MORE TRIBUTES TO TRAGIC CHRISTOPHER
Christopher James Gray (15) was discovered at the home he shared with his family in Coldharbour Road late on Sunday evening last week.
Ambulance crews rushed to the scene but despite attempts to save him at the house, en-route to the District General Hospital and at the hospital itself, he died.
He was a student at Ringmer Community College.
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Hide AdKathryn Stonier, principal at Ringmer College, paid tribute to Chris and said staff and pupils were devastated by the news.
Tributes include:
Chris was a really great friend who was always there to lend a hand or a hug. He made me and and our whole form laugh uncountable times in the last few years. I will never forget him, he touched my life and many others. I miss him so much already.
Becky Knight, 15, Ringmer Community College
I went to school with Chris and knew him very well we miss you so much Chris you will always be in our hearts.
Loved by everyone
Jasmine John, Ringmer Community College xxx
Christopher Gray has been our closest neighbour, along with his parents and
sister, for the last four and a half years.
He was a charming, kind,
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Hide Adintelligent and relaxed boy, adored by his parents and, as has become
apparent, by so many others.
Our deepest sympathies to his family.
Thank you to the Sussex Express for organising these online tributes.
Annabel and Matthew Streets, Lower Dicker
I don't know if Chris had any idea how many people's lives he touched, but I
think if he could see us all now, he would feel proud of the fact that he
meant so much to so many people.
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Hide AdChris Gray will never leave us, he will still be very much alive in our
memories and our hearts forever.
Chloe Powell, 15, Ringmer Community College
Chris,
I'll never forget that time you went to see Athlete and left before the end
because you didn't realise they would come back on stage. Made me laugh so
much when I told you about it the day after. A great memory and I always
laugh when I think about it.
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Hide AdI know we weren't really close friends but you were still a good
friend, made me laugh whenever I talked to you and I will never forget you.
When I left Ringmer you said 'See ya at college!'
I wish that could still
happen.
Your death has changed many peoples lives and I wish you were still with us
to see the impact you have had on people. Miss you Chris and love you
forever! Goodbye.
Caitlin. Xxxx
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Hide AdEveryone at Ringmer Community College knew you in some way, and they all knew you as the smiling, friendly, cheerful fellow who would somehow already be there if you were feeling down.
If only there was someone else as helpful as you at this time.
We all miss you Chris - I only wish I had been better friends with you.
Tom Baker, Year 10
I didn't know this young man but my daughter new of him. I was very sad to learn of his death and my thoughts go to his family and friends.
Ivan Peck
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Hide AdI'm devastated by the news and am very upset for his family, my kindest condolences go out to you.
I knew Chris and he was a wonderful person and I'm very sad that I will not see him again.
Rebecca Burrell, Ringmer Community College
We personally knew Chris and are in his year at school.
He was a nice lad, he was very intelligent and sophisticated had a nice sense of humour and he will be missed dearly by all the students and staff at Ringmer Community College and family and friends outside of college.
Monday the 21st brought a tear to everyone's eye as the news was broken during morning assembly and the atmosphere at school was depressing and shocking.
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Ross Atherton and Luke Mockford, Ringmer Community College
Christopher Gray was a dear, dear friend
of mine and his departure has affected everyone that knew him.
He was
handsome, charming, intelligent, loyal and a wonderful, wonderful person. He was capable, kind and thoughtful and his departure has left a gap in my life
that it seems impossible to fill.
Katie Andrews-Dawson
xxx
Your loss is one we all feel, you will be missed by everyone my friend.
Nick Streeter,
age 14,
Ringmer Community College
If you would like to pay tribute to Christopher, you can send us an email
Your tributes will appear on this site and may also appear in the Sussex Express newspaper.