On Tuesday, while Jordan Banks was on the soccer field in Blackpool, he was struck by lightning. Police were quickly called to the scene, but after being taken to hospital with serious injuries, the boy was later found dead, he writes: Watchman.
Jordan Banks was nine years old, cheered for Liverpool, loved to play football, and ran charity races to raise money for mental health.
Yesterday our world stopped. We lost the bright star to our beautiful boy Jordan. His laugh, his infectious smile, his golden curls – it was our everything. Sleep well, pretty boy, say family in one statement Reproduced by Lancashire Police.
A strong storm struck Blackpool on Tuesday, according to BBCAccording to meteorologist Simon King, there were nearly 3,000 lightning strikes in northern England between 4:00 and midnight Tuesday.
#RIPLittleMan
The tragic event shook many in England, and on Twitter there are many who have shown interest in posts tagged #RIPLittleMan.
– A special boy who was snatched from us very soon. RIP Jordan, YNWA, Liverpool midfielder James Milner wrote on Twitter.
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish also commented on the tragic accident.
Our thoughts and prayers are directed to the family, friends and colleagues of Bank of Jordan, Dalglish writes.
Communities in mourning
The bank’s football club, Clifton Rangers, has published a post on The social networking site Facebook Where they pay tribute to the little boy.
Jordan was a shining light and an inspiration to everyone who met him. A strong, resolute and brave young man will be missed by everyone. The world has really lost an exceptional young man, who has done a lot of good in his community, writes the club among other things.
Friends and acquaintances visited the football stadium where the accident occurred and laid flowers and soccer balls in memory of the banks.
Blackpool Tourist Tower was lit in red lights in memory of the young Liverpool fan.
One of the employees of the tower wrote: “Tonight we stand with the family, friends and community of Bank of Jordan to remember a wonderful young man.” Twitter.
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