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| Mother pays tribute to scout son | Mother pays tribute to scout son |
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| The mother of a scout leader who died in the Scottish Highlands has described him as "unique". | The mother of a scout leader who died in the Scottish Highlands has described him as "unique". |
| Stephen Young, 18, died on an annual group trip to the Cairngorms to experience his first 'snow week' which his mother, June, 43, was also part of. | Stephen Young, 18, died on an annual group trip to the Cairngorms to experience his first 'snow week' which his mother, June, 43, was also part of. |
| He died after falling through a shelf of snow. | He died after falling through a shelf of snow. |
| In the statement, Ms Young said: "He meant the world to his whole family and we feel truly blessed to have known him for 18 years." | In the statement, Ms Young said: "He meant the world to his whole family and we feel truly blessed to have known him for 18 years." |
| She continued: "Stephen was a unique young man who has clearly touched the lives of so many people. | She continued: "Stephen was a unique young man who has clearly touched the lives of so many people. |
| "He did everything with enthusiasm and lived life to the full. | "He did everything with enthusiasm and lived life to the full. |
| "It is clear from the many messages I have received and those dedicated to him on Facebook, he had so many friends. | "It is clear from the many messages I have received and those dedicated to him on Facebook, he had so many friends. |
| She ended the statement: "Stephen, you have left a hole in my life that can never be filled. | She ended the statement: "Stephen, you have left a hole in my life that can never be filled. |
| "I am the proudest mum in the world and I will love you forever. x" | "I am the proudest mum in the world and I will love you forever. x" |
| Sue Booth, Stephen Young's aunt, said his mother was there when he fell | Sue Booth, Stephen Young's aunt, said his mother was there when he fell |
| Mr Young, was airlifted to hospital in Fort William from Creag Meagaidh in Inverness-shire on Monday but was pronounced dead on arrival. | Mr Young, was airlifted to hospital in Fort William from Creag Meagaidh in Inverness-shire on Monday but was pronounced dead on arrival. |
| He had been a member of the Scout Association since the age of six and had raised almost £2,500 for charity by spending the whole of 2007 camped out in the garden of his home in Borough Green near Sevenoaks. | He had been a member of the Scout Association since the age of six and had raised almost £2,500 for charity by spending the whole of 2007 camped out in the garden of his home in Borough Green near Sevenoaks. |
| Simon Carter, for the Scout Association, said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen's family and friends at this very sad time." | Simon Carter, for the Scout Association, said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Stephen's family and friends at this very sad time." |
| Mr Young was in a group of seven experienced adults, who were walking along a ridge when the accident happened. A total of 24 scout leaders were on the expedition. | Mr Young was in a group of seven experienced adults, who were walking along a ridge when the accident happened. A total of 24 scout leaders were on the expedition. |
| No one else was injured. | No one else was injured. |