Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, were found dead at the Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington, East Yorkshire, with police suspecting they may have died from carbon monoxide poisoning
A heartbroken mum has paid tribute to her teenage daughter who was tragically found dead alongside her boyfriend at a holiday park. Cherish Bean, 15, and Ethan Slater, 17, were discovered deceased at the Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington last Wednesday (February 18).
The pair, from Sheffield, are suspected by police to have died from carbon monoxide poisoning. Two men have been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. Cherish’s mum has now paid tribute to her ‘perfect girl’.
She implored parents to ‘hug their children’ and stated ‘you do not know how lucky you are’ following the loss of her daughter. Cherish’s mum expressed: “My girl, my world, my love, my everything,” reports the Manchester Evening News.
“My perfect girl, my angel, has left this world and we are broken as a family. I am broken as a mother, and I will never ever be the same again.
“If you know me, I live and breathe my babies, and we were away for a few nights making the best memories ever. We have had the best life together and it has been ripped from under us. There are no words, I am shattered and will never recover. Hug your children tonight you do not know how lucky you are.
“Ethan, bless you darling, such a good boy with a kind heart and I loved you like my own. I am broken please respect us whilst we grieve.”
Paying homage to Ethan, his mum expressed: “Ethan was the most beautiful young man to walk the earth. He was generous, loving, charming and kind. He would help anyone and was a strong family man. He took care of himself and loved his mum, stepdad, brothers and sister.
“There’s not one person who would dislike him even if they tried. His smile was contagious, and he could light up any room he walked into. Ethan, you will always be remembered for the amazing young man you were, and the one you were destined to be. We hope you know how loved you are our boy, rest well and keep the table warm for us up there.
“Cherish was the apple of Ethan’s eye. Everyone could see how smitten they both were. She was beautiful, elegant, and made Ethan happy. We know you will keep each other young and safe. Look after each other. Rest in peace.”
Ethan’s dad added: “I am a broken man without you, son. I will love you eternally, my boy. You were taken way too soon from me. Love you always.”
For emotional support, you can call the Samaritans 24-hour helpline on 116 123, email jo@samaritans.org, visit a Samaritans branch in person or go to the Samaritans website.
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