JAY SLATER’S mum has asked people to continue donating to the GoFundMe for her son so they can give him “the send-off he deserves”.
Debbie Duncan posted to the fundraising page, now at almost £60,000, to thank well-wishers and said her son’s body will be flown back to the UK in the coming days.
Jay pictured with mum Debbie and brother Zak
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Jay’s mum and dad, Debbie and Warren, out in Tenerife
It comes after Jay’s body was found in Tenerife on Monday morning after a gruelling month-long search.
The apprentice bricklayer first disappeared on the holiday island on June 17, sparking a mammoth rescue effort.
His family, out in Tenerife searching for him, were devastated when his body was recovered from a steep ravine this week.
She paid tribute to him on Wednesday with a heartfelt note that read: “To my beautiful boy. I’m so sorry we never found you.
“I miss you so much. You will be forever young and forever missed. Love you so much.”
Debbie wrote today: “Hello everyone, thank you for all of your kindness, support and condolences in light of the tragic news that Jay’s body has been found.
“We are overwhelmed with grief and are so grateful for your support.
“The wonderful team from The Netherlands, Signi Zoekhondon, have remained in Spain all week and have continued to support us since Jay was found.
“They are due to fly home in the coming days and we are so appreciative of their dedication and support.
“We are working with agencies to arrange Jay’s repatriation to the UK and the remaining funds, along with any future donations will be used to help with this if needed and to pay for Jay’s funeral costs back home.
“We want to give our boy the send-off he deserves so please do continue to share and support our fundraiser however you can.
She added: “We would like to thank LBT Global for their support during this impossible time.”
Jay’s mum Debbie Duncan left this tribute to her son in Tenerife Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
