Tributes have been paid to teenager who drowned in Foulridge last night.
James Goodship (17), who fell into difficulty in water at Lake Burwain Sailing Club, has been described as an “amazing boy” by his friends.
His Facebook page is being filled with words of condolence, with many sharing their love for the tragic teenager.
One friend said: “R.i.p james always going to miss you,such an amazing boy, I love you [sic].”
Another said: “I’ll miss you my little snuggle buddy forever and always in my heart i love you [sic].”
And another added: “i still have the little note/picture thomas drew for me - you was an amazing brother and son james your family will be so proud of you and all your friends are going to miss you so much - xxx [sic].”
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Tributes
Still cant believe the news,you were only stood in my kitchen on Saturday having a laugh with Caleb n Karl,you will be missed so much by us all,lovely lad, polite, cheeky smile n full of life You and your family are in our thoughts and hearts xxxx
Heidi n Karl
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never knew you james very sad to hear about your loss thinking of all your family at this sad time r.i.p james
David White
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We used to hang around in high school and you was also in my form! You were a funny guy, always up for a laugh! And you were a bit of an adrenaline junky! This tragedy has touched hundreds of people, just shows how many people were fond of you! Taken far to young! RIP James!
Laurence
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R.I.P James such a sad lost so young thinking of ur family nd friends xx
Rita Paterson
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James was one of my neighbours such a lovely, polite young lad! My heart goes out to his family and friends! I pray they will find some comfort from the support people offer them! R.I.P James
Sandra
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Such sad news heart goes out to James Family at this sad time R.i.p. xx
Melissa Palmer
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R.I.P young man my sympathies go to his parents I can’t imagine what they are going through May god give them the strength to carry on x
Jan Kay
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R.I.P.James,my thoughts are with your family and friends at this sad time,so so sad god bless you all.xxx
Diane Jackson
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Such sad news, my thoughts are with James’ friends and family. X
Tasha Brown
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I did not know you personally James but some of my friends did, I just want to say how tragic this is, RIP x
Amanda Cunningham
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Good night god bless young man.......such a tragedy RIP
Sharon Jones
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RIP James, I didnt know you or your family. Another Angel taken far too soon. Sleep tight young man xxxxx
Ros
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r.i.p james you didnt deserve this you deserved a good future you will always be remebered.
Someone Who Cares
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So very saddened to hear about this. My heart hurts for this lad’s poor parents, can’t begin to imagine the anguish. So dreadfully sorry x
Alison Nicholson
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We feel so sorry for you James R.I.P JAMES
Tahmid Haque
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It was a pleasure teaching you English this year James. Your smile was infectious and everyone enjoyed your presence in the class room. God bless you James xx
Pauline Barlow
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So so sad r.i.p my deepest sympathy to his family x
Christine Edwards
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So very sad and a tragic loss.RIP to young James. Heartfelt thoughts and wishes to his family and friends x
Sarah Lodge
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I was the fisherman on the bankside. sorry for your great loss .sad that a nice lad should be taken so young . r.i.p. james. god bless to all.
Gerald Kostilek
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