I’ve watched online, especially the bravery/speeches of the parents and siblings, and the Student union who organised that amazing service at the back of the Portland Building.

My love to you all, Pam Smith (nee Bambury).

I was so shocked when I heard this sad news. It was truly brutal and astonishing. I really hope the two families of the victims can stay strong and do have lives as these two young talented students would hope.

I really hope there will be no more such news appear.

Rest in peace Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barnaby Webber.

Sending love and light to all those effected by this awful and unfair tragedy. As a recent University of Nottingham graduate, there will always be a special place in my heart for this city.

As 2005 graduate of the UoN I was shocked with the devastating news about the tragic loss of two young students. Sending my condolences to their families. RIP

As a graduate of UoN and someone who has lived in Nottingham their entire life, the loss of such young and promising lives so close to my home upsets me. This should not have happened. I’m so sorry for your loss. I hope you can all get past the grief from losing a loved one and celebrate these beautiful young people and the city they loved once more.

My sincere condolences go towards all the family and friends dealing with this at this time.

Barney and Grace, you had your whole lives ahead of you and were just at the start of the wonderful experience that is attending the University of Nottingham. To your family, friends and anyone that met you I send my sincerest condolences and my thoughts are with you in this horrific time.

As a relatively recent graduate of UoN I have struggled to separate myself from the events and it has hit me hard so I can only imagine the pain felt by their family and friends! To our entire university, students, staff and alumni, our community has been shaken but the love shown has been immense. We are all with you! Barney and Grace were an important part of this community as every individual is and we will forever carry them with us.

Dear Barnaby’s and Grace’s families,

I am so incredibly sorry for your loss, and words will never be able to express the pain you have suffered. I recognise their faces from sports socials and library visits and from reading the thoughts of others I know they will be missed immeasurably by all that knew them.

Their names will never be forgotten at UoN.

You are all in our thoughts today and forever.

With all the love in the world.

RIP Barney and Grace 💚 💛x

As a member of staff of the University of Nottingham and having been born in, and having family from Nottingham the shocking news on Tuesday was absolutely heartbreaking. Two beautiful, talented, loved and admired 19 year old students Grace and Barney and the loss of Ian whose care and compassion and dedication to the school he worked for was clear, and it is clear that your loss is felt deeply by those who knew you and those who didn't. My heart goes out to all the family and friends of the victims and to those victims still recovering in hospital, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Grace, Barney and Ian.

Sending love and sympathy to you all.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of Barney and Grace- such talented, young students full of promise and zest for life. May you both rest peacefully & may your families find comfort at this distressing time.

Light & love 💕

It is hard to find words. I am a father, who loves my children totally. I cannot feel the pain you feel. I see your loss and your despair. Please know that myself and my family, from Ireland, are thinking of you all and will try to live better lives in memory of Grace and Barney.

Francis, Nottingham Student (1978-81)

As a parent and former student, I cannot possibly comprehend how the parents, family and friends of Grace and Barney feel.

The feeling of excitement for the future cruelty cut short by a senseless and barbaric act of violence is unexplainable and unforgivable.

The sense of cohesion that has been shown in the outpouring of grief is extremely touching. It gives a sense of pride in the University community that I hope can provide some legacy for the memories of Grace and Barney.

Deepest condolences for all those that are in mourning following the despicable crime.

Deepest condolences especially for the friends and families.

Shouldn't be easy to accept this. Two young brilliant students.

I wish & believe they will rest in peace.

Sending my huge condolences to the families of Grace and Barnaby and my thoughts to the wider University of Nottingham community at this difficult time. The consequences of this act of violence are unthinkable and the sense of loss and grief at losing talented children so full of ambition and promise is unimaginable. For those of us who are alumni with such fond memories of our time at Nottingham as students, we are full of sadness that two such inspiring young people have been deprived of their wonderful university experience.

Dear Grace and Barney’s family,

I was so saddened to hear of your loss, it’s difficult to put into words. Nottingham is a community, and we stand with you. As a UoN student 2015-18, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

May they rest in peace ❤️

My heartfelt condolencesTo the families and friends of Grace and Barnaby wishing evryone who knew Grace and Barnaby remember them forever but recover in time from the awful shock. Richard Henshell grad '64, '70, '22

To those who knew and (forever will) love Grace and Barney, my deepest condolences.

To Grace and Barney, though it has been a while now since I was a student, my time in Nottingham was incredibly special and I am so sorry yours was not as long as it should have been. Simply by being there, you became a part of the fabric of the University, you'll never be forgotten - you are both UoN.

Thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and friends of Barney and Grace- two very talented and wonderful people. Proud to be part of this community.

Sending deepest sympathies, both as Nottingham grads and new parents. The city holds such a special place in our hearts and we are so shocked that such a tragedy occurred there. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of these two exceptional young people. May they rest in peace.

Grace and Barney

Two bright stars taken away too early. My heartfelt condolences to their families and friends.

I wish to extend to the families of Grace and Barney my sincere sympathy and condolences for such a sad and tragic loss. I am a former graduate from Nottingham University and it has always been like a second home to me over the years, so this event has hit me deeply. Be assure of prayers and a fond remembrance.

So sorry to everyone who knew Grace and Barney. They’re friends and family. It’s a cruel world we live in. Everyone just hug those you love, tell them you love them. Be thankful for each day. Rest peacefully Grace and Barney. And to Ian too. x

As someone who like Grace also studied at both Nottingham and Bancroft’s School, I am so absolutely devastated by the loss of Grace and Barney and send my deepest condolences to all who knew and loved them

From a University of Nottingham graduate, my sincerest condolences are with the family and friends of Grace and Barney - I am heartbroken for you. The entirety of Nottingham is behind you and you are in our thoughts. I am so sorry that this happened to your loved ones, they will never be forgotten.

I barely know what to say to the families and friends of Grace and Barney. I was a University of Nottingham student myself over 50 years ago as was my brother and then one of my children years later. You watch your kids begin to fly. They hopefully leave home and you worry about nights out and how they will cope without the structure of home. But what happened is beyond any family’s worst nightmare. I lost a son to a sudden illness when he was 17 years old and in my heart I can understand the pain of your losses. How you are managing to be in the public spotlight through your grief, I cannot begin to imagine. Just to say that for the sake of others you plough on and at some point in the future you will hopefully find a way of processing what has happened and finding some future contentment in life for the sake of other family members similarly affected. I am so so sorry that this has happened to you.

Sending all my love and heartfelt sympathies to Grace and Barney's families.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

Words cannot even begin to explain how tragic this is. I believe a picture says a thousand words, and although I never met either of them, you can just tell they radiated such positivity into this world. No amount of words will ever take your pain away, but I hope you can find even the smallest amount of comfort in the spirit Nottingham is sending you right now. We are all behind you - shocked and heartbroken but standing with you more than anything else.

And to both of the brothers who have lost their best friends - a sibling bond is like no other. With that being said Grace and Barnaby will never stop being by your side and I truly believe that. So keep on going, for them.

All my love xx

I am so very sorry and deeply shocked to hear about the deaths of these two students from my old University, Nottingham. ( 1967-1970). What a senseless act..

My deepest condolences to their parents and friends. They are in my thoughts.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

I am so sorry for your inconceivable loss. Sending all the love and strength to you during this extremely difficult time. I pray Grace and Barnaby are at peace now, and will always be close to you within your hearts.

As a graduate of the university, I am so shattered by the news and heartbroken at the loss of two bright souls with bright futures ahead of them. My heart also breaks for Grace and Barnaby's friends and the Nottingham Student community, whose sense of youth, freedom and optimism has been completely broken by these events. I can only hope you are able to find some form of comfort in their memories and the sense of community.

All my love

Grace and Barnaby should have been enjoying those amazing last couple of weeks at term's end, as i did in the past; the release of the pressure of exams, enjoying barbecues around Lenton, end of year balls, emerging from clubs as light breaks. This is truly tragic, and my heart goes out to their family and friends. Just awful.

Nobody should have to experience violence of any kind, ever.

As a UoN alum, I join the community in giving condolences, prayers, and support to all those affected by this horrific act of violence. Especially to the families and loved ones of Grace and Barney, I send my deepest sympathies.

I truly hope that despite the tragedy that occurred, the University, the City, and the country will always remember the light that shined through Grace and Barney.

May God bless you all.

To the families,

After my loved 4 years at Nottingham, Tuesday struck me deeper than I knew anything ever could, with a broken heart the entire day whilst I’m currently travelling since finishing recently. Since, I cherish every moment and second greater than I have before, through the confusion, heartbreak and grief, i love greater and am more in tune with expressing this, for that, through this all, is where i see hope. It is crazy to think it sometimes takes something like this to wake up the pure love of the community that surrounds us all, making us all realise the value and fragility of the life’s and bonds we have. I did not know Barnaby, although from my friends in the cricket community I have heard nothing but words of such a pure hearted boy, a pleasure to be around and have as a mate. Grace, a fellow member of the hockey club, despite being someone well in youth of me, (and far better at hockey than me!) was an inspiration, a true talent, and a big name for all the right reasons across the club, with a contagious smile. I echo your important messages of spreading love, and pledge to champion this spirit, and hope others forever do the same. My deepest condolences and support, always. xxxxx

Graduating from Nottingham in 2020, I have nothing but fond memories of the University and the city. Memories filled with safety, where I could walk the streets with no sense of fear.

I am deeply shocked and saddened by such a gruesome crime which has sadly taken the lives of two very promising individuals. I’ve read numerous amazing things said about Grace and Barnaby in the past days and I’m sad their time with us has been cut short.

Rest in perfect peace Grace and Barnaby, this shouldn’t have happened. We would hold on to your beautiful memories left behind.

I pray their families and close friends are consoled in these very difficult times. You are in our prayers.

To Grace and Barney's families,

I send my deepest condolences for the loss of your daughter and son. As a UoN alumna, the tragic events of this week have shaken me to my core and along with the wider Nottingham community, I mourn for the loss of Grace and Barney. I see amongst my university friends how this tragedy has all affected us and I hope you can feel the strength of this community and how many thousands of us, around the world, are thinking of you at this time.

I would like to extend condolences also to Ian's family. If there is any solace in this tragedy it's to see how Nottingham city has rallied around you to give you strength during this difficult period.

May Grace, Barney and Ian rest in peace.

So sorry to hear about this tragedy. I graduated from UoN a few years ago and didn't know Grace or Barnaby, but I treasured my time there and never felt unsafe in Nottingham. It is so shocking and so unfair that their lives were cut short before they could have all the experiences they deserved. All the best to the families and friends, and those of Ian as well x

My condolences for this heartbreaking loss. My thoughts are with their families, friends and everyone affected by this awful tragedy. We will always remember them.

I do not have the words to explain how my family and I feel at the very sad loss of you both. It was totally senseless and we are very angry that this has happened. We send our love and prayers to the families and all of the emergency workers at this time. They will not be forgotten.

As a father of a son who is the same age as Grace & Barney's brothers, the shock resonating from your unimaginable loss has affected me deeply. Although I never had the privilege of knowing Grace or Barney, I feel pain with you as families. I only hope that following your heart-breaking visit to Nottingham, you find some solace in the outpouring of love you have experienced from the city and at the university they loved.

My sincere condolences to the families and friends of all of the victims of this terrible event. As a father and a University of Nottingham alumnus, it breaks my heart. Take care. We are all thinking of you.

To the families and friends of Grace and Barney. I am so sorry for the pointless loss of life to both your children. I cannot imagine the pain and grief you must be experiencing. Nottingham is my childhood home and I was privileged enough to gain my Masters at the University. One thing I do recognise is that the staff and students here are great. Thoughtful, generous and kind. Please take your time to mourn and we will mourn with you. Love you

My deepest condolences to the families of Grace and Barney, and to all at Nottingham who knew them. I cannot imagine the pain and loss you all feel at this time. I was also a history student at Nottingham, and thoroughly enjoyed my time studying there, so I am particularly thinking of that department and the loss of one of their students at this time.

Nottingham is a fantastic city, and UoN is a wonderful place to begin to forge a path in life. I am so sorry that Grace and Barney had that opportunity taken away from them so cruelly.

The way the university community has responded in the last few days reminds me of why I am so proud of being a Nottingham graduate. I am sure the university will continue to honour Grace and Barney’s memories in the years to come. May they rest in peace.

My heartfelt sympathy for the families of both Grace and Barney. As a former student at Nottingham University, I feel a strong empathy to the city, the staff and students that makes this tragedy feel so personal.

Sending my deepest condolences to the families of Grace and Barnaby at this difficult time, I am truly sorry for your loss.

To the students, alumni and community of Nottingham, the strength you have all shown at this time will not be forgotten.

So sad to hear of this awful event. To those most deeply affected I pray for strength for today and hope for tomorrow.

Undoubtedly, words feel feeble and futile in attempting to compensate for the immense loss that the families and loved ones of the two shining UoN students are currently enduring. As members of the UoN alumni community, we are filled with deep sorrow and heavy hearts, and we wish to extend our heartfelt condolences regarding the tragic loss of these two promising students from our university. The news of their untimely departure has left us all profoundly saddened, and we want to express that our thoughts and prayers are with their families, friends, and loved ones during this incredibly challenging time.

I didn’t know Grace or Barnaby directly, but the immense sadness that the whole of the UoN community is feeling speaks volumes of the people the two of them clearly were. This is something that will stay with the University and any alumni forever and the two of them, and the other victims of this senseless attack, with never be forgotten. My heart goes out to you at this painfully difficult time.

As an old Nottingham University law graduate (1961) I want to express my deep sadness to Grace and Barney's fellow students and send them my best wishes that they remain strong and supportive of one another.

Heartfelt sympathy and condolences to Grace and Barney's families. As Nottingham University graduates and with a son and a daughter who are both cricket mad, we feel such immense sadness at the loss of two bright young adults who would, no doubt, have given so much had their lives not been taken so tragically.

As a former student at the University I am distraught that something like this could happen in such a wonderful city.

My thoughts are with the friends and family of both Grace and Barnaby. To the families of both, you have been so brave and graceful in this whole situation - especially in having the courage to speak at the vigils with such meaningful words. Though I dont know you personally, I have no doubt in how exceptional you are as human beings. Grace and Barnaby were lucky to have you and I am sure they were loved dearly which makes the situation even more tragic. No one deserves this at all.

You have the whole of the University of Nottingham community both past and present behind you. Please continue to reach out to the University for support as it is one of the best support networks you could ask for

i’m so sorry this happened to Grace and Barnaby. You were part of our community and we will do everything we can to honour you. You will be so missed and we will never forget you. My sincerest condolences to both families, I cannot begin to imagine how horrific this has been for you. We stand with you and will fight for the justice your children deserve.

I was so shocked to hear this terrible news. My sincere condolences to both the families + all those affected.

To the families of Grace, Barney and Ian,

May you and your families be surrounded by love, care and support, always. Remember the good times that you had with Grace, Barney and Ian. They will remain with you always. The strength, courage and wisdom that you have shown over the last few days has been inspirational. God bless you all.

With love.

To the family of Grace,

To the family of Barney,

I send you this message from Malta. I was a student at the University of Nottingham some 15 years ago. I did not know Grace or Barney. I am very sorry for what happened and it is shocking and sad. It is painful. In grieving, may you find solace in the support you have from those around you and afar and in the memories you have of Grace and Barney. Their smiles in the photos are so lovely.

I am truly sorry for your unimaginable loss, my thoughts are with you at this tragic time. Deepest sympathy to both families and our UON community

We never met. I was a student at Nottingham nearly 40 years ago, and you (like me) were loving your time at what is a fabulous place to be a student. My heart breaks for your family and friends. What happened to you was senseless and unnecessary. My heartfelt condolences to your families.

Nottingham University graduate 1984

My deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy to the family during this incredibly difficult time. With a heavy heart, I am deeply saddened by the devastating loss of Grace and Barney. As a recent university graduate, I understand the excitement accompanies this milestone, and it pains me to fathom the profound grief you must be experiencing. May Grace and Barney's beautiful souls find eternal peace, and may you find strength and resilience in the love and memories you shared together. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this profoundly challenging time.

To Grace and Barnaby’s parents, and to all those who knew Grace and Barnaby, I am very sorry for your loss. I think that all of us with any connection to the university have them in our thoughts. My deepest condolences.

Je suis très attristé d'apprendre une telle nouvelle .

Toutes mes condoléances vont aux familles , aux amis et à l'université de Nottingham .

Un acte incompréhensible , dans un monde qui le devient de plus en plus .

I graduated from Nottingham University with a PhD in 2021 and throughout my studies and even now, although I do not live in Nottingham, I continue to feel an affectionate connection with the city. I was devastated to read of the deaths of Grace and Barnaby in such unimaginably violent circumstances. Tears are in my eyes as I write this - the destruction of these two precious lives that had already achieved so much and held so much potential is beyond tragic. My deepest sympathies and thoughts are with their families, friends, and the university community, as well as the city as a whole. And I do not want to forget the loss of school site agent Ian Coates, another innocent victim of these senseless attacks. May all who knew and loved the victims find peace.

As a current UoN student, I cannot express the immeasurable sorrow I feel for the families and friends of Grace and Barnaby. Nottingham should have been a place where they were safe and could thrive. Our UoN community will never be the same and I can only say that I am so sorry for your loss.

The strength you have shown in the face of tragedy has been a glimmer of hope in all of this and I only hope we can honour them in the right way.

Their beautiful smiles give a glimpse into the warmth they brought the world. May your own happy memories of Grace and Barney, and those of the University Community, bring you comfort during this unimaginable time.

To the families of Grace O’Malley Kumar and Barnaby Webber ,

As a prospective student who will be hopefully starting my journey at UON this Autumn I would like to first and foremost send my heartfelt condolences to both families, I am deeply saddened and shocked by this tragic news. Two beautiful young lives taken away in just a few seconds with bright futures ahead of them.

Despite not knowing Grace or Barnaby the news has shaken me up and I cannot imagine what both families must be going through .

Your courage and speeches in the vigil have been truly inspiring for the public and we will always continue to remember and celebrate the lives of Grace and Barnaby.

To the younger siblings of Grace and Barnaby you have made your siblings proud.

Keep being brave throughout and stay strong !

Sending lots of love and support.

Our deepest and most sincere condolences to the family, friends and classmates of Grace and Barnaby. Such an awful tragedy, and we are so sorry to see two taken far too young.

As recent alumni of the university and residents of Nottingham (2018 granduates), our community is thinking of you and mourning this loss. We admire your resilience and bravery in speaking at the vigil, and know that Grace and Barnaby would have been very proud. We stand by Barnaby’s parents’ statement about not holding any hate for anyone other than the awful person who committed these crimes, and not letting this terrible ordeal define our city.

Thinking of you all in this horrendous time and beyond, and so sorry for your loss

Holding you all in thoughts and prayers at this terrible time Xx

To the families of Grace and Barney,

As a graduate of UoN, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Nottingham and the University of Nottingham are always here for you and I am sending you strength and love at this time.

To the grieving families and friends of Grace and Barnaby

Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of a beloved daughter and son taken from you in such tragic circumstances.

As a former graduate from the University of Nottingham in 1986 and still living in Nottingham with a 19 year old daughter myself, the deaths of your wonderful talented loved ones has hit me hard although I did not know Grace and Barnaby myself. I pray that God will comfort you in your sorrow and that He will grant you grace and strength in the days ahead.

Cornerstone Church Nottingham, a student church in the City, are praying for you all too.

Deuteronomy 33: 27 The eternal God is your refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms.

With love and prayers Alison

Deeply saddened and troubled by this news. Being a former graduate student and reminiscing on how safe and free we felt as students to move about our business at any time and being a parent who deeply cherishes his children, the pain and grief is beyond words. May God heal and strengthen both families and the University community at this most difficult time.

God bless Grace and Barney's families. God bless the University of Nottingham

Erhi ( LLM 2010)

As a previous student of Nottingham University, I was very sorry to hear about the tragic passing of Grace and Barney before their time.

My thoughts are with their family and friends. Xxxxxxx

A thought of comfort and condolences to the bereaved families.

Rest in Peace Grace and Barnaby, hope that your families and friends find some comfort in these messages of condolence.

Such a tragic event, which has affected so many, hope this is an isolated event and your friends will be able to enjoy student life again in the future.

As a mature part time student I didn’t have the pleasure of student life in Nottingham but my time there was very special to me.

Deepest thoughts and prayers for the families and friends of Grace and Barney. So terribly sorry to hear of their tragic passing.

Celebrating after year end exams in the summer with friends is a right of passage. 30 yrs ago I was doing the same - as countless other thousands of students now and in the past (as a Nottm alum, medschool alum, and Nottm resident). We all stand with you.

I hope there is some comfort the families can draw from the depth of emotion, support and love from the University and wider Nottingham community.

Dear Grace and Barney,

Although I never had the pleasure of getting to know you, by all accounts you were wonderfully kind and talented people who were taken from us far too soon. The communities of both the University and indeed the City of Nottingham as a whole deeply feels your loss.

Although you may no longer be present with us, I know your memory will live on in the hearts of your families and all those who were fortunate enough to know you.

May you both rest in peace ❤️🙏

Grace and Barnaby,

Although I never knew you, I’m absolutely devastated by your loss. I hope that you sleep in eternal peace, you will be in the hearts of Nottingham forever especially at the University of Nottingham. We will never recover from this monumental loss to our community. We will also stand together in your name and make sure that you get the justice which you so truly deserve. Fly high, you will always have a home in Nottingham as will your families.

To the families and friends of Grace and Barney you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the love shown to these two remarkable students can provide some small comfort at this very difficult time.

As a UoN and Nottingham Trent Alumnus, I also wanted to express my support for the Universities, the wider student body and the wider community.

With love and best wishes

Jo Sheppard (UoN Grad 2004; NTU Grad 2005)

Thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Grace and Barney. As a graduate of The University of Nottingham and now a mother my heart breaks for you.

As a former Nottingham student I found myself deeply affected by this tragic and senseless loss of young lives. My deepest sympathy to the parents of Grace and Barnaby.

Grace and Barney, I didn’t know you but cannot express how sad I am that you haven’t been able to finish your University of Nottingham journey, I studied History at UoN recently and am devastated by this terrible loss. To Grace and Barney’s family and friends I am thinking of you all and sending so much love.

To the families of Grace & Barney,

I understand this to be a very difficult moment in your life, I joined the rest of my alma mater, the erudite and citadel of learning both present and the old students including the impeccable lecturers to send in my condolence to the families of these students whose prime age were brutally cut down.

May God grant the families the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

As an Alumni of the University and a parent of three including a 17yr old my heart goes out to you at this most terrible moment. No words can offer any salve to your pain but live in the knowledge that tens of thousands of us are thinking of you .

Sending love and condolences to you all at this horrific time. Taken too soon, may they carry on shining bright up there xx

My deepest sympathy for all involved. May they rest in peace.

(Nottingham University Graduate 1967-70)

To the families and friends of Grace and Barney, please accept my sincere condolences for your loss in these tragic circumstances. As the father of a student myself, I can not think of anything more awful than the grief you have to bear. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Andrew Martin (Nottingham University 1984-1987)

Copenhagen

Denmark

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the families and everyone affected. As a former graduate of Nottingham University, the city and wider community are in my thoughts at this time.

I attended the university from 1990-1993 and have watched this tragic news story with enormous sadness and emotion. Those streets these young and innocent students walked down after a night out in town were the exact same routes taken by myself and my friends 30 years ago. It is heart wrenching to think about the devastation this has now brought into the lives of their respective families. I am probably not dissimilar in age to the parents of Grace and Barney and cannot imagine the turmoil and angst of losing a child in this way. I still remain in contact with very dear friends via a Nottingham Uni whatsapp group and all of us have been exchanging messages about these events. Wishing the families and friends of Grace and Barney love and strength as they all process and come to terms with the pointless and nonsensical loss of these clearly very precious, gifted and special people.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families, friends, and the entire University of Nottingham community in the wake of the tragic loss of two students. This senseless act of violence has left a deep void in our hearts, and we stand together in grief and solidarity. May the memories of these bright individuals be a source of comfort and inspiration during this challenging time, and may we strive to create a world where such devastating tragedies are averted, and every person can pursue their dreams in safety and peace.

My sincere condolences go to both families and all their freinds effected and also those of Ian Coates

Such a loss of huge talent that would have made a difference in our trying world

I graduated from the University in 1995 and my nephew is currently studying there with another planning to go there also.

During my time there I always felt safe and could not imagine the horrific events that unfolded on Tuesday morning.

As a fellow Nottingham first year student I would like to express my sincere heartfelt condolences to all of Grace and Barney’s family and friends. I pray and hope that you will heal and find comfort and peace during this tremendously difficult time.

Sending you so much love.

Matthew 5:4 “Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”

I am deeply saddened and thoughts go out to the family of Grace and Barney and also of course to the family of Ian Coates.

My memories of student life in Nottingham are all of a happy and carefree time. It is particularly shocking that this experience for Grace and Barney has been so brutally curtailed.

Nottingham is a lovely City and the unity from everyone in standing together at the vigil yesterday was truly heart-warming and brought tears to the eye.

I further feel a connection as a Taunton resident. My son worked at one time for Barney's dad. We will be further showing our respect this evening at the T20 event in Taunton

My condolences to the families of Grace and Barney, their friends, course-mates and lecturers

As a recent NTU alumni i cannot believe such a tragedy has come about in this city. You were students, enjoying your fresh freedom. It was taken from you too soon. You’ll be forever in the hearts of the people of Nottingham.

To the families, words wont describe the loss or pain you are feeling, and I am truly and deeply sorry for your loses.

I graduated from Nottingham just a few years ago walking the same streets and campus they did, and I am truly saddened by what has happened.

I did not know Grace and Barney, but from what I have seen and heard they were beacons for what and who Notts students are, impeccable people.

We grieve with you, and we will celebrate the amazing people they were. They will be truly missed, but are forever Green and Gold now, and we will always remember them.

Sending my sincere condolences to all the family affected by this horrible tragedy

I'm so so sorry for what has happened to these beautiful students. May God bless them and give enough patience to their families to cope with their loss.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby, I am so sorry this has happened and my heart aches for you. I was born in Nottingham and came back to this city after university and have always been so proud to call this place home. Nottingham will remember you forever and will continue to send you strength and love through this awful time and beyond.

As a current student of the university, I share the grief and shock at the sudden and unfair loss of Grace and Barnaby. The Nottingham community is strong and may the support of others help to carry you in this sad time. Sending all my love to your families, friends, and loved ones, rest in peace.

My sincere condolences to both your families. Thank you for making the world a better place! May your souls rest in perfect peace.

An unimaginable tragedy for family and friends and deeply saddening for all those who shared the experience of Nottingham, even those for whom it was a very long time ago.

It is impossible for anyone who hasn't lost their son or daughter to truly understand the pain that Grace O'Malley-Kumar's mum and dad and Barnaby Webber's mum and dad are going through. Throughout this most terrible of weeks, they have shown such courage and dignity, my husband and I have been full of admiration for them and I have cried for them. We are both so sorry for what Grace's and Barnaby's lovely parents and little brothers are going through. No one should ever have to experience such deep heartbreak. Grace and Barnaby are a wonderful credit to their families, UoN and the city of Nottingham. As a UoN graduate and someone who has lived in Nottingham ever since, I will continue to keep them and their families in my thoughts and prayers.

As both a former student and former member of staff at Nottingham I am so very sorry for your loss. My heard goes out to Grace and Barney's families whose words have been so brave, as well as to the fantastic University community.

I would like to share love and my deepest condolences. With love and care, Anna

It with the uttermost sadness that I learned about the loss of your daughter and son. As the father of two daughters I can only begin to imagine how devastated I would feel if something similar happened to my daughters.

You have my deepest sympathy at this time and for the forthcoming future. I can only hope that you will find some peace and comfort in knowing that so many of us are holding you in our hearts and our thoughts.

I do not know if you are religious, but if you are I hope you will get some comfort through your religious beliefs.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

As a first year student myself this has really hit close to home but no where near what you may be feeling at this moment. I’m so terribly sorry this has happened and I can’t begin to imagine what you must be going through right now. I have never personally met Grace and Barnaby, however their loss has still had a huge impact on myself and I imagine others that also were unfortunate enough to never encounter them. From this, I hope you take what amazing, talented, kind and incredible students they must have been. I offer my deepest condolences, and their memories have been, and will continue to be honoured beautifully x

To the families and friends of Grace and Barney,

I cannot even begin to express my sorrow and my condolences to you for what has happened. Even though I never met them, I remember being just like them, full of hope and joy as they lived the wonderful experience of life in our university.

Know that I am not just thinking of them, but also of you.

Gareth

UoN 1987-91

My daughter and I are Nottingham graduates. Our family sends its love to yours and the whole UoN family.

To Grace and Barnaby’s families,

My deepest condolences. They will always be remembered as the talented, and beautiful people they are. All of us at the university are truly mourning the loss of two of our own. Incredible kids, truly wonderful. I’m so so sorry.

As an alumni, I join everyone in the present and past community of the university in offering my sincere condolences and prayers for the family and friends of Grace and Barnaby. Also for Ian Coates, a Nottingham resident who positively touched the lives of young people in education.

Tragic and senseless, an act which has destroyed these young lives of promise and endeavour.

The families of all three victims have shown incredible dignity and values of love, leadership and appreciation - even in their grief. May this example shine through these dark days and give hope to others and may the University of Nottingham continue to help young people make the most of their talents and provide valuable contributions to the world in which we live.

Sending our condolences to Grace and Barney’s families and friends and the wider Nottingham community. Such a tragedy and two people taken far too soon.

My heart goes out to Grace and Barnaby's parents ,family and friends, sending my deepest condolences at this difficult time.

Their light will never go out. Nottingham will never forget.

Sending love and strength to all affected by this tragedy. Your beautiful children were everything this city is about. So much admiration for the strength and grace being demonstrated by friends and family. You are in my thoughts.

"Keep your chin up. Someday, there'll be happiness in Nottingham again. You'll see." - Robin Hood (Disney - 1973).

I’m sending hope and strength to the family’s of Grace and Barnaby, I hope their memories will stay alive forever.

So very sorry for this tragic loss from our UoN community. Grace and Barnaby, I’m thinking of you and your loved ones! May you rest in peace and be remembered as the bright, brilliant people that you clearly were.

Dear Grace and Barnaby,

You would be so proud of your family and friends. They are inspiring us with their bravery and their wisdom as we struggle to comprehend the enormity of our loss. Thank you for everything you brought to the UoN community. We are the better for having had you with us for this short time.

Much love to you and to your loved ones.

My deepest condolences to both families.

May Grace and Barney rest in peace.

So desparately sad to see two young lives taken away so cruelly in a senseless act of violence.

I was a student at the University in the 1990's and remember my experiences with great fondness.

As the father of two daughters around the same age as both Grace and Barnaby, I struggle to imagine the pain and heartbreak being felt by both close and extended families.

My thoughts are with you

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Grace and Barney. I am so sorry for your loss.

As a former student at Nottingham, I still feel a deep connection to the university and the city. The response of the city very moving and entirely unsurprising.

The whole community is thinking of you all and sending love.

From one bereaved parent to another, I hold you in my heart in these terrible days. My love and thoughts go out to your sons and wider family. I am a member of UoN staff, and former student who loved Nottingham so much I stayed. The Nottingham community got me through my tragedy, as they will with you Xx

To the families of Grace, Barney and Ian, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. With my love and prayers, Hilary Perry, History graduate, Nottingham, 1968.

Grace and Barney, you were two young and beautiful souls. I never had a chance to talk with Grace but occasionally, I did talk with Barney. He was a pure soul and he will always be remembered for that. I’ll always carry your memories in my heart. I pray you both are together in peace now. Gone too soon.

As a parent of a UoN student I am deeply saddened and shocked at what has happened. No parent should be mourning the loss of their child but both families have shown amazing strength over the past couple of days. Please know that you, and especially Grace and Barney, are very much in our thoughts and prayers. They are obviously greatly loved by so many and I hope that that will give you some comfort as you try to move forwards.

Extremely saddened to hear of this tragic news, thinking of the families during this difficult time🤍

Dear Parents of Barney and Grace;

I just wanted to pass on my deepest condolences to you during this difficult time. We are all grieving the loss of 2 beautiful souls, and they will never be forgotten.

To the siblings of Barney and Grace;

I know, at this time, you may feel alone so I wanted you to know that the whole of Nottingham is with you. Please don’t give up hope and keep shining, I’m sure Barney and Grace would be so proud of you and your braveness. We are thinking of you during this time.

My deepest condolences to the families affected by this tragic situation. As a graduate of the University of Nottingham, I understand what a special experience living in this city should be. I am so sorry this was taken away from Grace and Barney. You are in my thoughts. I hope the vigils and community presence helps you to feel supported in this dark time.

My heart goes out to all family and friends of these two beautiful, bright, young people gone too soon. I have huge admiration for the families of Grace and Barnaby for the courage and dignity you have shown at this difficult time. As a mum of a first year at UoN, I have been blown away by the strength you have shown and your kindness and positivity to fellow students. You raised two amazing children and I’m sure their presence will continue to be felt. x

As a graduate of Nottingham uni I put myself in their position frequently over the last few days. How hard they would have been working and what bright futures were stolen. I can’t fathom the absence you must be feeling but please know that you are not alone. Hearts and thoughts are with you now and always. Lori

Grace and Barney. Your lives were taken away at such a young age, in such a cruel way, May your souls rest in eternal peace.

My deepest condolence to both families, it is such a difficult time but I hope u find comfort in the memories u hold. This is painfully heart breaking as no parent wants to be in such a difficult position but I encourage u to be strong. Our thoughts are with you all, I am really sorry.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

My friends and I are heartbroken by this tragic event, and offer our deepest condolences for your losses. Your strength is inspiring, and it has been so moving to listen to your speeches and witness the outpouring of love for your children. I am sending my deepest sympathies to you all and I am thinking of you during this difficult time.

To The Families of Grace and Barney,

I cannot begin to try to contemplate the feelings and distress you are experiencing at this time.

No one should have to experience the pain of losing a child and I am so deeply sorry that this has happened.

Watching you all speak at the vigil’s was inspiring; the courage and bravery you have all shown is phenomenal.

Grace and Barney will forever be remembered. I hope you will all be able to smile one day and remember them for the wonderful people they were.

I was part of Nottingham University Hockey Club when I studied there and if there’s one thing I know, it’s a massive family who are there to support and offer kindness and love.

Hold each other tight and know that everyone is saying a prayer for your beloved children.

God bless,

Jess Walsh (Nottingham Uni Ladies 2nd team and 2022 graduate) xoxo

To The Families of Grace and Barney,

I cannot begin to try to contemplate the feelings and distress you are experiencing at this time.

No one should have to experience the pain of losing a child and I am so deeply sorry that this has happened.

Watching you all speak at the vigil’s was inspiring; the courage and bravery you have all shown is phenomenal.

Grace and Barney will forever be remembered. I hope you will all be able to smile one day and remember them for the wonderful people they were.

I was part of Nottingham University Hockey Club when I studied there and if there’s one thing I know, it’s a massive family who are there to support and offer kindness and love.

Hold each other tight and know that everyone is saying a prayer for your beloved children.

God bless,

Jess Walsh (Nottingham Uni Ladies 2nd team and 2022 graduate) xoxo 💚💛

An alumnus from the 1970s, I was shocked and dismayed by this tragedy and offer my deepest sympathy to all those affected. But I am heartened by the support and unity so evident now. The city and its citizens, the University and its students, were always wonderful. They still are and I'm sure they always will be.

Whilst I didn't have the pleasure of knowing them personally, it is clear that they both brought joy and positivity to those who had the privilege of knowing them. Never forget you are surrounded by the warmth and support of Nottingham and its communities. Grace and Barnaby will always remain in our thoughts as will all their family and friends.

To Grace and Barnaby's Loved Ones...

I'm truly sorry to hear about the devastating loss of two young lives. Please accept my deepest condolences during this incredibly difficult time. The loss of young individuals is particularly heart-wrenching, as it represents the untimely departure of promising futures and potential. May the memories of these two young souls bring solace and strength to their loved ones as they navigate through this immense grief. Remember to lean on your friends, family, and community for the love and strength needed to endure this tragic loss.

I am deeply saddened by this awful event. As a former student at the university I remember it as a place of cheerfulness and optimism. I cannot imagine the grief of the families who have lost their youngsters at the very start of their adult lives. My thoughts are with them.

I am absolutely heartbroken and shattered by the loss of Grace and Barnaby. As a graduate of 2021 all my memories of Nottingham were of such wonderful times and I am so saddened that they will not get that same experience and future that they deserved. I cannot begin to understand what your family and friends are going through right now, Grace and Barnaby were two absolutely beautiful humans and may their spirits live on forever in the wonderful community of Nottingham. I will hold my sister, my family and my friends a little closer from now on.

I wish all the love and support to you always.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby.

I am truly sorry for your loss. No words can take away the heaviness on your hearts .

This is sad , terrifying and unmeasurable .

Sending my love from Australia

UoN -Graduate of 2008

I remain so incredibly shocked by what has happened. Sending love and sincere condolences to the family and friends of Grace and Barnaby. They will not be forgotten, their light shines on.

(UoN Biology grad, 2010)

Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the families of both.

My wife and I (both foreign students from India and Singapore) met at the University of Nottingham as graduate students and we just cannot imagine something so terrible happening there. The news just shocked us, as we have a kid of our own and cannot even begin to imagine what the families must be going through.

No parent should ever go through such a tragic, senseless and unbearable loss.

We only wish that with time the families find the strength to bear this loss and move forward.

Words cannot express how the families are feeling, but they are in our thoughts and prayers. I met my wife at Nottingham Uni, and have two kids now at Uni - so this is all too close to home.

Stay strong xx

As the father of a daughter who loved attending UoN and lived and enjoyed life in the City, and just as a father the loss Grace and Barnaby is such a sad and emotional event.

I feel for the families and friends, and for lives unnecessarily cut short. My deepest condolences to all who knew them.

Dear Grace and Barnaby's parents,

I am deeply saddened and filled with sorrow upon learning about the tragic loss of your beloved children and fellow students. It is an unimaginable and heart-wrenching event that has shaken our community to its core. Please accept my heartfelt condolences during this time of profound grief and anguish.

Words fail to express the magnitude of the pain you are enduring. The loss of a child is a devastating tragedy that no parent should ever have to experience, and the void left by their absence is indescribable. I can only offer my deepest sympathies and assure you that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

To the students who have lost their friends and classmates, I know that the loss of such vibrant lives creates an unbearable void within the university community. Please know that you are not alone in your grief. Lean on one another for support, and let the strength of your unity guide you through these trying times.

As a fellow alumnus of this university, I have witnessed firsthand the sense of camaraderie and resilience that our community possesses. In the face of this unimaginable tragedy, I am confident that you will come together to support one another, to heal, and to honor the memories of those lost.

May the memories of your children and friends be a source of comfort and solace in the midst of this darkness. May their spirits continue to inspire and guide us all.

My deepest condolences to the family, the friends, the classmates and all who knew Grace and Barney. Sending love and sympathy to you all.

I’m appalled and saddened by this senseless tragedy, curtailing the lives of these two young people who had such promising futures and who were clearly loving life at this wonderful university which offers so much. As a graduate from over 50 years ago I’m devastated by the way the world has changed and such things can happen. The University and the City have shown how to come together in the face of such an event and have moved me with the strength of their support for Grace and Barnaby’s families. These two young people and the gentleman who was the third victim, will not be forgotten. Condolences to the entire Nottingham community.

Such a tragic loss of 2 beautiful young people who I'm sure would have had such bright and brilliant futures. My thoughts are with your family, friends and fellow students.

To Grace, Barney, and their friends and family,

I cannot begin to imagine the pain and loss that the loved ones of Barney and Grace are experiencing.

I had spoken to both Grace and Barney the past year, and I was in Deakins Place with Barney during my first year at Nottingham.

Both Grace and Barney were genuinely lovely and kind people, who both looked out for those around them and prioritised their loved ones always.

Barney had always been so friendly to me and everyone he met, and had always made me feel at ease in larger groups of students.

It is such an unbelievably tragic and unfair reality that we are all faced with, two innocent young people with their bright futures lying ahead of them have been taken from us without warning.

For me, and so many other people, this event has hit very close to home. Having their precious lives taken so unexpectedly whilst walking down a road that my friends and I would walk down every day, always feeling safe and never beginning to imagine that an event like this could take place.

I have always been a believer in the cliche saying that ‘everything happens for a reason’, and I have always found comfort in that mindset. Yet, this tragedy has left me with no possible ‘reason’. It is impossible to find comfort in a ‘reason’ that does not exist, it is simply an underserved and completely unfair loss of life - with no closure or explanation of why.

I give my most sincere and deepest condolences to both victims’ family and friends. We have all spent the last few days in complete darkness, and I hope that we will all find the light again soon.

For now, we all remember both Barney and Grace for all the wonderful things they were, and can think of them not with sadness or anger, but with love and recognition of the wonderful young people they were. Focusing on the fulfilled lives they lived, and allowing the huge amount of love and support from the community to heal us slowly.

I was deeply saddened that I could not attend the University’s immensely moving and beautiful vigil. I would have loved to say my goodbyes with my fellow students and stand with the community at this time. Please know, I was standing with you in spirit and was incredibly moved by the wonderful tributes that the families of both victims gave.

We are all here to support each other, and help each other through this incredibly difficult time.

I have so much love and compassion for everyone struggling at this time.

Barney and Grace may no longer be with us, but they will live on forever in all of our hearts, and will never be forgotten. May they both rest peacefully, I hope they are both in a better place now, with peace, comfort and the support and love of their loved ones in their hearts.

With deepest sympathy and love,

Emily x

Sending my love and condolences to Grace and Barnaby’s friends and family - I hope you can find some solace in the outpouring of support from the UoN community. The strength and solidarity everyone has shown reminds me why I’m so proud to be a graduate of the University, and why it is such a special place.

To both families,

May they rest in peace and rise in glory.

We are sorry for your loss and hope somewhere there is peace and comfort knowing we are all thinking of you.

To the families who are affected by this ruthless incident, be strong and look out for one another. It’s definitely tough. You will be in our prayers. Stay strong.

I’m an alumni of the University of Nottingham of 10 years. Myself and my peers still living in the city are truly heartbroken for your loss but want you to know the deep support and sympathy extended to you from outside of the student community. Hundreds from our local Nottingham churches have gathered and continue to gather in our homes, community buildings and workplaces to pray for you and everyone affected by this senseless tragedy. Whilst we know nothing can compensate for your loss, we hope you will know and tangibly feel the love, strength and comfort of God that we profess as we stand with you at this time.

So sorry to hear of this terrible loss of young lives full of hopes and ambitions. Our thoughts are with Grace and Barney’s families who have suffered such tragic loss. I was a post graduate student at Nottingham University and it has special place in my heart.

Tuesday's news left so many of us sad and shocked to hear about Grace and Barney. I was a student at Nottingham years ago but this has affected me as I feel connected still with this big university family, and with Grace and Barney and their families as a result. My condolences, thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time.

To the families and friends of Grace and Barnaby, I am so sorry for your loss.

As a fellow student at UON, it is heartbreaking to know that what should’ve been a fun night out shared by all of us could turn into something so devastating.

The strength you have all shown in the past few days has been so inspiring and I hope that the goals and dreams of your beautiful children will give you the strength to carry on their legacy.

This has truly touched all of our hearts and the beautiful lives of Grace, Barnaby and Ian will forever be remembered by all of us.

My heartfelt condolences to the parents of Grace and Barney, their families and the wider, especially student, community in Nottingham. The loss of such talented students is so tragically sad in such violent circumstances. I graduated in 1967 but still recall the happy times I spent at the university as if they were yesterday. So, so very sad.

Barney's parents

My son was a good friend of Barney's in the UoN Cricket team. He met you on Thursday evening and took great comfort in talking to you. He is devastated by the news. We cannot even consider how devastated you must be. Our thoughts are with you and your families, as well as Grace's family. Sending you strength at this sad time.

I send my love to the friends and families of Grace and Barnaby. I am a UoN student and the news has been heartbreaking to all of Nottingham, we are all shocked and devastated by such a senseless act. Grace and Barnaby are so well loved and they are so beautiful. I am so so sorry. We all stand with you. I pray that you are able to find peace and I am truly sorry. All my love.

my deepest condolences to grace and barnabys families, such a tragedy two gorgeous individuals who will always be held in the people of nottinghams hearts.

I am heart broken for you all

sending love x

I feel so so sad for your loss. As a mature student and graduate in 2003 I remember the buzz and the happy times at the UoN. Grace and Barney had that happiness too and this will sustain you in years to come.

Love never dies

Our heartfelt condolences to both families. Your loss has been felt by the whole nation. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

I'm so sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you at this tragic time. My sincere condolences to both the families and all those affected.

As a graduate (from 1960!) I have felt deeply moved by these tragic losses and in settings still familiar to me. I do so hope that the upwelling of sympathy and grief c an eventually be of a little help

As a University of Nottingham graduate and now staff member, I'd like to extend my condolences to the families of Grace and Barney, and assure you that there will always be a place for you here in Nottingham. You are all a part of the Nottingham community and always will be. We are all so deeply sorry for your loss.

XX

I never met Barnaby or Grace, but as someone who was once 19 walking the same roads, going to the same clubs and making the same cherished memories at UoN, I have felt immeasurably sad about their passing. From the photos shared, Barnaby and Grace were both beautiful and from the outpouring of love from you as their families, sports teams, friends, university and more, it has given me a sense of how loved and wonderful they were. I am so sorry for this awful, unfair loss.

Your words and actions at both vigils will stay with me forever, as will your children’s smiling faces. James and Charlie, Grace and Barnaby will always be your siblings, always be with you and always smiling down on you both, proud of your achievements and comforting when you’re sad.

Always part of the UoN family, the green and gold team, never forgotten 💚💛

I am really shocked by the tragic incident that took place in Nottingham this week. I would like to offer my sincere condolences to the families and friends of Barnaby and Grace and the UoN community as a whole. I pray for God to give strength to all during this very difficult time 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

Om Shanti 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

To the loved ones of Grace and Barnaby, I am so very sorry for the loss of these beautiful individuals. May they rest in peace, and may you find comfort in the UoN community that they were, and still are, part of.

#WeAreUoN

To the families of Grace and Barney,

As an old graduate of Nottingham University (1974-1977), an ex President of Lenton Hall and an ex member of the Student Union Council, I had the responsibility for and duty to many Nottingham University students, so this tragic news is deeply felt.

Be strong, remember and treasure all the good times and wonderful moments, and know that you have the support of many people in the UK and beyond.

Thoughts and good wishes.

From Granada (Spain).

Dear Grace and Barney,

You will always be remembered. Rest well.

To the families of Grace and Barney,

As a current UoN student I am deeply sorry for the losses you have suffered this week. The university and citywide community will never feel the same. I was not in Nottingham this year (out on a year in Industry) so was unfortunately unable to make the vigils which took place at the uni and in town. From what I saw on social media they looked like beautiful events. Through your courage as well as the incredible people that both Grace and Barney were, I am certain that we will always remember and celebrate their lives in the years to come.

As a parent of a first year student, you are in our thoughts and heart as we continue this journey with UoN. What you could have achieved and brought to the world; we have all missed out on that. We will continue to hold a place for you, tucked in our hearts safely, and will think of you and your families in the future. Wishing your family and friends continued strength as they grieve your loss xx

To the family of Grace and Barnaby.

I was so saddened to hear of your loss. You and your whole family are in my thoughts.

Sending heartfelt condolences.

To the O'Malley-Kumar and Webber families,

As a proud alumni of Nottingham University I was deeply touched by the awful and tragic events which took the lives of your beloved Grace and Barney.

I have been so humbled this week to hear stories of all they each achieved in their too short but inspiring lives, full of sporting prowess, educational excellence and community spirit. A true credit to each of your families and the world's they were a part of.

I hope, in time, that you will find peace in knowing that they were part of a loving, caring and supportive university family and second home at Nottingham who will remember them always.

My sincerest condolences to you, and all who knew and loved them both. You are so very much in our hearts and thoughts.

Sending love and light in abundance at such a difficult time.

Dear Grace and Barney's families and loved ones,

Like so many, I was devastated to hear the horrendous news this week from the city I called home for a number of years. I graduated from the university in 2004, and one of my younger sisters went on to study there shortly afterwards, so I continued to visit the fabulous place that it is for some time, and from where I hold many fond memories. You are very much in my thoughts (as are the family of Ian Coates). Sending you my deepest sympathies and condolences.

Rest in peace Grace and Barnaby. I didn’t know any of you personally, but this news has been heartbreaking. Such talented individuals who would have, without a doubt, reached their maximum potential in life. To the families and friends, my deepest condolences. Stay strong and just know the great impact they left on all those that they knew. They will never be forgotten.

Deepest condolences to all the family and friends of Barney and Grace. I didn’t know either of them, but have a son studying at Nottingham and it breaks my heart thinking of what you all must be going through. May you find the love and strength you need to get through this most difficult time.

Heartbroken about this news. Praying for you all in your trouble. So very sorry.

My deepest condolences to friends and family. They will always be a part of our student community. Lots of love xx

Alumni - 1987

Devastated for you. Such promising talents wasted. The world lost two wonderful lights. So very sad for your losses. Best wishes

Since I heard about the incident on Tuesday morning I’ve been able to think of little else. It really is unfathomably tragic news and words can’t really express how it has made us all feel.

To Barnaby and Grace’s families and loved ones, we carry your grief with you. We honour and cherish the lives of your babies and we will do all we can to ensure their memory lives on. Gone far too soon, but absolutely never forgotten.

From a current staff member/former graduate:

My deepest condolences to the family of Barney and Grace. I attended the vigil on University Park on the 14th and stopped by again at finishing work at 10pm. I was touched to see that there were still people paying their respects at that time and when I arrived the following morning at 9am. I have not come into contact with them personally but the affection I saw from their family and friends was truly moving.

To the families of Grace and Barney,

I’m so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest and most heartfelt condolences. I have been so moved seeing you speak so beautifully and bravely about your wonderful children in the last few days. Please know that we are all with you and you have our support in the difficult times ahead.

I am so deeply and truly sorry for the senseless loss of Grace and Barney. I graduated from Nottingham in 2006 and have also recently lost my brother at a young age, hearing of the tragic loss of such young people and so suddenly has really struck a chord with me and I just wanted to say how saddened I am to hear what has happened. Taken too soon.

Sending love and condolences to the families of Grace and Barnaby, two brilliant young people who will be deeply missed.

From a fellow History alumna.

Deepest condolences to the families of Grace, Barnaby, and Ian.

J. Houghton

After graduating in 1967, Nottingham and its University have always had a special, emotional, happy place in my memories, as a student then, and since, as a parent.

My heart goes out to these lovely young people, and to the others killed and injured in this shocking event, and to their families.

All I can do is wish those of you left behind in this difficult life, the strength and time and support and love so that you can recover, somehow, to some extent, from this horrible intrusion into your lives. I send my personal condolences, and love, to you all.

After graduating in 1967, Nottingham and its University have always had a special, emotional, happy place in my memories, as a student then, and since, as a parent.

My heart goes out to these lovely young people, and to the others killed and injured in this shocking event, and to their families.

All I can do is wish those of you left behind in this difficult life, the strength and time and support and love so that you can recover, somehow, to some extent, from this horrible intrusion into your lives. I send my personal condolences, and love, to you all.

My deepest condolences to both families. Nottingham will remember Grace and Barney forever.

We as a family are shocked and saddened with what has happened to the two beautiful students with your University. We as a family send our love to you and the families.

With all love at this terribly sad time.

Mike and Caroline Hawkins from Northampton.

Sending condolences to all the family and friends affected by this tragedy.

I was so saddened when I heard the news of this horrific murder of Grace and Barney in Nottingham City Centre. I'm a graduate of the University (1983) and remember with great fondness and affection my time there.

I cannot begin to comprehend the levels of sorrow and sadness Grace and Barney's family and friends must be feeling now.

Please do know, that this senseless act has profoundly shocked and saddened so many people in the City of Nottingham and the University: Grace and Barney will always be in their hearts.

My love and condolences to family and friends XXXX

My wife Belinda and I were at Nottingham University from 1980 to 1984 and have been together for 43 years this year. We have such great memories of so many aspects of our years at the university. We are so sad to hear of the terrible events that have happened and send all our love to the families and friends of the victims and to everyone affected.

Deepest sympathy to all members of their families and to all fellow students and staff.

My deepest condolences to Grace and Barney,as well as their families and friends.It is truly hard for us to accept such tragic losses of two talented youngsters in the peaceful city of Nottingham.

Nevertheless,I am certain that their spirits will never be forgotten by any of us, we will always be here if you need help and support.

To the families of Grace O’Malley Kumar and Barnaby Webber,

As an alumnus of The University of Nottingham, it has broken my heart hearing about the loss of your children and siblings. I cannot begin to imagine the pain you are going through at this monumentally tragic time.

At the vigil on Wednesday 14 June, SU Community Officer Daisy said to remember that you have 38,000 students standing behind you. Know that you also have hundreds of thousands of alumni, each with a bit of Nottingham in our hearts, walking beside you. We share your grief.

Charlie and James, you are a credit to Barnaby and Grace and they would be so proud of you. Their memories will live on in Nottingham as well as in those of us who walked the same paths before them, and those who will follow in their footsteps.

With sincerest condolences to your wider families and all those who knew and loved Grace and Barnaby.

So saddened to hear of this tragedy. Heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of Grace and Barnaby from an Australian mature age student, 2000. With love.

Sending to both families deepest sympathy at this most tragic time . Your bravery and words have been completely inspirational . Thank you for that

We are local people and my husband went to Nottingham University. Our daughter has applied to go this year. Grace and Barney’s character and achievements are truly amazing and makes what has happened all the more tragic. They had such positive lives ahead of them and we are so upset for all who knew them - they are with the angels now, looking down from a place of peace xx

We will be holding a minute silence tonight at our local cricket club in memory of Barnaby, Grace and Ian. All families and friends affected are in our prayers and the Nottingham community will continue to support you for as long as you need.

So, so saddened by this tragic news. Rest in peace, Grace and Barney.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby's families,

These young bright, talented, wonderful people were taken away too soon.

As a former University of Nottingham student graduating in 2017, and currently work in Nottingham, I watched the horrific news unfold. I'm deeply shocked, saddened, and affected by this event. I cannot imagine the pain, heartache, and

anguish felt in your loss and experience at this difficult time. I sympathise with both families, and offering my sincere condolences to you the families.

I attended the vigil in the Old Market Square, Nottingham yesterday evening. It took my breath away when both mother's, son, and father spoke about their children. Also watching both fathers speech on the news were heart felt. The strength, encouragement, and hope taken from these speeches were emotionally felt and admired when honoring their memories.

Wishing you peace, comfort, hope, strength, and courage now at this time of sorrow.

As a former student of Classics in the University of Nottingham (1968-71) I was indeed quite disturbed and shocked to hear on German Radio of the murder of two young students from the University of Nottingham at the start of their careers. That such a tragedy has occurred at the self-same University which provided me with treasured memories of friends that became lasting friends down through the years burdens me with a heavy grief, even though the young students concerned were unknown to me, but nevertheless they belonged to a university that shaped my life for the years to come. My sincerest condolences go out to the families of both Grace and Barney in their hour of tragedy.

George Broderick, Heidelberg, Germany.

Please accept my condolences for the loss of your beautiful and well-loved children. It is very sad for you and everyone who knew them and even for people like me who did not know them but who is a parent and was a parent of a student at Nottingham in the past, as well as once a student there myself. I can see that the good people of Nottingham have rallied around you as I knew they would.

It is a tragedy.

I've worked at the University of Nottingham for many years and the events in Nottingham this week have been truly devastating. My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Grace and Barnaby (and also the family and friends of Ian Coates too). I hope that happy memories of Grace and Barnaby will help to sustain you as you come to terms with your loss.

As a University of Nottingham graduate, I am sending my deepest condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you

From everyone at the University Ice Hockey Club, we would like to pass on our deepest condolences to Grace and Barney's family, friends and their retrospective sports clubs, during this devastating time. It is a huge loss for our university community and wider city. Our club and the whole of Nottingham stand together in unity #NottinghamTogether💚💛

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Grace and Barnaby.

I am so sorry for your loss, may they rest in peace.

Best wishes to you all x

To the families of Grace and Barnaby, and Ian Coates;

As alumni of UoN UK/Malaysia, my wife and I share in the grief and shock of such an awful, senseless tragedy.

I graduated some 12 years ago and we have fond, fond memories of the campus grounds, friendships and memories made and of the Tri-Campus games. Our heart aches for your loss and we pray, you will find some solace, peace, courage and strength - their memory will live on forever through us.

Graduate and class of Civil Engineering 2011 & Pharmacy 2016

#WeAreUoN

I'm so sorry. Grace and Barnaby will always be remembered by the university, its students and alumni. Those who knew them, and those who didn't, will think of them. I remember my time with my friends as a first-year at UoN, and all the times we had after, and I'm so sorry that that was taken from them.

Grace was two years below me at school. She really was the best and the brightest that Bancrofts had to offer. As an OB that also came to Nottingham, I struggle to put into words the impact Grace had on the many communities that knew her. I hear stories from the diverse and far-reaching groups that she had connections with. The sentiment has remained the same: she was kind, generous, beautiful, and extremely intelligent. I hope the family knows that this image never leave the minds of the people that knew her.

To the families of Grace and Banarby,

My heartfelt condolences.

Christina Lee

I would like to express my deepest condolences to both families as a UoN alumni. Our thoughts ans prayers are with you. This world would be a better place with Barnaby and Grace, we are truly sorry for your loss.

Sending my heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of Barnaby and Grace at this time.

X

Barney was one of the most amazing people I have ever met even though we only met 5 times because he lived so far away, he never failed to check in with me and I was so excited to come up and see him in August. Words cannot describe how shocked and heartbroken I am that I will never get the chance to see his smile or hear his laugh again. He will always have a piece of my heart and all my love goes to his family 🩵

Elizabeth

As part of the Nottingham Uni Alumni, I felt so so sorry to hear this news. Both victims should have been enjoying the best time of their life, not this.

Strength and condolences to the family and friends.

I didn’t know Barnaby personally nor did I get the chance to speak to him, but we were in a few seminars together and he seemed like a lovely person. He always seemed so happy and I too absolutely love Nottingham my parents can’t get me home either! My heart aches for both Grace and Barnaby’s family and friends, I honestly can’t stop thinking about it. I hope that they’re resting in heaven and know that the UoN community will remember them forever ❤️

To the family and friends of Grace and Barnaby, my deepest condolences for your loss. Being a Nottingham graduate 2012, I am deeply saddened by this tragedy as Nottingham has always held a special place in my heart and the students are the life of this city. May Grace and Barnaby be peaceful and continue to shine where they are now.

Sending heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Grace, Barney and all who have been affected by the tragic events that unfolded this week. You both were taken too soon....

Grace & Barney, I hope you eternally rest in peace and my greatest condolences to your families. As a former student, I am glad they got to experience & witness the amazing university and city Nottingham really is. I hope you are feeling the love Nottingham & the rest of the world are giving you.

It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I offer my deepest condolences for the terrible deaths of Grace and Barnaby. The loss of two vibrant and promising individuals, is an immense tragedy that has left all of us in a state of profound shock.

During this challenging period, please know that you are not alone in your grief. Both the communities of University of Nottingham and the wider City of Nottingham stand united in offering support. I understand that no words can alleviate the anguish you are experiencing, but we hope you find some solace in the knowledge that their lives touched so many hearts and left a lasting impact.

Please accept my deepest sympathies and may the memories of Grace and Barnaby serve as a guiding light through this darkest of times.

My heartfelt condolences to the families of grave and barnaby....so young, so promising.

A big loss to all of us.

I wish their loved ones strength to bear this loss.

To the families of Grace and Barney,

I am so heartbroken for your loss and I send my deepest and most sincere condolences to you all.

Grace and Barney did not deserve this and I cannot even begin to comprehend the sorrow that you must feel.

As a current student at the University of Nottingham, I share in your hurt. Knowing this could have happened to any one of us is something that is difficult to process. Grace and Barney were just out enjoying their student lives and I'm so devastated that it was ripped away from them so cruelly.

Please know that the whole of Nottingham stands behind you in your time of grief. We will always be here, remembering the beautiful lives of Grace and Barney.

To their brothers in particular, please take care of yourselves. I am in awe of your courage and the love that you have shown this past week. Whilst I did not know Grace and Barney personally, I know for certain that you have made them proud.

Sending all my love

We send our deepest sympathy to Grace’s and Barnaby’s families and friends. And indeed to all Nottigham students, past and present who are feeling the indescribable pain of this senseless tragedy. Joyce Taylor, Economics 1968 Geoff Taylor, Pharmacy 1969

As a former University of Nottingham graduate, I am so shocked by recent events. Sending all my love and wishes to the families of Grace and Barney. And sending strength to their friends, peers and all UoN students too. Despite recent harrowing events, Nottingham is a wonderful city and take care of one another x

My thoughts and prayers are with the families of Grace O’Malley-Kumar and Barney Webber in these trying times.

I also extend my heartfelt condolence to the University of Nottingham community, which I was a proud member of between 2010 and 2014, and all those affected by the tragic event.

May God grant everyone the fortitude to bear these irreparable losses.

My sincere condolences to Grace and Barney's families and everyone who knew them.

There is a poverty of words in trying to understand and explain this tragedy, but I believe Grace and Barney would have made the world better.

Love and prayers to all

Heartfelt sympathy.

Dear Grace and Barnaby's families.

My heartfelt condolences to you all, I can only express my shock on hearing this news and for the loss of two beautiful people. As a parent of a former Nottingham student this brings so close to home how lucky we are to have had the benefit of such young people as our children and to treasure them everyday.

To Barnaby, Grace and Ian's families.

As a current student at the Univeristy of Nottingham, I am so saddened by your losses.

I cannot begin to imagine the pain you must be feeling. I truly hope that the love and support of the entirety of Nottingham brings you some comfort through these tremendously difficult times.

The love and courage you have shown so far is truly inspiring. It is no wonder these individuals are so deeply loved, with families so beautiful and kind.

Their smiles and souls will forever be remembered, may they rest easily.

💛💚❤️

Deepest condolences for the family and friends of Grace and Barney. This has been such heartbreaking news.

To the families of Barnaby and Grace

The outpouring of love, support and solidarity shown by this strong community here at Nottingham is something I hope that you are all able to connect with during this unthinkable time.

What a terrible loss, especially for the families of those who have gone so suddenly. Such a waste of promising young lives. My condolences to the families of Grace and Barney and Ian too. I hope the love and support of so many people will comfort you all in this sad time.

As an aspiring architect having chosen to spend 7 years of study at UoN and working as a training architect in Nottingham City, I am so sorry this happened to your beautiful children here. My memories of UoN and the Lenton student area have always been so fond until this day and I am angry, hurt and disappointed. I attended the vigils and you were all so beautifully strong and able to give out so much love, it must have been so hard but it was incredibly inspirational and touched so many hearts.

To the young brothers of both students, I hope this doesn't taint your hope and love for the world as you grow up and you find some way to continue to chase your dreams just like your siblings were.

Holding Barney and Grace and you all close to my heart and wishing you all the love in the world.

Sending our deepest condolences to families and friends of Grace and Barney. We both loved our time at Nottingham as undergrads ('88 and '90) and postgrads ('92 and '94) and now have our own daughters in college. Our hearts are breaking for you and we send our love and support.

Marie-Claire and Phil

Eternal rest to Grace and Barnaby and the most deepest of sympathies to their parents, siblings, wider family and friends. As Nottingham alumni and with our daughter in her second year at this wonderful University, we know how much they both will have loved being there. Grace and Barnaby’s parents’ messages of love in the wake of this senseless act are an inspiration for everyone. Heartbroken for you all. RIP x

Nottingham was my birth/home town - and I very much remember happier times working at Uni of Nottingham. We send our love across the pond to the families of Grace and Barnaby, their friends, all staff and students at UoN. So very sad for all. Struggling to find the words which will express our emotion at such traumatic loss of loved ones, but know this, our prayers are with you every day and God give you all the strength you need at this very difficult time.

The love and beautiful memories will always be with you.

May the memories of life be always fonder than the pain of loss… 🙏

So very sorry for your loss. I'm heartbroken that you are having to go through this. Sending so much love and support to you all.

Rest in peace Grace and Barney.

Being a mother of 19 years old myself, I can not comprehend the amount of pain that both mothers and fathers feel from this tragic loss. Your children are beautiful and gone too soon. So so so sorry for your loss in this senseless horrific accident. May they live in your hearts and in their young brothers hearts forever and may time heal you and ease your immense pain. Indescribable. Utterly painful, my heart goes out to you Parents of Barney and Grace 🙏🏽

Completely heartbroken by your tragic senseless losses. Grace and Barney loved being students at the University of Nottingham, my son did too. Heartfelt condolences to your families & friends. May Grace and Barney rest in peace.

Grace,

I did not know you very well but every interaction I had with you was lovely and something that I will cherish forever. You treated everyone around you with such kindness and made every single person feel special. I know that you will be missed greatly by all as you’ve touched so many lives. You would have made the best doctor and I’m heartbroken that you never got the chance to accomplish your dreams as I know you would have. Rest easy and you will never be forgotten 💛💚 x

To the families of Grace and Barnaby, I wish to send you all the love and kindness that is possible. I am a parent of a student at Nottingham Trent who regularly does a similar walk to that taken by your children. My heart goes out to you all. There are no words that can express how terrible this time must be for you but stay strong and remember the beautiful memories you have - nothing can take those away. Your children had grown into strong, independent people - you can be truly proud of them. Look after your other children and may they have all the blessings and success that they deserve. I hope the love and support that is flowing out to you is of some comfort.

Sending all my love and condolences to Grace and Barney’s families and friends. You are all greatly supported by UoN, and we will all smile again.

Lots of love xx

A terrible tragedy to have your university career cut short so abruptly. My thoughts are with you and your family. So sorry to hear this news. May your memory be a blessing.

Grace and Barney,

You don’t me but your kindness and brilliance and humour have shone out through the many beautiful memories and photos others have shared. I’m the mother of a fellow fresher and your parents and siblings have done you proud. Such bravery and beautiful words. Rest in peace and know you have touched the lives of many. Xx

To the family of Grace and the family of Barnaby:

Sending you love and strength. Devastated by your loss. So sad that this has happened

My deepest condolences

Martin

Philosophy 1976

To the families and friends of Grace and Barney, I am deeply sorry for your loss. I graduated last year and feel a strong connection to the city I loved for 3 years, so when I heard the news I was truly touched.

I knew neither Grace or Barney, but both looked to be lovely human beings, as has been highlighted by the heartfelt tributes that have been pouring in. I’d have loved to shared a drink with them if they’d have been at the university at the same time as I.

To the parents and siblings, I have huge admiration for your courage and braveness in the way with which you spoke of Grace and Barney over the last couple of days given the tragic circumstances, they would be so proud of you.

Sending huge love, Jack x

I am so sorry for your loss, it is an unimaginable situation that everyone affected is going through and Grace and Barney deserved so much better. I didn’t know them personally, but the more I hear about them the more I think that they would have been really great friends and were definitely the best of us.

These past few days since their loss has emphasised how they have brought so much more light and good into the world than any darkness brought by this horrible crime, and what will really live on after this is the love and kindness that they have spread and that people are now spreading in their name.

We will never, ever forget them, or what they stand for. I only hope that the people they were close to can remember they are not alone in this - truly we are all here for you.

I am a UON graduate (2016) and stand with the community and families of Grace and Barney. Their deaths are shattering. It is so unimaginably unfair that their lives were snatched from them at a time when they should be exploring, learning, having fun and enjoying life. They should have been safe. There are no words.

Grace and Barney, we will all carry your memory with us. We will bring you in our thoughts across the world.

As a former student of UoN, I am deeply saddened by this news. Please accept my sincere condolences. May the families, friends, students and staff of UoN have the strength and patience to grieve.

I am so sorry about all of this. My heart breaks for you. This is such an unfair and cruel situation. I will never forget the names of Barnaby, Ian, and especially Grace, who I was fortunate enough to know as she was on my course. Grace was the most charming, bubbly, and kind person. I never saw her without a smile on her face. It was always nice chatting with her, she acknowledged all those around her with such joy and kindness. My memories of the brief time I got to spend with her will forever live in my heart. It was an absolute honour to have been her peer, and I will carry her legacy and memory with me as I continue my time at UoN Med School.

This has been a difficult time for all of us, but I can't imagine your grief as the families of Grace, Barnaby, and Ian. I am sending you all the love and strength I can muster, and am praying for you.

Love,

Ari

I graduated from the University 60 years ago next month and have always been grateful and proud of the time I spent there, (there were some 2,000 students at the time). I am shaken and so sad that Grace and Barney's lives have been cut so short and as a parent and grandparent I send my deepest sympathies to both families. A grand daughter graduated in 2017 in Paedeatric Nursing and we so proud of her.

I hope that both families will remember their loved one with pride, that they have made such a marked impression on so many people.

I also send all members of the University community my thoughts and prayers at this sad and diff9 ult time

Dear Barney’s family,

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss and I cannot imagine what you are going through right now. Although I did not know Barney, I know that he was adored by all of those who were lucky enough to know him. May he rest in peace and always be remembered as the kind, intelligent and amazing boy that he was. I’m sending all of my love and support to you all xx

Heartfelt condolences for this tragic event.

My eldest graduated last year at Nottingham, my youngest has an offer for a place in September and my wife is from Nottingham. This makes it a very close and personal experience for your overwhelming loss.

To the families and friends of Grace and Barney, I wish to send you love and condolences. As a Nottingham Graduate, who used to walk those same streets years ago, and as a parent now myself, I felt the shock of these terrible events keenly. I am so very sorry for your loss.

So shocked to hear about this. Codolences to those who are grieving. Mike (Nottingham alumnus)

I graduated from the University 60 years ago next month and have always been grateful and proud of the time I spent there, (there were some 2,000 students at the time). I am shaken and so sad that Grace and Barney's lives have been cut so short and as a parent and grandparent I send my deepest sympathies to both families. A grand daughter graduated in 2017 in Paedeatric Nursing and we are so proud of her.

I hope that both families will remember their loved one with pride, that they have made such a marked impression on so many people.

I also send all members of the University community my thoughts and prayers at this sad and difficult time.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending my deepest condolences to the family and friends of Grace and Barney.

May these beautiful young lives remind us about the preciousness of love, life, friendship and family bonds. So sorry for the tragic loss to the grieving families and to society as a whole.

Nottingham is a wonderful city full of life, so it was a horrible shock to see the news. I was a student at UoN between 2014 and 2017, and have many great memories of my time there. My deepest condolences to all the family and friends of those who tragically lost their lives far too young.

To the friends and family of Grace and Barney,

I’m so sorry for your loss.

Although I did not have the pleasure of meeting Grace and Barney personally, it is clear that the world is a worse place without them.

My greatest sympathies xx

I am the mother of a first year student at UoN and wish to send my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Grace and Barney. What happened is utterly tragic, senseless and heartbreaking and I am so sorry you are having to go through this. You are in so many people's thoughts and prayers. Xx

I knew Barney from sharing two history classes with him this year. He had a fantastic group project this year, only a few months ago, that he was clearly passionate about. It’s such a waste of young life, a life that would have been filled with such potential to do that which he loved. He was always a very animated and expressive guy, who always made sure to be nice and approachable when possible. I, and many others, enjoyed talking to him as he was always willing to strike up a conversation, even with those who seemed apprehensive to meet new people, like myself. I was shocked to find out that this happened, as I had travelled home, and I was looking forward to talking to him more in the future, as we had sat together in a few lectures and most seminars this year.

He, and Grace, who I did not have the pleasure of knowing personally, will not be forgotten, as we who knew them and have learned about their personalities and experiences at the university will keep them in our memories forever.

To the families of Grace and Barney, I hope that you can one day find some form of peace knowing that they are both loved and appreciated by those around them, and indeed now, those who have learned of them since the incident.

Rest in peace Grace and Barney.

What an appalling way to cut short the lives of two promising young people. As part of the alumnus community I can’t envisage how this would have affected my time at Nottingham University. To the families of Grace and Barney, and their student peers and tutors, I encourage you all to hold firm in the belief that this is not the way things are meant to be . May the light of their souls shine bright in Heaven forever.

As both an alumna and a member of staff, I was horrified to hear about Grace and Barney's deaths. My heart goes out to their family and friends - I hope that the UoN Community can continue to support them whilst they come to terms with their losses.

To Grace & Barnabys families I wish to offer my sincere condolences on your children's tragic passing. I am so sorry for your loss.

I am praying for all of you. May God bless you and give you the strength to get through the days and months ahead.

May both of their gentle souls rest in peace.

Such a long and deeply moving entries in this book of condolences that cut right to the heart of this deeply shocking event which recall happy memories of life on the campus and the always friendly citizens of Nottingham. Barney and Grace seem to be a lovely couple and I just hope they had time to experience the same in this safe and idyllic world before this senseless and cruel act . May they rest in peace and my sincerest condolences to their bereaved and very brave parents.

Condolences to the families of the loss of Grace O'Malley-Kumar and Barney Webber during this time of grief, sending the strength and courage to their families need to face the days ahead without them.

My thoughts, love and strength is with the family and friends of all those involved in this tragic event. Keep each other safe ❤️

I have watched and listened to the news with such sadness this week. I hope your families can find some comfort in the fact that you both are universally loved.

Rest in Peace Grace and Barney.

Susie (Nottingham Medical School Alumnus 2002)

To Grace and Barney’s parents, my heartfelt love as you endure this unimaginable nightmare. Your strength to address those at the vigil was remarkable and the everlasting love for your gorgeous children shone bright. My heart broke again for your respective sons, the loss their siblings so raw. I have a son in his 4th year and daughter in her 1st, this horror could have happened to any of us and for you to live it is unimaginable. Xxx

I am heartbroken for you and you have my absolute deepest condolences. Though I did not know Grace or Barnaby, it has never been more obvious how sensational two people were and how lucky anyone must have been to know them. Such beautiful bright lights can never leave this earth, they will forever shine and protect those who loved them. To their younger brothers - they would be so proud of you and your bravery and know that they will always be with you no matter what. Forever in our hearts. Sending so much strength.

I didn’t know Grace and Barnaby, nor did I attend the university of Nottingham or am I from Nottingham, but I must admit over these last few days I’ve been really touched by the words of the families of Grace and Barnaby, and the incident as a whole has been extremely upsetting.

I’m writing this message as I simply felt the need to put something out there, as since I heard about the incident I haven’t stopped thinking about the wonderful doctor and hockey player Grace would have made, and the wonderful pilot and cricket player Barney would have made.

My deepest condolences to the families of both Grace and Barnaby, I can’t even begin to imagine how difficult it must be, and speaking in front of such a large crowd after the tragedy is so brave of you all.

James’ words were especially touching, and they were words which we can all learn a lot from; “I urge you all to cherish every moment you spend with your loved ones, as you just never know when it will end”.

Their futures may have been taken, but their memories live on.

R.I.P Grace O’Malley Kumar and Barney Webber

Dear families of Grace, Barnaby and Ian,

Sending heartfelt condolences to you all at this time, you are in our thoughts. I am so sorry for your loss.

(2nd year UoN student)

Dearest families,

It is impossible for us to feel your loss. I cannot describe my own feelings having lived and worked in Nottingham many years ago now. Lives stolen cannot be replaced. Sadness, only sadness remains. May God bless you all…. Wilf Burgess (Nottingham Grad).

Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family and friends of all of Grace and Barnaby💔 Truly heartbreaking, may they Rest In Peace forever.

I am so, so sorry for your loss and cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. Be proud of what wonderful young people you raised and know that the whole Nottingham community is thinking of you. (Grad 2017)

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

I wanted to express my heartfelt condolences at the loss of your beautiful and talented daughter and son. I can’t begin to imagine the pain and heartbreak you are feeling.

As a University of Nottingham graduate (2005) I feel deeply connected to the city and reminisce about walking the same streets feeling safe and carefree, celebrating the end of exams.

Please know that the UoN community are holding you in their thoughts and sending so much love.

Deepest condolences to the families of Grace and Barney. May you have the strength to get through this over time. My daughter attended UoN and loved it and the city of Nottingham. I cannot even begin to comprehend how you must feel right now. I send my heartfelt sympathies.

To the families of Barney and Grace,

There are no words that can begin to express how sorry I am for your loss and what you're going through at a time when your children should have been coming back home for the summer break after their first year here in Nottingham.

All I can do is echo the words from this week's vigil on Wednesday - that you have the entire university behind you, and always will. My deepest condolences and love to you all.

I ask myself why this has impacted me so profoundly and I think the answer is that the loss of Barney and Grace, in what was potentially the happiest of times for them, represents the loss of such contribution, youthfulness, hope, and great potential in their future lives. To have that denied is tragic. Moreover, their peers, friends, lecturers, support staff and university workers will struggle with this for some time. Their families, well, how does one move on from this.

I am so affected by this loss, it could have been one of my sons, and that thought I cannot comprehend. My sincere condolences to you all.

I graduated in 1967 (German, Drysdale - De Pear -Deaks) and only came back once for a reunion (in part of Sherwood Hall) in 2017. But it's always been "my" university, and news of this reached and shocked me here in Bavaria. Sincerest condolences to parents and friends.

Colin B Newberry, Holzkirchen, Upper Bavaria

My heartfelt condolences to parents, siblings, friends and extended families of Grace and Barney.

There is not a single word that I say or write that can take your pain away. It is a very hard time especially losing someone after these tragic circumstances. I hope you all find peace and heal yourselves after this huge loss and void.

Grace and Barney’s death has shook me to my core. As a parent of 3 young children, I can’t imagine anything more traumatic than losing your child.

Grace and Barney will always be in my heart and prayers. We have lost two beautiful souls but their memories and legacy will stay forever.

Sending Lots of love and positivity

Bisma

We were so shocked and sorry to hear of your loss. My husband and I are both University of Nottingham graduates and one of daughters is hoping to study there from this September - a special place. We send our condolences and hope you continue to find the strength that you have so bravely shown in the last few days.

Grace and Barney, you will be sorely missed. Grace, although we had few encounters, to study with you was a privilege. Even though I didn’t know you incredible well, every encounter showed what an amazing person you were and how beautiful your personality was. Barney, I didn’t have the honour of meeting you, but some of my friends knew you well. And every word I have heard is one of respect and admiration. Both of you were incredible people who died far too young.

To your families, I can only imagine what you are going through, and I am immensly sorry. Just know that everyone is here to support you, and to remember your beautiful children, forever. We will hold them in our hearts. We will do everything in our power to make them as proud as they made us.

My thoughts and sympathies are with family and friends of students. Bless their souls.

I am so so sorry for your loss and what you have been going through these past few days. It is heartbreaking that two beautiful lives have been curtailed in this way. My love and prayers are with you. (Grad 2012).

As a graduate of UoN and a post-uni resident of the city Notts has a special place in my heart and I'm really devastated by the events that have taken place. My deepest condolences to the families of Grace and Barnaby, I'm so sorry for your loss and may they rest in peace forever. <3

I am so sorry to hear of the tragic loss that has unfolded. I can't imagine how painful this has been for the families of Barnaby Webber and Grace O'Malley Kumar, and for students and staff at the university that had known them. They sounded like wonderful people who attended Nottingham to make a better life for themselves and had so much to live for. Nobody should have to expect what happened to them and I deeply regret this senseless act of violence. May their memories remain in people's hearts

My deepest and most sincere condolences to all involved and effect by this tragic event. As a fellow student, I confirm we stand by you and support you. All the love and strength in the world to you. God bless x

Thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and friends of Barney and Grace- two very talented and wonderful people. I am proud to be a graduate of this university.

I attended Nottingham University as a mature student. I always felt safe in the beautiful city and am shocked by this tragedy. My heart goes out to Grace and Barney's family and friends and all affected by their loss.

To the families, friends and classmates: Most of us can't imagine what you're going through, but I hope you can feel all our love and support.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby: As a parent, grandparent and past student of Nottingham University I wish to express my love and sympathy to you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Your courage has been admirable. Your sincerity immense.

During my years at Uni and after, the University and the broader Nottingham community was always such a source of comfort, and a safe space for me. I am so saddened to hear that this sense of security has been taken away by the senseless act of violence.

Sending all my love to Grace and Barney's families, friends and classmates. They will be missed greatly, but their legacies will live on in our hearts. RIP

My daughter is a first year medical student at UoN and was also out celebrating that night. I cannot imagine the depth of your pain and my heart hurts for you all. I pray that you will, one day, be able to find a way to smile again. Grace and Barney have touched the lives of millions across the globe and we shall never forget them - they will leave a legacy to make you all proud and that will reach beyond your imagination. We are here for you - always.

Dear Barney & Grace’s families,

Such shocking and devastating news to lose your beloved children so prematurely. My daughter, Ellie is at Nottingham Uni and attended the vigil. I hope the love and comfort of so many people will surround you in your grief. My garden is full of roses 🥀 and this weekend we will plant three roses to honour the memory of Barney, Grace & Ian. Your hearts will be in that city forever & the students will remember you. When Ellie graduates this year on 26 July, I will make sure she wears a little symbol for both of them on her gown so they can graduate too. God Bless you all. As the tears flow may you find healing. XXX

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

I cannot comprehend the grief and devastation you must be going through at this painful time. As someone who’s lived in Nottingham her whole life, I will never understand how someone can and has carried out this utter atrocious attack on our city.

I hope you find peace knowing we as a city feel your loss and although it’s not quite the same, we are grieving with you. We feel so privileged that Grace and Barnaby chose our city to fall in love with.

They will never be forgotten. Their memories are in our hearts forever.

So much love to you all through this incredibly difficult time.

Georgia x

My heartfelt sympathy to you all, especially the families of Barney and Grace; a shocking tragedy. I was a student in the 1960s and always felt totally safe in Nottingham - some of the best years of my life.

Susie xx

To Grace's and Barnaby's families, I am so so sorry for this horrible, heartbreaking, unimaginable time you are going through. As a parent, I cannot even begin to imagine your pain. Your children were loved by so many people at home, at school and at UoN in their academic and sporting environments. Although there is no consolation at this time, I hope that the love all around you may at the very least give you some comfort. The University of Nottingham and the City of Nottingham are with you.

Two beautiful souls, clearly full of life and enjoying their time in Nottingham, taken far too soon.

As a fellow parent of a U of Notts student, I can only begin to understand the pain your families are going through. I am devastated for you and can only hope your wonderful memories of Grace and Barnaby will give you comfort in the future. They seem to have given you every reason to be proud of them both.

Rest in Peace Barnaby and Grace. Xxxx

Sending love from MMU💙

I was a student at Nottingham in the 90s and lived right where this senseless tragedy took place.

I walked back on many occasions at the same time, making the same journey as Barney and Grace. I am shocked and deeply saddened at the tragedy and offer my sincere condolences to the friends and families of Barney and Grace.

Both seemed like outstanding members of the community, with so much to live for and it is is so unfair that they will not be able to fulfil their dreams.

I am sure that Nottingham and the university will never forget the two wonderful students and they will always be an inspiration to the wider community. RIP

I can only offer you my love and deepest sorrows to both families for the losses of two beautiful pieces of our community. We will always remember them for the shining lights that they were.

May they rest in eternal peace.

I’m so so sorry for your losses, Barney and Grace will forever be remembered and will always be in our hearts in Nottingham. I send you love, prayers and strength during this difficult time. They will be so so missed xxxxx

My sincerest condolences to both Barney and Grace’s families. My heart breaks thinking of every life event they will cruelly never get to experience. I cannot express how truly heartbroken I am for both families experiencing such tragic losses. May they forever rest in peace and never be forgotten 💛💚

Absolutely devastated to hear of the senseless attack in Nottingham. As a recent graduate, I have so many fond memories of the city and I'm so sorry that Grace and Barney have been so cruelly robbed of the chance to do the same. Sending their friends and family love at this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace xx

Sending my love and deepest condolences to the families of Barnaby and Grace. Having spent 4 years at the University of Nottingham up to 2016, Nottingham has a very special place in my heart. Hearing how much Grace and Barnaby adored Nottingham has really resonated with me as I was the same, my parents struggled to get me home as well! It's heartbreaking that their university experiences and their bright futures have so cruelly been taken away from them.

I was so touched by your words at both the vigils, and this tragedy has shown how much we should treasure the time we spend with our loved ones. Don't forget that you have the whole UoN community standing with you. May Grace and Barnaby rest in peace x

My brother and two of my sons went to Nottingham after myself. We all the university and the city. This event is a tragedy on so many levels. My thoughts are with the families of all three victims. The dignity with which they have addressed their suffering has affected me deeply.

Dear family and friends of Grace and Barnaby,

I am so, so sorry for your loss, they were clearly beautiful souls and I cannot begin to imagine what you are going through. I hope you are proud of what wonderful, kind and talented young people you raised and supported. Sending love and strength to the whole UoN hockey and sport community.

Sarah UNLHC Alumni and UoN graduate 2015

Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting either Grace or Barney, their deaths have had a major impact on myself and those around me. As a second year, I live in Lenton and have always viewed it as a (relatively) safe place. I have walked down Ilkeston Road hundreds of times. I am so so sorry to their families that this one time neither of your children were safe. It could have so easily been anyone, and I’m so sorry its you. It is heartbreaking to know that two of our own have been taken far far too soon. You both deserved long and happy lives. Your legacies and impact on us all will live on forever. Green and Gold💚💛

To the families and friends of Grace and Barnaby

I've always struggled with empathy, but as I read these messages I was brought to tears. This is such a sad and tragic event. I'm a Nottingham graduate, as was my father (who, like Grace, hailed from Woodford), and I was pleased when my son was offered a place to read history last year (which he didn't take), so he could've been part of Barnaby's group. I really connect with this very personally even though I didn't know Grace or Barnaby, however I cannot begin to offer words which would help at this terrible time, but sending love to you all.

This world needs love.

This has affected all who've ever trodden these paths - expressions of sorrow and support may not suffice, but the hope is that they serve to salve. My first year at Nottingham Uni (HuStu) was 1976/77. Extended stay ended in 1981. Even from overseas, I remain a part of the family and share in all you feel.

One Love!

I didn’t know Grace personally, but as a member of the Ladies Hockey Club the loss has deeply affected all of us. She was incredibly talented, both at hockey and academia, and seemed like a wonderful girl. I want to extend my heartfelt love and condolences to her parents and brother, wider family and friends.

She was taken too soon and had her whole life ahead of her.

Live your lives to the fullest in her memory.

Grace- forever a member 💚💛

Absolutely devastated to hear of the senseless attack in Nottingham. As a recent graduate, I have so many fond memories of the city and I'm so sorry that Grace and Barney have been so cruelly robbed of the chance to do the same. Sending their friends and family love at this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace xx

I am so shocked and saddened at this news, it makes me think of when I started in my first year and was embracing the beginning of my university journey. I can tell both Barney and Grace were beautiful souls and my thoughts are with their families and those affected.

To the Parents, friends & families of Grace & Barnaby,

We are completely heartbroken for you all. Such a loss for you and the wider UoN community. Sending our heartfelt condolences, prayers and love.

Sarah & Tim Walls

As a fellow first year student at UoN I am deeply shocked and saddened that Grace and Barnaby have been taken from this world too soon by a horrific event that has happened so close to home.

I would like to share my deepest sympathy and condolences to Grace and Barnaby’s close friends and family. I hope some day you will find peace and are able to smile again.

To the younger siblings of Grace and Barnaby, your brother and sister will be so proud of you for the amazing strength you are showing and you will continue to represent them and do them proud in everything you do in the future. There will be bright days ahead.

I hope you know that the whole of UoN are supporting you and feeling your grief at this time too. We will all always be here 💚💛

Grace and Barney - I didn't know you but was a student at Nottingham University from 1985-1988 and had such a wonderful time, making lifelong friends and playing hockey for the University - enjoying sport which you both did. I am so very sorry that your lives were cut short in such a tragic way, and my heart goes out to your families and friends. Your parents and Grace's brother spoke so eloquently at the vigil. I send them love and support at such a sad time as their lives continue without your shining lights.

With love Helen

I did not have the pleasure of knowing Grace and Barney, but it is clear, both from the vigil this week and the messages here, they were each loved and cherished here at the University. What a credit they are to you and it's clear they have made you so proud.

You have been so courageous in the face of such pain and loss, and we hope you have found strength from the tide of goodwill towards you. I am so sorry that this terrible tragedy has come upon your families.

I am praying for you that you will know God's presence, peace and comfort through this incredibly difficult time, and that you will find strength and courage as you grieve.

Rest in peace Grace and Barney.

As someone who has worked at the University of Nottingham for many years, all the students are like a huge extended family and so yes, I did shed a tear when I heard the shocking news about what had happened to Grace and Barney and even more tears when listening to your wonderful, brave words spoken at the vigils. Hopefully reading through these messages will help to give you the strength to get through the hours, days, weeks and years ahead and to start to smile again as you remember your time with them.

I write to today with profound sorrow and a heavy heart as we mourn the devastating loss of two bright souls, Grace and Barney. Though I may not have had the privilege of knowing them personally, the news of their untimely departure has shaken us all, and I extend my deepest condolences to their families, friends, and the entire University community.

My thoughts are with everyone. It was sad to read about Grace and Barnaby. I stand with Nottingham. Glen Murphy. X

Two bright stars now shine the brightest in the sky. Sending love and strength to the families, friends and Nottingham.

Two beautiful souls taken away too soon.

I have just completed my masters at Nottingham Trent Uni so this feesl very close to home. I am still trying to get my head around what happened. Grace, Barnaby and Ian and their families have been my thoughts since Tuesday. Having sat my final exam last Tuesday and spending plenty of my time on Nottingham the past couple years. I was a student at Sheffield uni walking home at similar hours emjouomg the carefree student life. I just don't know what to say, it has left me shaken and shocked. I give all my strength and love to the family and friends of the victims and all those affected 💐

Even though I never had the honour to meet Grace and Barnaby, their deaths have had a huge, emotional impact on me. As a third year now preparing to leave Nottingham, they should have been celebrating the end of their first year. They should have had the opportunity to graduate and to go on and live the rest of their lives.

As most of us do, we live in the Lenton area and just off Ilkeston Road. I’ve walked down that road hundreds of times over the past few years and Grace and Barnaby should have been able to get home safely that night.

I think what has affected so many of us, is that it could have been any of us and I can’t say how sorry I am that it was Grace and Barnaby. Two beautiful people taken from this world far too early. May their souls rest in eternal peace and I hope their families and friends can find peace in the support and love from the students and people of Nottingham

RIP

I did not know Grace or Barnaby, however I wish to pass on my sincere and deepest condolences and love towards both the families and friends of these beautiful souls. Your bravery and words have been inspirational.

Truly - we are all here for you and we shall never forget their names.

With heartfelt condolences.

I was an exchange student at UoN in 2021. I am truly heartbroken to hear what happened in Nottingham, a city I call my second home. I want everyone to know that the UoN community from across the world stands with you in these extremely hard times.

May Grace and Barnaby rest in peace.

To the families, colleagues, friends of Grace and Barnaby as well as the broad community of Nottingham University......Pole sana sana (heartfelt condolences) to you all for this very shocking event!

to the families & closest friends of Grace and Barney,

you are so so strong and everyone is standing behind you with so much love and support. you brought up two absolutely amazing and talented people who will truly never be forgotten. they will always be with you, looking after you, and will always be proud of you.

hopefully one day the pain will feel slightly less, but that pain just shows how truly amazing they were and how many people they brought joy to.

live you life to the fullest for them, they will never stop loving you, as you never stopped loving them.

i didn’t have the pleasure of meeting Barney, but i have heard endless great things from friends. to grace - i will never forget your laugh, your passion, and just overall how lovely and warm you were as a person. i’m glad i got to hug you one last time on Monday, it just emphasises how loving you were, literally all of the time. love you forever jags 🤍

sending endless love and support, may they rest peacefully. 💚💛

To Both Families

I am so sorry that you have had to go through what no one should ever feel.

Absolutely devastated to hear this news and can’t begin to imagine the pain you’re going through.

You’re strength and unity is inspiring and I’m sure both Grace and Barney reflected what great people you are.

The world has lost two great people, and as a former UoN student I know just how much they would have loved the city and university and it is clear from the response just how much everybody has loved them in return.

💚💛

As an alumni of the University of Nottingham, who lived as a student in the very neighbourhood where this terrible, senseless and shocking act took place, and as someone who now works as a lecturer in the university sector and is well aware of how devastating these sorts of things are to the wider community, I wanted to leave a message of my deepest condolences for all those affected by the loss of these two human beings, so full of energy and potential, and clearly so well loved.

There are no words to compensate for your loss, but for those closest to Grace and Barney, especially family and friends, and more broadly to the university and city communities who are also impacted by these crimes, please know that I join a chorus of people accross the country who send our love and support to you. I hope you can find some peace in these messages.

Your children will not be forgotten.

With love.

I was never close with Grace but even I remember her constant and contagious smile around our halls, always making everyone’s day better.

Two beautiful souls that blessed so many lives have been lost, but they’ll be in all of our hearts forever ❤️

I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of Grace and Barnaby , it is devastating and should never have happened. Sending all my love to their family and friends, you will always have the love and support of Nottingham 💚💛

My deepest condolences to families and friends of Grace and Barney. Their tragic deaths are a great shock to the UoN alumni all over the world and we are heartbroken for your loss. They did not deserve such cruelty. There are no words that can make up for your pain but I hope you will find comfort in the knowledge that during their time with you, their lives were brightened by your love. And I hope that the memory of their love for you will continue to lend you strength in the days ahead.

To the families of two incredible people, who’s smiles constantly shone, I am so sorry for your incredible loss. They never failed to make everyone feel comfortable and at ease. I cannot imagine the unbelievable grief you are going through at this time, but hope you can be comforted in knowing how loved and truly special your children were.

UoN will hold them in our hearts forever 💚💛

As the parent of a 2nd year Medicine student at Nottingham and having suffered recent family tragedy ourselves, we send you all our heartfelt condolences. Bless your beautiful children. Sending your families and the whole University community much strength at this very sad time

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Grace and Barney.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time. 🤍

(UoN Alumni 2005)

To the families and friends of Grace and Barnaby,

I am sending you my deepest condolences and sympathies. I am so very sorry for the grief you must be feeling. Even though I never had the pleasure of meeting Grace and Barnaby, I know how treasured they would have been to you, their friends and the whole UoN community. The world has lost two beautiful young people who will surely be missed.

I thank you for how eloquently you spoke at the vigils, both Grace and Barnaby would be proud. I pray that you are able to find some peace and know how loved you and your children are by the wider community. May Grace and Barnaby rest in peace. May God bless you.

Sending lots of love and prayers to you all 💚💛

Emma

(UoN Graduate 2019)

Rest in Peace 💛💚

My deepest condolences to the families who lost their loved ones, Grace, Barney and Ian. Words fail when any life is lost, but for parents losing their children there are no words to provide comfort. May you find strength in each other and in the memories of your loved ones.

As a former UoN student, I am deeply shocked by this tragedy and cannot begin to comprehend how this could happen. I send my love and support to the university commumity and the people of our beloved city. We stand with you.

As a parent of a student at the University of Nottingham, I am so deeply saddened by what has happened to to Grace and Barney and I am in awe of the amazing strength and courage shown by both of their families. I know it could so easily have been my child ( he walked the same route at that time 2 days earlier) and I could have been in the heartbreaking situation that you are in now. As a family we send our deepest condolences at the loss of these two amazing young people and join with thousands of others to send you love and strength and move forward.

I am deeply shocked and saddened. I pray for the families to have strength to bear the heavy burden of loss of dearest children.

THERE ARE NO WORDS FOR THIS - I WAS A NOTTINGHAM STUDENT ALMOST 50 YEARS AGO - SHOCKING - MY THOUGHTS WITH EVERYONE - PHIL

As an ex-student and reading through the comments left here, it is clear that the loss of both Grace and Barnaby is felt by the entire UoN student body, past and present.

Grace and Barney, I am just so sorry this has happened to you. Words can't convey how much has been lost. But, what cannot be lost are the memories and the love that you shared with those who knew you. For those of us who never met you; we will remember your names, your faces and the stories we hear about your lives.

To the families and all those who loved Grace and Barney, sending you so much love to get through this time. I hope, whenever you are ready, you have all the support you need.

Just know- we will never forget your daughter, sister, son, brother, friend, teammate x

To the Webber and Kumar family. I am so sorry for your loss. In these dark times, I hope and pray you find joy, happiness and courage in the wonderful memories you had with your son and daughter and know that they are in peace. I can only imagine what you are going through. Your son and daughter have been taken from the world at a very young age and it breaks my heart to think of what could have been. I am spending your family and everyone that knew Grace and Barney my deepest condolences and sympathy.

🙏🏾🤎

Sending my deepest sympathies for your losses to both of your families and may they both rest in peace 💕

To the family & friends of Grace & Barney,

My love and prayers are with you at this immensely difficult time. There are no words to mend the pain and grief that you will be feeling at this time. Two beautiful people taken far too soon. Your strength over the last couple of days is truly admirable. The words spoken at both vigils were truly beautiful and their memory will live on forever, Nottingham will never forget them.

May they rest in peace. Sending my love.

To the family and friends of Grace and Barnaby, I wish you strength and love as you grieve after such an unfair and heartbreaking time. Your words at the vigils were so brave and it is clear how much they will both be missed and will never be forgotten.

To the families and friends of Grace and Barney:

The whole of Nottingham, especially us students, are sending you all so much love and support. This was my final year at Nottingham and although I didn’t know Barney or Grace, their kindness, vibrancy and wonderfulness is deeply felt by everyone. Please know that we feel the loss of Grace and Barney and that we cry, hurt and grieve with you. I am heartbroken by what has happened and I am sending my condolences to those who knew them. You are not alone and the whole of Nottingham is behind you and supporting you.

They would be extremely proud of their families and especially their little brothers, you are all truly brave and inspiring. I am so incredibly sorry for your loss and I wish I could hug you all.

I wish I had the opportunity to meet Barney and Grace, they seemed like incredible people and a whole lot of fun. Grace and Barney’s love and how much people loved them will be remembered. They are more than what happened to them. UoN will carry their legacies forever and they will never be forgotten, I promise.

Sending all my love to everyone who knew them xx

Liv, 2023 UoN Graduate

Sending my condolences to the family and friends of Barnaby and Grace. it could’ve been any one of us, I’m sorry it had to be you.

Rest in peace.

To the families of Grace and Barney,

I am so very sorry for your devastating loss; it is very clear that Grace and Barney were people who would have made a difference in this world and we are all poorer for their loss.

As a former UoN student, I remember with fondness the walks home after a night having fun in town and I was incredibly shocked to hear what happened. I’m so sorry that they didn’t make it home that night.

Sending love.

As a recent graduate, it makes me so sad that Grace and Barnaby didn’t get the full experience of the University of Nottingham. It makes extremely sad that these young people, who were full of potential had their lives cut short by such a senseless crime. I’m so sorry to their families that they must go through this. I send all my love, and my deepest condolences to you at this difficult time.

RIP Barnaby and Grace💚💛

The news of this tragedy has devastated our community. I can’t begin to comprehend the pain in your families, or maybe I just can’t bring myself to. To think you were both just enjoying all the very same moments as I did not so long ago, Crisis Wednesdays and a dip in the big O. It simply isn’t fair that you weren’t afforded these, that they were so cruelly stripped from you. I hope you get to live out the remainder of your Uni experience in the most fun and outrageous way, wherever you may be. I hope you’re at peace.

What a disheartening news to read about the sudden death of these promising students! My kind condolences. May God console the management of UoN, their colleagues, friends and families for the irreparable loss.

Sending my deepest condolences, love and support to all family and friends. You will not be forgotten.

Rest in peace,

Grace and Barnaby

Sending my deepest condolences, love and support.

Forever in our hearts.

Rest in peace Grace and Barnaby

💚💛

I live in Nottingham with my family and this was a huge shock to all of us. My deepest condolences and love go to the family and friends of Barnaby Webber and Grace O’Malley-Kumar. They were two students that took their education very seriously and had very bright futures, which were taken to soon. Over the last few days I have shed a few tears as even though I didn’t know them nor their families. They were still part of a large community that felt like family. We will always remember them forever, and even though they are gone, their memory will always live on through their friends, university, Nottingham, and of course their families. May they rest in peace and shine bright through Nottingham. I would also like to take a moment to mention my deepest condolences for Ian Coates’ family and friends who are also suffering with grief at this tragic time. May he rest in peace and let his hard work for our community live on in the schools he worked in. In the midst of the grief, we will always have each other in our community to lean on in times like this. We will always be here for one another standing side by side for what is right. They may be gone, but never forgotten. May the three of you Rest In Peace Barnaby, Grace and Ian. #Nottignhamtogether 💚🕊🙏🏻❤️

My deepest condolences to the families of Barnaby and Grace during this difficult period of grief and loss. The memories of Barnaby and Grace will be indelibly stamped in the hearts of those who know these wonderful individuals. May you find strength and comfort in Almighty God.

Dear Grace and Barney parents

As a current student of UON ,I am so shocked and devasted to hear such loss of two young souls departed too soon.My heartfelt condolences to your family and your loved ones .You will be engraved in our hearts forever.May your beautiful souls rest in peace .

Sending you lots of love and strength during this difficult time.

Hard to find words to express the right sentiment. Such a tragedy to befall those so young. Condolences to the families of Grace and Barnaby and to the wider UON community. Pete Winterton 81-85 Chair Cripps Hall Trust and Association

I did not know Grace or Barney, but as a fellow student I can’t help but feel that their deaths have been a huge loss to our community. I am so so sorry to those who loved them, we will never forget them.

always in my thoughts xxx

Sending love & strength from Chester, and from the University of Chester Women's Hockey club ❤️🖤

My thoughts and wishes are with the families of Grace and Barney as they process their tremendous loss. Nottingham with be less special without their light and they will never be forgotten

I'm still in shock and trying to comprehend what happened. But the truth is that the world lost two wonderful young souls.

My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Grace and Barney.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

Sudipta (UoN Alumni 2005)

I can hardly find the words to express my profound sorrow, anger and disbelief after the senseless attack on Barnaby and Grace. My deepest condolences to both the parents and siblings of Barnaby and Grace with the hope that you will find the support and strength you need to bear the unbearable.

May God bless you and the students at the University and live in the hope that somehow there will be justice done and we will all meet again in love someday 🙏

Dear the families of Barney and Grace,

These are two young souls taken too soon . Two young beautiful people enjoying their lives- just walking home after enjoying a night out. I am so very sorry for your loss. This has sadly touched so many of us as parents. My daughter is in Deakins and has spoken so fondly of Barney such a kind lovely young man. They will both never be forgotten xx

Sending love, thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Barnaby, Grace and also Ian Coates. May they rest in peace 🌹

My condolences, love and prayers to the families of Grace and Barney, their friends and all those who knew them and cherished them.

May they rest in peace.

Amina Jega, UoN 2021 Graduate

Gone too soon.

May the Families of these two outstanding human beings find comfort in the knowledge that they were well loved and respected.

I did not know them, but the events have evoked feelings of sadness and loss.

Let us do all that we can as a community to deter these ghastly acts in the future.

Deepest condolences and may Grace and Barney rest in eternal peace!

The loss of young lives is always painful, I hope my prayers ease the pain of this loss to their families and friends

Our hearts go out to all of you directly affected by this terrible tragedy. Our son is also a first year at Nottingham, it could so easily have been him, we’re just so sorry this happened to you. Life is unbelievable at times but your inner strength, and the love and support around you, will help you find a way through. Grace and Barnaby made a difference to this world and they will never be forgotten. ❤️💙

My heartfelt condolences and thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Grace and Barney. May the souls of Grace and Barney rest in perfect peace 🙏

My condolences to both families, it just feels so close and real. I went to University of Nottingham and used to walk many times down Ilkeston Road. Both my children went to University of Nottingham, both spent a year living in St Peter’s Court and also walked down Ilkeston Road many times and the thought of going through what Barney and Grace’s parents are going brings me to tears. All my love and thoughts are with you at this time.

I was shocked and saddened to learn of this terrible act of violence in the city that I loved during my time at the University in the late 1960s, when at no time did I feel unsafe or threatened in the centre of town.

My thoughts and condolences go to the bereaved families in the loss of their loved ones, with a hope and prayer that such incidents will cease throughout our land and be replaced by respect and peace.

No one will ever understand why such a cruel thing happened to two very beautiful people.

To Grace and Barney, rest peacefully.

To Grace and Barney’s families, I’m so so sorry for the loss of your beautiful children. I’m so sorry for the pain and the heart ache that you are experiencing. You are all so brave. Thank you for your powerful words, thank you for your courage and the wisdom you’ve shared with the nation. I admire the strength of all of you through this extremely difficult time.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all that you continue to stay strong. There is light at the end of this tunnel.

My sincere condolences to the families of Grace and Barney, as well as those who knew them. My thoughts go out to you all at this very difficult time.

As a recent graduate of UON who loved every second of university, it has deeply saddened me to hear about the loss of Grace and Barney during what was supposed to be the best time of their lives.

Both seemed such lovely people who had bright futures ahead of them.

I send my condolences to their friends and families. The strength that the close families had during the vigils was truly admirable, you have done them both very proud.

Rest in peace.

I attended the University of Nottingham in the 70s and continue to hold it and the city with the fondest of memories. I can not imagine the immensity of grief in losing a child. My sincere condolences and sympathy to the family and friends of Barnaby and Grace, my thoughts are with you , the student community and all those affected in Nottingham.

My initial thoughts as I set about this message were ‘there really are no words….’ that can adequately describe the depth of heartbreak the whole UoN community is feeling, but having read through these beautiful messages it seems I’m wrong, there are. And there must be and will continue to be. Barnaby and Grace and their phenomenal families deserve all the most beautiful words we can muster.

This heartbreaking tragedy will create an important legacy on so many levels. It has galvanised a tremendous community – one I feel so proud to be teeny-tiny cog in, as a 1987 UoN graduate.

These two glorious youngsters will never be forgotten. We will carry them in our hearts forever. I will no longer be able to think of Nottingham without thinking of them and will be channelling my inner Barnaby and Grace going forwards at every opportunity. No longer will I allow myself to take anything for granted.

Sending love and strength to the families, friends and contemporaries, tutors and all who had the good fortune and privilege of having shared in their lives.

Rest in peace.

To Grace and Barney, may flights of angels sing thee to thy heavenly rest.

My condolences to the families. May your hearts be enriched with the love and joy that they brought to this world and not with the sorrow of the moment.

Having graduated from Nottingham University some 60 years ago, we have been profoundly shocked at the tragic death of Grace and Barney.

Memories of the excitement of being first-year students have come flooding back with surprising clarity and emotion. To have that experience snatched from you in this way is cruel and senseless.

We send our deepest sympathies to Grace and Barney’s families.

I cannot start to think how berefit you will feel without your loved ones. They were just starting their journey of life. Nottingham is a great place, diverse, fun and exciting. Hold on to the memories and the good times. Thoughts are with you from 2 generations of Nottingham graduates.

Grace and Barney (and Ian),

I truly do not know where to start? How can something so tragic and unthinkable have happened?

I am so sorry your lives have been cut so short, it truly isn’t fair.

To your friends and family- I hope they can find comfort within one another and always think of you all with happiness and fun filled memories.

Please rest peacefully and keep watching over your families forever.

Much love,

Paige xxx

To the families of Grace and Barney, I'd like to share my deepest condolences as a University of Nottingham graduate (2016) I pray that you get the strength to cope with this loss.

From Libya

My deepest sympathy goes to all those connected to Grace and Barney, especially those closest to them. I hope you have the support you need at this time. May their memory live on and we all cherish every moment we have.

(UoN alumnus, 2003)

It is a sad day. My deep condolences to the families and friends of Grace and Barney. You will be always remembered. May your souls rest in peace.

Whilst I did not know Barnaby or Grace, they sounded like amazing people. My condolences to the family and friends. They will be forever part of the green and gold family 💚💛

RIP Barnaby and Grace

Grace and Barney you will be missed dearly.

Everyone should be safe to walk at night.

Rest in Peace.

My thoughts and prayers are with the families..

Carlos, 2022 PhD Alumni

Two bright, promising individuals gone far too soon. May you find moments of peace and comfort in the midst of your grief. Rest in perfect peace Grace and Barnaby ❤️

To the families of Grace and Barney,

As I read about the tragedies unfolding on Tuesday I felt my heart break. As a parent and grandparent I grieve for you. Just for once words are rendered meaningless.

My heartfelt hope is that you find eventual comfort in the memories of the good and happy times you shared together. They will never fade.

Wishing you the blessing of 'long life'.

Sue ( graduate 1981 )

To the parents, families, fellow students and friends of Barnie and Grace

I am so very sorry about the tragic events that took place last Tuesday. I graduated in 1969 and look back on many wonderful times at the university. Something that Barnie and Grace will no longer be able to do.

I hope that time will help you to come to terms with your terrible loss. As a Christian I still find it very hard to understand and justify why such an awful thing had to happen to two such young and talented people. I feel so sad for those that were close to Barnie and Grace.

God bless you all

I’m so sorry your time on this earth was cut short by some of the evil that resides on our planet.

I hope you both know how loved you were.

I hope you are both able to explore the universe from above.

Heartfelt condolences to the families of Grace and Barnaby and indeed the entire Nottingham University Community on this senseless murder.

May their young souls rest in peace. Amen.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

I cannot begin to understand how you feel right now but just know that we are all standing with you. I am a former UoN student and seeing the outpouring of love from sports teams, departments at the uni and their friends has been so emotional. I know you must be so proud and I hate that this is the way you find out just how loved your babies were. Your younger children are both such credits to you, both seem so mature. Your messages of hope and light, despite the most despicable thing happening to you, is so beautiful. To the siblings of Grace and Barney, your strength is amazing through all this. Sibling loss is so painful, you may grieve differently to your parents too.

Grieve but you also deserve to love and smile again. Know there is light and love at the end of this deep tunnel. I am so so sorry for your loss.

- L x

Grace and Barnaby will always be with me. I shouldn’t have had to learn their names through this tragedy, yet I’m proud to be able to say I go to a university that is saying their names loudly, and celebrating their legacies beautifully. We are all with you, and I hope you take the time you need to heal ❤️

I cannot put into words what I feel about this. Absolutely heartbreaking and taken far too soon. Thinking of all affected by this. Sleep well, beautiful ones ❤️

Grace & Barney,

I am so sorry. You both deserved so much more. To your family & friends, you have the whole of UoN, past and present, behind you.

“legacy, what is a legacy? It’s planting seeds in a garden you never get to see.”

Emily, UoN Graduate 2020 💚💛

My brother played cricket at university with Barney and had many a laugh, sesh and beer with him. I am so sorry that you as a families are having to deal with this absolutely horrific ordeal, but know that you have so many individuals, societies, families, friends and communities behind you, supporting you and grieving with you. Both Barney and Grace will forever be in all our hearts, and I am confident they will be remembered as intelligent, kind, funny and beautiful 19 year olds, and not just as victims of a horrendous attack x💚💛

As a alumni of UoN, and a parent, my heartfelt condolences go out to their family and friends. I did not know Barney or Grace but their loss at the prime of their lives, in such a cruel and senseless way has, perhaps as I had so many happy memories of my time at UoN, touched me in a way I was not sure was possible at my age. Your bravery and carefully chosen words advocating love and the lack of hate will be a true legacy for Grace and Barney. They would be so proud.

We extend heartfelt sympathy to the families of Barney and Grace and to all those who knew and loved them.

It is over 50 years since my husband and I graduated from Nottingham but we still feel part of the university family and these tragic events, as well as the overwhelming public response, have touched us deeply.

May the tide of affection which has followed the loss of these two-much loved young people create a legacy of a kinder, more caring world.

To the families and friends of Grace and Barney,

I am so sorry for your loss.

Although I did not get the chance to meet them, from learning about them through your beautiful words, they both sounded like wonderful people.

The way that both families have spread love and kindness through these difficult times has been so admirable, you have done them both so proud.

My thoughts are with you and I am sending lots of love.

Rest in peace Barney and Grace. Your memory will always live on.

- Lauren x

To the families and friends of Grace and Barney,

l am so sorry for your loss.

Although I did not get the chance to meet them, from learning about them through your beautiful words, they both sounded like wonderful people.

The way that both families have spread love and kindness through these difficult times has been so admirable, you have done them both so proud.

My thoughts are with you and I am sending lots of love.

Rest in peace Barney and Grace. Your memory will always live on.

- Lauren x

I’m so sorry this happened to you both in our city. I hope both of you have now found everlasting peace forever and always

Two absolutely beautiful young people, taken so tragically.

May you rest in peace. We will always remember you.

Sending love, strength and comfort to Grace and Barney's families.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Grace, Barnaby and Ian shine so brightly in the stories and memories of people who knew them and each of them so clearly made this world a better, kinder place. I wish peace and healing to their families. The Nottingham community will honour and remember them forever.

Holly (UoN medical graduate, 2020)

My sincerest condolences to the families of these two beautiful, talented young people who had their whole lives ahead of them. The families have shown such strength and love at such a difficult time and are very much in my thoughts.

What happened in Nottingham this week has been heart-wrenching. Although I did not know Grace or Barnaby, their hopes and dreams have been tragically cut short.

With deepest condolences to their families and friends.

Dear Grace and Barnaby,

I never had what would have been an honour to know the both of you. And yet I will carry you and your legacies with me forever. Our University is a darker place in your absence.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

My deepest condolences. Your strength and courage is inspiring, you have done Grace and Barnaby proud. You have the power and support of tens of thousands.

Absaloutely heartbroken to hear this news. May the family be patient for this irreparable loss. Please accept condolences from my side and wider Muslim community of UK.

Appreciate that the University of Nottingham with the family of the victims at this difficult time.

Salman

Alumni Class of 2016

My thoughts have been with you constantly since the devastating news broke. You both moved to the city to grow into adults, study something you love and meet people that would change your life. It is not fair. I am thinking of your loved ones and hope they will be able to find peace. The loss of Grace and Barney has been felt by Nottingham students, past and present. I want your families to know that their loss will never be forgotten by us. ♥️

My heart goes out to the loved ones of Grace & Barnaby, and all those affected by this tragedy. As a university community I know we will continue to honour the legacy of two rising stars.

With all my love,

Natasha (Graduate, 2021) 💚💛

There are really no words to say what I feel about such a senseless loss of two young lives; two youngsters with the world to shoot for. So sad. Sincere condolences to both families. UoN Graduate, 1979

I am at a complete loss for words for the impact this tragedy has had on the entirety of the student body.

I did not know either Grace or Barney particularly well, but we had many mutual friends, and Barney was the first person I met on my course in September. I have fond memories of seeing both Grace and Barney around campus, in university lectures, and on nights out and cannot comprehend the fact I will never see them again. I am completely devastated at the loss of two such incredible individuals. They both had so much potential and were both full of so much life and energy, and that is something I will never be able to forget. Many of my close friends knew Grace well, and have nothing but fond memories of her kindness, passion and radiance, and I cannot help but wish I had the opportunity to know such a beautiful soul.

I cannot even comprehend the pain and hurt all Barney and Grace’s close family and friends must be feeling, but I cannot help but admire the strength and courage you are displaying, it is truly inspiring.

I send my love and condolences to all those impacted by this complete tragedy, but especially Grace and Barney’s parents, brothers, and closest friends. I can assure you their memory will live on in the entirety of the university, a place which will never be the same without them. May they rest in peace ❤️🕊️

I am so saddened by the news of Grace and Barnaby. The pain caused to friends and family is unimaginable and I pray that those affected feel comforted during this time. I’m so sorry for your loss x

Sending my deepest condolences to the families and friends of Barnaby and Grace at this time of unimaginable loss.

“Grief is the price we pay for love.”

💔

My thoughts have been with Grace and Barney all week. Two beautiful and talented young people have been taken far too soon.

I can’t begin to imagine what their families must be going through but I wish them all the strength in the world to get through this.

May Grace and Barnaby rest in peace forever ❤️

As a graduate of the University who was born and bread in Nottingham I was shocked by events in the city.

It was with great sadness that I learnt of Barney and Grace's tragic deaths. To have such promising lives taken so young is hard to comprehend.

May they rest in peace, and in the difficult days, weeks, months and years ahead may their families and friends know that the whole Nottingham University community stands with them.

I am so sorry for the tragic loss of Grace and Barney. My deepest condolences to both families.

Dear university community

It’s with deep sadness that I write to you to share the news of the tragic death of two of UON students, Grace and Barney.

My heart go out to and deepest condolences to their family, classmates and friends as they cope with their tremendous heartbreak and grief.

My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this difficult time.

May God bless you two and your souls rest in peace.

Amir

Alumni 2020

Grace and Barney,

While i had the pleasure of knowing and loving grace, i didn’t know barney but my heart goes out to both of your families. Can’t begin to put into words how senseless and horrible what happened to you is. i hope you both rest easy, gone far far too soon. ❤️

Will forever be missing your smile Grace, remembering you forever.

May you both rest in peace 💚💛

As both a student at UoN and someone from Nottingham, I’m deeply saddened by the devastation that has happened in the city. I send all my condolences to the families of Barnaby, Grace and Ian, those injured, and all of the friends of these people.

It’s hard to imagine the pain that you all must be feeling, but know that so many people have you all in their thoughts and wish you all the love in the world during this hard time. Barnaby, Grace and Ian would be so proud of the strength that you are all showing.

May they rest in peace xxx

Our deepest condolences to all the families and friends involved in these senseless murders. We graduated from Nottingham 50 years ago and still have a great affection to the university and city. We share a small part of the pain.

Grace and Barnaby, I never met you but you have touched my life. I have much admiration for you two wonderful humans, how much you achieved, and how loved you clearly were by family and friends. I think you would be proud of the way your families are projecting love through the darkness. Special people, all of you x

We are shocked and saddened to hear about Grace and Barney. Sending love to their family and friends.

We are alumni of the UofN and hope the support from the University family and network is a source of comfort at this terrible time.

From a family born & bred in Nottingham, we are so deeply sorry for what has happened to Barnaby, Grace & Ian, this has totally shaken us and our city. The families of those taken have spoken so eloquently whilst trying to deal with their own grief. Our thoughts and love are with you, sending all our love from

Smith family 💔💝

Words cannot even describe the pain that the families of Barney and Grace must feel. Two beautiful, talented people taken far too early in a senseless act of violence. This will have a long lasting effect on the community here in Nottingham, with their names etched into our hearts.

To Barney and Grace’s loved ones, as has been previously mentioned, you have the support of 38,000 students and a nation behind you.

Grief is the price that we pay for love - the more you loved, the more it hurts. 🤍🤍🤍🤍

To the families of grace and barney,

Whilst I did not know them personally, this horrible incident has truly touched me. This is absolutely gut wrenching, and I cannot imagine how you feel, I have tears in my eyes as I write this. I am truly sorry and send my sincerest condolences. I pray God can give you the fortitude to bear this loss. Sending love and thoughts at this tough time.

(Simi uon 2022 graduate.)

Barnaby and Grace,

Words cannot comprehend how devastating the loss of both of your lives is. Being a student myself, these losses have just left me unspeakable and with such a heavy heart. Your lives were taken in the most cruel way possible, and my heart and thoughts go out to your family, friends and anyone who had the pleasure of meeting you.

May you both forever rest in peace💕💕

Sending love to the families of Grace and Barney, we are all with you and truly devastated at the loss of two wonderful people. They will always be remembered. May their souls rest in peace. ❤️

My deepest condolences to Grace and Barnaby families, friends, Nottingham community and all affected. It’s really sad loosing such young bright individuals aspiring to serve and change our community for the better. I hope one day we will all find healing for such a traumatic event.

My thoughts and prayers are with everyone during this difficult time.

Gerly , UoN Graduate 2018

Two young lives taken too soon.

We met at UoN and are now city residents. This incident has hit us hard as that could so easily have been us walking back from a good night in town 20 years ago,

Our thoughts are with the families.

Our city; our uni; our united loss

Jen

Truly heartbroken that this happened to two bright, beautiful people who evidently wanted to embrace the adventures and opportunities life gave them. One thing is certain from impassioned speeches and posts online, they both knew love in the 19 years they graced this earth and they have touched the hearts of people from far and wide. So sorry they we’re so cruelly taken from their family and friends. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Please know that they will not be forgotten and will forever be in the hearts of so many x

To the families of Grace and Barney,

My family and I send our most heartfelt condolences to you all. As a graduate of Nottingham Trent University nearing 20 years ago, I remember the friendly rivalry between the university's with fond memories. My university years were some of the happiest of my life, that beautiful section of life between childhood and adult responsibility feels so magical and unlimited, to have that snatched from your children with all the potential, energy and enthusiasm they both clearly had is so appallingly tragic. I am utterly devastated and saddened for you all, they deserved so much more.

Words can never be enough, but please know that there are so many people who are thinking of you and sending love and prayers at this difficult time. The strength you have found in each other this week has been inspiring to witness. Your children were the best of this country's future, and as a parent of young children, I hope that I can inspire them to have the drive, passion and zest for life Grace and Barney clearly had, you are a credit to them all. Please take comfort in that.

May their souls rest in peace.

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed, and very dear."

Grace,

I will never forget your smile, infectious and always on your face :) you genuinely were the kindest most sweet girl and Im honoured to say we were friends. Nottingham will never be the same without you. Your memory will live on with all of us in lenton and wortley, you will never be forgotten. In our hearts always ❤️ Rest easy up there and keep smiling always 💚💛

My sincere and heart felt condolences to the family and friends of Grace and Barney.

The tragic loss of their lives cut short senselessly will never be forgotten. However, the inspiration and memories they left behind will be remembered forever.

Rest in peace.

Soha, UoN Graduate 2007

Grace and Barnaby 2 Angels taken too soon, your souls will shine a light forever over the University you both loved and the people of Nottingham will be forever in your hearts.

So sad RIP xx

Grace and Barney,

I am so so sorry for what happened to you and pray you’re both resting well. My heart is filled with despair and sadness and I know you were both beautiful souls. I am sending love to both your friends and family and the UON community. We all need to stay strong and fill the world with happiness and care for each other.

Dear Grace and Barney,

The world has been deprived of two outstanding, loved, and deeply cherished individuals in the cruelest way.

To your family, friends, and loved ones: words fall short of articulating the sorrow you must be experiencing, and I am so deeply, deeply sorry. My most profound condolences for your loss. You are not alone in your grief - please know this.

Were you a believer in the afterlife or not, I truly believe there will come a time where you are reunited with your loved ones in the most beautiful way. Until that moment, as hard as it will be, all we can all do is move forward and honour those we have lost.

As a proud UONHC alumnus, I promise to do all I can to do so.

💚💛

I am so sorry for your loss wishing both families and loved ones all the best and love for the future Nottingham is a great city and will always stick together love to you all ❤️❤️❤️❤️💚💚💚💚💚

As an alumni of Nottingham University, I felt saddened to hear such tragic news. From the outpouring grief and the enormous gathering at Nottingham City Centre, this tragic event has brought our local community together. Based on the speeches by the family members of both Grace and Barney I can see how they are sadly missed. To the families of both Grace and Barney, please accept my condolences.

To the families and friends of those so cruelly taken from us, I just want to say how truly sorry I am for your loss.

Sending love and strength - my thoughts are with you all.

As a recent graduate of UoN, i am deeply saddened and devastated by the tragic loss of 2 young and talented individuals who have been taken from us far too soon.

Nottingham holds such a special place in my heart and i have so many beautiful memories from my time there. It is heartbreaking that Barney and Grace have had this experience striped from them.

i am sending my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Barney and Grace whose bravery had been inspiration over these last few days. May they rest in peace knowing they are so loved💚

I had the pleasure of playing Essex hockey with Grace quite a few years ago now. I always remember Grace being so enthusiastic, kind, and beyond talented. She was a brilliant teammate and such a gorgeous person inside and out.

Im so grateful that I got to spend the season playing hockey alongside Grace- she is such an inspiration.

Im so sorry for the friends and family of Barney and Grace. No one should have to experience this pain. Sending so much love and thinking of you all💜

Grace and Barney,

You deserved to be able to walk home safely, to go for a night out, to just be students. The news is so terrible. I offer my deepest condolences to your families.

My deepest condolences go to Grace and Barneys family

Elise (graduated 2021)

Heartfelt condolences to the families of Grace and Barnaby. You both will always be remembered . So tragic to hear the loss of young , talented people students of my beloved University.

Dear Grace and Barnaby,

You two will forever live in our hearts, and will never be forgotten, your memory will never cease to exist. To your family and friends, I am so sorry you have to go through this, and I can assure you, the entire Uni and city of Nottingham stands with you in this hour of immense grief.

Sending lots of love and prayers.

I’m so sorry for everything you’re going through, I didn’t know Barney or Grace personally but I find myself thinking about them often at the minute, thinking of the life’s they should have been allowed to live and the loss you all must be feeling. No words or actions are going to help with such tragic loss but I hope you find some comfort in the fact we now take their names with us everywhere. And to Grace, as a fellow medical student I’ll think of you at every milestone I reach that you should have also.

Sleep well angels ❤️

I am sending my sincere condolences to Grace & Barney parents, families, friends and community.

I was shocked to learn the tragedy and really felt heartbroken for two young fellows after receiving the details from UoN.

We are sending heartfelt sympathy, the promise that their lives will not be forgotten. The UoN community is standing together against crime and violence.

May their young souls rest in peace.

Ken, UoN Graduate 2012

China

Words cannot express how 💔 this is for your friends and families. Two beautiful young people with a good life ahead taken too soon and I am so sorry, my thoughts and prayers are with both of your families and friends xxx🩷🩵🤍💜

Dear Grace and Barnaby,

I never had the honour of meeting you both, but many of my friends did. They have spoken about how kind & beautiful you both were. I am so sorry that this world is so cruel, you were truly taken too soon.

This news has had a huge emotional impact on me, and as a fellow 1st year UoN student, it really could have been any of us, and I am just so sorry that it was you. You were both beautiful and just kids, starting your lives into adulthood. I really am lost for words, but I am just sorry that you were taken from us too soon.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby, my deepest condolences. You raised beautiful children who were thoughtful and kind. I hope that these words will help you find moments of comfort in all of the good memories that you shared with Grace and Barney.

Rest in Peace Grace and Barnaby, you truly will never be forgotten, and I send my love to both families. Nottingham Together💚💛

My heart aches for Barney and Grace and their loved ones. Such a devastating loss for so many. The strength their families and friends have shown to celebrate their lives has been so heartwarming in such a sad and scary time. The whole of Nottingham has your support and Barney and Grace will never be forgotten. Sending all my love to those who need it.

Jasmine - NTU student

A fellow parent of a current Nottingham student, my family and I are sending you all our love and prayers.

Barnaby and Grace have touched the lives of a nation - beautiful, talented, hearts of gold and with such bright futures ahead and they will always live on in all our hearts and minds.

You have shown such dignity, strength and resilience and we hope you can feel the magnitude of love and support for you all.

We pray that Grace and Barnaby rest in peace

The complete devastation felt by so many, and outpouring of love, is testament to how wonderful Grace and Barnaby were and will continue to be.

It is truly heartbreaking 💔 xxx

I would like to share my sincere condolences to Grace and Barnaby’s family and friends. Grace and Barnaby must be proud to see you supporting each other and having so much courage and strength in this immeasurable ordeal. To you little brothers, your elders will be delighted to see you enjoying life in the way they did. I'm sure you'll be able to make Grace and Barnaby proud, as they will be guiding you from above in this adventure of life 💛

I just graduated from the University of Nottingham this year and did not personally know Grace or Barnaby, but, I wanted to let friends, family, team mates and acquaintances of Grace and Barnaby know that total strangers also share a fraction of the incomprehensible grief you are all feeling. The whole of Nottingham is behind you, I am behind you. Nothing makes sense anymore, the depth of my sorrow for what happened is immense I've never felt something so strongly... I just can't believe something so senseless and despicable has happened right here in this vibrant student city, a city which provides us so many opportunities to grow, which shapes the rest of our lives. I am so so sorry for what you're going through, that Barnaby and Grace never got to graduate and live their dreams... and I only wish words would heal more deeply, would make a bigger difference to your grief, but they don't. I will pray for Barnaby and Grace, everyday, for as long as I live. And I mean every word of that.

To the people suffering the most, the family, friends, teammates, classmates and acquaintances of Grace and Barnaby, you are in my thoughts always. I wish you every possibility in life to slowly heal. And I know justice will be served and I hope it brings you some sort of peace.

Love from Eve ❤️

Dear families and friends of Grace and Barnaby,

Our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved ones. May you hold them in your hearts forever as we hold you in ours. UoN Alumni ‘85.

RIP Barney and Grace. You were taken too soon, but you will be forever remembered. Lives should never be taken this early and it was not fair for this to happen to you both. May you rest peacefully with all the love and support from us ❤️

As a UoN graduate and former EAP tutor at the University of Nottingham, I feel a very close connection to the university community and Nottingham city, which always has a special place in my heart.

When I heard the tragic news on Tuesday, I was deeply saddened and affected.

To the families and friends of Grace, Barney (and Ian), I am sending my sincere condolences and love.

May they rest in peace.

Georgina UoN 2017, Greece

So shocked and saddened by these awful and tragic events. I send my condolences, strength and prayers to the families, friends and everyone impacted. I wish you all strength.

It’s my honour to be one of 2011 Nottingham Postgraduates. Nottingham is where me and my wife met, spent memorable time.

We were so shocked to hear such tragic events. My deepest condolences to the deceaseds’ family, relatives and friends. May the deceaseds rest in peace.

Absolutely devastated at the loss of friend Grace and her friend Barney. Grace was so lovely and touched the lives off many people with her beautiful smile and personality

To both Grace and Barney's family I send all my love and support.

Rest in peace Grace and Barney, will never forget you 💚🤍💚

Dear the families of Grace and Barney,

I cannot express my feelings of sorrow and loss. My sincere condolences are with you now and always. As an Irish- English graduate of Nottingham, I have found myself sincerely affected and saddened by this terrible news. I cannot even fathom the shock you must feel. As Graces mother said “they were only walking home”, I myself have done this walk home a million times and I cannot wrap my head around this attack. My sister is a first year nursing student in Liverpool and I cannot comprehend how their siblings must feel. I hold Nottingham deep in my heart and I hope you feel some comfort around the strong community they were apart of. May Barney, Grace and Ian rest in eternal peace until you meet again one day. Xxxx

As a self professed Nottingham local, and alumni, my fondest memories in UK were mostly spent in the city. Deepest condolences to the family, relatives and friends, and anyone affected by this tragic event.

I played hockey with Grace back in London, and she was such a talented, friendly and driven teammate and a huge inspiration for me. Hearing of her passing was extremely shocking and saddening.

Grace will always be held in my memories, I am honored to have known your daughter and been able to share our passion for hockey.

I am so sorry for your tragic loss, and I send my deepest condolences.

As an Notts alumnus, this news is indeed saddening. My heartfelt condolences to the friends & families of these lovely lost souls.

May they rest in eternal happiness.

Notts holds a great spot in my life.

I sincerely send the deepest condolences to all the victims' families, relatives, and the impacted people. It was very shocking to hear such a tragedy, indeed. May they rest in peace. Stays safe and sound for everyone in Nottingham.

Hana Rizmadewi Agustina - UoN 2021, Indonesia

When I heard truly heartbreaking news, I was deeply saddened and shocked. My deepest condolences to Grace and Barnaby's families and relatives. May their souls rest in peace and they are in our hearts forever.

I feel so much sorrow for what has happened, two young, bright stars taken away far too soon. My thoughts are with the family and friends of Grace and Barney, the staff and students at Nottingham University, and the wider community. I hope you all continue to stay strong and look after eachother and show that love will always win.

I felt compelled to share my family’s shock & devastation at this horrific attack & senseless loss of vibrant lives.

My husband is an ED & PHEM Consultant in the city & my daughter attends a school in the centre of where all of this happened. Like Grace, she may want to follow her daddy into medicine one day, and she looks up to girls like Grace.

My husband & I have been students walking home at 4am like Barnaby & Grace. It is so close to us all, it is an attack on the democracy of us all.

We have watched the victims’ families act with immense dignity, pride & strength. It’s been heartwarming & heart-wrenching.

There will be lessons learned & young people will be influenced & touched by the lives your beautiful children, lived so well.

Nottingham is a wonderful, friendly city with much to be optimistic about for the future, and the university and its students are a credit to it. We must never let the actions of a few affect our efforts to change the lives of many.

My deepest condolences to Grace and Barney’s families , as a Mother of a 19 year old student I can not imagine the pain, shock and utter grief you are feeling, they will never be forgotten, my very sincere condolences to Ian Coates’ family my they all rest in peace ❤️

To Grace and Barnaby’s families

I have so much respect for the dignity you have shown in the wake of this senseless tragedy. Your message of love and friendship to us demonstrate your strength and determination not to let evil prevail. As a former member of staff I have been deeply affected by the outpouring of love and support, particularly from our wonderful students. This shows, too, how the wider community can come together and I pray that will bring some comfort to you.

I’m completely shocked and very sad when heard the news. Two wonderful young lives should not have been lost in this way. May you rest peacefully and we will remember you forever. Please allow me to send my condolences to the families of Barney and Grace. We will always be with you all.

I did not know Barnaby personally nor did I have the chance to speak to him, but I was in a couple of his seminars and he seemed like a really lovely person. He always looked so happy which was always so lovely to see. I’m absolutely shocked that he has gone and will no longer see him in seminars. I never had the chance to meet Grace either but it also seemed like she had such a beautiful, pure soul. I know they are both resting in peace together and they will forever look down on their loved ones.

I know for sure the UoN community will always remember them and I too will hold them in my heart, despite not knowing them personally ❤️

I’m so very sorry for your devastating loss. As I try to write this I’m finding that no words are powerful enough to express how sorry I am.

The university and the whole of Nottingham are right behind you, and always will be.

Grace, Barney and your families- thinking of you often. You’ve left a legacy that will never be forgotten.

As an alumni of the University of Nottingham, I share my deepest condolence and my sympathy to the families, relatives and friends of the deceased students. May they both rest in peace.

As a graduate of UoN, I am so saddened and shocked by this news.

I remember first year university as one of the happiest years of my life, where I felt the joy, freedom and excitement of university every single day, and Nottingham was a place I very quickly felt at home. I walked that road on countless occasions, at all times of the day, and this senseless act could have happened to me or any of the other thousands of students who have done the same.

To the families of Barney and Grace, I have no words to say how sorry I am for you, but take some comfort in the outpouring of love and support from every one of us that holds Nottingham/UoN in our hearts. Your children will be remembered as the individuals that they were, not as victims of this senseless crime, and no one can take that away from any of you.

Sending all my love.

Absolutely devastated to learn of this tragedy and the more I learn, the more my heart breaks. Grace and Barney, two beautiful talented souls taken away so callously. It’s just not fair. To the families and friends, I can’t imagine what you’re going through. My heart goes out to you and the wider student community.

As a graduate of University of Nottingham of 2008, this really hit close to home. I have nothing but fond memories and the warmth and love from the university and student community is something I’ll always cherish. Watching the vigil held made me cry. Grace’s father said it perfectly. ‘The love I’ve experienced here, I wish could be everywhere’. The University of Nottingham is a very special place.

Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help, as we start coming to terms with this senseless tragedy.

As an alumni of Nottingham University I felt I wanted to say how so very sad I am at the loss of two such amazing young people. May I offer my most sincere condolences to their families and friends? With love.

So shocked and saddened by these awful and tragic events. Such loss for all of us at Nottingham University. May I send my condolences to the families, & to friends and everyone impacted.

RiP Grace & Barney

Alumni

See Lok Ting

Kuala Lumpur

Mech Eng 1974

Saddened to hear about this horrible tragedy. Sending my thoughts and best wishes to both families from Hong Kong.

My heart breaks for you and your families. I can’t stop thinking about you all. I have a son at uni in Nottingham and I can’t imagine the pain you are all going through. What amazing young adults. It’s tragic beyond words and I send you love and condolences. ❤️🙏❤️🙏

RIP Grace, Barney and Ian 💚💛 words cannot describe how deeply saddened our city is after this tragic event. You have all made your families so proud being the kind amazing people you were. My deepest condolences go out to all the families and friends of these three incredible people, so sorry for your loss. Fly high 🤍

To the family and friends of Grace and Barney my sincere condolences for the loss of your loved ones.

You must be so proud of your children. From what has been shared in recent days they achieved so much academically, sportingly and socially. We have heard about how they positively touched so many people with their warmth and friendship. They inspire us all to do more and to cherish our loved ones.

As a former UoN students my husband and I share their love of the University. They were some of the best years of our lives, the first year was particularly special. Returning to the city to work we have raised our children here, both of whom have enjoyed the Nottingham night life and walked home with friends in the early hours. They are now at university across the country. I can only imagine the pain and sadness you are feeling and my heart goes out to you all.

I admire your bravery and courage over the last few days, you have been heroic. Barney and Grace will always belong to UoN community.

Living and studying in Nottingham for 6 years from 2007 always comes with great memories. Though for this very sad news of Grace and Barney, my most heartfelt condolences to the family and close friends. I pray the the entire UoN community for peace of mind and strength as you go through this difficult time.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you from Nairobi, Kenya.

Eric

As a Nottingham resident and UoN alumni I am deeply saddened by this tragic event.

Sending my sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the families and friends of Barney and Grace (and Ian).

May they rest in peace.

As the mother of a first year student at UoN I cannot even begin to imagine the heartache you are living through when you should be welcoming them back home for family time after a successful first year. I wish you strength as you attempt to move forward with this devastating loss. They will be remembered with love.

As a former student of Nottingham University, these horrific events particularly affected me. I extend my sincere condolences to the families of Grace and Barnaby, who were both such a credit to them. In your pain and suffering, I hope you will draw some comfort from the support of so many people, many of whom (such as myself) did not even know your beautiful daughter and son. Maybe in time, some more permanent way could be found to keep their legacy alive by means of some student award or something like that. They both achieved so much and were such an inspiration. We need to make sure they are never forgotten.

Former UoN student who is shocked and deeply saddened by what's happened to these fantastic students.

I'm sending all my thoughts and feelings to the devastated families and UoN community.

Grace and Barney RIP, two University of Nottingham bright lights, taken too soon. Our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends and all those affected by this tragedy.

I’m so very saddened to hear of what happened to Grace and Barnaby ending in their very premature deaths this week. They clearly were brilliant students and sports people and had their whole lives ahead of them. I’m a Nottingham medical graduate, class 2003 and my husband a Nottingham teaching graduate, class of 2000. We are both very affected by this awful news. We send our solidarity and love to all at the university, especially those currently in Nottingham. We especially send our love to the families and friends of Grace and Barnaby. Thinking of you all.

To Grace and Barnaby,

I was shocked to hear the news this week, as were our first-year cohort, the university and the wider Nottingham community.

I did not know either of you two personally, but I can see how kind and loved you both were. It breaks my heart that the university and the world have lost two special people.

I hope you rest well and in peace. We will always remember you.

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

No parent should have to go through this, and it is unimaginable. You have the support of the students, the university, the wider community, our alumni worldwide and many others behind you.

I wish you strength, courage and, most importantly, peace. Grace and Barnaby have left their mark on us; we will honour them until the end.

Rhyanna

First-Year Student at UoN

So very sorry for your loss, can’t imagine what you are going through….. both my girls knew Barney and said what a lovely chap he was, unfortunately I didn’t have the pleasure in meeting him but from what I have heard from his friends he was truely amazing…… fly high Barney and Grace…… gone but certainly never forgotten 💔❤️😢

To the families and friends of Grace & Barnaby

As a family, we are so deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Grace & Barnaby, my daughter has just completed her 1st year at UoN and has lived her best life there this year, and it sounds like Grace & Barnaby we’re doing exactly that. Although nothing can take away the pain you will be feeling, I hope you get some comfort from the support and love you have received from both the UoN community and Nottingham. Please know that you are in our thoughts x

Words can not cover the senseless loss of two bright young people with their whole lives ahead of them. I feel truly sorry that this happened to you in the city I have grown up and lived my whole life.

The strength your families have shown, in particular your younger brothers, has been beyond belief, you will always be a part of their souls and remain within theirs and our hearts always 💕 💙 Love and Hope in abundance to those left behind xx

So so sorry for your loss, my heart break for you and your families 💔 As a parent of a student currently at UoN this hits so close to home, I can't imagine what you are going through, I weep every day for your beautiful Barney and Grace 😥 We will all hug our kids that little bit tighter from now on. There are no words that anyone can say to take the pain away. Stay strong, sending you all my love 💞💞

RIP Barney and Grace ❤️

My thoughts are with Barney and Grace’s family, friends and the students and staff who knew Barney and Grace personally.

I have only worked at the University for just over 5 months and didn’t know either personally but am still very shocked and saddened by the tragic events. I am in awe of the strength of Barney and Grace’s family and friends and I can’t begin to imagine what you are all going through. To see Barney and Grace’s dads family speak so eloquently moved me to tears.

As Barney’s and Grace’s parents said, we must look out for each other and hold each other close.

May Grace and Barney now rest in peace xx

This is a sad week for the community. Such a sad loss of two talented students, my heart breaks for their families. Sending love and prayers in this tragic time. Always in mine and my family’s thoughts x

My deepest condolences to the families of Grace and Barney. May their soul rest in peace

Ismail Sadurdeen

SU President 2016-2017

To the families of Grace and Barney

I send you all my thoughts and prayers for your tragic loss - as a parent how you have dealt with the last few days and those coming before you is incomprehensible. Showing the world the true meaning of love through your words and actions has been inspirational. As you are so very proud of Grace and Barney, I think they too would be so very proud of you all. We will never forget them they are ingrained in the university's memory now forever. With love, rest in peace Grace and Barney.

Our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of these 2 beautiful children . There are really no words, but you are in our thoughts and prayers . Love to you all

To the families of Grace and Barnaby,

I am so sorry for your loss. Words cannot convey how desperately I wish you did not have to go through this, and now how desperately I wish that I could wash away you’re suffering.

As you told us during your speeches at the vigil, the grief will take time to subside – but as it does, our memories of them will not. One day you will no longer be stricken by grief recalling that they are no more, you’ll instead be uplifted by overwhelming thankfulness for that they once were. I pray that day comes soon.

I will never forget your faces, the faces and stories of your beloved children, and the injustice they were subject to. Should our paths cross in the future, you will always have a friend in me, and I hope you will always find myself and the thousands of others heeding Dr Kumar’s call to be kind and love one another.

Please take care.

To the families, to the friends, to anyone affected: my sincerest condolences.

I don’t imagine words can help so soon after this awful tragedy, nevertheless just know that many people like myself (who graduated 20 years ago, and didn’t know Barnaby and Grace) are thinking of you.

Our hearts go out to the Webber and O'Malley-Kumar, and Coates families and friends, and everyone affected at the University, Nottingham and beyond. The incredible strength and bravery you have shown in the darkest of days, is one of the most inspiring and unifying experiences of our time.

We will unite in that spirit of humanity in honour of Barney and Grace, and Ian, who will live in our hearts and minds forever. The stars are shining brighter.

With lots of love

Gilly and Barry

My deepest condolences to both Barney and Grace’s families and friends. The Nottingham alumni community are thinking of you all during this very sad time.