Downham moped crash victim Jack Bowker's family pay tribute (From News Shopper)

Another very sad story.
It's is depressing to see how many young men are injured or killed as a result of accidents on two wheels. I would never let my children get motorbikes, mopeds or scooters. Lethal contraptions all of them.

Another tragic loss - the mum's comment

She added: "Never buy a bike and always make sure you have your crash helmet done up."

Says it all

Jack, you always had a heart of gold and looked after your own not to mention your friends, I would like to say that people in glass houses should not throw stones.
Jack you had the biggest smile and the best personality. We will all miss you and all those that didn't know you or your family don't comment.
These people have no idea what this family are going through and I am also proud to have known jack.
If you only knew how many people have turned up to pay there respects.

Suggestion that the flooded drain contributed to the crash - but had anyone reported it?

I have no idea who the lad was or what he did but to die in circumstances like these is always tragic. The best outcome from here is that those touched by this event think about Jack's life and what happened to him then, where necessary, modify their own behaviour. It's always a tragedy when a youngster dies but it's even more of a tragedy when those around him/her don't learn something positive from it. I know I did when I wasn't much older than this lad...

So i wake up this morning after a few hours sleep in two days! My heart is breaking and my mind is still trying to process what has happend. I get sent a link to this site and start reading. Ok im trying to find the words i need to write but so gobsmaked by a few of the comments! you know who you are! i put it to you that you are a hypocrite. "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." . what on earth has Jack's Mums and brothers past got to do with what has happend to this dear young man? not only do i put it to you that you are a Hypocrite i also put it to you, you are also a very sad and unwell person that i would not want around me as a friend or even somone living next door to me. my guess is you live very close. i would say that you must not no love i would also say you dont have much in your life, i say this because who in there right mind would put the effort into creating an account on this page to say such thing about a young man who has passed from this worls leaving hearts broken all over the place? Jack for your information was a kind hearted beautiful person. Jack held his Mum and Brothers together. We are talking about a 15,16,17 year old boy/young man suporting 4 + people making sure all the bills have been paid and his mum did not go without. Jack was 9/10 years old when i see him walking around the area, i knew as soon as he opend his mouth he was a beautiful person. i took to him right away. he would come round and help me out in my home fixing things and just talking to me about his mum and how much he loves her. the years past and i did not see Jack for a very long time, But 4 months ago we starting talking again and i found myself looking at a real man in a boys body, the way he spoke and the way he looked at things.Im so glad i got him for the last few months and i witnessed him change into a great person.Jack i miss you so much little fela!! 24/7 ;)

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ADP1979 wrote:
So i wake up this morning after a few hours sleep in two days! My heart is breaking and my mind is still trying to process what has happend. I get sent a link to this site and start reading. Ok im trying to find the words i need to write but so gobsmaked by a few of the comments! you know who you are! i put it to you that you are a hypocrite. "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." . what on earth has Jack's Mums and brothers past got to do with what has happend to this dear young man? not only do i put it to you that you are a Hypocrite i also put it to you, you are also a very sad and unwell person that i would not want around me as a friend or even somone living next door to me. my guess is you live very close. i would say that you must not no love i would also say you dont have much in your life, i say this because who in there right mind would put the effort into creating an account on this page to say such thing about a young man who has passed from this worls leaving hearts broken all over the place? Jack for your information was a kind hearted beautiful person. Jack held his Mum and Brothers together. We are talking about a 15,16,17 year old boy/young man suporting 4 + people making sure all the bills have been paid and his mum did not go without. Jack was 9/10 years old when i see him walking around the area, i knew as soon as he opend his mouth he was a beautiful person. i took to him right away. he would come round and help me out in my home fixing things and just talking to me about his mum and how much he loves her. the years past and i did not see Jack for a very long time, But 4 months ago we starting talking again and i found myself looking at a real man in a boys body, the way he spoke and the way he looked at things.Im so glad i got him for the last few months and i witnessed him change into a great person.Jack i miss you so much little fela!! 24/7 ;)

None of the comments here are saying anything bad? Have some comments been removed?

the wall wrote:

ADP1979 wrote: So i wake up this morning after a few hours sleep in two days! My heart is breaking and my mind is still trying to process what has happend. I get sent a link to this site and start reading. Ok im trying to find the words i need to write but so gobsmaked by a few of the comments! you know who you are! i put it to you that you are a hypocrite. "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." . what on earth has Jack's Mums and brothers past got to do with what has happend to this dear young man? not only do i put it to you that you are a Hypocrite i also put it to you, you are also a very sad and unwell person that i would not want around me as a friend or even somone living next door to me. my guess is you live very close. i would say that you must not no love i would also say you dont have much in your life, i say this because who in there right mind would put the effort into creating an account on this page to say such thing about a young man who has passed from this worls leaving hearts broken all over the place? Jack for your information was a kind hearted beautiful person. Jack held his Mum and Brothers together. We are talking about a 15,16,17 year old boy/young man suporting 4 + people making sure all the bills have been paid and his mum did not go without. Jack was 9/10 years old when i see him walking around the area, i knew as soon as he opend his mouth he was a beautiful person. i took to him right away. he would come round and help me out in my home fixing things and just talking to me about his mum and how much he loves her. the years past and i did not see Jack for a very long time, But 4 months ago we starting talking again and i found myself looking at a real man in a boys body, the way he spoke and the way he looked at things.Im so glad i got him for the last few months and i witnessed him change into a great person.Jack i miss you so much little fela!! 24/7 ;)

None of the comments here are saying anything bad? Have some comments been removed?

Yes comments have been removed. not nice ones. Hence my out burst.

I read one comment last night that was bad mouthing this family.

Then the chavista let loose. Say nah more.

Gypo.Joe wrote:
I read one comment last night that was bad mouthing this family. Then the chavista let loose. Say nah more.

The long and short of it is, its so so sad. and if your not going to help then we dont need your comments.

thank you Gypo.Joe for your words :)

ADP1979 wrote:
So i wake up this morning after a few hours sleep in two days! My heart is breaking and my mind is still trying to process what has happend. I get sent a link to this site and start reading. Ok im trying to find the words i need to write but so gobsmaked by a few of the comments! you know who you are! i put it to you that you are a hypocrite. "Let him who is without sin cast the first stone." . what on earth has Jack's Mums and brothers past got to do with what has happend to this dear young man? not only do i put it to you that you are a Hypocrite i also put it to you, you are also a very sad and unwell person that i would not want around me as a friend or even somone living next door to me. my guess is you live very close. i would say that you must not no love i would also say you dont have much in your life, i say this because who in there right mind would put the effort into creating an account on this page to say such thing about a young man who has passed from this worls leaving hearts broken all over the place? Jack for your information was a kind hearted beautiful person. Jack held his Mum and Brothers together. We are talking about a 15,16,17 year old boy/young man suporting 4 + people making sure all the bills have been paid and his mum did not go without. Jack was 9/10 years old when i see him walking around the area, i knew as soon as he opend his mouth he was a beautiful person. i took to him right away. he would come round and help me out in my home fixing things and just talking to me about his mum and how much he loves her. the years past and i did not see Jack for a very long time, But 4 months ago we starting talking again and i found myself looking at a real man in a boys body, the way he spoke and the way he looked at things.Im so glad i got him for the last few months and i witnessed him change into a great person.Jack i miss you so much little fela!! 24/7 ;)

Well said ADP1979. Very sad times ATM. Jack was so kind hearted and yes a sod at times but no different from any other kid, what people forget is he was only 17 years old and from a very early age stood up and provided for his brothers and mother Debbie. Jack in the last 12 months never got involved in anything silly, i dont think he even had a facebook page. he was quite and keept himself to himself. he loved his mum and also talked to me about her all the time. You will be missed so so so so much. thankyou for being in my life, its funny how a boy can be a man if he has to. x x x x x ADP1979 Sounds like you miss him alot, me to.

Terrible tragedy! I've not seen any negative comments but as a mother of 2 boys myself(one a moped driver) I can't even begin to imagine how his mum must feel, the loss of ANY child is something I would never like to experience, for those with anything negative to say, really need to get a life, have some respect for family members who are mourning this young lad. To bury your son before his time, does not bare thinking about! This story really brings tears to my eyes. I hope the family find the strength to get through this, and as they say god only takes the best RIP. you sound like you was lucky to of had a son like him, just a tragedy his life was cut short :( x

All passed negative and nasty comments have been removed that's why you cant see them.

I did not know Jack but this is so tragic .. On Mothers Day of all days , and he was getting something for his Mum .. . I lost a cousin at 17 , such a waste , ,Rest In Peace . ..

babyboy Jack. I saw u the day b4 the accident, u gave me that beautiful smile you always give me. I can't get over the fact your gone.... far toooo young. You were beautiful, I'll never 4get u babyboyxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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My heart goes out to your mum and family,u r all in my prayers xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Tut tut. My heart is broke over this. How sad have you got to be to take the time to create a user name and pass word just to slag of a poor dead boy!? He was my little friend and only 17 years young. He had a lot to learn but boy was he getting there. He was beautiful and from the age of 9 years always said please and thakyou . I trusted him in my home
and he was allways wanting to help........he was getting his life together and looking ahead. He was a good son. If your so brave and sure about the nasty crap you have said make yourself known. Who are you.?

Jack u was like part of our family..i cant explain the pain we alll having..we still cant except that Jack u will be missed and never ever forgotton .U was trusted ,respectfull,cute young man with ur cheeky smile ..i m glad we have lots memories with u as part of our family and will always remember u ..i cant find no words to say ..theres no place that i walked around my house that doesnt remind me of you..u was the best friend ,protective and like a brother to my sons ...RIP JACK BOWKER my heart goes to ur mum carry on being her soul as angel son LOVE YOU XXXXXXXXX its like dream i want to wake up with ur sweet voice knocking and calling out for Erol from his lazy mornings...