Red Symons delivers heartbreaking eulogy to his son on live radio
Radio show host Red Symons has delivered a heartbreaking tribute to his “remarkable son” who, two weeks ago, passed away after a lifelong battle with cancer.
After being diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of four, Samuel Symons, 27, died after he lost the war with the disease.
“Samuel, I have always loved you. I will always love you. I shall always have you,” said Red on 3AW on Thursday.
Samuel spent most of his life in and out of the hospital, having to deal with constant doctor appointments and receiving treatment.
He was diagnosed with another brain tumour in 2017.
“At four years old you sort of come to terms with the fact that he’s not going to be here.
“Twenty years later, he’s got a masters degree. He was the most qualified person in the family.”
Doctors warned Red about the side effects of the treatment, saying that it may hinder his intellect, and with that, Red said his son must have been intelligent to begin with.
Samuel was an active member in the community, as he contributed to introducing policies in the healthcare system based off of his own experiences.
“Rather than complain, he accepted his illnesses with humour, dignity and grace and continued to amaze us by achieving the unachievable,” his mother Elly Symons said.