"Profound grief": Baby dies during family holiday in Bali
A family are in mourning after their young child died tragically while they were enjoying a holiday in Bali.
The toddler, who has been described as a bright light who filled every room with joy, passed away in a tragic accident on October 19th.
The boy's great aunt, Bronwyn Cox, has started a GoFundMe page to help the child's parents with the mounting costs of getting the baby's body back to Australia.
She added that funds will help cover the funeral, and allow parents Grace and Brendan time to grieve without financial pressure.
“Our dear niece Grace and her partner, Brendan, have faced the unimaginable loss of their baby boy,” Cox wrote on the fundraiser.
“He brought immense joy and love into all our lives, and his passing has left us all in profound grief.”
She expressed gratitude to those who have already donated, saying that their kindness “will provide much-needed relief and show Grace and Brendan they are not alone.”
At the time of writing, the fundraiser has raised $30,000 of its $35,000 goal.
The child’s father, Brendan, shared his heartbreak on Facebook, describing his son as a “one of a kind” child with boundless cheer and charm.
“His cheekiness and affection were like no other … always dancing and having fun,” he wrote.
“You were so special, my boy. Keep shining like the star you are, and keep an eye on all of us down here. We love and miss you so much.”
The parents, who are now back in Australia, are working with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for assistance in getting their child home, while no further details about the fatal accident have been disclosed.
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