The heartbroken parents of a teenage boy who died in a tragic accident at a Midlands park have paid tribute to him, stating that 'our lives have been shattered and will never be the same'. Brodan Dubickas, aged 15, was struck by a falling tree while playing at Holmcroft Park in Stafford on Saturday, May 2.
Emergency services, including the Midlands Air Ambulance, arrived at the scene shortly after 6.30pm. Despite their efforts, nothing could be done to save the youngster, and he was pronounced dead just after 7.30pm. Brodan, a keen footballer and pool player, was a big brother to Corey, Kayla, and Amelia, whose 'hearts are breaking', his parents said.
Parents' Emotional Tribute
In a heartfelt tribute, his parents expressed their devastation: '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.'
They continued: '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 do competitively at least four nights a week for the Luck Penny or Staffordshire Bull “A”. He also loved his football, whether playing for Stafford Falcons or refereeing multiple times every weekend. He was able to do all this while still prioritising time with family and friends.'
The tribute added: '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, our 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.'
Community Support and Fundraiser
The family acknowledged the overwhelming support they have received: '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.'
Brodan's former headteacher at Tillington Manor Primary School paid emotional tribute, describing him as a 'truly special young man'. A family friend, Kathryn Lockley, set up a GoFundMe page to help the family, which has already raised over £21,000 from more than 1,400 donations.
