Young West Lothian man (22), dies suddenly as heartbroken family pays tribute

dailyrecord.co.uk:

The family of a young West Lothian lad who tragically took his own life are urging others to speak up about their struggles.Lew Robertson, 22, passed away on September 14 after struggling with his mental health for several years.Lew, from Bathgate leaves behind his mum and dad, Lorraine and Donald, girlfriend Camilla, and close friends, Lewis Watt, Alex Leslie and Christopher Jackson.His heartbroken loved ones have been left shocked by the devastating news and they’ve said he has “left a mark on everyone he knew”.His best friend Lewis told Edinburgh Live: “He always had a smile on his face and was such a people pleaser and that’s why everyone is so shocked by this.

He had cerebral palsy growing up and struggled to fit in but he was a talker and so popular with everyone who knew him. He was just always there for people if they were struggling and would go out of his way to make sure everyone is okay.“Lew was a troubled guy at times but this was definitely a shock because he was doing so well.

Even if something was going on in the background with him, he would still be laughing and smiling.”Lewis and Lew became friends in 2017 and have been inseparable ever since.

Lewis added: “We weren’t scared to put each other in their place, there was no fake-ness, we were like cat and dog, but he was the best guy I could have as my best friend.”Lew’s family and friends have set up a fundraiser to help raise awareness around men’s mental health and suicide and are hoping to organise memorial benches as a “safe space” for people to collect their thoughts or have the chance to talk to someone.