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Douglas corse
11 years ago

I can remember the last thing Karen said to me it was follow your dreams because i am going to do the same. for Karen i will be following my dreams. rest in peace Karen. even if i was only three at the time i was so grate full for you babysitting me while mum had to work so thank you very much Karen

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Evelyn Abernethy
11 years ago

Just happened to be thinking of you and realised it been just over 5 years,cannot believe it. You were taken so cruelly and so young, I know all the girls miss u dearly. I will never forget that smile and happy go lucky personality. RIP Karen. Evelyn xxx

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Emma Obrien
12 years ago

Its that day again that is never easy and always tinged with sadness. I still remember it like it was yesterday even though 4 years have gone past. A beautiful lady that is still missed by so many. Always cherished, never forgotten.

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John Kirby
12 years ago

I still think about Karen often and never really look forward to Jan 17th, I didn't really know her for long but that still does not make it any easier. My thoughts are with Karen's family on this sad day, I can not understand how they must feel. Through meeting Karen, I met lots of great friends in Taupo. I hope to see you all again some day.

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emma chalmers
12 years ago

Its now 2012 Karen and I think about you often! love u always, from your flat mate, Emma and Carrie, and Emma's child Poppy who you never got to met!

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nz expat
12 years ago

even in the thickest of jungles in colombia,Karens memories are shared.I met a colombian girl who you never met but went to your memorial service.we shared some great memories of Taupo and NZ and have many mutual friends. You will always be remembered.

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Shane Byrne
13 years ago

Its hard to think that it has been 3 years I can remember it like it was yesterday. I have since moved home to Ireland but I will always have happy memories of you Karen even though I only knew you for a short time it was a pleasure to have known you. We will always carry you in our hearts Love from your Taupo Whanua

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LMH
13 years ago

3 years on and that fateful day remains as clear as yesterday. The things i remember about you are your fantastic smile, jolly laughter and what a good person you were. Most of all though i remember your energy. People gravitated towards you and i felt a better person just for knowing you. Missing you greatly Miss Aim. Always loved and never forgotten. Love Miss LMH

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Although we did not know Karen persoanllly, we are fellow Orcadians having a holiday in New Zealand and felt compelled to visit the seat by the Lake dedicated to her memory, drive by the school where she so tragically was murdered and visit Lava Glass where she worked. The owners of the campsite where we are staying kindly pointed us in the right direction and told us that Karen was admired by the whole community here in Lake Taupo and is very much missed. She was just trying to be a good citizen that fateful night. K & K Bichan

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Murray Welsh
13 years ago

Spent a year in New Zealand about 2 months after your death, Im from Dingwall and Stornoway and went through Taupo twice, I didnt want to stop over there, but couldnt help thinking of me fellow Highlander n Islanders fate..,I like some of the half Maoris but a lot of em have no regard for life, full of deceit, theft , violence and ignorance of what there society or country has become (rather like a lot of the poor from G'gow)..its a shame this happened but at least you were living life to the full when you died, I never met you but i wish i did, you will always be in my thoughts Karen ! :) May your spirit live on in the glass you have made in NI NZ and the Stadium Orcadian !! x

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Born in Taupo
13 years ago

I Use to walk my dog down the same street where Karen stayed, where she was attacked. I use to enjoy these walks, which ended at the tranquil riverside reserve just 50 metres away. These walks soon became fewer and were less about enjoyment, instead exchanged for a hundred thoughts of WHY? I placed some flowers on the corner as soon as possible, and didn't know what else I could do. I decided that I just needed to remember someone I never actually knew and that this was all I could do. I no longer live in Taupo, no longer walk there, but everytime I do go back I will remember you Karen and what happened. I will try to look past the ugly and I will once again see the beautiful place that will forever remain a symbol of something that sholuld never have happened. Much love and respect to you and your family and friends.

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Jona
15 years ago

It is a great regret to all good New Zealanders that this fine young lady became a victim through being in the wrong place at the wrong time. The actions of this young devil Jahche Broughton’s loosely extended family have been revealed. Leigh Herewini a some time partner of Jahche Broughton’s aunt had been involved in a cover up of his previous attack on a 17 year old girl, had things come to light Karen would still be in this world. The previous victim was beaten about the head with rock and left for dead. Dysfunctional families product dysfunctional off spring, and this sadly is all to common in NZ Polynesian Families, many of them are kids having kids, they mostly end up going through the revolving door justice system many times without any serious attempt to correct their anti social habits. Jail is not a punishment to them, it is a career option! Given that mindset you can appreciate how dangerous these people are, they have no respect for anything, unless they are staring at the wrong end of a gun barrel.

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sarah
15 years ago

I am a New Zealander and I am so sorry about what happened to Karen. I just watched a clip on You tube, showing photos taken through her life along with a lovely song. So sad that she was taken from her family. She looked like she lived life to the full. I have tears in my eyes as I write this.

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Anonymous
15 years ago

Hi Just want to say how sorry I am to Karen's family and friends for her loss. She seemed a gorgeous, vivacious girl and it's devastating that a screwed up 14 year old has hurt so many. Kia kaha Be strong

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Anonymous
16 years ago

A Symbol of Hope A Symbol of Hope A butterfly lights beside us like a sunbeam And for a brief moment its glory and beauty belong to our world But then it flies again And though we wish it could have stayed... We feel lucky to have seen it. Unknown......May you all find peace..A fellow New Zealander...

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Anonymous
16 years ago

To the Aim Family I was so pleased to hear that they have caught the boy that destroyed your family. Justice will be done. R.I.P. Karen

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Anonymous
16 years ago

As a New Zealander I am so saddened by what has happened to Karen and I am embarrassed and ashamed. My thoughts are with Karen's Family and Friends. Please don't think badly of New Zealand and her loving, caring people, we are all not likre the thoughtless, cold hearted person who did this. Love to you all who loved Karen

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I was penpals with Karen for while quite some time ago... must be over 10 years. I can't remember why we lost contact, but she was a great penpal. I still have a photo that she sent me, a gorgeous girl. My sympathies for everyone who feels they have lost someone special.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

i have visited taupo many times and i am sad to hear of the loss of karens life.new zealand is a wonderful country for backpackers as i and many of my friends have visited

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Anonymous
16 years ago

dearest karen, although it cannot bring you back, they have finally caught the 14 year old boy who did this to you and he will be punished. I am so sorry your wonderful trip to NZ went so badly wrong and as a NZer, I am mourning for you and for your family. Justice will now be done, your family can rest, and now so can you. Take care Karen. xxx

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Your a wonderful person who touch the lives of many Ive just herd that a youth will appear in court today for taking you away we will be thinking of you and your family your beatiful smile keeep strong until we met again

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Just wanted to send some feelings of love and support to The Aim family - I never met Karen but am a big fan of Scottish people and Scotland itself. I am married to a wonderful Scot and have always felt so incredibly well looked after when I come to your part of the world. I feel so sad, sorry and ashamed that we couldn't look after Karen for you. Karen was obviously very well loved here - a tribute to you and your family. I recently visited Taupo and much of my time and thoughts were with you despite never meeting you either. I hope you can feel some warmth from all the people like me who feel like this and think of you often.Take care

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Anonymous
16 years ago

When i think of you Karen it just puts a smile on my face because everytime we where hanging out you mad me laught and it was and will be the best time i have had in my life. I miss you everyday but i will not morn you i will just keep your memories alive and do what you would have wanted to do in the world. I love you lots Karen and i miss you every day i just think your going to txt me or call or even turn up around the corner but your not, i will always have you in my heart and mind my girl Karen. Lots of love to your family, my thoughts are with you and so are my family. Lov Dyanne (Dee) Williams

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Thankyou. You brightened our world, and this legacy lives on very strong and vivid any time i think of your smile.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

As a parent, I have thought often of your daughter - she looked such a lovely and happy lass. I can only imagine your pain. My prayers are with her family that they find comfort from the thoughts and condolences of so many.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I was blessed to have been friends with karen whilst i was living in orkney We worked together for a while and i often had lifts in her blue beetle (which she loved!) she was a talented bright star who had so much more to give, life can be cruel. Il never forget her beaming smile and cheery disposition, heaven has certainly gained an angel. i hope who ever did this is caught and punished soon! my heart goes out to her family godbless darling xxx

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Anonymous
16 years ago

My thought's are with Karen's Mum, Dad, Brother & Friends! It's such a loss & Karen will never be forgotten! She's In our hears always! XX

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Coaster
16 years ago

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Taupo is a beautiful town, my town, lived here all my life but I am embarrassed and ashamed that this tragedy happened to obviously such a bubbly and vivacious young lady and right next to my old college. To Karens family - this will be a very long road for you all, trust me I know, it takes lots of tears and emotions and a long time for it to get a little bit easier. Justice will be done and a lot of people from this town will be there when it happens. Take care Aim family and rest in peace Karen.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

As a fellow Scot living in New Zealand I feel very sad such a terrible tragedy has happened to someone so young enjoying life. Deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Beautiful Karen, Rest in Peace. May your shining spirit live on. Deepest sympathy to Brian, Peggy and Alan x

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Anonymous
16 years ago

The people of New Zealand are embarassed that something like this happened here. It really upsets me. I have been to Orkney and feel like it is second home to me. I really owe them something. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming and took great happiness out of the most simple things in life. We need to take a leaf out of our Orcadian friends' book. I am truly sorry.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I was one of Karen's penpals when we were about 14. I cannot believe the news and my thoughts are with the family at this time.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Our thoughts are with Karens family at this sad time. We were fortunate to have met Karen, a lovely girl with a shining personality.God bless her. From Wilma & Eric. Parents of one of Karens many friends.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Deepest sympathy to Karen's family. She was obviously as taken with our country as we were with her beautiful Orkneys when we visited there a couple of years ago. We are so sad this happened in our lovely country to such a beautiful girl.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Aim当你远去的时候,人民没有忘记你的笑容,愿你在天堂安歇,永享欢乐。

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I felt deeply sorry for what was happend to her, as a pressman, I have published the news and her photos to <Home Voice>Wellington Chinese news paper, our Chinese, part of New Zealand society would cry together with her parents and firends, would left in deep sorrow with each other kiwi. may peace be with her 4 ever in heaven.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

to karen and all her family and freands it is a very sad loss. karens famley in nz are good freands of mine and karen was with as on boxing day all day and the next it is very sad love jason bridewell 13 years R.I.P

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of your beautiful girl.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

so sorry to hear such bad news. you looked so bubbly and a happy person with no care in the world!! rip!!

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Anonymous
16 years ago

our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Hope you can take comfort from the fact that Karen so obviously enjoyed the short life she had

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Karen is on her way home, back where she belongs, with her loving family and friends, to allow them to say their final farewells and for Karen to finally be laid to rest. Continuing to send heartfelt thoughts and sympathy.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

May the memories of your beautiful daughter always bring sunshine to your hearts xxx

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I too grew up in the parish of Holm and attended Hom Primary School. I remember you as a peedie lass starting in P1. Your smile has never changed a bit! Looking at your Bebo page you lived life to the full, so unfair that it ended so soon. My thoughts are with all your family and friends. x

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Anonymous
16 years ago

SO SAD THAT SOME ONE SO YOUNG AND BONNIE BE STOLEN AWAY FROM DECENT FAMILY AND HOME

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Anonymous
16 years ago

What a waste of a wonderful nice girl. Our thoughts go out to her parents and brother at this sad time. You will meet again in a wonderful new place some day. Karen, rest in peace now.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

I just wanted to express my heart felt sympathy for Karen's family.

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Anonymous
16 years ago

Rest in peace buddo,such a lovely lass. my thoughts are with your family.x

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