West Lothian Community Honors Hope Gordon at ‘Hope’s Day’ Gathering

Locals gathered for Hope Gordon’s funeral on Monday. Hope, a West Lothian schoolgirl, was only six years old. She and her father died on January 20th. People lined the streets to honor her memory, and the family called the day “Hope’s Day”.

The funeral procession started around noon, leaving from Co-op Funeralcare in Livingston. A horse-drawn carriage led the way as they traveled to Adambrae Cemetery together.

Two white horses pulled the carriage, adorned with blue and yellow feathers. A family friend, Melanie Wheeldon, organized a fundraiser to help with the costs of Hope’s Day. The fundraiser exceeded its goal of £2000, ultimately raising over £10,000 from generous people.

Melanie’s statement described Hope as a loving girl with a vibrant personality and kind spirit. She especially loved animals. Her life ended too soon, leaving a void that her family and friends deeply feel.

Police are treating Hope’s death as murder, while her father’s death is not considered suspicious. Hope’s aunt, Tess, gave a statement, saying Hope’s death will never make sense and that the family’s pain is beyond words. The world feels empty without Hope now.