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The Independent
6 days ago
- The Independent
Second teenager killed on railway line named
The second teenager who died on a railway has been named as 16-year-old Jordan Everett, 16, who dreamed of becoming a pilot, his family said. Jordan was killed along with Joshua Myers, also, 16, near Poynton railway station in Cheshire. Police had been called to the line following reports of a casualty on the tracks at around 10.09pm on July 3. British Transport Police (BTP) said paramedics also attended, but both boys were pronounced dead at the scene. BTP said the incident is not being treated as suspicious. In a tribute, Jordan's family said: 'Our cherished son, grandson and brother, you were so loved by your family and all that knew you. 'We will always miss you and you will forever be in our hearts. 'Jordan was inquisitive and adventurous and had already started building his flying hours to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot. 'He was loving, loyal, caring and thoughtful and we will cherish the memories we have of our boy. 'We are truly devastated and heartbroken as a family with the loss of our beautiful Jordan. 'Our lives will truly never be the same again.' Earlier, the parents of Joshua Myers, paid tribute to their son in a statement released through BTP. They said: 'Our son, Josh is incredibly precious to us and we are so proud to be his mum and dad. 'He had no idea how loved he was. 'Our hearts have been broken, and the world seems incomplete without him. 'He will stay in our hearts forever. 'He was the best big brother ever, who loved his big family. 'He was also very thoughtful, kind, bright and intelligent. 'His warm sense of humour always shone through all of his activities. 'He really enjoyed playing computer games, running, including park runs, and playing badminton. 'Many of his favourite days were when he was relaxing and playing whilst on holiday with his family, bodyboarding, swimming and looking after his younger siblings. 'Josh's close friends also meant a lot to him and he really enjoyed spending time with them. 'Our family would like to thank everyone for all of the wonderfully kind thoughts and messages which we have received. 'Thank you to everyone, too, for respecting our privacy at this very sad time.'
Daily Mail
6 days ago
- Daily Mail
Pictured: Second boy, 16, who died in railway tracks tragedy as family pay tribute to 'cherished son, grandson and brother'
The second teenage boy who died in a railway tracks tragedy has been named and pictured by his heartbroken family. Jordan Everett was killed along with Joshua Myers, both 16, in Greater Manchester on Thursday last week. Police were called to 'reports of a casualty on the tracks' near Poynton station at around 10:10pm and both boys were declared dead on scene. British Transport Police (BTP) have said they are not treating the deaths as suspicious. Jordan's family have now paid tribute to their 'cherished son, grandson and brother', describing him as a 'caring and thoughtful young man'. In a statement issued this morning, they said: 'Our cherished son, grandson and brother, you were so loved by your family and all that knew you. 'We will always miss you and you will forever be in our hearts. 'Jordan was inquisitive and adventurous and had already started building his flying hours to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot. 'He was loving, loyal, caring and thoughtful and we will cherish the memories we have of our boy. 'We are truly devastated and heartbroken as a family with the loss of our beautiful Jordan. Our lives will truly never be the same again.' An array of floral tributes to the pair have been left outside the station. One says they were 'both such lovely boys' who will 'forever be missed by us and will forever be in our hearts.' Another describes them as 'two young souls and friends gone too soon' who 'will be sorely missed.' A card from the local MP Tim Roca reads: 'Two young lives gone far too soon. With deepest sympathy.' Over the weekend, Joshua's parents paid a moving tribute to their 'bright and kind' son. They said: 'Our son, Josh is incredibly precious to us and we are so proud to be his Mum and Dad. 'He had no idea how loved he was. Our hearts have been broken, and the world seems incomplete without him. 'He will stay in our hearts forever. He was the best big brother ever, who loved his big family. 'He was also very thoughtful, kind, bright and intelligent. His warm sense of humour always shone through all of his activities. He really enjoyed playing computer games, running, including park runs, and playing badminton. 'Many of his favourite days were when he was relaxing and playing whilst on holiday with his family - bodyboarding, swimming and looking after his younger siblings. 'Josh's close friends also meant a lot to him and he really enjoyed spending time with them. 'Our family would like to thank everyone for all of the wonderfully kind thoughts and messages which we have received. 'Thank you to everyone, too, for respecting our privacy at this very sad time.' A BTP spokesman said: 'Officers were called at around 10.10pm to reports of a casualty on the tracks near Poynton railway station.' 'Officers attended with paramedics. 'Very sadly and despite the best efforts of paramedics two 16-year-old boys were both pronounced dead at the scene. 'The incident is not being treated as suspicious and a file is being prepared for the coroner.' Cheshire Coroner's Court confirmed files had been passed to them regarding the deaths of both boys.
BBC News
6 days ago
- BBC News
'Loving' boy, 16, killed on Poynton railway wanted to be pilot
The family of a 16-year-old boy who died on a railway line alongside another teenager have told how their "cherished boy" had started flying lessons as his dream was to be a pilot. Jordan Everett was found with Joshua Myers, also 16, on the tracks at Poynton railway station in Cheshire on Thursday boys died at the scene and the deaths were not being treated as suspicious, police a tribute, Jordan's family said he was "loving and loyal" and "will forever be in our hearts". They were "truly devastated and heartbroken" and their lives "will truly never be the same again". They said: "Our cherished son, grandson and brother, you were so loved by your family and all that knew you. "We will always miss you and you will forever be in our hearts."They said Jordan was "inquisitive and adventurous" and had started building his flying hours "to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot"."He was loving, loyal, caring and thoughtful and we will cherish the memories we have of our boy." On Sunday Joshua's family said he was "the best big brother ever, who loved his family".They said: "Our hearts have been broken, and the world seems incomplete without him. He will stay in our hearts forever."He was "very thoughtful, kind, bright and intelligent" with a "warm sense of humour", they of flowers, messages and tributes have been left at the scene close to where the teenagers them were tributes from Joshua's mother and father and Jordan's for Macclesfield Tim Roca left a message for the pair, which read: "Two young lives gone far too soon. With deepest sympathy." Read more stories from Cheshire on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC North West on X. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
The Sun
6 days ago
- The Sun
Second boy, 16, found dead in railway tragedy is pictured as ‘truly devastated' parents pay tribute
A 16-YEAR-old boy, who died on railway tracks with another teen, has been named and pictured in a heartbreaking family tribute. Jordan Everett was tragically pronounced dead alongside fellow 16-year-old Joshua Myers in Poynton, Greater Manchester, on July 3. 3 3 Police were called to reports of a casualty on the tracks at around 10pm. Services were shut down to allow emergency services to reach the two teens. Paramedics raced to assist the youngsters, but they were sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Jordan's heartbroken family said in a statement: "Our cherished son, grandson and brother, you were so loved by your family and all that knew you. We will always miss you and you will forever be in our hearts. "Jordan was inquisitive and adventurous and had already started building his flying hours to achieve his dream of becoming a pilot. "He was loving, loyal, caring and thoughtful and we will cherish the memories we have of our boy. "We are truly devastated and heartbroken as a family with the loss of our beautiful Jordan. Our lives will truly never be the same again." British Transport Police are are probing the two deaths but are not treating them as suspicious. In a heartbroken statement, Joshua's parents said: 'Our son, Josh is incredibly precious to us and we are so proud to be his Mum and Dad. "He had no idea how loved he was. Our hearts have been broken, and the world seems incomplete without him. He will stay in our hearts forever. 'He was the best big brother ever, who loved his big family. He was also very thoughtful, kind, bright and intelligent. "His warm sense of humour always shone through all of his activities. "He really enjoyed playing computer games, running, including park runs, and playing badminton. "Many of his favourite days were when he was relaxing and playing whilst on holiday with his family - bodyboarding, swimming and looking after his younger siblings. "Josh's close friends also meant a lot to him and he really enjoyed spending time with them. 'Our family would like to thank everyone for all of the wonderfully kind thoughts and messages which we have received. 'Thank you to everyone, too, for respecting our privacy at this very sad time.' 3 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
BBC News
07-07-2025
- BBC News
Poynton: Flowers and tributes left for boys killed on railway
Dozens of flowers, messages and tributes have been left at the scene close to where two teenage boys were killed on a railway line last week. Joshua Myers, 16, and another 16-year-old boy, who has been named in the tributes as Jordan, were found on the tracks at Poynton rail station in Cheshire at 22:00 BST on Thursday. Both boys were pronounced dead at the scene and police said the deaths were not being treated as the many messages left outside the station, one from Joshua's mother read: "You will never know how much I loved you. You were the best son. My world is broken and my heart." It continued: "I feel so empty without you. I will always be with you. Josh, I love you forever." In another message, Joshua's father wrote: "There have been many things I've been wanting to say to you lately, about finishing school, doing your GCSEs, life and your future. "I was waiting for the right time. I never thought this would be the moment."Life will never be the same again. Love you forever." Another message addressed to Joshua said he was "loved beyond words". "We can only make the promise to you now to look after and guide your precious family and navigate them through this extremely difficult time," it said. A tribute from Jordan's grandparents was addressed to their "handsome, funny, gorgeous grandson".It read: "We feel lost without you. You will live in our hearts forever. May God bless you and keep you safe."MP for Macclesfield Tim Roca also left a messafe for the pair, which read: "Two young lives gone far too soon. With deepest sympathy." Another note added: "Jordan and Josh, fly high. You will always have each other."Joshua's family last week paid tribute to "the best big brother ever"."Our hearts have been broken, and the world seems incomplete without them," they said. British Transport Police said a file was being prepared for the coroner. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
