Family release tribute to Norfolk teenager stabbed to death in Ipswich
18-year-old Raymond James Quigley – known as James - was attacked in Westgate Street in January
The family of a Norfolk teenager who was stabbed to death in Ipswich earlier this year have paid tribute.
18 year old Raymond James Quigley – known as James - was attacked by two other teenagers in the Westgate Street area on January 17. He died at the scene.
Two people, now aged 18, have been charged with murder and are in custody ahead of another court apperance on April 14.
Paying tribute to the Wymondham teenager, James' family said: “It is now eight weeks since the brutal killing of our son Raymond James Quigley on 17 January and to say that we are devastated is an understatement."
“We would like to thank everyone who came to his aid, including the medical personnel who fought so hard to save him and the staff of the card shop where he died. They were also so kind and considerate to us.
“We would also like to thank the local vicars who rang the church bells in respect to him. This was a gesture that we will always appreciate. Thank you to the members of the public who stood in his memory that day and all those who spoke to us while we were in Westgate Street. Your kindness brought us comfort.
“We cannot praise highly enough the massive amount of work that has, and is, being done by Suffolk Police and special thanks is due to our liaison officers.
“We would also like to thank Father Denis Gallagher for the beautiful service he gave for James, as well as acknowledging the outstanding services provided by RJ Bartram Funeral Directors, The Enchanted Willow florists and Rick and Allen of Wymondham Multimedia.
"These additional elements were only made possible by everyone who made generous contributions to the fund for James and we offer grateful thanks to you all.
“The support we are being given is tremendous. We have received messages from so many people, for which we are thankful.
“Unfortunately there have been some very hurtful comments made on social media - including in videos - by people who didn’t know James. This has been very upsetting for the family and we would ask for this to stop and for us to be allowed to grieve in peace.
“James (RJ) has now been laid to rest. He was and always will be a beloved son, brother, uncle, grandson and nephew, as well as a much loved friend. He will be missed forever.”