| Location | Sunderland |
| Age | 22 years |
| Cause of Death | Accident |
| Date of Birth | 15/12/1986 |
| Date of Death | 20/09/2009 |
| Visitors | 4,661 since 22/09/2009 |
| Creator |
the sunderland echo.
THIS is jet skier Michael Scott who was killed when a fun day out turned to tragedy.
The popular 22-year-old roofer died at Sunderland Royal Hospital after he was pulled from the water at South Hylton.
A witness today told the Echo how Michael, known as Scotty, was riding the jet ski up and down when it "flipped and he flipped off it".
The man said: "He hit the water really hard. He tried to swim but he went back under.
"He wasn't doing anything wrong. It was just a tragic accident."
A fishermen went into the water and got Michael to the bank where he was pulled out.
A post-mortem examination was due to take place today to establish the cause of death, and an inquest will take place in due course.
Flowers and messages have been left by the riverside below Claxheugh Rock in memory of Michael, who was originally from Plains Farm, but moved to Thorney Close and later to Springwell.
His girlfriend Michelle Eltringham, 20 – an apprentice hairdresser and former Thornhill School pupil – was in tears when she visited the scene yesterday and too upset to talk about her loss.
Many of Michael's friends were also there to pay their respects, including Sean and Rob Harland, Alan Johnston, John Donnigan, Kyle Thompson, Warren Peverley, Gary and Nathan Cliff, and Justin Dee.
They remembered Michael – who had a brother, Mark – as "fearless" and a real joker who could cheer up anyone.
"He was always smiling," said Justin. "He was a fantastic lad and a proper comedian.
"He never grumbled about anything.
"Everybody will definitely miss him. We're all still trying to take it all in."
Many more tributes and comments have been left on Michael's Facebook page on the Internet.
Vicki Dodds said: "They say you don't no how much you love someone til they're gone and it's so true."
Charlotte Kate wrote: "RIP Scotty. You were loved by millions. All my love goes out to Michelle and all your family."
Kirsty Warrener added: "Scotty you will never be forgotten. You were a mint lad."
Hi Scotty...
Hope your doing ok up there miss ya lil cheeky face loads going past on ya motorbikes with chubbs haha thinking of you lots of love lyndsay xxxxxxxx
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*♥* MERRY CHRISTMAS ANGEL IN HEAVEN *♥*
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xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Love ya mate xx
Words could never tell you
How important you'll always be,
Just little things that you do
That are especially meant for me.
You always seem to remember
All the things to do.
That makes friends last forever,
And share a bond so true.
I'm so glad God gave to me
Someone just like you.
He knew that you would be
One of the chosen few!
♥ ♥
Miss ya matey xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
♥ ♥
SCOTTY X(cher pauline n robert mcgregors daughter )
SENT WITH LOVE
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
I believe in Angels
I wish it wasnt true,
We didnt want an Angel
We only wanted you,
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥ ♥
Youve left behind our broken hearts.
Our thoughts and photos too.
We didnt want a memory
We only wanted you .
♥.•** •.♥.•** •.♥.♥
from cher xxx
ALL MY LOVE SCOTTY XX
If tears could build a stairway
And memories were a lane
We would walk right up to Heaven
And bring you back again
No farewell words were spoken
No time to say goodbye
You were gone before we knew it
And only God knows why
Our hearts still ache in sadness
And secret tears still flow
What it meant to lose you
No on will ever know
But know we know you want us
To mourn for you no more
To remember all the happy times
Life still has much in store
Since you’ll never be forgotten
We pledge to you today
A hallowed place within our hearts
Is where you’ll always stay.
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SCOTTY X (cher pauline n robert mcgregors daughter)
GOD CALLED YOUR NAME SO GENTLY
THAT ONLY YOU COULD HEAR
NO ONE HEARD THE FOOTSTEPS
OF A ANGEL DRAWING NEAR
SOFTLY FROM THE SHADOWS
THERE CAME A GENTLE CALL
YOU CLOSED YOUR EYES AND WENT TO SLEEP
AND QUITLY LEFT US ALL
LOVE YOU AWAYS CHER N JOHN X
SENDING U ALL MY LOVE SCOTTY XX
one of my other sons
hiya scott dog... what to say... we miss you.. you were a cracking lad.. a smile for everyone... why.. all this has been said a million times over and its not making it easier... we miss you scotty... we do.. you were like one of my own.. my childrens brother from another mother.. sleep tight angel and watch over us all.. love you scott dog...
R.I.P Scottyy Mate
I Didnt Really Know Yah Only Seen Yah A Few Times Down South Hylton But Youu Seemed Like A Cannyy Lad!!
Youu Will Never Be Forgotton Chuck
Sleep Tight
xXx
alrite scotty
like kyle wrote in your book,
the partys will never be same without you!!!
look after chelle n little hollie
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thinking ov u scotty didnt know ya well enough but cheers 4 watching me doggy while i went in the packy s lol so sorry you were so young its shocking look after ya family n all ya m8 s xxx you will be missed xx
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