MORE TRIBUTES TO TRAGIC CHRISTOPHER

Christopher James Gray (15) was discovered at the home he shared with his family in Coldharbour Road late on Sunday evening last week.

Ambulance crews rushed to the scene but despite attempts to save him at the house, en-route to the District General Hospital and at the hospital itself, he died.

He was a student at Ringmer Community College.

Kathryn Stonier, principal at Ringmer College, paid tribute to Chris and said staff and pupils were devastated by the news.

Tributes include:

Chris was a really great friend who was always there to lend a hand or a hug. He made me and and our whole form laugh uncountable times in the last few years. I will never forget him, he touched my life and many others. I miss him so much already.

Becky Knight, 15, Ringmer Community College

I went to school with Chris and knew him very well we miss you so much Chris you will always be in our hearts.

Loved by everyone

Jasmine John, Ringmer Community College xxx

Christopher Gray has been our closest neighbour, along with his parents and

sister, for the last four and a half years.

He was a charming, kind,

intelligent and relaxed boy, adored by his parents and, as has become

apparent, by so many others.

Our deepest sympathies to his family.

Thank you to the Sussex Express for organising these online tributes.

Annabel and Matthew Streets, Lower Dicker

I don't know if Chris had any idea how many people's lives he touched, but I

think if he could see us all now, he would feel proud of the fact that he

meant so much to so many people.

Chris Gray will never leave us, he will still be very much alive in our

memories and our hearts forever.

Chloe Powell, 15, Ringmer Community College

Chris,

I'll never forget that time you went to see Athlete and left before the end

because you didn't realise they would come back on stage. Made me laugh so

much when I told you about it the day after. A great memory and I always

laugh when I think about it.

I know we weren't really close friends but you were still a good

friend, made me laugh whenever I talked to you and I will never forget you.

When I left Ringmer you said 'See ya at college!'

I wish that could still

happen.

Your death has changed many peoples lives and I wish you were still with us

to see the impact you have had on people. Miss you Chris and love you

forever! Goodbye.

Caitlin. Xxxx

Everyone at Ringmer Community College knew you in some way, and they all knew you as the smiling, friendly, cheerful fellow who would somehow already be there if you were feeling down.

If only there was someone else as helpful as you at this time.

We all miss you Chris - I only wish I had been better friends with you.

Tom Baker, Year 10

I didn't know this young man but my daughter new of him. I was very sad to learn of his death and my thoughts go to his family and friends.

Ivan Peck

I'm devastated by the news and am very upset for his family, my kindest condolences go out to you.

I knew Chris and he was a wonderful person and I'm very sad that I will not see him again.

Rebecca Burrell, Ringmer Community College

We personally knew Chris and are in his year at school.

He was a nice lad, he was very intelligent and sophisticated had a nice sense of humour and he will be missed dearly by all the students and staff at Ringmer Community College and family and friends outside of college.

Monday the 21st brought a tear to everyone's eye as the news was broken during morning assembly and the atmosphere at school was depressing and shocking.

We will miss you Chris.

Ross Atherton and Luke Mockford, Ringmer Community College

Christopher Gray was a dear, dear friend

of mine and his departure has affected everyone that knew him.

He was

handsome, charming, intelligent, loyal and a wonderful, wonderful person. He was capable, kind and thoughtful and his departure has left a gap in my life

that it seems impossible to fill.

Katie Andrews-Dawson

xxx

Your loss is one we all feel, you will be missed by everyone my friend.

Nick Streeter,

age 14,

Ringmer Community College

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Your tributes will appear on this site and may also appear in the Sussex Express newspaper.