Heartbroken girlfriend of Scots ice hockey star who fell to his death at Ibiza Rocks pays tribute to ‘inspiring' teen
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THE HEARTBROKEN girlfriend of a Scottish ice hockey star who died after a horror fall at an Ibiza hotel has paid a touching tribute to the "inspiring" teen.
Gary Kelly, 19, plunged from the third floor at the Ibiza Rocks hotel in San Antonio in the early hours of yesterday morning.
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Gary Kelly died after falling from a balcony at the Ibiza Rocks hotel in San Antonio
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His heartbroken girlfriend Louise has paid a touching tribute on social media
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The San Antonio party spot is the same hotel where Scots holidaymaker Evan Thomson fell to his death
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Two ambulances were sent to the scene but paramedics said there was nothing they could do to save him.
Popular San Antonio party spot is the same hotel where Scots holidaymaker Evan Thomson, 26, fell to his death on July 7 in a similar tragedy.
Ibiza Rocks confirmed all of their party events have now been suspended following the two deaths.
Gary's girlfriend Louise has taken to social media to pay tribute to her late partner after the tragic incident.
In the heartbreaking post, Louise said the Dundee teen's "passion and dedication was inspiring" and she will "celebrate the love he brought" into her life.
She wrote: "I never thought I would be sat here writing a goodbye.
"For those who knew Gary, oh you were so lucky.
"His passion and dedication was inspiring, whether in hockey, work, or with loved ones.
"I'm struggling to understand how you are no longer with me. It hasn't really hit me yet.
"Gary taught and showed me valuable lessons that I'll carry with me forever.
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"I think it's important to remember the good times and to celebrate the love he brought into our lives.
"Everything feels heavy, and words can't express the love I have for Gary.
"I wish you could see how much you are loved.
"Even though our experiences together have paused, the memories we made will stay with me forever. I miss you so much already.
"Thank you for the kind messages about Gary; they mean a lot.
"I love you forever and always, Gary Kelly."
Ice hockey star Gary played for both Dundee Stars and Aberdeen Lynx last season.
Tributes have been paid to the teen on social media since the news of his death.
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Tributes have flooded in for ice hockey star Gary on social media
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Evan Thomson also fell to his death at the hotel on July 7 in a similar tragedy
He has been described as a "hugely talented and charismatic individual" by Dundee Stars.
Aberdeen Lynx also paid tribute to Gary calling him one of their "brightest stars".
Flowers have been left outside the arenas in Dundee and Aberdeen in tribute to the young player.
Police on the Balearic party island have now launched an investigation into Gary's death.
The Civil Guard confirmed: "We are investigating the death of a 19-year-old British man at a hotel in San Antonio in Ibiza.
"The alarm was raised around 12.40am this morning.
"Our officers were sent to the scene but the man in question was already dead by the time help arrived.
"The fall was from from the third floor of the hotel to an outside part of the complex.
"Court officials authorised the removal of his body at 2.40am this morning.
"The fall could be accidental based on the early information obtained from cameras but as part of the investigation possible witnesses will need to be located and interviewed.
"The results of the post-mortem will also be important to the investigation.'
Ibiza Rocks released a statement this afternoon which states that they have suspended all their events.
It read: "We are deeply shocked and devastated by the recent incidents that have tragically occurred.
"Our priority is to support those affected and their loved ones during this incredibly difficult time, and to fully assist the authorities with their investigations.
"The safety and wellbeing of our guests has, and always will remain, our highest priority. Given the seriousness of the situation and out of respect for those involved, we believe it is right to pause our advertised events programme at this time.
"All customers will be informed directly via email."
A spokesperson for the UK Foreign Office told The Courier: 'We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.'
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