Boy, 14, ‘took his own life’ days after first anniversary of mum’s death from cancer
A TEENAGE boy is believed to have tragically taken his own life just days after the anniversary of his mum's death from cancer.
Kayden Cantlow, 14, was killed after being hit by a train when he managed to climb through barriers to get to an overpass in Colchester, Essex.
The teenager was described as a sweet, quiet but popular "mummy's boy" by his heartbroken family, who said Kayden took his own life to be "back in his mum's arms."
Heartbroken dad Vinny, 49, said: "He was a quiet lad but he always had a smile.
"He decided to go be with his mum, he just wanted to be back in her arms."
Just days before Kayden is said to have taken his own life, Vinny had posted a touching tribute to his late wife Michelle on Facebook.
His brother said: "He was always a mummy's boy.
"He just wanted to be with his mum again."
Following Kayden's death, the Cantlow family are determined to get youngsters talking about their mental health.
His brother added: "Men especially find it difficult and tend to bottle it up. That is what happened with Kayden.
"If you keep things bottled up then eventually it will explode. You can't keep putting things into an already full bottle.
"We have spoken to people at The Gilberd School where he went and they have said every bit of footage they have of him, he is grinning and laughing with all his friends.
"He was not being bullied or anything like that - it was nothing from the outside."
Kayden was one of six, with five older brothers and one older sister - with the family also determined to get more barriers in place around the overpass.
They are also hoping to install signs with contact details for the Samaritan's, to try to help people who might be feeling low and have set up a petition.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
EVERY 90 minutes in the UK, a life is lost to suicide.
It doesn't discriminate, touching the lives of people in every corner of society - from the homeless and unemployed to builders and doctors, reality stars and footballers.
It's the biggest killer of people under the age of 35, more deadly than cancer and car crashes.
And men are three times more likely to take their own life than women.
Yet it's rarely spoken of, a taboo that threatens to continue its deadly rampage unless we all stop and take notice, now.
That is why The Sun launched the You're Not Alone campaign.
The aim is that by sharing practical advice, raising awareness and breaking down the barriers people face when talking about their mental health, we can all do our bit to help save lives.
Let's all vow to ask for help when we need it, and listen out for others... You're Not Alone.
If you, or anyone you know, needs help dealing with mental health problems, the following organisations provide support:
- CALM, , 0800 585 858
- Heads Together,
- Mind, , 0300 123 3393
- Papyrus,, 0800 068 41 41
- Samaritans, , 116 123
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Kayden's dad said: "If one person is feeling low and sees the number of someone they can talk to, then we have made a difference.
"It is what Kayden would have wanted. He was always so kind and helpful."
You can donate to the family's fundraiser .
If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this article, please call the Samaritans for free on 16123.
