Ricky Bobby

In loving memory Ricky ‘Bobby’ Banks

My son Ricky was an amazing soul with a heart as big as the ocean. He had a zest for life and loved to travel the world. He had a gorgeous 7 year old daughter who no longer has her beloved Daddy to cuddle and spend precious time with.  Ricky was loved so dearly by his ‘Mudda’ and stepdad Tony. He had 5 siblings who adored him-Mark, Hayden, Brooke, Brittany and Molly-Mae will miss their big bro for the rest of their lives. Rickys Dad Peter and a wealth of family and friends treasured spending time with him as he lit up the room with fun and laughter. Heartbreakingly the black dog of depression grabbed hold of our precious Ricky over last year and he struggled to find the joy in life that he once had. Ricky tragically took his own life 2 months ago and broke many hearts. He couldn’t find the way out of the darkness. No mother should ever have to bury her child. It’s a pain that is suffocating at times. Fundraising to raise mental health awareness and medical research is a way of this mumma trying to prevent further losses of our loved ones that are gone too soon. This will also help a little bit towards healing my broken heart by keeping my sons memory alive. Miss you so much my ‘Bubblehead ‘ . An endearing name I gave Ricky many years ago because he did things without thinking and was so spontaneous with going on adventures and thrill seeking. Name stuck wth him right up till his tragic suicide. God bless my sons broken heart.🖤😞

Fly high Baby boy-till we meet again you will remain in all our hearts and we will treasure every moment of life you spent earthside . 💙💫💙💫💙💫

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