The parents of a young man who tragically passed away just before the Christmas season shared their deep sorrow following the recovery of his body from the water. Luke Haffield lost his life after entering the River Avon in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire. Despite prior searches, his body was only found and retrieved on December 27. Describing the 20-year-old, his family mentioned how he had positively impacted many lives with his kindness and will always be remembered by those who knew him.
In an official statement released through the police, the family expressed their shock and devastation at the unexpected loss of their beloved son and brother in the tragic incident. They praised Luke for his compassionate nature and emphasized the profound impact his untimely death has had on numerous individuals who had the privilege of knowing him.
Highlighting Luke’s accomplishments, the family mentioned that he was in the midst of an Engineering apprenticeship with Moog and was actively involved in various sports throughout his life, including football, hockey, cricket, golf, darts, and padel. They affectionately referred to him as “Lukey” and bid him farewell, emphasizing that his memory will forever endure.
Gloucestershire Police issued a statement acknowledging Luke’s family’s gratitude towards all the emergency services involved in the search and recovery efforts, including Gloucestershire Police, Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service, the National Police Air Service, Severn Area Rescue Association, and West Mercia Police dog handlers.
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