its a heartbreaking story! i can not imagine how her mother and brothers are feeling!

sorry to darcys family, hope you all the best rest in peace little one <3

i never knew darcey but im sure she was a little angle. no body should ever go trough something like this, its just wrong, my heart goes out to Darceys family x0x0x

i didn't know Darcey or any one in her family but i do feel for her and her family. He obviously wasn't in his right mind but when people aren't in there mind they don't push there baby girl off a bridge. at least she is in heaven now and can r.i.p

Today I was returning from a weeks trip at the beach. When we got to melbourne i asked how long the westgate bridge was from there,40 min. When we where approaching the bridge i sat up straight and looked forward trying to look at both sides of the bridge at the same time. I looked for a tribiute or some kind or flowers. There was none. When i was on the bridge, i thought it was cruel that no one had come there to pay their respects or pray for darcy's soul. now i realise that they are probably depressed and mourning for their little girl. The courts didn't do anything because the father was pronounced unfit to stand before a court and also was put on suicide watch.

Liz

16 years ago

I agree, I left a previous message about my little one starting prep on the same day, and how all I want to do is hold and kiss her. I have to travel over the Westgate to get to work, and I found it heart breaking that no where on the bridge is there any recognition of this little girl. I had to drive back over the bridge tonight, and being a Friday night there are hoons every where, I thought surely they would slow down to show their respects, but no they just carried on like it was just another night, I just wanted to stop my car, get out and scream. Why cant they drop the flags to half mast ? can they technically do that, just some kind of recognition please.

My heart goes out to her Mother and brothers, I wish there was something we could all do to ease your pain. RIP Darcey.

for ever in our hearts and allways in our prayers, your energy was unlimited, smile and laugh was contageious, when i look at the sun i will for ever be looking at you. play forever in the land of eternal love. sweet dreams love allways amz & luke

I did not no darcey but i have a younger sister a round her age and i no that what has happen was horrible!! i hope that the freeman family always live happly for the rest of there lifes and that they remember there daaughter and sister for the good times. i pay all my respect to the young brothers that were there at the time that they can live a normal happy life. i pray that all the freeman family have streath and courge in this time. REST IN PEASE YOU ARE IN MY PRAYS!!! Thank you Bridget Harrisxxx

I didnt know this little girl but like all Victorians we are filled with grief and disbelief. Our hearts go out to her mother and her 2 brothers.

probably liked to dance and sing. Probably liked Dora and Hi 5. Probably loved her cuddles and kisses. Probably was so excitied about her first day of school as a big girl. She never made it.....and she was only a little girl. A beautiful little girl. How are we supposed to forgive these kind of acts? We just can't.

Why didnt they do anything about it i meann that poor little girl i mean throwing a little girl over the bridge just because a divorce i mean what about the other two children that were in the car unharmed. i just wanna say R.I.P DARCY we will never ever forget you. i am so sorry to darcy's family and wish them all the best!!!

I first heard the news, yesterday from a work college, and it broke my heart, like many others I have a couple of daughters but yesterday I’d picked up my 3yr old daughter and I couldn’t wait to give her a hug, containing myself was hard and i was bought to tears. My prays and thoughts are with little Darcey and Family. Heart breaking stuff. David Nelson

my heart goes out to darcey and her family andall the people on the bridge. A beautiful soul that shall be with us all forever. Our love to those that need it right now,

im really sorry to all of darcys familt rest in peace darcy you will always be loved :)

In memory of little girl who was taken against her will. May she be remembered forever. All our love Heather and Paris Lilly

I happen to know the family and have spent a couple of afternoons in their company. Darcey was a cute little lady that played happily with her brothers...keeping up with the older boys!!! My heart goes out to family and I hope that closure comes quickly for them.

I still cant seem to stomach the tradgedy. My heart goes out to Benjamin, Jack and Mrs Freeman. Rest in Peace little princess. I will think of you every time i cross that bridge.

Dear darcey R.I.P may you been taking care of up in heaven.. Im sorry to hear such a very very sad story.. You have touched alot of peoples heart..

My thoughts are with you little one. May you rest in peace with the angels of heaven.

My thoughts are with you little one. May you rest in peace with the angels of heaven.

i saw it all on the news. i feeel very sorry for her. she was only four and how do you think she was feeling when she got chucked ? he had two boys still in the carr . r.i.p darcy .

To the sweet little angel. You can play with the other angels in heaven where there is no pain. bless you little one.

How could anyone be so heartless to throw there 4 yr old girl off a bridge on her way to her first day of school. that poor little thing. So small and innocent. People say things happen for a reason. but whats the reason for this, what could she have done to deserve this horrible tragedy.

May you light the darkest skies beautiful angel, you didn't deserve to have your life cut short. Much love to those left behind-xx-

Rest in peace darling. xx

i was on the bridge near the car when darcy got chucked over. R.I.P darcy you beautiful girl i will miss you x x x

I have a four year old daughter, and at the same time this tragedy happened I was taking photo's of her in her uniform for her first day prep. My husband took the day off work, as he knew I would be an absolute wreck, she is our youngest, last to go to school. We live quite close to the bridge, and many times we ride and walk along that track. I am a bit of a photographer to, and probably my best to date is a picture taken from Stoney creek at sunset, I look at it on the wall now, and I can't take my eyes away from the spot in that photo the little girls broken body was found, and I touch it and pray that she was unconcious as she fell. In a couple of hours I get to pick up my baby from her second day of school, and like yesterday, i will get to hold and kiss her, even though she will protest because of the heat. What a beautiful website, thankyou.

Once i heard about this it broke my heart, how could anyone possibly even continplate this? My deepest sympothy to her family and friends may her memorie live on in there hearts forever. Another beautiful angel taken into the hands of god to look over us.

RIP little Angel..I am so sad that you the person you trusted betrayed you. May you now be in a gentle and loving place.

I have a 4 year old daughter and I was physically ill when I heard this story, just a tiny innocent baby girl viciously thrown off a bridge by a man calling himself a FATHER. He is NOT a father, he is a monster and should be thrown off the same bridge!!! My heart is in my mouth for Darcey's family and all her little tiny friends.

This should never of happened, it is horrific, my thoughts are with her Brothers and Mother, she was only a baby.

My heart goes out to you and your boys, I too have felt the pain of losing a loved one. Don't blame yourself, don't allow your boys to blame themselves, love them and love yourself, be gentle with yourself, you will breathe again I promise

Words can't express the sadness I feel for Darcey's family. i hope the construction of barriers on the bridge can be implemented quickly, and that they serve as a tribute to an innocent life lost.

I pray to god you had no fear little one xxx Lisa and Paul

I grew up with Arthur and he was always a gentle soul, he loves his children and this is so unbelievable,there must have been a huge break from reality mentally for him for this to have happened. Me heart goes out to all the family, including Arthur. Darcey RIP little one, such a sweet little lady.

Liz

16 years ago

Maybe if we had a society that was more aware and non judgemental tragedies like these would be fewer and far between. My heart also goes out to Arthur and his family, a little bit more love and support in this world would go a lot further than bridge barriers.

I pray to god that you had no fear little angel.

Unfortunatly there is little done when ur going through family court and ur hands are tied being through it myself and even though u know as a mother ur child is in danger there is nothing u can do as a stupid piece of paper has ore right over ur children than u do its wrong !!

I cannot understand this situation...and probably never will. I send love and hope to the family. And I ask the community, courts and governments to take mental illness more seriously. Anyone who notices anything unusual in a loved one...investigate. The australian 'she'll be right' attitude is not acceptable. Darcey, rest in peace little one. Fly with the angels baby girl.xx

Ema Borg

16 years ago

Thank you Kim...this is so true!!! "she'll probably not be alright" Take notice....

My condolences go to the rest of Darcey's family. How could anyone kill an innocent child. How terrified must of Darcey been. If anything she is safe in the hands of god now and not her mongrel father. My family and I are disgusted!! RIP Darcey.javascript:void(null)

How can Arthur Phillip Freeman call himself a devoted Father? He is nothing more than a monster. No father would subject their children to such a fate. Shame on you Mr Freeman. My sincere condolences to Peta and the family on such a tragic loss. I know words will never bring back your precious daughter, but the whole of Australia is behind you and offering silent prayers to give you all strength to get through the rough times ahead. To Darcy You are now at peace lil one. Wrapped in the arms of the angels. There will be no more pain and suffering. The angels will watch over you and protect you. Be at peace

I have known Darcey all her life, she was only 8 weeks old when she attended my wedding. She and her brothers were innocent children and I can't believe my friend was capable of doing this to her. My heart goes out to Peta, Ben and Jack and I only hope that someday they will get some answers to this terrible tragedy. RIP Darcey, you are with the angels now.

How can Arther Phillip Freeman call himself a devoted father? No father would ever subject their children to such a fate. This man is a monster. My wishes go out to Peta and the rest of the family on such a tragic loss. To Darcy, You are with the angels now. They will take care of you and love you. You may forever remain an innocent child without fear without prejiduce. You will be forever in the hearts of those who love you and those that are touched by what happened. Be at peace lil one.

very sorry to hear about this tragedy and such a waste of life. david

very sorry to hear about this tragedy and such a waste of life. david

I am so sad. This news has broken my heart. All children are precious. They all rely on us to guide them through all times whilst they are developing and learning, no matter how hard the times are. I understand society is extremely tough, rules are unfair, pressure is mounting and just getting through each day with family and children is very stressful, especially dealing with this current Melbourne heat. I urge ALL OF YOU out there that have a friend or relative with a child - or moreso a handful of children - please take some time out of your day / your weekend and sit with their children for just an hour or so. It would mean a real breath for the parent/s - that have a 24/7 job on their hands. Please reach out - we must make sure that this does not happen again. I believe it is a common occurrance (but undertaken in other forms, most likely commencing with hidden voilence). Please reach out.... Darcey - you did nothing wrong. Everything with your beautiful spirit was absolutely perfect - please understand many adults are struggling in today's society - and any type of pressure, added responsibility, added stress - can pile up to incredible danger. We are all thinking of you darling - please be in peace sweetheart. xoxox

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Poor little Darcy,my thoughts prayers and lots of tears are with you may you sleep peacefully with the angels xxx love and hugs to all the family and friends who knew and loved you.