MANY of Marcus Powell's friends have paid tribute to the talented teenager following his tragic death.
Here are just some of their messages.
Marcoooooos! You were a saint to us all, such an amazing personality! No matter how you were feeling you always had that big cheeky smile and made everybody else feel better! Don't know how to explain how amazing and talented you were at sport, especially football! You were an amazing best friend and I will ALWAYS love you, you will be in all of our hearts forever and always missed! I love you always, my best friend, Abs xxxxx - Abi Townsend
You couldn't fault Marcus Powell. He was kind, caring, considerate, charming - everything a good person should be. He brought happiness with his cheeky grin to everybody he met. He was greatly loved by so many and our memories will never fade. - Jennie Lewis
Was a cracking lad, inspiration to everyone. - Christian Herrits
Not going to ever feel the same eating my pizza without you telling me about your football. Love you and miss you always xxxx - Georgia Preece
'Loss leaves a heart-ache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal.' Always in my heart mate, rest in peace. I love you so much! xxxx - Colton Richards
Marcus Powell, a true inspiration, never ever forgotten sweetie. A true friend that shines down on us all everyday xxx - Keren Harthen
Poweller. Never forgotten mate. You will be missed by all of us, love you mate! - Harry Burman
Marcus you were a great footballer, runner and a smart lad. We all miss you and everyone is thinking of you. I haven't realised it properly yet mate. Miss you man. love you xxx- Aden Morgan
My family and I adore you mate. You and I were so close. I had some of the best memories with you bud. RIP love Josh. - Josh Hoare
Marcus Powell. Everyone is going to miss you man, such an amazing kid and amazing footballer, sleep tight mate. Love you xxx - Adam Webb
Marcus, my dear friend, you were the kindest, inspirational, caring lad I’ve ever met. The memories will never fade, we've laughed for years about how we used to play fight in lessons, you simply amaze me, not a day will go by where I won't think of you, love and miss you so much xxxxx - Kiera Philipps
Marcus a true best mate. Science will never be the same without you asking for my mum’s horrible sandwiches! xxx - Ash Duggan
Marcus, we are proud to have known such an amazing lad. Sleep tight xxxxx - Jamie Goodman & Robyn Preece
I cherish the memories of you, can't believe you're gone; you were a great laugh and always smiling x - Lily Hall
Poweller, mate I will never forget you! You will always be in my heart! Love you buddy! - Connor Swann
Marcus was the light in the school that warmed up everyone’s heart. He was the most amazing best friend full of joy and laughter. I will miss him and love him forever and always! Rest in peace to the beautiful Marcus Andrew Powell! x - Katelyn Kennedy
The most amazing boy to ever walk into my life and in that journey you taught me how to love and appreciate love back. I love you absolute millions, goodbye for now. xxxxxxxxxxxxx - Shannon Barnes
A Facebook page, called Sleep Tight Marcus R.I.P, has also been set up, where many people have left messages.
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