‘George was one of the funniest, lovable guys who would do anything for you’.
That is one of the many tributes paid to 19-year-old George Milton after he died in a crash in Southampton.
Marcel Cullers, Managing Director of Security Nation, said he is ‘absolutely devastated’ by George's death. The pair had worked together for nearly two years.
In a heartfelt tribute to George, Mr Cullers said he had a lovely relationship with the teenager, with the pair enjoying a lot of ‘banter’.
He said: “We trained him, I trained him. George was only with me last week at an event. He was one of our up-and-coming young lads at the company.
“George was genuinely one of the funniest lads we ever had working with us. He was daft as well.
“We had a great laugh. He would do anything for you.
“It was only last week George told me he wanted to take his driving test.
“He used to smile his cheeky grin and I’d roll my eyes.”
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Mr Cullers said George is going to be ‘massively missed’ by everyone in the company.
He said: “George had a cheeky, teenage grin.
“We knew he was smiling because he was going to do something dumb.
“He was lovely and he’s going to be massively missed.
“For such a young man with so much potential, to be taken too soon is horrific.
“We are absolutely devastated by this news.
“George was truly loved by everyone who worked here.”
Friend and colleague Gemma Bennett said George was 'one of a kind'.
She said: "He was the light of the party, he was the class clown, he had the biggest heart and lived life to the max each day.
"George was there for everyone and was always laughing.
"He’ll be remembered for his random whistling and popping his gum.
"He is loved by so many and taken too soon.
"He partied hard and we will continue that with him in spirit."
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Friend Charlie Houghton added: "George was honestly like a brother to me, straight away from when we first met he had my back in and out of work.
"I couldn’t ask for a better brother/friend. I'm going to be so lost without him by my side."
Mr Cullers also paid tribute to George on Facebook, with hundreds of people sharing their condolences on his post.
Many described the news as a 'tragedy' with others saying he was 'taken far too young'.
Chris Over said: "Rest easy George such a good lad.
"The circumstances couldn’t be any more awful sending all my love to each and every one of you at Security Nation."
Jai Jai Wheels commented: "This is such sad news.
"A cheeky chap with massive potential to have a great career now gone."
Officers were called to Portswood Road in the early hours of Monday morning following a crash involving a motorbike and a number of parked vehicles.
George, from Eastleigh, was taken to hospital but sadly died a short time later.
His family are being supported by specialist officers.
Officers are urging anyone with information to report online via Hampshire Constabulary’s website, or call 101, quoting reference 44230327533.
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Did you know George?Yeah
What are your memories of him?Whenever i saw him he always looked full of life and bubbly. I always heard stories from his family about how much he had to give
Please share your tributeRest well George, you were a great representative of your family and loved by all. You can tell from everything they have to say about you, your family and friends will miss you all, sad i never got a chance to meet you properly.
Did you know George?Yes
What are your memories of him?We worked alot of festival's and events together going to the pub for a drink after a long hectic day staying in a hotel as we were away with work
Please share your tributeOh George Where do I begin, George was a happy go lucky cheeky lad with an infectious smile he would literally light up a room as soon as he'd walk in If you were feeling low he'd definitely have you smiling again within minutes, George wasn't like your average 19 yr old he was well respected within the security industry by all of his colleagues he was hard working and would do anything for anyone, he was always having a laugh and joking around and being silly but that was George and his character he was such a nice lad he'll be sorely missed by me and all who knew him my heart goes out to his family and friend at the such difficult time, his mum and dad should be so proud of the man they raised as he had a heart of gold. RIP GEORGE UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN BROTHER FLY HIGH MATE 🩵
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George and I working the Farnborough airshow last yr Did you know George?Yes. work colleagues
What are your memories of him?down to earth lad. Always good to have a laugh with. I will always remember when on the minibus to Wembley, everyone says where is George?
Please share your tributeYou will be missed George. Great guy to work with. You will never be forgotten Sending my condolences to your family and Friends. Just taken too soon
Did you know George?Yes
What are your memories of him?Thorpe park Banger racing Late night drives
Please share your tributeGeorge was a caring guy with the best humour. There was never a dull moment with George, he was such a laugh and was always doing the craziest things. He had a heart of gold and would do anything to make everyone smile . He made difficult situations easy for anyone. He will be missed so much by so many people ❤️
Did you know George?Yeah he was my cousin
What are your memories of him?He was always the life of the party and never failed to make me smile
Please share your tributeHe was funny and caring and always had his family’s back no matter how much we didn’t see each other there was no one as loving as George
Did you know George?Yes worked with him
What are your memories of him?Funny lovable lad will be greatly missed by us all
Please share your tributeCan't belive your gone brother. A massive whole has been left in our team. Will always rambert your bird noises and you cracking jokes and hearing about what you been up to love you man rest easy.
Did you know George?Yes he's related to my husband
What are your memories of him?We only met him when he was young
Please share your tributeSuch a sad loss to the family and so young thought s are with all the family rest in peace George
Did you know George?Yes
What are your memories of him?How he was the life and happiness of everyone he came in contact with
Please share your tributeGeorge was always the life of the party his banter always got the best of him and he always had to be making jokes my prayers are with his friends and family He’s going to be missed by so many 💙
Did you know George?Yes
What are your memories of him?George had a big heart, he was a joker, he loved to mess up my hair and have a little scuffle, his “magic” trick, he had my back when ever things kicked off at work.
Please share your tributeBe free young man, forever young. I send strength and wishes to your family. George will be gone but he will not be forgotten.
Did you know George?Yes
What are your memories of him?Always had a smile on his face , ready for anything, he used to really annoy me by popping his gum really loudly and he knew it did so he would always do it , on the door we always used to have deep chats about girls , life and anything really , he never failed to make me laugh , I always knew it was going to be a good shift when he was there .
Please share your tributeWe were working a particular door that is open quite late , it was about half 4 in the morning, knackered , my energy and spirit was low , but his never was he was still laughing and joking like it was the start of the shift , he was trying to get a smile or laugh out of me saying “ahh are you tired” in a stupid voice , obviously he succeeded and shortly after we took this photo , a little memory but I think it’s my favourite and I’ll never forget the grin on his face .
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George Milton right, myself left , at work Did you know George?He went to school with my daughter
What are your memories of him?A polite, kind, caring lad.
Please share your tributeWe send our deepest condolences to his Mum, Dad and brother. A young man who has been taken too soon. A huge loss to you as a family and all his friends. The outpouring of grief and support shows what a credit he was to you as parents. Heartbroken for you all.
Did you know George?Yes, he was my second cousin although we haven’t spoken in many years.
What are your memories of him?I used to baby sit him and his brother. He was a great kid and never mis behaved for me. lol. I knew he would grow into a great man and I’m sad I didn’t know him like I should.
Please share your tributeI’m so sorry to the Family, I can’t believe this has happened and I can’t imagine what they are going through. I have read so many wonderful things about George and I can tell he is going to leave a huge hole in people who loved him lives. RIP George. Thinking of all who will be hurting right now, especially Steven, Anita and Reece xxx
Did you know George?No
What are your memories of him?None
Please share your tributeTaken so young with all your life still to live R.I.P. George my condolences to all your family and friends
Did you know George?Cousin
What are your memories of him?Having sleepovers, going strawberry picking, all the Christmases spent as a family with nan Milton, The Easter egg hunts and family bbqs
Please share your tributeGeorge was one of the best Blokes you could have known with his positive attitude to everything and his infectious laugh. He loved everyone and lived life the way he wanted! Rest easy Cuz we all love you dearly you will be truly missed ❤️
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Back left to right kaitlyn, Courtney,Tristan,GeorgeMiddle left to rightLachlan, Owen, ShannonBottom left to rightReece, keira, Rita, Chile, Kieran and FinleyTaken for great nans 90th birthday Did you know George?Yes , worked many jobs with him .
What are your memories of him?His big grin .
Please share your tributeFor a young lad , he had a great work ethic , worked hard . Such a lovable character and a ladies man .
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A brother . Did you know George?No
What are your memories of him?Didn't know him
Please share your tributeSo sad off a young lovely looking boy taken so soon my heart goes out to is family and friends and everyone that new him R.I.P George xx
Did you know George?Yes
What are your memories of him?Working At Wembley and a few festivals where he bought the life to every situation then soaking me with water one day as I was over heating.
Please share your tributeSuch a kind young man to work with I had the privilage to be a supervisor to him on 2 occasions at wembley i was dealing with a situation and george saw I was busy took it on his own back to be the person to help the other situation to when after i was finished the person he helped in the situation said could I please pass on the thanks of them to company rep which I did was such a credit to the Security Nation Family. Always willing to help and be there when needed. FLY High Mate The work won't be the same without you.
Did you know George?Yeah for many years
What are your memories of him?We were really close mates, always called eachother having a laugh even at anytime of the day or night, most of the time it was at around 3am, we worked together at security nation and become close mates
Please share your tributeThis amazing lad will be truly missed by me and by everyone, he was always smiling even when he was down, rest easy fly high brother, till we meet again 💙💙
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Security officers Did you know George?Yes
What are your memories of him?Walking round university in my first year and realising he was doing the security on site. Was always lovely to see him in the morning before my lectures.
Please share your tributeHe was such a lovely lad and did not deserve to be taken so soon. My heart goes out to all his family.
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RIP GEORGE Did you know George?Yes ,he worked with me at Security Nation
What are your memories of him?Lovely friendly cheeky chap
Please share your tributeYour wings where ready but our hearts where not , rest in peace lovely George x
Did you know George?Yes. He was my best mate of 12 years
What are your memories of him?We played tennis together in year 3 or 4 and been friends ever since
Please share your tributeI still refuse to believe I will never see your smile again. You were the definition of a best mate. I will miss you every single day. Rest easy pal.
Did you know George?Yes
What are your memories of him?Always smiling & laughing, always making everyone else laugh, thought of everyone before himself.. was a genuinely decent lad! From making silly little noises on the back of the bus on the way to work to grabbing up guys and ejecting them from wembley, loved working with him everytime.
Please share your tributeGunna miss you bro, as is alot of people, do what you do best and keep smiling up there. Rip bro 🙏 see you on the otherside
Did you know George?Yes
What are your memories of him?He was always smiling.
Please share your tributeI knew Gorgeous George when he was doing his security duties. A lovely young man with a great sense of humour. I will miss him. My thoughts are with his family friends and work colleagues
Did you know George?No
What are your memories of him?None
Please share your tributeSo sorry to hear about this. George was a friend of a friend. So tragic. Thoughts are with his family and friends
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