| Location | Consett |
| Age | 16 years |
| Date of Birth | 05/06/1990 |
| Date of Death | 07/03/2007 |
| Visitors | 18,223 since 17/04/2007 |
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Kane’s Story
Kane was born in Consett on the 05/06/90. He entered this world weighing 4lb 6oz. He was a
beautiful baby & was loved by all. When he was growing up he was always thin, this used to worry me
but it was just the way he was.
Kane is the third son of Christina.
Kane has two older brothers Joel and Nick; he also has a younger brother Matthew and a little sister
Lynnette.
Kane did not have an easy life. He worried about his little brother as he has a severe heart
condition. He worried about anyone when they were ill or sad.
He had to work hard at things and was bullied when he was young.
Kane cared for people; he would make things for them & spend his money on others. He would buy
things for no reason other than to give or make some-one happy.
Kane loved Japanese cartoon art and was always drawing or painting. He was great at drawing
pictures of people. He loved to create things and would make things out of wood or anything else he
could find.
He would try to do anything I asked him whether it was fixing a light or plumbing a shower.
Although not everything he "fixed" worked again. He once spent hours fixing the kitchen heater & it
has never worked since. Another time he replaced all the door handles for me and one is at 45
degrees. He would always try though.
Kane could be very clumsy but it could be so funny. When he was young he was determined to climb
this tree and fell out of the same tree four times but he did it in the end. He once fell down the
stairs and got up and ran into the wall. I have many memories like this and cherish every one of
them.
Kane left this Earth on the 07/03/07. The day before his death he was upset about an email he had
from his ex girlfriend but we talked and he was fine. The day of his death he was going to see
about an apprenticeship he had applied for. He had no money left so I gave him a few pounds & my
last words to him were " I'm not that bad am I?", he smiled his cheeky smile & replied " I’ve got
my keys". He left the house at lunch time. I had to go out & passed him 2 minutes from his
destination, which was the last time I saw my baby alive. When I returned home I had a bad feeling
so I tried to phone him, there was no answer so I kept trying. After a while I went looking for him
and at 10pm I phoned the police.
Two officers came to the house and after a while told me they had found the body of a young lad at
the bottom of the Gill Bridge. I was devastated and still am. They would not let me see him until
2pm the next day. I had to identify his body, his brother Nick was with me. I went in to shock and
never questioned things so when they said he had jumped I did not ask why.
At his funeral some-one told me Kane did not jump or fall. I was in a state & did not take it in.
Later those words came back and I started to question things. And if I could find the name of the
person that told me.
I phoned the police and two CID officers came. I was asked if I was sure I heard right?
Kane was found at the bottom of a 180ft bridge, he had no broken bones, and he had two marks on his
forehead, a bruised nose, a black eye, two bust lips & a bruised right ear. I was told he was found
in a shopping trolley.
Kane was found at 5pm on a bright day and had been there a couple of hours.
How come no-one saw him?
There were a lot of people at Kane's funeral and I did not know them all. Kane had no reason to
jump, he was starting the apprenticeship and wanted to start his own business, he had updated his
bebo the night before and the things he wrote were not the things some-one that was suicidal would
write.
He was also trying to trace his dad and had talked about how much he wanted children when he was
older. Kane had a lot of love to give and was loved. I do not believe my son took his own life and
never will.
If you knew Kane and would like to add pictures or stories about him to his site please do so.
I would like to thank everyone for the candles & tributes left for Kane. They help us so much;
reading the kind messages left here helps me get through each day. I am still fighting for justice
for Kane and will never give up.
Thank you for your support Christina xxx
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25-June-2007
This site has brought so much comfort to Kane's family & friends. Through GTS I have been contacted
by some of the nicest people that walk this earth, many parents like myself that have lost a child,
others that have also lost some-one they love, some have not lost loved ones but follow Kane's story
& care. Thankyou all for the support you have given us today & for helping get us through xxxxxx
Thanks for the comments about the picture i uploaded =]
I agree, its a wonderful picture of him (posing! hehe)
I didnt actually take that picture, Becky Coates did. I have to give her credit, as she's using it in her Photography coursework and she'll get in trouble if i've posted it =(
So i thought i'd post here, rather than deleting the picture and letting Becky upload it herself =]
Something to make you smile son
Well today son I have just heard some-one has named a new baby lamb after you. This would amuse you as it will be all soft & sweet when it is little & as daft as a brush when it gets older. So maybe its very apt.
Lynnette was talking about the day you promised to take her to Disney land when you had passed your test & raised enough money, now she says she will never go there cos she wanted to go with you.
Thats another reason I know you didnt take your own life son, you loved your little brother & sister & you never broke a promise. We miss you & I would swap my life for yours in an instant, You had your whole life infront of you, so many plans & things you never got to do.
i will always remember the first day i met kane, it was at school as he sat next to me in registration he seemed like a nice lad and as i got to know him i knew that he was. When he listened to us waffle on about our problems he was always there to listen and help us. i am really going to miss that, we all are as he was very kind. My love goes out to him and all of his family. Christina you must be very proud to have him as a son as i am proud to have him as a friend.
all my love
maxine xxx
Hey baby
Hey baby, i miss you. More each day it feels so strange calling you that and not having you smile back at me when i say it. Nobody on this earth can ever replace you, or the love that i have for you. I'll love you forever nothing will ever change that and even though the last time we spoke wasn't to each other face to face, i know you still loved me because you told me. And i love you too, soooo much.
Night night baby
Rest in Peace
I love you
xxx
Condolences
We don't know each other, Christine, but from one mother to another I am sending you my love in the hope that it will give you the strength to carry on and find justice for Kane. What you are going through is unimaginable and I have lit a candle in my house for you and your lovely son. God recognises a good 'un and must have wanted Kane as one of his angels and I hope you will find solace in the fact that you will meet your son again one day.
Your last day on Earth is one I will never forget, many people saw you that day. Some have come forward & others have not. I have spoken to people that saw you or spoke to you they all said that you were fine, your usual self. Nothing seemed odd or out of place. I will not rest until I know what happened to you sweetheart & justice has been done. Love you always, mam xxxx
A candle for you sweet Kane
He walks the Summerland’s now & watches over all that need his help I am sure. Kane may you rest in peace & may your family gain strength from the many candles lit in your honour.
Love & light to you all
Sally xxx
Kane i have finally finished your painting...
I am happy with it now, like you, i love to paint and draw, but very particular, wanting to get it just perfect, hope i have your hair right, while painting your eyes, i felt your pain. Much love is sent your way, say hello to my Mum for me, miss her loads, like we are all missing you, i wish we could have got to know each other, shown you the art forum i go on, with their help, i have now finished your painting. I am worried about your friends, they all need some councelling please keep them safe, keep watching over everyone, god bless you, rest in peace Ella x
I love you son
Firstly thankyou Daniel for your kind words, they mean a lot. I miss Kane with all my heart, like most people we had our rows & we had our disagreaments but we always forgave each other. Kane could make me smile when I was worried & he knew just how to get round me so he got his own way. I will never stop loving him or missing him. He is with me all the time both in my heart & in my thoughts. He could be so funny taking the mick & I would give everthing just to have one more day. I love you son xxx
You Will Be Missed
Well kane, what can i say, u wer such a great lad , u made chemistry soo interesting, and also maths!!!.. i cn still rememba sitting in corner, of the room with gemma, chloe, ben pippa, terri. and we all used to make fun of eachother but we where able to laff as a group and understand that it was a joke!..
Christine, although i didnt get to meet you, kane always talked about you he loved you with all his heart. and also his younger brother, he talked about him alot actually, he loved him and was always concerned because of his heart condition. he helped everyone. whenever someone was upset or needed someone to talk to, u cud always rely on kane to be their, to offer support, it was like with his DIY skills although thinbgs didnt work after he tried to fix the, he always tried to help people. and thats what makes him so special.
he will be sadly missed.
and if he was murdered justice will be done
RIP Mate
Dan
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