Pictured: Boy, four, crushed to death by falling gravestone as his grieving family lay floral tributes at the scene
This is the first photo of a four -year -old child crushed to death when a heavy tombstone cross rolled to him.
The medical officials and the police could not save the little boy called Eli Testa locally after being called to the Rawtenstall Cemetery in the afternoon on Saturday afternoon.
‘The purest, the most magical road to the beautiful, bright spirit’ for the tributes were flooded.
Eli’s parents Jessica and Tommy Testa sobbed each other and hugged each other while visiting the tragedy scene with other family members.
Others left floral tributes and toy bear. The young child with autism leaves his two brothers Jasper and Cecilia.
Family -friend Zena Shaw said in a moving tribute: ‘The pain of losing Eli has no beautiful, bright spirit that brings joy in the purest, most magical road.
‘Thank you to Jess and Tommy… for me to be there, for allowing me to hold his hand and say goodbye. At that moment, even though it was impossible, it was full of love. It was the hardest thing I did, but the biggest gift you can give me. ‘
I will carry Eli with the rest of my life. It was light. That love. Lightly a sweet boy rests’ he said. ‘You are always loved.’
Four -year -old Eli Testa, unfortunately crushed his death when a heavy tombstone fell to him at the weekend
Emergency Services ran to the scene at the Rawtenstall Cemetery in the afternoon, but could not save him
Eli’s death is not treated as a suspect and a file will be sent to the Coroners office.
The Rossendale Council confirmed that it was working with the relevant authorities to determine the conditions of the tragedy that occurred around 13.00.
Local authorities have the responsibility to protect cemeteries and ensure that they are safe for visitors.
The child’s aunt Donna Miller is now a Waofundme page In memory of Eli.
Donation collection site said: ‘Yesterday, my nephew Jessica and her husband Tommy, Rawtenstall Cemetery due to a freak accident in a tragic way of his sons lost.
The family was really devastated. I set up this page to help Eli’s funeral costs to finance and somehow help them collect money to help Jasper and Cecilia to continue.
‘No matter how small, all donations will help this young family mass and help them cope with this unexpected tragedy.’
Other tributes in the tragedy read: ‘Dear hand, our little chaos son.
“ I hope you play with the angels and this super grandfather gives you all the embraces and kisses that we cannot do anymore. We will love you and we will always remember until you see you again. ‘
Another bouquet of bright colored sunflowers and chrysanthemums said: ‘Live Flowers for our Live Son’.
The heart of the broken family has put flower tributes at the scene for the four -year -old child who has been very popular since then
Rossendale and Darwen Deputy Andy Macnae, ‘My thoughts go to the family and the life of a four -year -old Rawtenstall Cemetery, who claims to be affected by the tragic event.’
Liz McINES, a member of the Assembly member of the communities, housing, health and prosperity at the Rossendale Council, said that ‘the whole of Rawtenstall mourned the child’s death’.
“This is a terrible tragedy,” he said. “ I am sincerely and deepest to this poor child’s family. The entire Rawtenstall is mourning. ‘
A Council spokesman: ‘On Saturday, we were very upset about the tragic death of a small child at the Rawtenstall Cemetery. Our thoughts are with the family in this destructive time.
‘Rossendale District Council is working with all the relevant agencies to understand the conditions of this event.’
