Sleep peaceful Rhys. Thinking of the family in this sad time.

as a mum of an 11 year old football mad lad, I cannot imagine what his parents and older brother are going through what a waste of a lovely young boys life, god bless xxx

why did this happen i think about this every second of every day my heart bleeds for the family never forgotton even though i didnt even know you i cant belive that someone so sick could do this

I Did Not Know You But Still I Cried As I Watched The News And Heard What Happened Rest In Peace Little Matey You Did Not Deserve This But You Do Get Selfesh, Spineless People In This World xxx

u will always be in my thoughts u ad a lot of life in u and u could of ad ur dream to play in the everton team u would of done great bless u you mate xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

We would like to express our sorrow,how can children the same as us not be safe to walk the streets of where they live,rest in peace Ryhs.loving thoughts Dale 15, Nadine 12, Codi 10 and Tyla 7.xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

rest in peace little man,god bless you and your family even though we never met,my heart broke.I hope that they catch the weak,evil scum that did this and that they get all they desevere and so much more... xxxxxxxxx

Why? what is the reason for killing a 11 i repeat ELEVEN- year-old boy, How couldsomeone so cold blooded do this to him to anyone in that matter what is this world coming to my friend`s cousin was shot dead in pecknham and shes distraught Why? only 11,he was only 11. well as far as i am concerned the little shitbag who shot him will go to hell.

heaven was waiting on one more angle and now they have found it. i was proud to be claping at the game yesterday bye rhys

i never knre u rhys but i wish that i did u were an innocent 11 yr old boy doing nothing more than playing football may your pain and suffering stop now and may you play footie with the angles forever and may God look after you now and look over your family and try to give them some comfort over their sad sad loss R.I.P LITTLE MAN GOODNIGHT XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Heartfelt sympathies are sent to all the Jones family, their friends at this sad and difficult time...May you cherish all your special memories of Rhys May your little angel rest in peace. God Bless you all xxx

sleep tight, god bless,x.

My family & I were very sorry to hear of the tragic loss of Rhys. He looks such a gorgeous little man. I hope the killer is found & made to suffer for this tragedy. My thoughts are with you all. Rest in peace Rhys Tamara - Skegness, Lincs

I hope you get to read these messages, I know its a small comfort and you would rather be cuddling Rhys than reading these but from the bottom of my heart I give you my deapest sympathy for the loss of a great little man. I can't imagine what you are all feeling or going through right now but I do know how I would feel if it was one of my children and I just hope that you all find some kind of peace. I am thinking of you all.

REST IN PEACE LITTLE MAN.HEAVENS GAINED A GREAT CHARACTER. XX

deepest sympathy to all the jones family u r all in r thoughts . R.I.P rhys.

my heart & prayers are with you all he is a good looking boy may he rest in peace god bless you mate xxxxxxxxxx

My heartfelt sympathy to the Jones family, for your loss and pain. Words are inadequate in conveying the shock of the loss of innocence in such a brutal way. may god give you the strength to cope in your darkest hours. May your little boy rest in peace in a better place.

I didn't know you or your family and friends, but I sat and cried along with the rest of the nation when I heard about how your life was so cruely cut short. I have no idea of the pain that Melanie, Stephen, Owen, your family and friends are suffering at this time but you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in Peace little man you are now in a safe place in Gods care.

We were at the game on Saturday, the strength and dignity shown by your family was both heartbreaking and humbling, would just like to say this; to live in the hearts of those we love is not to die. you will always be in the hearts of those who knew you and those who didn't. Sleep tight little man, you are in a far far better place now. Mark and Sophie in Crosby

the ones we love don't go away they walk beside us every day. Our thoughts are with you all.

I don't know you, but nobody deserves this, I can't imagine the pain you are going through. my deepest condolences.

you looked such a cute and inncoent child fun-loving and always happy and you definately didnt deserve this,at least you are somewhere better now playing football with the angels.my heart goes out to your family and friends at this hard time you have the love of the world supporting you so keep strong x

Softly the leaves of memory fall, gently we gather and treasure them all, unseen,unheard,you are always near,so missed,so loved,so very dear. Rest in peace Rhys xxx.

I am utterly speechless of how such a terrible thing could happen to such a lovely young boy.....U were just doing what you loved playing football, and someone could do that to you....Our shirt colours pale into insignificance when something so terrible happens....My thoughts are with your dear family.....RIP lil man YNWA xx

May you rest in peace, young Rhys, In that heavenly home above, With the Sacred Heart of Jesus, In His own eternal love My thoughts are with you and your family, god bless you all

I am so sorry to hear about little Rhys. It is so sad. I am 10 and what these people have done is evil. I know you are kicking a ball now in God's garden. Rest in peace.

my heart goes out to rhys family... god takes one person every now and again to be that special angel obviously rhys was that special. rest in peace rhys you deserve it your a special little boy.xxxxx

My deapest sympathy to the jones family, in particular his parents and brother. Im so so sorry to hear the loss of your beautiful son and brother. I cannot imagine what you are going through. I didnt know Rhys, but i have a pain in my heart and a lump in my throat. As a parent myself I cant even imagint the pain you are going through. Sleep tight Rhys and keep playing football up there! you are safe now. (What is are society coming to. to many innocent lives taken away from us.) God Bless all his family and friends Stay Strong!!!!

May you rest in peace Rhys. God bless you and your family. Our thoughts are with you all. "You're In My Heart - You're In My Soul" NIL SATIS NISI OPTIMUM

I didn't know you Rhys but my heart and thoughts are with your family during this awful tragic time. You've captured the hearts of the nation. God bless. xxx

Little man you are Jesus's little striker .The ones responsible will be caught and taken off the streets and go to hell

Goodnight And Godbless, Hope You Have A Safe Journey To Heaven. My Thoughts And Prayers Are With The Family At This Sad Time. Its Heartbreaking =[ ♥ xo.

BEAUTIFULL CHILD, MAY THE ANGELS GUIDE AND ILLUMIATE YOUR WAY AND BRING YOU PEACEFULL SLEEP... SENDING LOTS OF LOVE TO YOUR MUM DAD AND BROTHER XXXXX

It is devastating to think our kids are being shot in broad daylight. I have a12 year od son. I cannot even begin to imagine what Rhys's parents are going through. Be strong for each other. The whole of the United Kingdom is with you at this sad time. xxxxxxxx

God bless you rhys and your family .This should never of happended.Are thoughts are with you all at this very sad time.The Jones Family from North Wales

A little man was taken by the angels too soon.R.I.P Rhys. xxxxxxxx

my heart goes out to the family of rhys jones what a sensless crime no words can express the heartache your going through and you are all in my prayers and thoughts.Good night and god bless Rhys

i cannot put into words what you must be feeling ,i have two girls .aged 9 and 6.one who loves playing footie for everton ,he will now be showing the angels how too play the best footie...sleep tight little one xxxxxx

myself and my family are thiking of you and your family during this sad and black time in your lifes rhys looked like a fantastic lad who i would have loved as my son and would have being very proud of him sleep with the angels lad xxxx(richardson family, hull)

we are so shocked at what happened to this happy football mad little boy how can anyone explain this its crazy while walking home some thugs took his short life who are they to decide who lives and who dies.. too many gangs are playing at being god this has to STOP. well tonight they will one more bright star in the sky sleep well little man... our thoughts are with your frineds and family at this very sad time xxxxx R.I.P

To Rhys Mum & Dad I have 2 boys 11 & 9 My heart goes out to you, at 11 you worry about the kids running off someone or about the road not this. I hope the find the one responsible for this and lock them up and throw away the key. I hope in the months ahead you can take comfort in the fact that you brought up such a lovely,kind young man

You didn't deserve what happened to you.... RIP sweetie xx

may you carry on playing football with the angels ,God bless

A LITTLE BOY WAS GOING HOME ONE DAY ,SOMEONE CAME ALONG AND TOOK HIS LIFE AWAY ,THEY HAVE DONE THIS AWFUL TERRIBLE CRIME ,I HOPE THEY ARE CAUGHT AND THEY DO THEIR TIME ,LITTLE RHYS YOU WERE ONLY ELEVEN BUT ONE THING IS FOR SURE THEY WILL GO TO HELL NOT TO HEAVEN,IT'S PEOPLE LIKE THAT WE WANT OFF OUR STREET ,WE NEED MORE POLICE ON THE BEAT .

good night god bless little man

Our thoughts are with you all at this very very sad time, no words can express how i feel about this awful tragedy. God bless to all Rhys s family and friends.

goodnite little man

I remember in kings wood when all of us stayed up till late and eating sweet since i left broad square we allways talked on the phone,havein a laught and talking about football.will always in my mind and so will you and i will always miss you and never forget you R I P my friend

good night god bless you!!your in our heart nil satis nisi optimum