The family of an Argyll teenager who died at T in the Park has said they hope that other young people will “learn a lesson” from his death.
Peter MacCallum, 17, from Kilmartin in the Lochgilphead area, was one of two people who died before the four-day festival had started in earnest.
The Press and Journal revealed yesterday that the family were still raw from tragedy after his half-brother Craig Taylor, 21, died in November.
Peter’s family released the following statement through police yesterday: “Peter was a kind and caring brother and son. He was a talented singer who had ambitions to become an architect.
“We hope that people, especially the younger members of society, learn a lesson from Peter’s death and that they don’t put their families through the devastation we are experiencing just now. We ask that media respect our privacy at this time and that we are left to grieve in peace.”
Local councillor Donnie MacMillan said: “It is a sad occasion for the family to lose two sons in such a short space of time of each other.
“They were both well-thought of boys.
“My grandchildren are younger and knew Peter better. They thought he was a very quiet and polite gentleman and very easy to get on with.
“It is a tragedy that this should happen. The whole of Mid Argyll is in mourning and send their condolences to the family.”
Police said on Friday that two people had died at the festival site before any of the acts had taken to the stage.
Peter’s friend Ellena Davis said: ” I can’t believe we’ve lost such a genuine, lovely person.
“No words will ever express the true heartbreak we all feel, Peter was taken far too soon and thoughts are with his family.”
The other teenager who died, who was not thought to be known to Peter, was Megan Bell, 17, from Sunderland.
Police are investigating the possibility the deaths were drug-related.
In a statement, Megan’s family said: “We are devastated at the tragic loss of our wonderful daughter Megan. Her death leaves an irreplaceable gap in our lives and she will be so sadly missed by all her family and friends.
“We would also like to thank everyone for the overwhelming number of flowers, cards and condolences sent to us as this very sad time. We would respectfully ask that we are now left alone to come to terms with our grief.”
