Re: 08/17/2010 Nicholas Edwards ( Australia ) *** Fatal ***
Posted: Wed Aug 25, 2010 8:04 am
Touching memorial for Busselton's shark attack victim
JACINTA BOLSENBROEK
25 Aug, 2010 11:09 AM
AFTER a touching memorial for shark attack victim Nick Edwards at the South Point beach on Sunday, members of the community reached out to his family and have now established the ‘Nick Edwards Memorial Trust Fund’.
Mr Edwards, 31, was on his surfboard last Tuesday morning when he suffered a severe shark bite to his right leg off South Point surf break near Gracetown.
Despite gallant attempts from locals, his injuries were so severe he could not be saved.
On Sunday, more than 100 surfers paddled out to form a giant heart to pay tribute to a fellow surfer, killed by a shark.
Dunsborough Sergeant Craig Anderson, who attended the memorial, said he had been approached by a number of people wanting to help out the family.
“I’ve been to the bank and set up a trust fund, because a lot of people have approached me and said they wanted to help out the kids,” he said.
"Funds donated to the trust will go directly towards supporting Nick’s two young children, Lucy and Nathan, and his wife Melissa and provide valuable financial assistance into their future. People can contact the Dunsborough Police Station for more information, on 9781 3330.”
Hundreds of people, including Nick’s wife Melissa and their two children gathered on the beach for a memorial service, which started at 11.15am on Sunday morning, to pay tribute to the surfer.
Melissa thanked those who tried to save Nick’s life and paid tribute to him as a father and husband.
“He was a devoted father, a wonderful husband, a hard worker and the love of my life,” she said.
“I’m sure he is now and forever surfing the endless waves.”
Nick’s 10-year-old son Nathan took part in the tribute, on a jetski, and paid a minute’s silence along with the surfers that formed a giant heart in the water.
Sunday’s service included music, poetry and speeches before the community joined together to bless the bay and have a barbecue on the beach.
Donations can be made to the Nick Edwards Memorial Trust Fund at any Bankwest Branch or via electronic transfer to BSB 306-089, Account Number 2711524.
Please call the Dunsborough Police Station on 9781 3330 for more information.
http://www.busseltonmail.com.au/news/lo ... 23410.aspx
JACINTA BOLSENBROEK
25 Aug, 2010 11:09 AM
AFTER a touching memorial for shark attack victim Nick Edwards at the South Point beach on Sunday, members of the community reached out to his family and have now established the ‘Nick Edwards Memorial Trust Fund’.
Mr Edwards, 31, was on his surfboard last Tuesday morning when he suffered a severe shark bite to his right leg off South Point surf break near Gracetown.
Despite gallant attempts from locals, his injuries were so severe he could not be saved.
On Sunday, more than 100 surfers paddled out to form a giant heart to pay tribute to a fellow surfer, killed by a shark.
Dunsborough Sergeant Craig Anderson, who attended the memorial, said he had been approached by a number of people wanting to help out the family.
“I’ve been to the bank and set up a trust fund, because a lot of people have approached me and said they wanted to help out the kids,” he said.
"Funds donated to the trust will go directly towards supporting Nick’s two young children, Lucy and Nathan, and his wife Melissa and provide valuable financial assistance into their future. People can contact the Dunsborough Police Station for more information, on 9781 3330.”
Hundreds of people, including Nick’s wife Melissa and their two children gathered on the beach for a memorial service, which started at 11.15am on Sunday morning, to pay tribute to the surfer.
Melissa thanked those who tried to save Nick’s life and paid tribute to him as a father and husband.
“He was a devoted father, a wonderful husband, a hard worker and the love of my life,” she said.
“I’m sure he is now and forever surfing the endless waves.”
Nick’s 10-year-old son Nathan took part in the tribute, on a jetski, and paid a minute’s silence along with the surfers that formed a giant heart in the water.
Sunday’s service included music, poetry and speeches before the community joined together to bless the bay and have a barbecue on the beach.
Donations can be made to the Nick Edwards Memorial Trust Fund at any Bankwest Branch or via electronic transfer to BSB 306-089, Account Number 2711524.
Please call the Dunsborough Police Station on 9781 3330 for more information.
http://www.busseltonmail.com.au/news/lo ... 23410.aspx