The police released this moving tribute to Jamie Walker, who was one of the first victims of this tragic crash:

Ian, Lisa and

Billy Walker, the loving Father, Mother and brother of

Jamie have paid tribute to their much loved, much missed but always remembered

son and brother, whose life was tragically cut short at the tender age of 17 at

the same time as his best friend Frankie Bowyer, and friend George Forrester in

the early hours of New Year’s Eve 2010.

Jamie, a

dedicated, lifelong Leeds United supporter, had a passion for football, having

been a key figure with both FC Chippenham where he played alongside George

Forrester and Jack Williamson, who we hope and pray speedily

recovers. Jamie more recently played for Chippenham Town under 18’s and Futsal. He was a well-rounded and sensible boy with aspirations to join the

Royal Air Force.

Jamie was a

pupil at King’s lodge primary school, Abbeyfield secondary school, and more

recently, The City of Bath College, where he was studying sports exercise and

science.

Jamie’s Mother

Lisa said “Jamie was an amazing boy, my little baby who always put a smile on

my face. My handsome beautiful boy. Things will never be the same, we are all

shattered and lost without him”.

Jamie’s Father

said “Jamie was a loving son and friend, who always had so many good friends

because of his charming personality . He had a wicked sense of humour and

always had the capacity to make me laugh. I am absolutely devastated. My

beautiful son, how can any parent ever recover after something like this?”

Ian and Lisa

can never thank their family and friends enough for their continuing support

and love. Jamie loved his Grandparents, Aunts Uncles and Cousins very much, and

knows they will all miss him terribly.

Jamie’s family

have been absolutely overwhelmed by the depth of feeling and support offered by

all of Jamie’s friends, who have transformed the shelter in the local park,

where the boys socialised, into a touching memorial to the boys. Ollie, another

of his best friends, said “Jamie was a huge part of my life, he would come

round my house and play on X-box for hours. He always knew how to cheer me up.

We had great times on our holidays in Cornwall and Tenerife”. He was more of a

brother than a friend and meant so much to me. The loss of Jamie is a daily

struggle and I will always love him.”

Chelsi,

Jamie’s  long term girlfriend of 2 years said “I loved him very much, he

always made me laugh and we had so much fun together. We recently went sledging

together, and camping in the summer. Memories I will always cherish. He will

always be with me in my heart and I will always be glad he was in my life,

whether it be watching Toy story, his favourite film, or going out together”.