Family's tribute to man who died after falling from motorway bridge (From Daily Echo)
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Ryan Perks' family pays tribute to man who died after falling from M27 motorway bridge at Hedge End, Hampshire
4:29pm Friday 4th January 2013 in News
By Jenny Makin, Crime Reporter
Ryan Perks
THE man who died after falling from a Hampshire motorway bridge on New Year’s Day has today been named as Ryan Perks, of Pylands Lane, Bursledon.
The 25-year-old died at the scene after plunging on to the carriageway of the M27 at Hedge End just after 12am.
Now his family has paid tribute to a “wonderful son and brother” who they say will be missed enormously.
In a statement they said: “The family are devastated at the tragic loss of Ryan. He was a gifted, caring young lad with a great love for life, his family and friends.
“He was an ex-pupil at Wildern Secondary School and Barton Peveril College.
"He left Microlink in Chandler's Ford to pursue a portfolio career in music, film and photography plus involvement in the launch of a new clothing range.
“He loved skateboarding and playing basketball.
“Ryan was a wonderful son and brother who will always be loved and missed.
“His was a beautiful life cut short.”
Police are investigating Mr Perks’ death, although it is not thought to be suspicious.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt Alex Rawdon-Smith on 101 quoting Operation Alsatian.
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sexi_k8
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6:36pm Fri 4 Jan 13
Keep That Smile
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7:31pm Fri 4 Jan 13
JJarv22
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JJarv22
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Skye12
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JCordy
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9:51pm Fri 4 Jan 13
Cordy xx
saintlysoul
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Shakiba
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Shakiba
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12:04am Mon 7 Jan 13
cherigood wrote:You have no right nor do you have any respect for the family and friends of this individual. You clearly do not know this person and should not be making comments for the whole community. If this is all you have to say then it's better unsaid as you are very insensitive and your comment is very unnecessary, moreover it's non of your business why Ryan fell from the bridge. If you have any moral or respect, remove your comment as soon as possible.
I understand people wanting to put flowers on the bridge, but is there any excuse for the graffiti these people are putting on the bridge? It'll only encourage more people to do the same and as a village we don't really like this sort of thing. So please stick to the flowers and tributes but forget the graffiti. So, why did he jump?
Sho 92
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12:14am Mon 7 Jan 13
cherigood wrote:The above comment by cherigood is highly insensitive and not relevant to the tragedy. You clearly don't know Ryan and you need to keep your opinions to yourself. Everyone here is trying very hard, so very hard, to come to terms with whats happened to our beloved Ryan. Comments like this only add irrelevant stress, this whole comment is absolutely inappropriate and so so careless. I can't even get my head around how someone would bring this into such context. Please erase your comment no one cares about such insensitive, mindless and cold-hearted comments from people like yourself.
I understand people wanting to put flowers on the bridge, but is there any excuse for the graffiti these people are putting on the bridge? It'll only encourage more people to do the same and as a village we don't really like this sort of thing. So please stick to the flowers and tributes but forget the graffiti. So, why did he jump?
Littlehales
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12:35am Mon 7 Jan 13
cherigood wrote:The word 'graffiti' comes with connotations of vandalism and misconduct neither of which relate to the memorial that has been created on the bridge for Ryan. 'these people' who may or may not have left messages on the bridge are grieving, they are not random youths who have decided to damage local property but instead distraught family members and friends of an individual who was loved and cherished by many. I apologise if 'in your village you don't like this sort of thing' but this is simply a demonstration of love and affection. Loosing Ryan is a tragedy and you have no right or position to comment or instruct us on how to mourn for him. 'is there any excuse' ...The loss of a very talented young man? If the messages on the bridge were an issue it is for the local authorities to recommend alternative gestures to tribute his memory, which I expect they would do in a respectful and considerate manner. You on the other hand have come across as cold and emotionless to a death that has affected many. How Ryan died is of no concern to you and it is rude and nosy to enquire about the details surrounding his death suggesting he jumped...and as a distraught grieving community...'we don’t really like this sort of thing'.
I understand people wanting to put flowers on the bridge, but is there any excuse for the graffiti these people are putting on the bridge? It'll only encourage more people to do the same and as a village we don't really like this sort of thing. So please stick to the flowers and tributes but forget the graffiti. So, why did he jump?
S!monOn
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12:14pm Mon 7 Jan 13
I do hope that anyone feeling in a vulnerable situation will be reading these heart warming comments and think of all the loving family and friends around them that will be all too willing to offer comfort and security in times of need.
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11:09pm Mon 7 Jan 13
cherigood wrote:Ryan was a wicked awesome guy and my wife and I have been quite distraught since we heard the news. I never saw him without a smile , he loved , he laughed and now he has left the stage. He didn't kill himself he fell off the bridge, on new years eve , I remember being 25 , very drunk , feeling imperishable with a strange desire to climb things, and I am so sorry the world missed out on what the rest of Ryan's life would have been.
I understand people wanting to put flowers on the bridge, but is there any excuse for the graffiti these people are putting on the bridge? It'll only encourage more people to do the same and as a village we don't really like this sort of thing. So please stick to the flowers and tributes but forget the graffiti. So, why did he jump?
I have no doubt he would have helped us all and excelled at all the challenges a man faces in this world. My heart is aching for his family and his close friends whose sunshine this tragedy stole . We went to the bridge yesterday and left a wreath , I think the graffiti was kind of fitting and if our fellow poster considers a motorway bridge part of her village I am sorry to say it is not any longer, it is ours now because our dear friend's last breath was there and we have bought it with our tears.
MDKnight
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11:10am Wed 9 Jan 13
Such a waste
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6:10pm Fri 4 Jan 13