A heartbroken plea from a grieving mother: “Please help bring my boy home.” Jenny Kershaw, from Grimsby, has tragically confirmed that her son, 21-year-old Joshua Kershaw, was found dead in his hotel in Pattaya, Thailand. Joshua, a young British tourist who went missing on 12 January, was classified as high-risk by UK authorities when he failed to catch his flight back on 19 January, sparking a frantic nine-day search.
Jenny shared the devastating news in an emotional Facebook post, expressing disbelief and sorrow: “I still can’t believe I’m never going to see you again, Josh. You were so loved, and this world will never be the same without you.”
Joshua’s family is raising funds to bring his body home, with support pouring in via their GoFundMe page. Joshua’s aunt, Jade, expressed their heartbreak: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share this update. This is not the outcome we were praying for, and our family is completely devastated by this loss.” She thanked everyone who supported them: “Your kindness and support have meant more to us than we can ever express.”
Let’s surround this family with love and support during this unimaginable time. Every donation brings them one step closer to laying Joshua to rest surrounded by his loved ones. Keep them in your thoughts and consider supporting their efforts through their fundraising page. ❤️