i cant believe this has happened.i was riding my horse round watergrove res about dinner time that day and saw kids swimming and enjoying the gorgous weather that day.it is such a shamemy heart goes out to the family

   Sending heart felt sadness to Joseph's family from your past neigbours, you are in our thoughts and prayers Frank, Margaret, Steven and Jennifer Gac

   We r all gunna miss ya joey, u were such a good friend for more than ten good years, u will be missed by all who knew u and u will always be in our hearts forever,R.I.P Joey

From Joseph and the Meehan family

   joey, i knew u well n i cant believe ur gone. its just so hard to get it into my head that u hav, ur in a better place now rest in peace buddy. always in my heart, ryan.

   Really sorry Julie. I didn't know him but he seemed a real popular guy judging by the posts here, and Julie only the good die young.

Heart is out to you and your family. x

   R.I.P JOEY! you were truely the most nicest person ever! i knew you but not well enough, i wish i spent much more time with you too see how truly amazing you are! we knew each over for quiet some time all the fun years joey! :-) im missing you allready mate! your loved joey! love amberr.xxxxxxxx

   I cant believe whats happend! i cant make it sink in! its devestating! Ur an awesomne mate joey and i will never forget you! ive known u for a long time and weve had laughs! thanx so much for being a really good mate! all my sympathy is with family. REST IN PEACE JOEY! XXXXXX

   joseph is my little brother guna miss u little bro ive set up a memorial site its joseph-robert-thomas.gonetoosoon.co.uk u can add pics n comments. thank u 4 all da msgs its nice to here how loved joseph was with all his friends. guna miss u cant believe ur gone! x

   Joey i can't believe you have gone! i just can't get it through my head!.But at least we had 7 years off fun times!Gunna be missed sooooo much Joey.Rest In Peace my good friend! 2001-2008 xxx

   R.I.P JOEY YOU WAS A SIK GUY R.I.P LAD

   wow.. it cant really sink in that joeys dead. he didnt deserve it. he was an amazing guy, always cheering people up + making people happy. anyone would be lucky to have joey as a friend. always in my heart joey, save me a seat right next to you up there mate.. say hello to my nan for me. well and truly missed joey thomas. cant believe its happened to you. your the best friend ever pal. rest in peace, i know your in a better place now x x x

   Rip joey u r always in my heart i never forget u.

   My symapthy with the family. What a terrible tragedy at the start of the summer holidays.

RIP

   i knew joey and am shocked by whats happened