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We will never forget our pal

12:00pm Monday 12th February 2007

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TOGETHER they were united in grief for a son, friend and brother.

More than 100 mourners kept an evening vigil in memory of 19-year-old Jordan Wickington who died after he was knocked off his bicycle in Southampton.

They congregated at the Royal Victoria Country Park in Netley to share their memories and hold a minute's silence.

Jordan's father Glenn and sister Laura joined the event which was organised by Jordan's best friend Matt Cooke. The boys had been pals since meeting in Year seven at Hamble Community Sports College.

Matt, a 19-year-old carpenter apprentice, has had the words In Memory of JW' tattooed on his forearm, while another friend, Nathan Scullard, has had the initials JW' inscribed on his arm.

Matt said: "I am never going to forget Jordan and I wanted this tattoo done as a visual reminder.

"I am sure he would have appreciated all his friends coming out to pay their respects. I will always remember him as one of my best friends.

"He would always come out and it's never going to be the same without him."

Jordan's half brother, Dan Hickman, said that the family would extend an open invitation to friends to attend Jordan's funeral.

It will take place at St Edward's Church in Netley Abbey next Monday at 11am.

Traffic police are still appealing for witnesses to the road accident that happened after Jordan's yellow bike was in collision with a red BMW 3 series car at the junction of Mountbatten Way and West Quay Road on Wednesday at around 7.15am.

The teenager of Woolston Road, Netley Abbey was taken to Southampton General Hospital with serious head injuries but doctors were unable to save him.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Totton Roads Policing Unit on 0845 045 4545.

p A book of condolence for Jordan has been set up at the Daily Echo website at www.dailyecho.co.uk

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Leah Lovell, bursledon says...
3:29pm Mon 12 Feb 07

This was a good time for rememberance and to pay tribute to his other friends and family.! well done matt for arranging this!! xxxxx

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Emma Coxhead, Hedge End says...
4:39pm Mon 12 Feb 07

Really sorry to hear about what happened to a very good friend. Jordon was always good fun and someone who you could always talk to. He will always be remembered forever.

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Netley Abbey Infant School, Netley Abbey Infant School says...
5:32pm Mon 12 Feb 07

Jordan is remembered fondly by staff at Netley Abbey Infant School which he attended from the age of five. He was a dear little boy - often quiet and shy in the company of adults but really enjoying the company of his friends and a good laugh. From the posted comments, it appears that he remained a good friend.
Our hearts go out to his family in their grief and also to his many friends.
from Netley Abbey Infant School

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james ryan, Netley Abbey says...
6:49pm Mon 12 Feb 07

i so wish i could have gone to this...but i could not make it..glad somethin was done for him though

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darryl britten, NeTleY says...
9:04pm Mon 12 Feb 07

omg couldent belive how meny peopel came in the end well done matt... c u all at funiral x

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Birchie, Bursledon says...
9:11pm Mon 12 Feb 07

Although we met a few times, you will be sadly missed, Rest in Peace mate.

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dave lovell, southampton says...
11:31pm Mon 12 Feb 07

that was a great night and it was heart warming to see so many people turning up for a good freind, he was a good freind in school and will always be an amazing guy, RIP jord

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sam ryan, netley abbey says...
8:54am Tue 13 Feb 07

this was such a good nite to remember jordan, well done to matt for organisin it he did a really good job, and i was shocked to see his dad, and sister there, i was glad they showed up. r.i.p jordan love ya mate xxx

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Ellie and Mike Martin, Portugal says...
9:50am Tue 13 Feb 07

We would just like to add our tribute to Jordan. He came to visit us with Matt Cooke and his family for two weeks. It was a pleasure to have him around; he was a lovely sunny, polite person and a credit to his family.

We would like to send our condolences to his family and friends, and our thoughts will be with them on Monday.

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emz soton, southampton says...
11:26am Tue 13 Feb 07

RIP jordan i didn't no u that well but u were a really nice guy nd i'm glad i had the chance 2 met u. god bless

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petra masterman, southampton says...
11:35am Tue 13 Feb 07

did not know the lad but the story made me cry by all the comments he must have been an amazing lad my heart goes out to the family and friends

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carlene allen, weston says...
12:11pm Tue 13 Feb 07

jordan u were amazing... no 1 will eva 4get u didnt no u 4 that long but wish we had more time with u coz no matter the sittuation u could make us laugh... dancing along weston shore 2 akon lol xoxoxo

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chris king, southampton says...
9:41am Wed 14 Feb 07

RIP!jordan i only met you once you made me laugh its ashame we can't meet again! sleep well mate! My heart goes out to all your family its going to be so hard for them at the moment losing a son like Jordan at this age its truelly unbelieveable how on saturday 3rd febuary 2007 we were having a laugh then 4 days later everyone loses you! chris king

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Kay, Holbury says...
8:23am Thu 15 Feb 07

i so wish i could have gone to this but i didnt know dates and where victoria park was. jordan ur smile leaves a memory forever in my heart, u could never wipe the smile off your face ever! i have saved a place for you in my heart and never will i forget you. i placed flowers at the scene for you and can never stop the waterworks when i go past! i know wish that we had worked at things more and stayed close like promised but things dont always work out as planned. Take care hun and like i said save me a cloud next to yours! i will never forget you bbe, you were my everything! love ya forever n always kay x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x

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Tracey & Paula Everett, says...
12:34pm Fri 16 Feb 07

Christine, we cannot express how sad we were to hear this tragic news our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time. Love Tracey, Paula, Nigel, Georgina and Evelyn xx

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danny, southampton, hamble says...
1:15pm Mon 19 Feb 07

u wer a gr8 guy jordan will neva forget u m8. miss u ldz!!

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Sue & Rod, netley abbey says...
10:57am Tue 20 Feb 07

We remember little blond boy kicking footie around the garden & yelling out the running commentary as he went! - hang on to the good memories, Chris & Glen. Sad day on Mon but very moving service, great credit to Jordan that so many turned out. Hold tight.

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SUNSET VIGIL: Mourners gather at Royal Victoria Country Park to pay tribute to Jordan Wickington, inset. Echo picture by Andrew McCargow SUNSET VIGIL: Mourners gather at Royal Victoria Country Park to pay tribute to Jordan Wickington, inset. Echo picture by Andrew McCargow

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