'He truly was the best of us' - Family's heartbreaking tribute to tragic Stafford teen killed by fallen tree
‘He lit up a room with his humour and a smile’ - family of Brodan Dubickas pay tribute
The family of a 15-year-old schoolboy who died after being struck by a tree in a Stafford park have paid a heartfelt tribute to him.
Brodan Dubickas was fatally injured in the town’s Holmcroft Park on Saturday evening (May 2) when a falling tree hit him.
He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after 7.30pm.
In a tribute to him his family issued a statement saying: “On Saturday 2nd May, at 19:33, our boy, Brodan Alan Dubickas was tragically and unfairly taken from us while out playing with his friends in the park.
“He truly was the best of us. His kindness and generosity were unmatched, and he lit up a room with his humour and his smile.
“You won’t find any bad words said about him, he was loved by so many.
“He loved nothing more in life than playing pool, which he managed to get to do competitively at least four-nights-a-week for the Luck Penny or Staffordshire Bull “A”.
He loved his football, be it playing for Stafford Falcons or refereeing multiple times every weekend. He was able to do all this whilst still prioritising spending time with family and friends.
“A wonderful big brother, he leaves behind three siblings Corey, Kayla and Amelia whose hearts are breaking right now. He took his role as the eldest, with great pride, and he was always there for them.
“As parents, are lives have been shattered and will never be the same. The pain is unbearable, and the hole that has been left can never be filled. His massive potential will now never be realised, and this is, in itself, a tragedy.”
They also paid tribute to the support from people far and wide saying: ““We have been overwhelmed by the support, generosity and love, sent from far and wide, to both the family and Brodan.
“ The tributes have been vast and incredibly touching. This is a credit to our son, and it goes to show the impact Brodan was able to have on those around him in his short life. For which, we can only say thank you.
“Wherever a beautiful soul has been, there is a trail of beautiful memories. With love, Dad, Mum, Corey, Kayla and Amelia.”
Earlier the head of his former primary school, Tillington Manor also paid tribute to him, calling him ‘a truly special young man’.
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