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In a tribute to her daughter released through Essex Police, Christy Gendron said:
'My darling daughter, Ashley. My youngest child.
'Right from the day you were born, you made me proud to be your mommy. You couldn't help being adorable.
'I watched you grow up alongside your sister – my most beautiful, most precious treasures.
'I looked on as you learnt to do things by watching your big sister, Hailey. Sometimes you followed her, sometimes you overtook her.
'Nothing could hold you back.
'You weren't afraid to try anything – sports, crafts, skiing.
'No-one taught you to swim, you just jumped in and started swimming! It was amazing.
'Growing up into a beautiful, smart young woman, it was clear you were destined for a bright future and I believe studying at university would have brought you the personal rewards you deserved. I know you would've been successful in anything you wanted to do.
'I treasure the time we spent together, with you always protecting me. You were the backbone of our little family.
'Hailey and I saw how you were fiercely loyal to those you loved.
'Your moral and spiritual compass was second to none. Always wanting to help, always looking out for others.
'When you set your mind to something you believed in, no one could stop you. When you helped someone, they knew they were loved.
'Your love of and thirst for adventure brought you to the UK. Your passion for life was immense.
'Your passion for Jack knew no bounds, but it
