Families pay tribute to victims of Avonmouth explosion
The families have released photos and tributes of the three men and a teenager who were killed last week
Tributes have been made to the teenager and three men who were killed during last week's explosion at a water recycling centre in Avonmouth.
Avon and Somerset Police say enquiries are continuing despite the cordon at the site at Wessex Water being removed last night.
The explosion's thought to have taken place within a chemical tank on the site last Thursday just before midday.
Formal identification has been completed and post mortem examinations have taken place.
Those who died were Luke Wheaton, 16, of Bradley Stoke, Ray White, 57, of Portishead, Brian Vickery, 63, of Clevedon and Mike James, 64, of Bath.
Specialist family liaison officers continue to assist the families - they;ve asked to have their privacy requested during this difficult time
Luke Wheaton
Taken from us way too soon. Words cannot describe what we are going through.
We are so proud of Luke who is the most gorgeous, loving, happy, talented, perfect son.
Luke had everything to look forward to in life and has left a massive hole that will never be filled.
Luke is going to be missed by so many, first and foremost his family who he adored (including Harvey) and his huge network of friends including football, rugby and school.
Luke knows how much he is loved and will be dearly missed by everyone. We just wish we could bring him back. Always in our hearts and thoughts – life will never be the same again.
Sweet dreams babe. Stay safe. Love you more than anything xx
Luke, our much loved Grandson, always in our hearts and thoughts never forgotten “love you” Nan and Grandad xx
Luke was more than just a cousin he was like a little brother and best mate, the world won’t be the same without, Love You Always, Love Harry and Erin
We’re absolutely heartbroken that you’ve been taken from us like this, you had your whole life ahead of you to look forward too, we love you so so very much Luke sleep tight beautiful boy lots of love Aunty Jo, Pete, Mackenzie and Ethan xxxx
Love you Lukey, sleep tight ❤️(Auntie) Debbie x
Our hearts are breaking, Luke, our beautiful nephew and cousin to Logan and Darcy taken so cruelly from us, we will miss him always and love him forever Karen, David, Logan and Darcy xxxx
Ray White
The whole family are struggling to come to terms with Ray’s death.
He was a wonderful son, brother and father to his two sons. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
The family respectfully request privacy at this difficult time to allow them to grieve in peace. Thank you.
Brian Vickery
There are not enough words to describe the impact Brian had on not only his family and closest friends but to so many others.
He brightened everyone’s lives with his cheeky and wicked sense of humour.
Nothing meant more to him than being around the ones he loved and it’s difficult to think of him without it bringing a smile to your face.
We feel blessed to have had him in our lives and we will cherish these memories forever.
Mike James
Mike was a brother, husband, father and Grampy. He will be missed.