The parents of a 17-year-old boy who died after he was allegedly stabbed at a park in Sydney‘s north-west have paid tribute to the loyal and sporty teenager.Â
Their son suffered a fatal stab wound to the leg at Bruce Purser Reserve, a grassy area behind Rouse Hill High School about 4.20pm on Monday.
‘There are no words to express the pain our family is going through. No parent should ever have to bury their child,’ a family statement shared with Nine News read.Â
‘Violence is never the answer. We hope that (his) death will not be in vain and that young people will come together, support each other, and speak up.
‘This has understandably been a traumatic and emotional time for our family.’
The couple also praised the courage of their son’s friend, who made the ‘hardest call of his young life’ to emergency services
‘(Our son’s) legacy reminds us to support one another, speak up, and choose peace over violence,’ the statement continued.Â
‘We want (him) to be remembered as a social, fun, loving, sporty and loyal young man. His radiant smile could light up any room.
The parents of a 17-year-old boy who died after he was stabbed at a park in Sydney ‘s northwest have said violence is never the answer
The teenager allegedly suffered a stab wound to the leg at Bruce Purser Reserve, a grassy area behind Rouse Hill High School about 4.20pm on Monday
People are seen leaving flowers at the scene where the teenager was fatally stabbed
‘Sport was a big part of his life in particular soccer and tennis, and we are so grateful he had the chance to celebrate this year a championship victory with his teammates from the Quakers Hill Tigers soccer club.’
A vigil was held on Wednesday for loved ones to pay their respects to the teenager.
‘(It) showed us just how much (he) was loved and how many lives he touched. Thank you to everyone young and parents who came,’ his parents said.Â
They have also thanked others who rushed to aid their son after the stabbing.
‘We would also like to acknowledge… the ladies who rushed to (our son’s) aid without hesitation and stayed with him until paramedics arrived,’ they wrote.
‘The paramedics, who did everything possible to save (his) life.Â
‘The police force, who have supported our family from day one and continue working tirelessly to bring justice for (him).’
Police said two 15-year-old boys have been charged with murder over the alleged attack. Both teenagers are expected to remain in custody until the New Year.Â
The teenager’s girlfriend released a statement earlier this week, saying he ‘brought a smile’ to her face ‘every single day without fail’
Two 15-year-old boys have been charged with murder, and they remain in custody
Daily Mail understands the victim’s parents migrated from Europe to Australia more than 15 years ago, settling in the city’s north-west.
The 17-year-old was active in the sporting community. Â
His heartbroken girlfriend shared a tribute to the teen earlier this week, saying he made the ‘little things fun’ and ‘brought a smile’ to her face every single day.Â
‘You will be remembered by all,’ she wrote online.
‘I love you so much and you will be forever in my heart. You don’t deserve this and never did, you are a strong boy and you deserve the world.
‘I don’t know what I’m going to do without you baby, but I know you would want me to live and stay strong, so I’ll live for you ML [my love].’
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‘Violence is never the answer’: Parents of ‘loyal’ 17-year-old boy allegedly stabbed to death in a park break their silence in heartbreaking statement