Michael and Jayde Davey are clinging to the memories of the positive influence their son Jack had on the community in his 11 years of life after he was killed in a tragic school crash. Grade five student Jack Davey died after a car ploughed through a fence and into a school yard on Tuesday afternoon, hitting a group of Auburn South students sitting at a table. Two 11-year-old girls, a 10-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy were seriously injured and taken to hospital, with one child having since been discharged while the others remain in a stable condition.
Outside the school on Thursday, Jack’s parents expressed their utter devastation as they come to terms with the sudden and overwhelming loss of Jack. “We find comfort in reading the many messages and memories of Jack and how his life and energy was a positive influence on so many in the community at just 11 years old,” Mr Davey said. “Personally, he is our champion.
“He is our beloved son and brother who remains very much alive in our hearts and memories as we piece together our lives with his spirit going forward.” The family thanked the school receptionist and former emergency department nurse, Millie, who stayed with Jack and provided him comfort after he was injured. They acknowledged the first responders and emergency care staff for their compassion and humanity in the family’s darkest hour.
They also thanked the community that had wrapped their arms around his family, providing comfort, peace and suppor.
