Two Lanarkshire allies tragically died within days and left town to mourn their sudden death.
Tributes have poured in for Scott Carrigan, 23, and his Ross McPherson, 22, as East his Kilbride family and friends remember them fondly.
Scott's heartbroken mother Alex Barney heads tribute to her "her one in a million" son, that he is an organ donor told us how proud he was of help others.
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The bartender and event management student passed away on Thursday, August 4 atHermeiles Hospitalafter being taken to paramedics days earlier.
Alex told Lanarkshire Live. He's such a little hero.
"I am so proud of him. If something so tragic can have any good consequences, he has saved the lives of nine or ten people.
"It means a lot to us.
"Scott was the life and soul of the party. A very loving, kind, caring young man with a heart of gold, he loved everyone.
"Scott had a beautiful smile that cheered everyone up and was loved by so many. Unfortunately, he will remain in everyone's hearts forever."
}Scott's sister Brooke Carrigan and sister-in-law Jane Barney launched a fundraiser after news of their brother's untimely death.
Already he has raised nearly £9,000, which is a great help in funeral expenses. However, his family wants to create mental health services for young people in the future in Scott's memory.
Alex explains:
"We are amazed and cannot thank everyone enough for what they have accomplished.
"Also, in the future, we would like to establish a foundation in Scott's name. Let's Talk Scott' see if we can design an app or something that will help boys their age who need help talk to someone at any time of the day.
“It is important as a family to promote this for mental health and to break down the stigma against young men. Will you please?"
Scott loved to play golf, spend time with friends, and walk the hills.
His beloved club, who is also a huge Rangers fan, sent his condolences to Scott with a member of the first team signing his jersey. The club donated his £1500 to Scott's gofundme page.
To thank the hospital staff who cared for Scott in his final days, Alex said: added like "I would also like to thank the transplant team and all the nurses in the ICU at Hairmyres.
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I can't thank them enough."
A Scottish Police spokeswoman said at about 4 a.m. I confirmed that I received "concern about the phone call".
Scott's death has not been treated. A report is sent to the Public Prosecutor's Accountant as suspicious.
Just three days after Scott passed away, one of his best friends, Ross, sadly passed away on August 7th.
The 22-year-old, also from the Westwood area of town, is remembered as a happy and caring young man.
His father Neil MacPherson in an interview with Lanarkshire Live wrote in tribute to Ross after his sudden death: You filled our lives with light and joy. But underneath it all remained a caring and loving boy.
"You fought hard with your personal doubts and anxieties, and always fought to make the people you met happy.
"Ross, if you knew how much love and respect you had and how empty this world would be without you, perhaps they The demons in the world would not have caught you.
"Sleep well until we're family again. Love, Mama, Daddy."
Known as "Skinny" to his friends, Ross is one of many in the community. was loved by
As one friend said on social media:
"Good to be friends with you. Skinny and safe."
On Sunday night, the police were called to the address where the tragic Ross was found.
Like Scott's, Ross' death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be forwarded to prosecutors.
The community was shocked after the deaths of two very young men.
If you would like to donate to the fundraiser set up in Scott's memory, please visit. please.
Both families stress their desire to highlight mental health services to the local population.
Help and Support Call
- Samaritan - 116 123 (24 hours) Call Toll Free & Confidential. Email jo@samaritans. org For people experiencing pain and despair, including those that may lead to suicide.
- Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 (6pm-2am daily, her 24 hours on weekends), free of charge, for individuals experiencing low moods and depression Confidential telephone line service.
- If you need mental health help and support, talk to your GP or if it is out of hours she should call NHS 24 on 111.
- SP Lanarkshire and App Store Providers
- ChildLine 0800 1111 - A free 24 hour helpline for children and young people in the UK.
- HopeLine UK (0800 24 20 24) Her children under 35 contemplating suicide & Young people free service &Contemplating suicide.
- http://www.elament.org.uk - More focused support and services
- https://www.lanarkshiremindmatters.scot.nhs.uk - Operated by NHS Lanarkshire Adult Psychological Services. It aims to link you to mental health information, advice and help wherever you live in Lanarkshire.
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