Petition · past parliament · Cabinet Office

Build a national memorial in memory of all lives lost to open water

Closed 77 signatures

What the petition asks

I lost my son Dylan Ramsay to open water in 2011. Dylan was one of many that year and astonishingly he's one of thousands. Since his passing we've lost many more people to open water. Don't all these people and those who died before Dylan deserve to be remembered? If you agree please sign.
Many parents or family members who've lost loved ones in tragic circumstances like a drowning or water-related accident go on to teach future generations in memory of their loved ones. I personally think that a memorial is the very least that our government could do to remember all those lives lost to open water. It would be a place for people to reflect, a place to remember loved ones and a place to see that they truly are remembered. Some of those who drowned died trying to save another person's life.

Timeline

12 Sep 2023 Petition opened for signatures
12 Mar 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 77
Status Closed
Department Cabinet Office
Opened 12 Sep 2023
Closed 12 Mar 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.