July 17th 2024.
Debbie Duncan, the heartbroken mother of Jay Slater, is desperate to see her son one last time. After weeks of searching, the police have confirmed that the body found in the ravine in Tenerife is indeed Jay's. Debbie and her family are devastated by this news, and they are struggling to come to terms with the fact that they will never see Jay again.
It is a difficult time for the family, and their pain is only amplified by the condition of Jay's body. According to family members, it is "highly deteriorated" and has suffered broken bones. This is not how Debbie wants to remember her son, and she is unsure if she wants to see him in this state. Jay, who was only 19 years old, had gone missing after a night out in Tenerife. It is believed that he fell into the ravine and died instantly.
Although the body has not been formally identified yet, officials are confident that it is Jay's. The fingerprints and clothes found on the body match those of the missing teenager. Debbie was at a loss for words when she heard the news. A family spokesperson explained that the formal identification will be done using a DNA sample provided by the family to the Spanish Guardia Civil during the early stages of the search. Therefore, there should be no need for the family to perform a formal identification. However, Debbie has expressed her desire to see her son one last time.
Unfortunately, the process of repatriating the body to the UK and conducting a post-mortem may take some time. In the meantime, a vigil was held in Jay's hometown of Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire, where friends and family released blue balloons into the sky in his memory. The balloons were adorned with messages such as "you'll be missed" and "fly high Jay," as well as the number 19, his age.
Pam Kierons, Jay's former football coach, was among those who attended the vigil and left flowers at the West End Methodist Church. She expressed her devastation for the family and shared her memories of Jay. She also mentioned the hurtful comments and conspiracy theories that have been circulating on social media. She believes that the most likely explanation for Jay's death is that he accidentally fell into the ravine.
The minister who presided over the vigil, Minister Smith, revealed that Debbie had chosen the songs that were played during the service - Birdy's "Wings" and a version of "Forever Young." He also mentioned that Debbie and her family were planning to go up the mountain that night to lay flowers in Jay's memory. Despite being thousands of miles away, the community came together to show their support and love for Jay and his family.
Missing persons' charity LBT Global, which has been working closely with the family, stated that Debbie was "lost for words" when she heard the news. The charity's chief executive, Matthew Searle, spoke to Debbie at the time and shared her devastation. He also mentioned that the family is now asking for privacy and hopes that the hurtful comments on social media will stop.
The news of Jay's death is heartbreaking for everyone who knew him and his family. They are now faced with the difficult task of bringing Jay home, recovering his belongings, and laying him to rest. LBT Global is offering their support to the family during this difficult time and is working with them to make the process as easy as possible. They also ask for privacy and urge people to refrain from making hurtful comments. It is a time for the community to come together and support the family, rather than speculating and spreading rumors. Jay will never be forgotten, and his memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved him.
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