The father of a young boy tragically killed when a car ploughed through the fence of a Melbourne primary school has shared a heartbreaking tribute for his “beautiful” son. Jack Davey, 11, was sitting with friends when a car slammed through a fence and into a group of Year 5 students at Auburn South Primary School on Tuesday afternoon. He was critically injured and died on the way to hospital.
Know the news with the 7NEWS app: Download today As tributes for the young boy have started to emerge in the days following the accident, Jack’s father has also now publicly spoken for the first time following his son’s death. In a moving tribute, Mike Davey said he couldn’t imagine spending the rest of his life without his “beautiful” boy. “Our beautiful son.
A shooting star who blessed us for 11 years with love, friendship and kindness,” he said. “You were my inspiration and motivation. I cannot comprehend the life ahead without you.
“My mate, my champ, my Jackie-boi. “Godspeed, until we meet again ..
. I love you.” His mother, dad and siblings visited a growing memorial for the student outside the school on Wednesday afternoon to read all the messages left in his honour.
His father wore his son’s backpack and his two sisters left teddy bears. An online fundraiser set up to support his family has raised more than $138,000. Jack has also been remembered as a talented and valued member of multiple local sports clubs including the Titans Junior Basketball Club a.
