“I’ll see you again one day”: Sister of slain doctor’s emotional tribute
Dr Ash Gordon has been farewelled in an emotional memorial service, with his family and friends joining together to honour the slain doctor.
The 33-year-old died after a violent altercation following a home invasion on January 13th in the Melbourne suburb of Doncaster.
Loved ones gathered at Kernot Hall, in Morwell, south-east Victoria, to honour his life and share in their grief.
Funeral celebrant Elisha Dowsett opened the funeral by encouraging the mourners to “leave the anger” and focus on remembering Dr Gordon’s celebrated life.
“He warmed the hearts of anyone lucky enough to cross paths with him,” she said.
“He was a strong, compassionate, funny, driven, determined and cheeky man. He filled this dark and unpredictable world with genuine goodness.”
Dr Gordon’s sister Natalie spoke to the congregation, sharing how she will “never get over his death”.
“He was a huge part of our lives. He always encouraged me to take risks because he would say, ‘if you don’t, you’ll wonder what if’,” she said.
Breaking down in tears, Ms Gordon told mourners she had promised to “take the risk and live the life I dreamt of just as he did”.
“This isn’t goodbye little brother, this is see you soon. I’ll see you again one day,” Ms Gordon said.
“And, when I do, I can't wait for you to tell me how bad my wrinkles are and for you to give me a big hug. Until we meet again Brother Bear.”
Ash’s other sister Tammy Gordon said she “cannot express” how proud she is to call Dr Gordon her brother.
“Losing a sibling is losing the person you can truly be yourself with,” she said.
Following the passing of Dr Gordon, two 16-year-olds were charged with murder, aggravated burglary and theft over his death.
The teenagers allegedly broke into the home of 33-year-old Dr Ash Gordon, when the doctor then pursued the intruders after they fled the house.
The teens then became violent, allegedly stabbing Dr Gordon several times and leaving him to die a kilometre from his home.
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