Family's heartbreaking tribute to 'incredibly precious' son, 16, found dead on train tracks
Joshua MyersThe grieving parents of a 16-year-old boy found dead on a set of train tracks in Cheshire have today paid a poignant tribute to their 'incredibly precious' son. Joshua Myers was pronounced dead at the scene in Poynton alongside another 16-year-old boy.Now his heartbroken family say their 'world seems incomplete' without the 'bright and intelligent' teenager. StokeonTrentLive had reported how police and paramedics had been sent to the tracks on one of the main lines between the Potteries and Manchester at around 10.10pm on Thursday night (July 3).British Transport Police later confirmed how two 16-year-old boys were pronounced dead at the scene. The second teenager who lost his life has not yet been named.Joshua's parents say he will 'stay in our hearts forever'. In a statement issued today his mum and dad 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.”BTP say officers are not treating the tragic deaths as suspicious.Get all the latest news from court here
