Jordan Banks died because the lightning bolt that hit him caused his heart to stop, his inquest was told.
View email online
 
 
     
   
     
  Jul 21, 2021  
     
 

Good evening

 

The loss of Jordan Banks was one which united the world in tragedy and devastated the community - how was it even possible a little lad like Jordan could be struck by lightning?

His death linked all parents in grief and for his own family was an unbearable loss.

Today his inquest simply reaffirmed that Jordan was a remarkable boy in the wrong place at the wrong time and there was no human blame for his death.

His family will take comfort in the fact he died instantly but nothing will ever assuage their loss.

They should be proud that they have held their heads up high throughout for love for a brave, feisty, little boy.

Jordan’s legacy will live on, through his organ donations, through his ability in death to unite and to provoke an outpouring of love.

He has left an indelible mark on Blackpool - his loss made us all more charitable and more caring and hopefully a bit nicer to each other.

Now time for the little lad with the big smile to rest in peace.

Regards, Nicola

Editor Blackpool Gazette, Associate Editor Lancashire Post

 

If you value what we do and are able to support us, a digital subscription is just £1 for your first month. Try us today by clicking here and viewing our offers.

 

Here are some of today's top stories ...

 
     
  Jordan Banks 'died instantly' coroner is told as tragic youngster's inquest is held in Blackpool  
     
  Jordan Banks died because the lightning bolt that hit him caused his heart to stop, his inquest was told.  
     
{$escapedtitle}
     
 
Article Image
Here’s where Covid cases are the highest in Wyre as ‘Freedom Day’ arrives
 
England’s so-called ‘Freedom Day’ has finally arrived but Covid cases are on the rise across the Fylde coast and the country.
 
     
 
Article Image
Teenager with half-finished braces told next appointment will be in 2023 due to backlog at Royal Preston Hospital
 
A Preston teenager waiting to undergo orthodontics treatment at hospital has been told he will have to wait nearly two years before he can get an appointment.
 
     
 
Article Image
Chief Medical Officer seeks national strategy to improve health of coastal communities such as Blackpool and Morecambe
 
Professor Chris Whitty has recommended a cross-government national strategy to improve the health of coastal communities, as part of his 2021 Annual Report.
 
     
 
Article Image
Revealed: These are the Lancashire areas that have seen the biggest 'ping' rate increase on the NHS app
 
As the number of Covid cases continue to rise in Lancashire, the number of people self-isolating after being 'pinged' by the NHS app is also on the increase.
 
     
     
     
   
     
     
     
   
 
Please note
Due to the unprecedented nature of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic we have launched this new daily newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest official information and advice.

How to opt out of these emails
We are sending these daily Coronavirus email bulletins in addition to our daily newsletter emails.
If you would like to opt out of only these additional Public Interest emails, and continue to receive your regular daily newsletters, please click here.
 
   
 
You have received this email as you have an account on the Lancashire Evening Post, published by JPIMedia Publishing Ltd.
 
 
Alternatively you can update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive from JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, or unsubscribe from all future emails.

 
 
JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 11499982, having its registered address at 9th Floor, 107 Cheapside, London, England, EC2V 6DN, United Kingdom.

We will process your personal data in accordance with our privacy policy.