Twins for NZ parents whose triplets died in Villaggio fire

Twins for NZ parents whose triplets died in Villaggio fire

zenatahhan
By zenatahhan

The New Zealand parents who lost triplets last year in the deadly Villaggio Mall fire, have announced the birth of their newly born twins.

Their two-year-old triplets, Lillie, Jackson and Willsher Weekes, were among the 13 children all under the age of 7 who suffocated on May 28, 2012, in Gympanzee, an unlicensed children’s play area.

"The sad thing is that Lillie, Jackson and Willsher weren't there to greet them.," said Martin Weekes, father of the lost triplets.

The blaze also killed six other individuals, giving a total of 19 dead, and 17 injured.

A Qatari court sentenced five people to six years jail for negligence over the blaze in June.

The fire was attributed to an electricity malfunction, which caused a florescent light bulb in the ceiling of Nike sports shop to burst. The bulb components then fell onto storage boxes below, igniting them, and causing the flames to spread.

The smoke rapidly engulfed the Gympanzee play area above it. Within a matter of minutes from when the fire began, Gympanzee was transformed into a death trap.

The Villaggio Mall fire has since been dubbed Qatar’s worst tragedy in recent memory.

Image: arabianbusiness.com

By GodFather.• 5 Aug 2013 13:05
GodFather.

Best wishes to the parents.

These twins like their previous triplet siblings are a product of a successful IVF treatment. Imagine if the science had not developed so much! Just a thought!

By Binyanco• 5 Aug 2013 13:02
Binyanco

Good thing they didn't give up and move on to what happened to them. :)

By jade03• 1 Aug 2013 21:39
jade03

He knows why it happened and we went on blaming every one connected. He will pull you out of safe areas or cause you to enter the safe area for the design that he is master in.

I don't understand why people fear death when we know it is unavoidable and what way it come on us. After all we are his property and he will take it away from all the ones who love.

I believe the parents might be really happy for this blessing again.

By Aoy• 1 Aug 2013 17:08
Aoy

but still, BOOOOOOO to villagio officials!

By landloverreview• 1 Aug 2013 14:33
landloverreview

Thank you dude. Sure. Lets see. :))

By frez.joe• 1 Aug 2013 14:32
frez.joe

Oh that's great mate, hope i will be invited for the grand ceremony!! ;)

By britexpat• 1 Aug 2013 14:31
britexpat

Great news for them. May they all live long and happy lives and bring joy to their parents.

By landloverreview• 1 Aug 2013 14:30
landloverreview

Lol Joe :)) maybe next year.. first I want my bird to finish her Masters. :)

By frez.joe• 1 Aug 2013 14:26
frez.joe

BTW LLR when u gonna produce least a single?

By frez.joe• 1 Aug 2013 14:26
frez.joe

God knows which is best,,, nothing can replace those three lives but least they can move on with this wonderful double gift from almighty,,, praise to the lord!!!

Wish them very best future with this 2 beautiful Angels!

By mohdata• 1 Aug 2013 14:23
mohdata

if he takes, he gives too:-)..god bless the family and hope this helps them move on from their loss even if they will forever be reminded of it

By landloverreview• 1 Aug 2013 14:12
landloverreview

Aawwww they are so cute.

I wish them light, love, peace, success and a safe life.

When I previously saw the triplets, tears came out of my eyes...Hope these little ones will bring the real joy to their parents and make their dreams come true.

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