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Wednesday, February 08 2012

Ashley 'lived life to the full'

by chief reporter Angela Cole

Ashley GodmonA 22-year-old who was killed on Friday after falling onto a live railway line as he walked home with friends, lived life to the full, his mother has said.

Ashley Godmon was walking with three friends along the line from Snodland  when the tragedy happened.

The group had missed the last train home by two minutes. At just before 11pm, Ashley tripped and fell on the live line. He was killed instantly.
Dozens of flower tributes have been laid at Snodland level crossing, near the spot where the accident happened.

His mother, Tania Godmon, from Snodland, said: “He lived life to the full. He enjoyed his mates’ company and he made the most of his life. He was just a typical boy, always coming in and saying “I’m starving mum,” and raiding my cupboards.”
Ashley, who attended Lunsford Park primary and Aylesford School, had recently moved to East Malling to live with his grandmother.
He had been a member of Larkfield FC for four years and was a keen Arsenal fan.

The incident is being investigated by British Transport Police, who have confirmed they are not treating the death as suspicious.

For a full interview with Mrs Godmon and other tributes, see Friday's Kent Messenger.

Wednesday, September 08 2010

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  • Sophie wrote:

    Miss You Ashley Babe! R.I.P Darlin!!
    You'll Never Be Forgotten!!
    My Love Always x

    26 Sep 2010 3:18 PM

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  • Jamie wrote:

    Whilst I have genuine sympathy for the family and friends - surely the "accident" would not have happened if he had not been trespassing by walking along the line!

    It was only a few years ago that a Snodland resident died doing the same thing and now this

    When will people learn that to walk anywhere near the railway track is dangerous.

    If any good can come from this then hopefully it will make others think twice about being so stupid

    16 Sep 2010 7:55 PM

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  • Leanne Terry wrote:

    R.i.p angel, always in our thoughts and hearts..will never forget the good times. Love you millions xxx

    11 Sep 2010 8:24 AM

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  • jade wrote:

    rip huni, my thoughts are with ur family for there lose, u will always be in our hearts never forgotten ur will always be the big bright shinning star xx

    10 Sep 2010 8:31 PM

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  • nic wrote:

    Rip as babee u will be so missed wot a lovley picture of u and ur mum.. am sorry for ur lost he was a great boy and had wicked personality mss u loads ash xxx

    09 Sep 2010 6:00 PM

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  • Terence wrote:

    I send my deepest sympathy to Ashley's family. The photo of mother and son, shows Tania's pride in her boy. May all the tender memories of Ashley live in your hearts for always.

    09 Sep 2010 8:51 AM

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