‘Three sweet boys’ killed
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DONATIONS have been pouring to fund a memorial bench to remember three “sweet” boys killed when they were struck by a car in Hayes.
Teenagers Harry Louis Rice, 17, George Toby Wilkinson, 16 and Josh McGuinness, 16, died after a collision involving a black Audi A5 in Shepiston Lane at around 8.41pm on Friday.
A fundraising page has been set-up by family and friends wishing to honour the memory of the boys.
Shannon Blackwell, who says on the site she is sister to Josh, started “Bench for Josh, George and Harry” on Go Fund Me and has received more than £500 in donations in just 15 hours along with heartfelt messages of support. The fundraising page reads: “These boys was so sweet and had such a big impact on everyone. Seeing how many people have turned up for them is overwhelming. My brother Josh you will be missed and to George and Harry you will be missed too. Look after each other up there. All funds raised will go towards the memorial for these three lovely boys.”
The page raised £593 in a day, exceeding the £400 goal originally set. The fundraising page can be found at www. gofundme.com/bench-for-joshgeorge-and-harry.
Tash Moriarty, headteacher of The Harefield Academy, where the boys were students expressed shock and deep sadness at the tragic loss. She said the sixth form college was offering help and support to all students and staff who have been affected by this incident and asked people to respect their privacy at this difficult time.
In a statement Ms Moriarty said: “We are all shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three students who attended The Harefield Academy.
“Our thoughts and condolences are with their families, friends and loved ones at this terrible time.
“We are offering help and support to all students and staff who have been affected by this incident, and ask everyone to respect their privacy at this difficult time.
“I would like to thank the Harefield community for the support it has given over the weekend.” Dozens of friends and family members left moving floral tributes and messages at the scene of the crash over
the weekend.
One heartbreaking handwritten message read: “My darling baby boi my heart is broken. Love always Mum and Vinnie.”
Another said: “I thought I would never have to write this and I don’t know what to write but I will always love and miss you millions Aron xxx.”
Jaynesh Chudasama, 28, of Hayes, has been charged with three counts of causing death by dangerous driving. He appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Monday (January 29) and spoke in court only to confirm his name, age and address. He was denied bail and was remanded in custody until February 26 when he is due to appear at the Old Bailey.
Following a police CCTV appeal, a 34-year-old man voluntarily attended a north London police station on Sunday at around 7pm. Investigations into what happened are ongoing.
My brother Josh you will be missed and to George and Harry you will be missed too. Look after each other up there Shannon Blackwell