Family heartbroken after ‘happy, funny’ boy, 13, dies after being hit by train

A Scottish family has been left heartbroken by the sudden death of their 13-year old son Devin Gordon who was hit by a train yesterday (January 19).

Devin was found at Bathgate Station in West Lothian just before 3pm after police were called to a casualty on the tracks.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, Devin, who was described as a 'happy, cheeky, funny' child, died at the scene.

Following the death of their child, Devin's family released a heartbreaking statement in which they said their lives would not be the same without their 'precious boy'.

It read: "Our lives have changed forever and will never be the same without our precious boy. We will miss him every day for the rest of our lives.

“Thank you to everyone that’s paid tribute to Devin and those that have sent us condolence messages during this extremely difficult time.

“We would like to ask that our privacy is respected as we come to terms with the tragic loss of our young son.

“Devin will live in our hearts forever”.

As a football fanatic, Devin's junior team of Bathgate also issued a statement of grief at his passing.

It reads: "It is with great sadness and sorrow that we share the news of the passing of one of our players from Bathgate Juniors Under 14’s.

"Devin was a light in the team which will never go out. His personality like a magnet drawing people to him. Happy, cheeky but funny with it and always respectful.

"On the field he showed his passion and skill. He made the team a better place to be. He was a great team player and friend who will be greatly missed by his football family.

"Our thoughts are now with Devin’s family, friends, and his team who will hold him in their hearts, forever the only number four."

The Daily Record reports that his devastated friends are hoping to get 13-minutes of applause around the ground at next Wednesday's Heart's clash with Celtic.

The British Transport Police have confirmed Devin's death is not being treated as suspicious.

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