I wept for the loss of a woman I never knew, I praise her for the strength she had and obviously gave to others. Her work must carry on, and every one of us who has lost a child will understand Pats determination to make a difference - Danny will forever hold her hand as my son Ben holds mine.

Lee Hitchcock, Penge, United Kingdom

This is a double tragedy! I never had the pleasure of meeting Pat, but our hearts are very similar. I believe she has reunited with her son, and together they will continue to change this ugly world. http://www.mychildlossgrief.org

Cherri, Baltimore Maryland, USA

i met pat in 1995 when she supported women in domestic violence. she was a very special lady who made a difference to alot of lives. RIP pat, my deepest sympathies to her family x

joanne, dewsbury, england

What a tragic family. Murder victims and murderers, mental health problems and criminal records. Drug deals that went wrong followed by 'underworld hits'. She may have done some admirable work, but would you want this family living next door?

P. Williams, London, England

This is sad, but surely people from similar gun/knife control groups must now accept that their work has not been effective. Instead of pushing for legislation to control the law abiding, they should work to address the roots of this violent scourge.

TC, London, UK

Pat was a genuinely lovely individual with a social concious, the first time I met her @ a march to Great Downing street just after I had lost my own son to gun crime. She told me about her loss ad I felt an immediate affinity with her as she was so warm and caring her loss will be felt, RIP Pat

Michelle Forbes, London,

It is with grest sadness that I read the news about Pat Regan today. She has been a great force in the battle against the carrying and use of dangerous weapons and it is sadly ironic that she should fall foul of these such weapons and by her own family member. Rest in Peace Patx

Ann Rowe, Halifax,

Rest in peace pat i never got to know you personally ,but you allways spoke when i said hello to you in public. I remember speaking to you at Leeds carnival last year. Jasbinder Dhillon Bradford West Yorkshire

jasbinder dhillon, bradford, england

Why didn't our society disintegrate when those 'mentally ill people' were unsupervised fifty tears ago? Is fear of hanging a panacea?

Eric Skelton, Cardiff, Wales

Pat you were my next door neigbour and a great friend i will really miss you, so sorry for all your family and friends, you be at peace now with your son may you rest in peace goodbye Pat from.

parveen, leeds, west yorkshire

This is awful for all Pat's family and her many friends. It also highlights what can happen when mentally ill people go unsupervised. What a waste. Goodbye Pat x

Christian Gallagher, Leeds,

Something just has to be done - it is getting totally out of control !!!!

ian payne, walsall,