Many people paid tribute after the heartbreaking story of an NHS worker who took his own life after he suffered deteriorating mental health.
The family of paediatric nurse Matthew Blackmore, from Wavertree, said mental health problems plus the isolation caused by the pandemic contributed to him tragically taking his own life at Christmas.
Matthew, 27, had been working as a children's nurse at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Brighton at the time of the tragedy.
It was a job his cousin, Laura Cassidy, 36, said he was destined to do since he was a boy.
He had taken a teaching degree at Edge Hill University to gain the qualifications he needed to begin his career.
The ECHO also featured Matthew in a story about NHS heroes who had continued to work tirelessly during the pandemic.
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These were some of the tributes paid to him from ECHO readers.
Leisa Walker-Denmark said: "How utterly heartbreaking, condolences to his family and loved ones. Rest in peace Matthew."
Cat Sheeran said: "Oh my, absolutely heartbreaking for all his family and friends. I only met Matthew once but he was a lovely genuine lad, I had him on my social and could see how he loved his job so much."
Phil Doyle said: "To lose a child in such a tragic way is soul destroying I know... My prayers are with his family, you learn to live with the pain but it never goes away RIP."
Sue Carre said: "So very sad to read x Thinking of all his family and friends."
Jay Buddy Birch said: "Heartbreaking stuff. My family have lost two members by them taking their own lives over the last couple of months during this lockdown and suicides are becoming more common as this continues..
"Let us hope this poor man's untimely death can bring some much needed attention to this subject instead of it continually being swept under the carpet. My thoughts are with his family and God bless his soul."
Tracey Hartley said: "So sad and a young man who most probably made a difference to so many young people."
Agnes Munnerley said: "Absolutely heartbreaking, thinking of Matthew and his family, friends, colleagues and the people he looked after who loved him."
Anne Marie Daly said: "What an incredible man, thank you for all you have always done, your love, care and support. Remembering you and your family at this most awful time but know you have made a difference and you are loved."
