Grieving parents of teen killed in quad bike crash on Greek Island thank pal who tried to save him

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The grieving parents of an Alexandria teenager killed in a quad bike crash on a Greek island have issued a heartfelt thanks to his friends - one of whom tried to save him in the aftermath of the freak accident.Former Vale of Leven Academy pupil Ryan Bennet, 18, was enjoying his first boys’ holiday with nine other pals on the island of Zakynthos when tragedy struck on Friday morning.Popular Ryan’s death has sent shockwaves across the community with people rallying to pay tribute and support the family.Ryan’s mum Lorraine MacBain told the Lennox she, and Ryan’s dad Dougie Bennet, had been overwhelmed with the outpouring of love shown - with more than £32,000 now raised to bring Ryan’s body home from Greece.Speaking to the Lennox from her Alexandria home, Lorraine said Ryan - who worked at Cameron House - was fun-loving and sociable.She said: “I just want my son remembered.“Ryan was your typical teenager who didn’t want to live by his mum’s rules.“As a youngster he played for Renton Craigandro Football Club.

He lived for his social life and loved his gaming. He loved the gym and his football. “The boys were 18-years-old and on their first boys’ holiday.

They were just having fun. “Myself and Dougie are grieving. But we want to say thank you to everyone, especially the other boys who were with him.

As well as Ryan’s step-mum Iwona who has been incredible.“She has dealt with the consulate and police at every stage.”Lorraine added: “I need to thank the nine boys who were also there who came to see me.“I also want to say a special thanks to the wee boy who was there and who tried to save my Ryan’s life but came to apologise because he couldn’t do it.