In Loving Memory of Ethan Slater & Cherish Bean
With profound sorrow, two young lives are being remembered after a heartbreaking tragedy at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington.
Ethan Slater, 17, and Cherish Bean, 15, were pronounced dead at the scene on Wednesday, leaving their families, friends, and the wider community devastated. What should have been a time of rest and enjoyment at a holiday park instead became the setting of unimaginable loss.
Emergency services responded immediately to the property after concerns were raised. According to Humberside Police, a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy were tragically found deceased inside. A 33-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter. Authorities have described the deaths as unexplained and are exploring the possibility that they may be connected to carbon monoxide poisoning. Investigations remain ongoing as officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding this devastating event.
Two Young Lives, Full of Promise
Ethan Slater, just 17 years old, stood at the threshold of adulthood. He was at an age filled with possibility — dreams of independence, future plans, friendships deepening into lifelong bonds. Those who knew him describe a young man whose presence brought energy and personality into every space he entered.
Cherish Bean, only 15, was still in the early chapters of her teenage years. A time of growth, discovery, and hope. She was someone’s daughter, someone’s best friend, someone’s bright smile in the hallway. Her name, Cherish, now carries an even deeper meaning for those who loved her — a reminder of how deeply she will always be treasured.
Their lives were not defined by how they ended, but by who they were — young people with laughter, ambitions, and futures that should have stretched far beyond this moment.
A Community in Shock
The tragedy has rippled through Bridlington and beyond. Holiday parks are places associated with family time, laughter, and escape from daily routines. The loss of two teenagers in such a setting has left many struggling to comprehend how joy turned to sorrow so suddenly.
As investigators continue their work, tributes have poured in — messages of love, disbelief, and heartbreak. Schools, friends, and community members are leaning on one another for support, holding vigils, sharing memories, and lifting up the grieving families in prayer and solidarity.
Remembering Their Light
Ethan and Cherish leave behind more than grief. They leave behind stories — inside jokes shared with friends, family traditions, favorite songs, dreams spoken aloud. They leave behind bedrooms filled with memories, phones filled with conversations that will now be read with tears.
In honoring their memory, loved ones focus on the laughter they shared, the kindness they showed, and the irreplaceable presence they brought into the world. Though their time was painfully short, their impact was real and lasting.
Forever in Our Hearts
To the families of Ethan Slater and Cherish Bean, words can never fully ease the pain of such an immense loss. May you find strength in the love that surrounds you and comfort in the memories that can never be taken away.
As authorities continue to seek answers, one truth remains unwavering: Ethan and Cherish were deeply loved.
Rest peacefully, Ethan.
Rest peacefully, Cherish.
Your lives mattered. Your light will never be forgotten.
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