A vigil is being held for three boys killed in the frozen lake tragedy as a fourth youngster fights for their life.
The youngsters - two cousins aged eight and ten and an 11-year-old friend - died after falling into the water on Sunday at Babbs Mill Park in Solihull.
A fourth boy, aged six, remains critically ill after being hauled from the freezing lake by hero emergency crews.
One of them has been named as 10-year-old Jack Johnson. Another youngster was named locally in floral tributes as 11-year-old Thomas.
All four had been taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Tonight, as darkness falls 24 hours on from the tragedy, a crowd gathered at the scene of the incident.
As school time ends on Monday (December 12) children with families have come to Babbs Mill Lake to pay their respects to boys aged 8, 10 and 11 who were confirmed to have died in the incident.
Police officers who tried to help the three boys who drowned in a lake were applauded for their bravery at the vigil.
The line of officers - including some who were at the scene - arrived to lay flowers.
Several hundred residents applauded the officers who looked visibly upset as they left and comforted each other.
Children clutching hot water bottles stood in silence.
Relatives of the boys arrived to light candles and place them at the base of a tree.
They read the tributes left and hugged each other just yards away from the lake entrance, which is still taped off and guarded by police.
Birmingham Live reporter Naomi Desouza said: "You can feel the collective shock as the community in Kingshurst try to make sense of this tragedy. there is a growing crowd at what is becoming a community shrine to the three young boys who lose their life here.
"Parents, children and workers are all filing down to the flower site - which is being added to regularly. Candles have also been lit as the community waits in hope to hear about the fourth boy involved in this tragic accident."
A growing number of floral tributes are being left at the scene.
A note from West Midlands Mayor Andy Street, left on a bunch of flowers, said: "Such a tragedy. So unnecessary.
"My heart goes out to the families who have lost their most precious gift. May their young lives rest in peace and may Kingshurst come together to remember them."
Another read "To my friend Thomas. Thanks for being there for me when I was sad.
"Thanks for lending me your jacket when I was cold. You were like a brother to me.
"I miss you so much."
Another said: "To Thomas, rest in peace. Love from Earl."
Emergency services were called to reports that six children had fallen into the lake, and crew members plunged into the icy water in a desperate rescue effort.
A hero police officer had to be treated for hypothermia after going into the water to rescue the children where he attempted to punch through the ice.
Temperatures across the country plummeted over the weekend with lows of just 1C being reported in Solihull at the time of the incident.
Witnesses to the Solihull lake tragedy reportedly shouted "it's not safe" moments before a group of children plunged into the water to their deaths.
A school near the huge Babbs Mill Lake search operation was closed today - with a plea for people to keep those affected "in their prayers".
St Anthony's Primary School at Kingshurst tweeted last night it would be shut today.
Miss Nicola Crehan, principal of CTC Kingshurst Academy, the local secondary school, said: "The community at Tudor Grange Academy Kingshurst has been deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at Babbs Mill Lake yesterday.
"We are not aware of any direct links with students at Tudor Grange Kingshurst Academy, but we will continue to support the wider community throughout this period of loss and beyond.
"We are proud to be part of this tight-knit community and we offer our thoughts and support to all those that have been affected.
"This morning we spoke to all pupils about the incident. We have on standby, a fantastic and experienced safeguarding team who will work hard in supporting any children or families that require additional care.
"We stand by our community on this sad day."
Today the leader of Solihull Council broke down in tears as he visited the scene. Councillor Ian Courts said: "This is just about as bad as it can get. This is a dreadful situation.
