The mother of nine-year-old Jordan Banks who died after being struck by lightning has paid an emotional tribute to her selfless and fun-loving son who was beyond loved .
Danielle Begg, 38, described how everyday is a struggle as she and her family continued to come to terms with the death of her irreplaceable son after he was killed while playing football in Blackpool.
The schoolboy died on May 11 after being struck by lightning on Common Edge playing fields in South Shore, Blackpool, on School Road at 5.05pm after a storm suddenly hit without warning.
In a moving tribute, Ms Begg said she and her family were doing all they could do keep going for Jordan and carry on his legacy .
NEWS & Star readers have been paying tribute to a nine-year-old boy who lost his life after being struck by lightning in a freak accident. Jordan Banks was killed when a thunderstorm hit as he was playing football on Common Edge playing fields in Blackpool on Tuesday. Jordan’s family this week issued a heartbreaking tribute to their “brightest star – our beautiful boy Jordan”. The devastating news has touched the entire football community. Clubs and individuals have been posting nine football emojis in a row on Twitter as a symbolic tribute to the nine-year-old, who played with Clifton Rangers Bees Under 9s.
A nine-year-old Liverpool fan killed after being struck by lightning has been told 'You'll never walk alone' by club star James Milner in an emotional tribute.
A nine-year-old Liverpool fan killed after being struck by lightning has been told You ll never walk alone by club star James Milner in an emotional tribute.
Heartbroken father of Jordan Banks says his donated organs have helped save three other children since he was killed in lightning strike as he pays tribute to his perfect son
Liverpool star James Milner paid tribute to Jordan Banks, calling him A special boy taken far too soon
Milner had praised him months earlier for raising over £2,500 for charity in a video that delighted him
Blackpool Tower lit up in tribute to nine-year-old Jordan who died after being struck by lightning this week
Police were called to a football field following reports the child had been injured late on Tuesday afternoon