November 28th 2024.
The news of Jay Slater's death has shaken the community after a month-long search in Tenerife. His mother, Debbie, has expressed her gratitude for the support they have received and has also addressed the negative comments made by online trolls. She recently closed the GoFundMe campaign that was set up to help with the search efforts, with a generous total of £73,000 raised.
The 19-year-old had gone missing after attending a rave on the Spanish island in June. The search was focused on the mountainous area near the Airbnb where he was last seen on June 17. After weeks of searching, his body was discovered in a ravine. It was determined that his death was likely caused by a fall from a high place, due to the broken bones he had suffered.
Bringing Jay's body back home to Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire for a funeral was made possible through the donations made to the GoFundMe campaign organized by his close friend, Lucy Mae. Debbie made the decision to close the fundraiser and expressed her heartfelt appreciation for all the support they received. This was the first time she spoke publicly since August, and she also took the opportunity to address the hurtful and baseless rumors that were circulating about her, her son, and his death.
The search efforts were not without their challenges. The terrain in Tenerife's mountainous northwest, with its steep slopes, loose ground, and prickly plants, made it difficult for the search teams to navigate. Despite the difficulties, they persisted in their efforts to find Jay. He was last seen walking in the wrong direction, uphill from the Airbnb where he was staying with two men he had met at the rave.
Debbie expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming support they received from people all over the world. With the help of the donations, they were able to stay in Tenerife until they could bring Jay's body back home. They also received assistance from the Signi search team from the Netherlands. Jay's funeral, which was a beautiful tribute to him, was paid for with the funds raised from the campaign. Family and friends dressed in blue, Jay's favorite color, to honor his memory.
Jay was almost done with his training to become a bricklayer before he passed away. His family and friends will never fully recover from this tragic loss, but they find some comfort in the love and support they have received. They are grateful to the person who managed Jay's fundraiser page and provided them with support and advice during their time in Tenerife.
As they continue to come to terms with this heartbreaking loss, Debbie has made the decision to turn off the donations and close the campaign. She shared a touching message from one of the donors, reminding them that love will always triumph over hatred. The family is deeply touched by the outpouring of love and support they have received during this difficult time, and they will never forget the kindness shown to them. With heavy hearts, they bid farewell to Jay and express their heartfelt gratitude to everyone who helped in any way.
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