Tributes have been paid to a "beloved son" and "best friend and beloved brother" who died after falling from a quarry in Pontypool. Myron Davies, 15, was pronounced dead at the scene after the incident at Abersychan quarry on July 6.
At the same time, a 14-year-old girl from Blaenavon who also fell from the quarry was airlifted to the University Hospital of Wales in a critical condition.
Myron's heartbroken mum Sarah Davies said: "Thank you everyone for all of your messages, I have had soo many. I just don't have the head space right now to reply. "My baby Myron I will always love u and I miss u so much I love u baby boy."
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Dad Paul wrote: "To my beloved son I will cherish all of our time together the last 10 years have been a blessing.I will never forget you. I will think about you everyday."
In a tribute online, his heartbroken sister Jasmin said: "To my best friend and beloved brother I will miss you forever I will see you again goodbye my brother xxxxxxx"
The tributes come after almost £4,000 was raised to help the family with the cost of Myron's funeral. The fundraiser can be found here. Friends of the 15-year-old are being warned not to pay tribute to him at the tragic spot.
Teachers have written to parents warning them to prevent their children from going to the quarry in Abersychan, near Pontypool, South Wales, to leave tributes or gather in his memory.
Headteacher of Abersychan School, Phil Collins wrote to parents to offer support to pupils. He said: "We have spoken with the police and family members and urge pupils, parents, and the local community not to gather at the top of the quarry for any remembrance gatherings for obvious safety reasons.
"We continue to work alongside the local authority to provide support for pupils and staff. "An incident of this nature is certain to raise many emotions, especially within our pupils."
A balloon release is planned for Wednesday, July 13 in Trevethin, Pontypool, to mark a week since the tragedy. The 19th century quarry was once a hub for producing lime for local steel industries. But it was abandoned more than 50 years ago.
Speaking after the tragedy, Torfaen MP, Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds said: "This is utterly heartbreaking news. "My thoughts and prayers are with the family of the young boy who has died and I desperately hope for a recovery for the young girl.
"Our whole community in the north of Torfaen is in shock and I know how difficult it will be for all staff and pupils at Abersychan School - our thoughts are with them at this awful time."
An inquest into Myron's death is expected to open later this month.
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