It's with great sadness I have to announce the death of my son Alex
We were kiting in the harbour at ocean reef WA on Wednesday 15th
I don't have the answers to the main questions that everyone including myself wants to know how and what happened?
All I can say is he was lifted on to the old pier wall and suffered massive head injuries. I can only guess when I say I think he was turning too close to the wall and his kite got snagged then powered up and shot him forward
I would like to thank the guys that came to help me an d my son without you he probably would have died on the wall instead of a hospital bed with his family by his side
Mate, that is absolutely horrific. I can't even begin to understand what you must be going through. All the best to your family.
RIP.
Am so sorry for your terrible loss. I hope in time you and your family can repair and reset. RIP a kiteboarder too young to leave us.
I am very saddend and affected to hear of your terrible loss at this time. Appropriate words are always hard find in this type of situation but you have my heart felt sympathy and support for absolutely anything you may need.
That is beyond tragic. Im so sorry for yours and your families loss. I appreciate you letting us know as a timely reminder to be careful. How old was your son if you don't mind me asking?
Oh my god, this is horrific news. We at ASWA are so sorry to hear of your loss and offer our sincere condolences.
Such incredibly sad news, I imagine you are feeling quite numb and no words will help.
So very sorry.
Darren and the ASWA team
Love to your family and so sorry for your loss - thanks for sharing and hopefully helping others to stay safe.
That is beyond tragic. Im so sorry for yours and your families loss. I appreciate you letting us know as a timely reminder to be careful. How old was your son if you don't mind me asking?
Alex was 26
Geordieboy - echoing the above. I hope you can treasure the good times.
Best wishes for you and your family's through the grief.
I was so saddened to hear this shocking news.
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
CrazyFly Australia & New Zealand Team
Sincere condolences to you and your family. I hope remembering the good times kiting with your son will ease the pain.
So sorry to hear of your loss geordieboy. As much as we can pass on our sincere condolences here, I hope you are able to be supported where you live in such a time of grief. Take care and look after yourself and family.
Our sincerest and deepest sympathies for your loss Geordieboy. I can't even imagine what you and your family must be going through. I hope you and your family and community find a way to heal your hearts from such a tragic event.
Please accept my condolences eddy, I met your young bloke and had a yarn with him at the windfest
Same age as my young bloke, so I can't imagine how difficult things are atm,
So sorry mate, regards mick
You have my and my family's sincere condolences Geordie ???? The first thing I did was show this thread to my 15 year old who kites with me and seems fearless, your sharing may help in saving another life.
Arrrh so sorry for your loss mate.
I can feel your sadness.My beautiful wife lost her wonderful daughter at 4yrs.Always in her our thoughts.Love to you and your family.
You have my and my family's sincere condolences Geordie ???? The first thing I did was show this thread to my 15 year old who kites with me and seems fearless, your sharing may help in saving another life.
This is so terribly sad to hear Geordie, I'm so sorry for your loss. Though I do thankyou for sharing in this time of such grief. I also have a 16 yo that I'll be reminding of the dangers. Though we kitesurfers are all aware, no matter our level of experience, things can spin out of control in an instant. Stay safe all
Words can only do so much, but know every kitesurfer that reads this post will be having a cold one for your young fella. On behalf of the the Slingshot Australia family please except our deepest condolences.
Grant
It totally breaks my heart to read this, as a father of a young son. I can only imagine the pain and grief you and your family must be going through right now. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Much love. The feeling of separation must be hard but I'm sure he's out there looking out for you and waiting to meet you again one day.