Tributes have flooded in for a 17-year-old who died just days after his close friend was killed in a tragic lift accident last month.
Callum Cunningham, from Wakefield, is believed to have taken his own life on Monday, May 31, following the death of his friend Clayton Bottomley and his dad David.
The father and son, from Castleford, were working at the Unity Building in Liverpool city centre on Wednesday, May 19, when an external construction lift collapsed as they were using it.
David, 53, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Clayton died a few days later in hospital.
It is believed that Callum Cunningham was one of Clayton's close friends.
One of Callum's best friends, Taylor Hardwick, 18, set up a fundraising page in memory of Callum.
Speaking about Callum, Taylor said: "He always had a smile on his face and made everyone else smile too.
"I want people to speak up and let other people know how they feel. With men, we have always got a chip on our shoulders.
"We want to look good and we never speak about our feelings. Lots of us feel like we're to blame and that we could have done more.
"We spoke to Callum every day and checked up on him but we didn't know how he was feeling and I've now come to terms with that and there is no way we could have known."
Two fundraisers have been set up in memory of Callum. You can donate to one, which has been set up to support Callum's family, here and to Taylor's fundraiser in memory of his friend here.
On Facebook, Pauline Davis said: "Heart just sank reading this. More needs to be done for mental health. He mustn’t have known which way to turn bless his soul. Life is hard, grief is harder on top. So sad. RIP"
Kate New commented: "Thoughts are with everyone involved. Absolutely tragic. I hope they are both reunited."
Catherine Walker added: "So so sad Condolences to Callums family and friends I don't know him but l was shocked to read the post He must of been badly Grief stricken by the loss of his best friend."
While Paul Boynton said: "Heart breaking for all his family and friends. Such a sad story another young life gone due to the pressures of life so sad. People we need to talk and to listen to one another.
"I hope and pray others reading this article in the same position reach out because it can be sorted no matter how bad you feel people will help listen and understand."
Bailey Tudor said: "Absolutely heartbreaking, there really needs to be more funding into mental health. They should teach how to support one another in schools. This can’t keep happening. RIP"
And Maureen Harding commented: "Such sad news we need to let the world know it’s ok for boys and men to cry Mental Health Awareness needs to be out there more, party on up there lads together."
ECHO readers also paid tribute to the teen in the comment section of the website, user Jacqui McLelland wrote: "Such a tragic loss of life. Please if you feel down depressed or suicidal talk to someone there is help out there."
Liverpoolfc2314 said: "Words fail me I am heartbroken for both families.it is a cruel world.God bless both families an Rip to the three amazing men."
User Christin9 said: "Oh dear god... that’s just so heartbreaking. Poor boy, so sorry for the family x."
While a third commented: "Deepest sympathy to all our Yorkshire friends and families through this Tragic time in all our lives we would like to support you all through these troubled times, your Scouse family here in Liverpool God bless YNWA."
In a poignant tribute on Facebook, Eastmoor Dragons ARLFC paid tribute to Callum, describing him as a "truly terrific player, with the heart of a lion".
They wrote on June 1: "This morning as a club, like many of you are, are waking up to the devastating news that we have lost one of our own. We have been informed of the truly heartbreaking news that one of our Juniors; Callum Cunningham is no longer with us.
"Callum was a truly terrific player, with the heart of a lion, who feared nothing on the field and gave everything, every time he pulled the Eastmoor shirt on. However, more importantly, Callum was a terrific young man who was great to be around.
"The club would like to extended their condolences to Callum’s close family, friends and the community as a whole after this terrible news. We want every individual to know that this club is here for people, no matter what.
"Rest in peace, Callum Cunningham."
Two fundraisers have been set up in memory of Callum. You can donate to one, which has been set up to support Callum's family, here and to Taylor's fundraiser in memory of his friend here.
