A TEENAGE construction worker killed after being hit by a concrete pipe has been pictured – as his heartbroken parents pay a touching tribute.
Shay Bladen, 17, was left severely injured after being struck while working on a housing development at Sniperley, County Durham.
Shay was hailed as ‘genuine, loving and caring’ by his heartbroken parents Credit: PA
Shay was rushed to Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary following the incident last Thursday.
But despite the efforts of medical teams, he died there on the following evening.
Shay’s parents, Lee and Samantha, have since released a heartbreaking tribute to their “genuine, loving and caring” son.
They said: “Shay lit up every room making everyone smile even on the worst days.
“He was a genuine friend to many and the most amazing, caring, big brother to Ellis and Edie.
“Shay loved to go boxing and go to the gym, he loved work and his job and just constantly being on the go.
“Shay also loved spending time with his long-term girlfriend Libby.
“As his parents, we couldn’t be more proud of the hard working, determined young man Shay turned out to be.
“We love you and seeing how highly everyone speaks about you just shows the type of person you were.
“Our handsome brown eyed boy – Forever 17.”
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