'He was the sunshine of my life'
Reporter: Kirsty Rigg
Date online: 30 March 2009
The heartbroken parents of a teenager who was found hanged have paid tribute to their “angel”
Sam Riley was just 13 when he was found at his family home in Greave on Friday.
Debbie and Steven Riley described their son as a “happy go lucky” boy who had many friends and whose loving nature was liked by many.
They say his death has left a question mark on the hearts of those who knew him.
Sam, who was in year 8 at Oulder Hill School, was a passionate Liverpool FC fan, and his fellow classmates have signed a football shirt to remember him by.
Mum Debbie said she will never forget the “sunshine of her life”.
She added: “He was my beautiful boy. So handsome and popular, he had so many friends. I just can’t take it in that he has gone.
“I don’t think he realised just how loved he was. There have been literally hundreds of tributes come through for him from all his friends, who are as shocked as us.”
Sam’s dad, Steve, has his son’s name tattooed on his back, which has become a personal tribute to him. He said: “I had this done five years ago, and I always told him that it showed how much he meant to me”.
“He was a special boy and he’ll be missed forever”.
“I’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to the friends and family members who have shown us so much support, all the cards and flowers have been coming in all weekend, people have been here every day to support us.
“It is good to know there are so many people who care at this horrible time”.
Comments
Sam Riley,i cant belive your gone every 1 loved you and sitll do,we'll never forget you xxxx.Miss you sam xxx
hi my name is holly you may not no me but this is for chloe gilinsky who new sam and misses him so much we all send are love and sympothy and cant belive he has gone xxxxxxxx
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sam riley,we may not have been related by blood but you'll always be my nephew.still shocked can't believe your gone so much life ahead of you,REST IN PEACE SAM much love to you and the family xxxx
sam i was in love with you and i just carnt except that your gone your on my mind all the time i love you.. i remeber so many things about you and i need you back.. love from chloe p.s. i live on your dads street and the last words im going to say are (now were were we) if u get me xxxxxx
HEY SAM IT'S KIRSTY FROM SCOOL I JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOU VERY MUCH EVEN THOUGH WE WERE NOT BEST OF FRIENDS
LOVE YOU FOR EVER NEVER FORGOTTEN X X X
R.I.P SAM RILEY 1995-2009
SAM,I LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND WILL ALWAYS MISS AND REMEMBER YOU
LOVE FROM KIRSTY (FROM SKOOL)
Sam Riley, I can't believe you're gone. We used to be really close mates in primary, and we were always there for each other. Just been to your grave today and put some flowers on it.
I want you to know that I really miss you, and I definitely won't forget you; much love to you and your family.
I hope those nasty little rats rot in hell, I'd kill them if I saw them myself.
May God grant you a place in heaven. Rest In Peace my friend. I'll always miss you.
Have Your Say
Sam Riley, You were loved by so many, just why, it's what hurts the most, how could you do this & leave us? Why? We'll never find out. Miss You Sam.
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By SanaKhan @ 30/03/2009 21:57:21