Tributes pour in for young Coventry dad who was 'big bundle of energy'
Tributes have been paid to a much-loved Coventry dad who died at the age of just 23. Kane Forder died earlier this month and has been remembered for being a 'big bundle of energy.'
Parents Sharon and Fattay described Kane as a 'lovely' dad, son, brother, grandson and friend. Brother Ryan said the 23-year-old was a 'loving lad that had so much life still to give.'
Friends remembered Kane for having a 'beautiful smile that would melt the hardest of hearts.' A GoFundMe set up in his memory has already raised more than £7,000.
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Hundreds have shared their sadness at the tragic passing of Kane, with one saying he will 'never be forgotten.' Balloons were released in memory of the 23-year-old in a touching vigil held next to The Devonshire Arms in Wyken.
Colleague James Jeffrey said: “I am shocked, one of the kindest, funniest lads I ever met, this big bundle of energy. I am going to miss you ripping me at work and being greeted with a massive hug. Thoughts go out to this young lad and his family.”
Friend Curtis Laidlaw said: “I do not think you will ever fully understand how much you were loved. Doing normal day-to-day tasks just seems so wrong, knowing your message will never come. Words could not describe the hole you have left in our whole group and our individual lives.
“You lifted the mood at every given opportunity, usually with a totally inappropriate comment, but it worked. You can never be replaced! So many memories from growing up with you, I hope you found the peace you were searching for.”
Charleigh Warner said: “I just cannot wrap my head around the fact I will never see you again, your smile would light up any room you walked into! I am going to miss you so much, and I appreciate all the times you had my back, there are so many memories to hold onto from when we were younger to now.”
Mary Farren described the 23-year-old as a 'beautiful lad' adding: “He had an amazing, fun personality and will never be forgotten.” Donna Russell said: “Kane was an amazing soul with a beautiful smile that would melt the hardest of hearts.”
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