A HEARTBREAKING video of Southport victim Alice Da Silva Aguiar has been released by her family. Hundreds of mourners lined the streets this afternoon wearing pink and white ahead of the nine-year-old's funeral. The tragic schoolgirl was one of three kids who died following the horror knife attack at a Taylor Swift summer dance class on July 29.
Alice was killed alongside Bebe King , six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe , seven. Her parents, Sergio and Alexandra, shared the last photo of her posing with a Swift cut out outside the dance class on Hart Street from the day she was killed. As well as a series of other snaps from throughout her life, including in her school uniform and ballet outfit.
READ MORE ABOUT SOUTHPORT Meanwhile, a video shows her playing with makeup. She says: "To be like, hey guys, today is me. I’ve got my makeup on to test my teacher.
"Look at that...
But now guys, thank you for watching my videos...
get this started, but no one knows, but look at my eye shadows." She signs off the brief clip by adding: "See you later, bye." Most read in The Sun Sergio and Alexandra were joined by family and friends at the private service and cremation.
A letter they wrote to Alice was read out during the ceremony in which they said: "You were our perfect dream child. Everything was idyllic from the moment you arrived." They added: "Being around you was a privilege.
We cherished every milestone. You completed us." It closed: "Mummy and daddy will always, always love you.
" Jinnie Payne, Alice's headteacher at Churchtown Primary School in Southport, listed the youngster's smile and enthusiasm for life among her "seven qualities". Ms Payne read a poem about her pupil, called Here Comes Alice, in which she mentioned how Alice once decorated a teacher's pointer to look like a magic wand. Finishing it, she said tearfully: "The time has come to say 'there goes Alice'.
"We are letting you go dancing now, Alice. Teach those angels a few dance moves. "Keep daydreaming, Alice, it's a magical place to be, in your own thoughts.
"Make magic every day with your teacher pointer, Alice, and we will feel the power of your magic ability. "Let your beaming smile guide you, Alice, and shine brightly on us all." Ms Payne told of "Alice qualities", which she wished "every child" at her school could have.
The headteacher said the qualities "were in abundance" and "came naturally to her", demonstrating the youngster's "character". She told mourners: "Number one, to have a big smile. Not to smile big, there is a difference.
Alice wore a natural smile every day, it wasn't forced and it wasn't put on. "It was everywhere she went. It was her best friend.
"Number two, polite and respectful. Alice's manners took her everywhere. She showed politeness, not just 'thank you', but always 'thank you' with a reason attached.
"Number three, to have interest in others, genuine interest and being inquisitive. Alice asked lots of questions and she remembered things about you. "She remembered the names of your children, she remembered where you went on holiday, so you had to be very careful about what you told Alice.
"Number four, equality, I love this one. This has to be my favourite, how a child at such a young age could not favour one other friend over another. "Friends, she played equally with them all.
That is so hard to do, and she mastered it. "(Number five), enthusiasm for life. Alice wanted to do everything there was on offer and she seized those opportunities and you (her parents) provided them for Alice.
"But along with those opportunities is number six. She did support and guide. So if she felt things weren't up to her standard she would tell you, and she would then help you put it right.
"Finally, the number seven is family. Alice's words, 'it doesn't matter who your family are as long as they love each other', and Alice did that." Mourners dressed all in white gathered along Marshside Road to pay their respects.
Paramedics arrived with large flower arrangements and pink heart shaped balloons. Pink ribbons and balloons were also tied to nearby lampposts and garden walls. A huge display of floral tributes was laid outside the church to honour Alice's memory, and bubbles released into the air.
Mourners applauded as the coffin, covered by pink roses, arrived in a beautiful white horse-drawn carriage through the streets. It was accompanied by about 30 uniformed officers as a heavy police presence remains in the area. Several hundred people entered the church while more listened outside as the service was broadcast on speakers.
Among those who also gathered were Serena Kennedy, Chief Constable of Merseyside Police, along with officers from the police, ambulance and fire services. Father John Heneghan, the parish priest of St Marie and St Patrick Catholic Churches in Southport said Alice had a "rainbow smile" and was "one of our most precious children". The youngster had only just received her First Holy Communion three months ago.
Tributes poured in for young Alice last month after her family confirmed she tragically succumbed to her injuries. Her heartbroken loved ones said she would "always be their princess". READ MORE SUN STORIES An emotional tribute read: "Keep smiling and dancing like you love to do our Princess, like we said before to you, you're always our princess and no one would change that.
"Love from Your Hero Daddy and Mummy." Here is what Sergio and Alexandra wrote to their daughter Alice, read out at her funeral. Dear Alice, You were our perfect dream child.
Everything was idyllic from the moment you arrived. A good girl with strong values and kind nature, a lover of animals and an environmentalist in the making. You moved our worlds with your confidence and empathy.
Playful, energetic, friendly and always so respectful. A peacemaker of the playground. No shouting is a house rule you applied.
A big task for a small girl, especially in a Portuguese household. Being around you was a privilege. We cherished every milestone.
You completed us. In nine short years, we never needed time off from you. We never gave up our time for anything that didn't involve you too, and if we did, we'd always do it separately so you could have one of us always next to you.
You were born and raised into love. And we loved cuddling you every night for almost nine years, apart from the sleepovers and nights away with your friends, we were never apart. You liked to sleep with Mommy and Daddy, enjoyed shutting the curtains and watching Disney+ with popcorn.
Our room was your comfort place. You were our comfort and peace. As you were growing up, from a princess to a pre-teen, we began to notice some changes, seeing your independence take shape.
From your skincare regime to playing with makeup, to your dedication to school, to dance and to your faith. Your to-do list was extensive, and we were sure that you would achieve it if only you had the time. We talked about which high school you might attend, about growing up having a big house with a garden and having children - children we will never help you raise.
It hurts. We will never see you grow up. A day before your final struggle, mummy kept asking if you were okay, so much so that both you and daddy asked why.
Part of me wondered if I was being too British but ultimately I realised I always wanted to know that you were okay. Now daddy feels sorry for mummy. She has seen things no human should.
You were taken away from us too soon. And we often ask why? Why here? Why us? Why you? We wonder if you ever thought of us, called for us. We wonder if you felt any pain.
We hope not, my darling. We then question, could this have been avoided? Could we have stopped it somehow? Many questions are revolting and we will never get over this pain - but we promised to get all the answers. Mummy has seen too much and we need to know.
We feel shocked, unimaginable pain. We miss you. From time to time, the pin drops.
When mummy says "good night Sergio, good night Alice" and then it hits us all over again. We don't hear you back. Moving forward will be hard.
Some days are better than others, but none will be perfect. Some moments we are weak and we say wild things, but we made a promise to always be there for each other in moments of despair. A pinky promise.
We share a strong bond and we will always have each other to rely on. We won't be alone. We are surrounded by wonderful community and their full support, family and friends, neighbours, work colleagues, the wonderful servicemen and women who serve the community, your school, your church and all your friends and their parents.
We have the full support of the country and the privilege of multiplying that by two. For that, we're thankful. For now, our beloved angel, keep dancing.
Mummy and daddy will always, always love you..
