article_snippet.sent: teaching assistant mother Lisa Darnbrough, 49, said: 'Phil was such a lovely lad.
article_snippet.sent: us are so proud of Phil and us will make sure us hero gets the send-off Phil deserves.'
article_snippet.sent: Phil father, Nick Smith, 50, said: 'Phil just had such a positive outlook on life, us called it 'Phil's bubble'. '
article_snippet.sent: Phil found out ways to bring out love in other people which is a rare quality to have.'
article_snippet.sent: Phil gained a degree in sports science at the University of Hull and worked as a teaching assistant at Riverside Special School in Goole, Yorkshire, where Phil met Phil girlfriend Eve Netherwood.
article_snippet.sent: Ms Darnbrough said: 'Phil eyes lit up when Phil talked about Phil job. '
article_snippet.sent: I saw Phil in the classroom
article_snippet.sent: and Phil just had a natural talent with the children.
article_snippet.sent: Phil was so amazing at interacting with Phil students.'
article_snippet.sent: Phil mother Lisa Darnbrough, 49, (pictured together) paid tribute to His mother Lisa Darnbrough, 49 'lovely son' who had a 'natural talent with children' their 'lovely son' who had a 'natural talent with children' was placed in a medically induced coma at Hull Royal Infirmary, but died five days later on April 9 .
article_snippet.sent: Eve, 28, said: 'Phil was simply amazing and a wonderful boyfriend.
article_snippet.sent: Phil played football for Haltemprice in the East Riding County League and a minute's silence will be held at the next game.
article_snippet.sent: We will do everything We can to make sure people remember His and We are trying to get promoted this season as a legacy for Phil.'